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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Boschat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garfunkel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Haifisch. Thor Boschat has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Garfunkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Boschat!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garfunkel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boschat.
Garfunkel misses the shot to the body.
Boschat misses with a lunging right hand
and Garfunkel counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Boschat misses.
Garfunkel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boschat misses the shot to the body.
Garfunkel pushes Boschat up against the cage in a clinch.
Boschat is trying to break the clinch but Garfunkel has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Garfunkel.
Boschat is looking to break free of the clinch but Garfunkel has double underhooks.
Boschat wants to get back to striking at distance but Garfunkel won't allow it.
Garfunkel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boschat breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boschat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boschat connects with a body shot that sends Garfunkel's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Boschat.
Boschat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garfunkel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Boschat misses.
Boschat misses with a series of wild punches.
Garfunkel misses with a hook.
As Garfunkel backs off Boschat throws a huge counter combo but Garfunkel manages to avoid it all.
Boschat works Garfunkel's body with a nice hook.
Boschat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Garfunkel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boschat.
Garfunkel throws a shot from downtown. Boschat moves away and avoids it.
Boschat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Garfunkel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boschat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boschat looks to land a right hand but Garfunkel moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Boschat. That snapped Garfunkel's head back.
It looks like Frank Garfunkel has been cut.
Boschat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boschat looks to throw the jab but Garfunkel is out of range.
Garfunkel misses with a straight right.
Garfunkel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boschat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boschat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boschat connects with a body shot that sends Garfunkel's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boschat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garfunkel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boschat counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Garfunkel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boschat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boschat slips under a jab.
Boschat lands a nice looking body shot.
Thor Boschat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garfunkel lands a glancing blow to the side of Boschat's head.
Boschat connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Garfunkel backs off Boschat throws a huge counter combo but Garfunkel manages to avoid it all.
Boschat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boschat jabs Garfunkel right on the nose. Garfunkel blinks but takes it well.
Garfunkel shoots in but Boschat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boschat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garfunkel with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel misses with a hook
and Boschat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garfunkel walks into a jab.
Garfunkel throws a low kick, looking for Boschat's leg but Boschat calmly moves out of range.
Garfunkel connects with a looping right hand.
Garfunkel misses with a right hand
and Boschat counters with a straight right hand.
Frank Garfunkel's cut is getting worse.
Garfunkel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Boschat.
Garfunkel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boschat.
Boschat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garfunkel has time to react.
Garfunkel slips a straight right by Boschat.
Garfunkel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garfunkel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garfunkel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boschat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frank Garfunkel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boschat closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Garfunkel out cold! Garfunkel corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thor Boschat!
Thor Boschat took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slevin comes into the arena with Metallica - Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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286 lbs
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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
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Slevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slevin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Slevin scores with a leg kick.
Slevin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Slevin tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
The fighters circling - Slevin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slevin misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slevin throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Slevin.
Slevin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slevin staying out of range there.
A big right from Slevin misses.
Tony Slevin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams cracks Slevin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Slevin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Williams finish him?
Slevin is rocked!
Slevin scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Slevin throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slevin.
Nice straight punches there by Slevin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slevin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slevin misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice right hand that sends Slevin toppling to the canvas! Slevin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Williams finish him?!
Oh Slevin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slevin cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slevin seems to have got his legs back now.
Slevin is breathing heavily.
Williams throws a hook but Slevin avoids it easily.
Williams closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Slevin out cold! Slevin corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Carter Williams!
Sean Carter Williams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Televing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Leduc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Televing comes into the arena with Nightwish - End of all Hope blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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273 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
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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
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Televing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Leduc!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leduc scores with a sloppy right hand. Televing should have avoided that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Televing.
Televing throws a hook but Leduc blocks it.
Televing goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leduc looks to score with a jab to the body but Televing is just out of range.
Televing throws a body shot but no joy.
Televing walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Christian Televing has been cut.
Televing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leduc.
Televing throws a leg kick
and Leduc counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