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OFC 273: War Wounds PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Maclennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woo Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woo Kidd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angus Maclennan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Woo Kidd! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Maclennan forces Kidd back against the cage and clinches. Maclennan lands a right hand. Maclennan digs a right hand underneath Kidd's ribcage. Kidd let out a lung full of air as it connected. Maclennan misses with a punch to the body.
Maclennan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kidd prevents a body shot from Maclennan. A short uppercut from Maclennan. Maclennan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kidd backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maclennan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maclennan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Maclennan. Maclennan misses with a punch to the body.
Maclennan misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maclennan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kidd is trying to push Maclennan away but Maclennan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kidd tries to break free but Maclennan pushes him back against the cage. Maclennan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Maclennan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards. Maclennan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Maclennan works on Kidd's body with a couple of short punches. A short right from Maclennan on the inside. A short uppercut from Maclennan. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maclennan. Maclennan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maclennan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kidds head. Maclennan pushes Kidd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maclennan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maclennan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Maclennan rushes Kidd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. 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! Kidd prevents a body shot from Maclennan. Kidd prevents a body shot from Maclennan. Maclennan lands with a short shot to the head. Maclennan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kidd backwards. Kidd tries to break the clinch but Maclennan is controlling the position. Maclennan misses with a punch on the inside.
Maclennan lands with a left to the head. Maclennan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kidd blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maclennan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards. Maclennan can't find room to land a body shot as Kidd controls the action.
Kidd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maclennan misses with a punch to the body.
Maclennan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maclennan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kidd's elbow. A short body shot lands from Maclennan as the two fighters clinch.
Maclennan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kidd. A frustrated look appears on Kidd's face as he tries to break the clinch. Maclennan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards. Maclennan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kidd is looking to break free of the clinch but Maclennan has double underhooks. Kidd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maclennan up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Maclennan. Maclennan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maclennan is leaning against Kidd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right from Maclennan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Maclennan. Maclennan lands an uppercut. Maclennan leaning against his opponent.
Maclennan lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Maclennan on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Maclennan dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maclennan gets in close and instigates a clinch. Maclennan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kidd controls his hands.
Maclennan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Maclennan drops Kidd onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kidd is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kidd is rocked! A short body shot lands from Maclennan as the two fighters clinch.
Kidd is still on wobbly legs! Can Maclennan finish him? A frustrated look appears on Kidd's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kidd seems to have recovered his senses. Maclennan misses with some punches.
Maclennan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maclennan tries a body shot but Kidd blocks it.
Maclennan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Maclennan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards. Maclennan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kidd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Maclennan fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Maclennan scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Maclennan. Maclennan scores with a nice hook to the head. Kidd prevents a body shot from Maclennan. A short right from Maclennan on the inside. Maclennan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kidd tries to break free but Maclennan pushes him back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Maclennan. Angus Maclennan has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short body shot lands from Maclennan as the two fighters clinch.
Kidd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Maclennan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Maclennan lands a body punch in the clinch. Kidd is breathing heavily. Kidd prevents a body shot from Maclennan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Maclennan scores with a nice short uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Maclennan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kidd's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kidd drops to his knees and Maclennan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Maclennan! Our winner, Angus Maclennan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
29 - 27 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Newell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucjan Anielski! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Newell throws a body punch but Anielski moves out of range. Anielski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Newell is landing a low percentage of strikes. Duke Newell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Newell avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Anielski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Newell does no damage. Newell takes one on the button. Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anielski was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell. Anielski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anielski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Newell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anielski.
Anielski throws a looping overhand right but Newell ducks down to avoid it. A head kick by Newell misses and Anielski counters with a stiff right hand. Anielski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A swing and a miss from Anielski. Newell scores with a push kick. Anielski throws a looping overhand right but Newell ducks down to avoid it. Newell just misses with a punch to the body.
Anielski looks like he wants to counter punch here. 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! Newell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newell cracks Anielski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Newell misses with a body shot.
A big right from Anielski misses. Anielski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newell counters with a nice double leg into guard. Newell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Newell tries to free his leg and advance position but Anielski is retaining full guard. Newell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anielski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Newell wants to pass the guard but Anielski is keeping the position. Anielski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Newell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Newell wants to control from the top but Anielski keeps moving. Newell is looking to work some ground and pound but Anielski has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Newell trying to control but Anielski is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Newell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anielski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Newell tests Anielski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Anielski throws a nice looking combination but Newell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Newell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anielski. Newell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. This has been an exciting period of action! Newell throws an overhand right that lands on Anielski's shoulder, as Anielski tries to avoid the shot. Anielski moves away from the strike by Newell. Anielski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newell.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anielski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Newell. Newell circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Newell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anielski.
Newell throws a leg kick but Anielski sees it coming and checks it nicely. Newell checks a low kick from Anielski. Anielski tries to work over Newell's front leg with a kick but Newell checks it. Newell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sloppy strikes from Anielski. Those never looked like landing. Newell throws a jab when Anielski was well out of range. Anielski jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Newell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Anielski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newell. Newell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Newell slips under a jab. Anielski misses with an uppercut
enabling Newell to counter with a crisp jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Newell. Anielski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Anielski avoids the body shot from Newell.
Despite the aggression on Anielski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newell checks a leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Anielski blocks the leg kick.
Newell connects with a body shot. Newell throws a combination. Anielski tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Anielski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anielski scrambles back to his feet. Anielski slips under a jab from Newell. Anielski throws a combination. Newell tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Newell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anielski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Newell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anielski on his heels. He'll look to pass Anielski's guard now, I'm sure. Anielski being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Newell trying to control but Anielski is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Newell dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Newell lands a leg kick that knocks Anielski off balance momentarily. Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anielski was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell. Newell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anielski throws out the jab. Anielski misses with a wild combination.
Anielski tries to clinch up. Newell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anielski can do to turn this around? Newell tests Anielski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Anielski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newell with a nice cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anielski counters with a lovely straight right hand! Newell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anielski throws out the jab. Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Newell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newell there as he acknowledges the shot. A big right from Anielski misses. And Newell counters with a quick kick to the body but Anielski blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Newell. Anielski does a little dance to reset his feet. Anielski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newell.
Anielski swings for the body but Newell moves out of range.
Anielski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newell thows a left - swing and a miss! Anielski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Anielski. Newell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Newell not doing much here.
Newell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Newell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Newell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Newell thows a huge punch but Anielski dodges it nicely.
Newell is trying to control. Anielski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Newell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nice strikes from Newell there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Newell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Newell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anielski's head. Anielski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newell. Newell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anielski's head. Anielski tries to get to full guard but Newell has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Newell not landing any meaningful shots this time. Newell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Newell trying to control the action but Anielski is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Duke Newell is winning the standup battle so far. A nice inside leg kick there by Newell. That's going to slow Anielski down. Newell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anielski's head. Anielski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Anielski throws a body shot but no joy. Anielski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Newell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Anielski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newell. Newell moves away from the strike by Anielski. Jab, jab by Newell - just one landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Newell swings widly with a right hand
and Anielski counters with a stiff right hand. Anielski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Anielski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newell.
A shot to the liver by Newell. Beautiful body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Newell. Anielski throws a hook to the side of Newell's head but Newell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Newell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Newell throws a shot to the body.
Newell fails with the takedown. Newell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Newell dominated that second round. That's time! Newell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anielski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Newell connects with a body shot. Newell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Anielski moves out of range as Newell strikes. Anielski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Anielski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newell. Anielski blocks a head kick by Newell.
Anielski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Anielski on the wrong end of a nice hook. Anielski throws a lazy uppercut
and Newell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Newell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newell lands a high kick!
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! Newell blocks a jab. Anielski checks a leg kick. Newell lands with a good body shot. Newell misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anielski. Anielski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice jab there from Newell. Newell looks to land a left hand but Anielski moved out of range nicely. Anielski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newell circles away quickly and effectively. Newell swings for the body but Anielski moves out of range.
A big left from Anielski misses. Some wild striking there from Anielski.
Newell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Anielski pushes Newell off and gets back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Newell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anielski. Anielski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Anielski looks to land a right hand but Newell moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anielski misses the jab. Anielski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anielski just misses with a punch to the body.
Newell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anielski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newell throws out the jab. Anielski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Newell slips a jab and a cross from Anielski.
Anielski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Newell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Anielski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Anielski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Anielski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newell lands with a cross. Newell darts in looking for a takedown but Anielski gets double underhooks and turns Newell into the cage. Anielski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Newell is looking to counter punch. A big left from Anielski misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Anielski looks to score with a jab to the body but Newell is just out of range. Newell throws a hook but Anielski avoids it easily. Good exchange - Newell coming out on top. Nice defenses there by Anielski. Anielski misses the jab. Nice body punch from Anielski. Newell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anielski on the side of the head. Anielski slips a jab from Newell. Newell thows a body kick. Anielski tries to catch it but that hurt him. Decent striking displayed by Newell there. Newell misses the shot to the body. Newell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anielski.
Newell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newell throws a body punch but Anielski moves out of range. Anielski throws a hook but Newell blocks it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Anielski throws a hook but Newell avoids it easily. A jab from Newell does it's job there. Newell misses with the body kick and Anielski counters with a slapping leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Newell. Newell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anielski sprawls well. Anielski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newell gets slowly back to his feet. It seemed like Anielski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lucjan Anielski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Anielski moves into range and connects with a jab. Anielski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newell. Duke Newell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A jab lands there for Newell.
And that's the end of the fight! Duke Newell showed his dominance in that final round. Well Newell 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Newell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vice Versa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Vice Versa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vice Versa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vice Versa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Wu! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wu throws a shot to the body.
Wu has closed the distance and engaged Versa in a clinch.
Wu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Versa's efforts to push away. Wu is trying to pull guard but Versa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Wu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Versa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Versa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wu told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Versa stops a takedown attempt from Wu.
Vice Versa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wu. Versa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Versa is trying to break free. Versa lands a hook to the side of the head. Wu tries to stall but Versa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Versa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wu controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Versa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Versa scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wu wants a takedown.
Versa can't break the clinch.
Versa prevents a body shot from Wu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Versa breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Versa's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Versa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wu tries to clinch up but Versa circles away and keeps his distance. It looked like Versa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Decent striking displayed by Versa there. Vice Versa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Versa cracks Wu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Nice sprawl there from Versa as Wu shoots in. Wu tries for a takedown but Versa circles away easily enabling Versa to counter with a crisp jab. Wu tries to clinch up. Wu fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nice shot lands for Versa.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Versa on the side of the head. Versa missing with a left hand there. Wu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Versa scores with a sloppy right hand. Wu should have avoided that one. This has been an exciting period of action! Wu is looking to clinch but Versa is avoiding it.
Versa lands a nice hook to Wu's body. Wu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wu shoots in but Versa avoids the takedown attempt easily. Versa is looking to counter punch. Versa misses with a hook
letting Wu counter with a right hand. Wu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Versa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Versa wants it to stay on the feet. A shot to the liver by Versa. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wu closes the distance and pushes Versa back into the cage. A right hand to the body from Wu.
Versa is trying to break free. Versa lands with a light punch inside. Versa is trying to break free. A head punch blocked on the inside by Versa. The referee calls for Versa to work.
Versa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wu prevents a body shot from Versa. Wu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Versa's efforts to push away. Versa blocks an uppercut.
Versa tries to break the clinch but Wu is controlling the position. Wu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Versa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Versa misses with a hook. Vice Versa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wu clinches up with Versa and pushes him back against the cage. Wu leaning against his opponent.
Versa is trying to break the clinch but Wu is controlling him. Versa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wu. Versa clobbers Wu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Versa as he avoids it easily. Nice uppercut there from Versa. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vice Versa dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Versa finds it's way through Wu's defenses. Wu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Versa defends well and Wu ends up having to push Versa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Versa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wu wants to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Versa misses the target. Versa stuffs the takedown attempt from Wu. Wu gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Versa sprawls well. Versa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wu gets slowly back to his feet. Vice Versa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wu fails with the takedown and Versa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wu moves forwards but Versa connects with a nice, crisp jab. A decent looking cross lands there for Versa. Versa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Wu moves into the clinch. Versa is trying to break the clinch but Wu is controlling him. Versa tries to circle away but Wu has him pinned against the cage. Wu keeps control of Versa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Versa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wu has closed the distance and engaged Versa in a clinch.
Wu looking to stall.
Versa tries to break free but Wu pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Versa backwards. Versa tries to break free but Wu pushes him back against the cage. Versa is trying to push Wu away but Wu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Wu misses with a body punch.
Versa blocks a body shot from Wu. Wu tries to throw a body punch but Versa avoids it by throwing Wu back against the cage. Versa tries to break free but Wu pushes him back against the cage. Versa breaks the clinch.
Versa looks to throw the jab but Wu is out of range. Wu rushes Versa and presses him up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wu throws a head punch that misses. Wu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. James Wu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch on the inside from Versa fails to land. Versa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Versa misses with an uppercut. Wu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Versa but Versa pushes him off and we're back to square one. Versa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wu shoots for a takedown but Versa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Versa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Versa. Wu moves away from the strike by Versa. Wu slips under a jab from Versa. James Wu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Versa lands with a cross. Wu looks for a takedown but Versa sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wu slips a jab from Versa. As Versa backs off Wu throws a huge counter combo but Versa manages to avoid it all. Versa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Versa connects with a body shot. Wu tries to clinch up. Versa punishes Wu's body with a nice straight punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big right from Versa misses. Wu takes one on the button. Wu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A nice side step and Wu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wu moves in looking to clinch but Versa pushes him off. Versa throws a looping overhand right but Wu ducks down to avoid it. Wu with the counter takedown but Versa avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vice Versa dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wu just misses with a punch to the body.
Versa is looking to counter punch. Wu moves to clinch but Versa breaks away and Versa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. An attempted straight right counter from Versa misses the target. Versa throws a sloppy head kick and Wu moves out of range easily. Versa lands with a hook. Wu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wu moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Versa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wu doesn't manage to clinch there - Versa circles away.
Versa connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Versa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wu backs up against the cage.
The fighters circling - Versa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Versa paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wu tries to clinch but Versa is having none of it. Versa swats away the attempt to clinch by Wu. Versa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wu can do to turn this around? Versa connects with a looping right hand.
Versa lunges at Wu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wu's hand. A jab from Versa misses. Versa sets himself, and Wu steps forward looking for the clinch! Versa avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Versa throws a jab when Wu was well out of range. Versa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wu wants to clinch up but Versa keeps it at a distance. Versa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A slow jab from Versa misses its intended target. Wu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wu on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wu darts in looking for a takedown but Versa gets double underhooks and turns Wu into the cage. Versa gets tackled into the cage by Wu. Wu maintains the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Versa is looking to break free of the clinch but Wu has double underhooks. Wu throws a punch but it's blocked by Versa. Wu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Versas head. Versa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Versa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Versa fails to land. The referee is keeping an eye on Versa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Versa is trying to push Wu away but Wu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Versa breaks from the clinch.
Versa stuffs the takedown. Vice Versa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wu. Versa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wu darts in trying to clinch and Versa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Versa swings for the body but Wu moves out of range.
Wu throws a counter combo. James Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wu wants to clinch up but Versa keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Versa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wu has managed to clinch.
Versa wants to break free but Wu has control.
Versa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Versa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wu goes for a double leg but Versa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Versa continues to drive forward. Versa is looking to counter punch. Versa throws a jab but it's blocked by Wu. A nice side step and Wu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wu is trying desperately to land a takedown but Versa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wu. Versa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Wu doesn't succeed with the takedown and Wu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Versa. Wu moves in looking to clinch but Versa pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight! Vice Versa showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Versa, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vice Versa! A relieved looking Vice Versa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macaulay Culkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull comes into the arena with Rage blaring out of the sound system. Culkin has chosen Already Dead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Clubber Bull could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Macaulay Culkin's chin.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clubber Bull! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macaulay Culkin! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bull is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Culkin's half guard. Bull takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Culkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bull is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Bull lands strikes from half guard. Culkin is controlling Bull's trapped leg to prevent Bull from advancing to side control. Bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bull slips a nice elbow through Culkin's hands, connecting with Culkin's forehead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bull lands with a punch from half guard. Bull is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bull lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Culkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Culkin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Culkin is doing well to control the position and prevent Bull from advancing to side control. Culkin is trying to stand up here but Bull is controlling him well. Bull lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Bull has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bull prevents Culkin from improving his position. Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Culkin's head. Culkin wants to improve his position but Bull is controlling well.
Bull is nestled in close to Culkin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bull winds up and cracks Culkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bull tries to pass to full mount but Culkin defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bull working over Culkin with some ground and pound. Culkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Culkin looking for submissions off his back. Culkin works his way to full guard. Good work. Culkin looking to control.
Culkin wants to sweep here but Bull controlling him for the moment. Bull scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bull is looking to work some ground and pound but Culkin has wrist control. Bull throwing strikes but missing. Bull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Culkin is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Culkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bull has managed to get both his arms back between Culkin's legs - danger averted. Culkin is still in real trouble! Can Bull finish him? Bull lands a couple of digs. Bull landing some decent shots from guard. Bull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bull scoring with some ground and pound. Bull working some strikes from top position. Culkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bull defends well. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Culkin seems to have recovered his senses. Bull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bull with a nice head shot there. Culkin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bull won't allow Culkin to get back to his feet. Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bull passes into half guard. Bull winds up and cracks Culkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bull winds up and cracks Culkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Culkin kicks Bull off and gets back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circle momentarily. Culkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bull ducks right into an uppercut from Culkin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Bull dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Culkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Culkin can do to turn this around? Culkin connects with a right hand. Bull shakes it off. Bull takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Culkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bull under the eye. Culkin shoots in but no luck this time. Culkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bull back to the cage. Culkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Culkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A swing and a miss from Culkin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bull tries for a takedown but Culkin circles away easily and Culkin counters with a right hand to the body. Bull moves out of range as Culkin strikes. Bull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Culkin throws a body shot but no joy. Culkin throws a series of punches but Bull avoids them all with ease. Culkin scores with a nice head shot. Bull darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Culkin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Culkin manages to get to full guard.
Culkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull. Bull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bull scoring with some ground and pound. Bull cracks Culkin with a solid left hand. Bull throws a big elbow that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Culkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Culkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bull lands a couple of digs. Bull is working Culkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bull scoring with punches to the head and body. Culkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull. Culkin has momentary wrist control but Bull slips an elbow through the middle. Bull is looking to work some ground and pound but Culkin has wrist control. Bull cracks Culkin with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bull lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bull scoring with some ground and pound. Culkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull. Culkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bull lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bull landing with the ground and pound. Bull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bull postures up.
Culkin wants to stand up but Bull is controlling him. Bull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bull makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bull distracts Culkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Culkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Culkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. 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 Clubber Bull will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Culkin with a poor takedown and Bull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bull. Culkin misses with an uppercut. Bull saw that one coming. It looked like Bull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Culkin as he jumps to the side. Culkin throws a nice looking combination but Bull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Macaulay Culkin seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him. Culkin lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Culkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bull looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Culkin is fending him off so far but Bull persists. Nope, Culkin circles away and we're back to standing. Bull takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Culkin but Culkin pushes him off and we're back to square one. Macaulay Culkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Culkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Clubber Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Culkin.
It looked like Bull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Culkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. An attempted straight right counter from Bull misses the target. Culkin throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Culkin counters with a series of strikes. Bull will be more careful next time no doubt. Bull shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Culkin napping and manages to drive through into side control! Culkin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Macaulay Culkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Culkin throws a series of punches but Bull avoids them all with ease. Culkin misses with an uppercut. Bull saw that one coming. Bull is looking to counter punch. Culkin thows a left - swing and a miss! Bull is looking to counter punch. Culkin lands with a straight right. Bull didn't see that one coming. Culkin misses with a two punch combination.
Bull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Culkin as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Culkin misses the shot to the body. Bull dives in and grabs Culkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Culkin pushes down on Bull's head and hops out. A nice side step and Culkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Culkin throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Culkin throws a wild body kick that Bull sees coming a mile off. Culkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bull momentarily.
Bull defending well as Culkin loads up on a big left hand. Macaulay Culkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bull shoots in but Culkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Macaulay Culkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bull 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Bull! A less than humble Clubber Bull misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shit Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruban Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blue clear sky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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147 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
41 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruban Kozlov! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kozlov misses with an uppercut
and Face counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Face slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Face tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Face has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Face trying to control the action but Kozlov is working from the bottom. Kozlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Face off and has taken his back! Kozlov missing with strikes from the back. I would not like to be Face right now.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Face is trying to remain composed but Kozlov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Kozlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Face doesn't escape. Kozlov is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Face trying to control the hands but Kozlov breaks the grip. Face is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kozlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kozlov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Face can't escape the position.
Face defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kozlov's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Face covering up well and avoiding damage. I've been told that Kozlov has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game. Face trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Face covering up well under a barage of strikes. Will Kozlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Face avoids the strikes from Kozlov. Kozlov tries to keep control of the position but Face is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Face tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Face tries to hold on but Kozlov postures up. Face is trying to escape the mount.
Kozlov trying to control but Face is having none of it. Face tries to lock up and control but Kozlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Face keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Face sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Face is looking to control Kozlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Face avoid being mounted? Face slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Face looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlov is one step ahead there. Face is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Face is looking for a triangle but Kozlov pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kozlov clinches up against the cage. Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch. Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Face is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kozlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Face prevents a body shot from Kozlov. Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Face. Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Kozlov on the inside. Kozlov lands a hook to the side of the head. Face goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kozlov prevents it.
Kozlov leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kozlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Face.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shit Face. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kozlov lands a nice uppercut. Kozlov trying to stall but Face improves his position.
Face has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Face looking for a takedown. Kozlov is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kozlov gets through Face's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Face tries for a takedown but Kozlov manages to get underhooks.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Face blocks a body shot from Kozlov. Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside. Kozlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Face.
Kozlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kozlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Face.
Face is looking to take this one to the mat. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov. Kozlov throws a head punch that misses. Face wants the takedown. Kozlov is fighting it off but Face persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kozlov's guard against the cage. Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kozlov looking to control.
Face stays in close to Kozlov's body and controls the position. Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kozlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Kozlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlov is on top in guard.
Kozlov won't allow Face to sweep him here. Kozlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Face wants to sweep but no luck. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Face working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Face circles away from the clinch attempt.
Face walks into a left hand. Kozlov cracks Face with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Face tries to counter with a takedown but Kozlov is quick to defend against it. Face moves away from the strike by Kozlov. Face shoots in but no luck this time. A little jabbing left from Kozlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kozlov throws a big shot that misses. A jab from Kozlov misses. Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Face's head but Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Face changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Face shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kozlov as he jumps to the side. Face has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shit Face. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kozlov misses with a looping right. Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming. Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlov.
Face fails with a takedown attempt. Face goes for a double leg but Kozlov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kozlov continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kozlov avoids the body shot from Face.
Kozlov throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kozlov misses with a straight left. Kozlov scores with a punch to the head. Face takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kozlov misses with a straight left. Face looking to score a takedown here. Kozlov is defending well but Face drives through and ends up in Kozlov's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Face drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kozlov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Face has Kozlov in his guard. Kozlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss. Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Face is looking for a triangle but Kozlov pushes his legs off easily.
Kozlov stopping the sweep attempt from Face.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kozlov controlling from the top position. Kozlov postures up and lands a big shot to Face's brow. Kozlov trying to control but Face is working from the bottom. Face trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! Ruban Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kozlov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruban Kozlov! Ruban Kozlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huma Krynn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Justice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Krynn! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Justice drives through and clinches with Krynn against the cage.
Justice is trying to maintain a safe position but Krynn gets an underhook and turns Justice into the cage. Krynn misses with the head strike.
Justice turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! An elbow from Justice crashes against the mat.
Justice throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Justice is chipping away with strikes.
Krynn is trying to get back to half guard. Justice postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Krynn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Krynn taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Justice is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krynn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Krynn looks to move to half guard but instead Justice has passed into mount! Damn! Justice has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. Justice breaks from Krynn's wrist control and lands an elbow. Krynn tries to reverse the position but Justice maintains control. Justice with shots to the head and body - Krynn looks very uncomfortable down there. Justice in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Justice trying to control but Krynn is having none of it. Justice unloading with bombs!
Krynn is rocked! Krynn looks winded! Justice drops a big elbow. That's hurt Krynn! More shots from Justice and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Justice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ferdum might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to PARIS - the devil made me do it. Deux has chosen Post Party Depression as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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36
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Numero Deux! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferdum cracks Deux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Ferdum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The fight stays on the outside here - Deux looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ferdum fails to land with a series of punches.
Deux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferdum swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ferdum staying out of range there. Ferdum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Deux slips under a jab. Sloppy strikes from Deux. Those never looked like landing. Deux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deux throws an elbow but it misses.
Ferdum throws an elbow but it misses.
Ferdum lands a nice uppercut. Deux takes a shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Deux wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferdum won't allow it.
Ferdum tries for a takedown but Deux manages to get underhooks.
Deux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferdum backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferdum breaks from the clinch.
Deux sizes up Ferdum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ferdum tries for a takedown but Deux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've been hearing reports that Ferdum has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Deux misses with a body shot.
Numero Deux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Deux has managed to clinch.
Deux jumps into guard, dragging Ferdum to the mat.
Deux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Ferdum stops Deux from standing up. Ferdum trying to control but Deux is working from the bottom. Ferdum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ferdum throws a strike but Deux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Ferdum wants to sweep here but Deux controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deux postures up in Ferdum's guard and throws a big left but Ferdum blocks it. Ferdum controlling Deux's posture. Deux is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Deux won't allow Ferdum to sweep him here. Ferdum has an active guard here but Deux has managed to pass into half guard.
Deux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ferdum works his way to full guard. Good work. Deux with a flurry of punches that miss. Deux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Deux stands up from guard. Let's bang! Deux feints a jab promting Ferdum to slip. Deux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferdum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deux tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferdum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Deux moves in looking to clinch but Ferdum pushes him off. A big left from Ferdum misses. Ferdum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Deux tries to clinch up. Deux is looking to clinch but Ferdum is avoiding it.
Deux stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferdum. Ferdum gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wabricio Ferdum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Deux clinches with his opponent.
Ferdum can't find room to land a body shot as Deux controls the action.
Ferdum lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Deux is trying to stand back up but Ferdum is controlling him
Ferdum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deux's head. Ferdum not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ferdum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deux has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferdum is just content to waste time from the top position. Deux takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Deux wants to improve his position but instead Ferdum has moved into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ferdum content to control rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Deux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deux is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Numero Deux will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Deux misses with the combination.
Deux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferdum at a distance.
Deux throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ferdum to counter with a crisp jab. No joy there for Ferdum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferdum sets himself, and Deux steps forward looking for the clinch! Ferdum avoids it this time. Deux is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Ferdum like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Ferdum from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Numero Deux! Numero Deux thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Jetstrean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Meida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Jetstrean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Jetstrean! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Meida! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jetstrean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meida! But no joy. Jetstrean throws a jab when Meida was well out of range. A nice side step and Meida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jetstrean throws a quick inside leg kick. Meida avoids the head kick by Jetstrean.
Meida connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Sam Jetstrean has been cut. Jetstrean throws a sloppy head kick and Meida counters with a nice uppercut. Sam Jetstrean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Meida drops Jetstrean with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jetstrean looks back up at him and smiles so Meida waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jetstrean is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jetstrean misses the shot to the body. Oh Jetstrean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A head kick by Jetstrean misses and Meida counters with a huge left! Jetstrean is in big trouble! He's backing up but Meida isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jetstrean from any more damage. A dominating finish by Meida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Meida! Thiago Meida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Ray Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor has chosen ONYX Feat. Biohazard - Judgment Night as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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33
223 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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210 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoey Malone Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sonny Ray Razor! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A bone on bone clash there as Razor blocks the leg kick.
Razor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Malone Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Razor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Zoey Malone Jr has been cut. A shot to the body from Malone Jr misses and Razor counters with a lovely straight right hand! Malone Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Razor counter with a right hand.
Malone Jr is rocked! Malone Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Razor's head. Razor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malone Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Malone Jr pushes Razor up against the cage in a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Malone Jr fails to land. Malone Jr misses with some punches.
Malone Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Malone Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Razor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malone Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Malone Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Razor manages to avoid it. Malone Jr rushes Razor with punches - Razor moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Razor goes down! Malone Jr follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoey Malone Jr! Zoey Malone Jr 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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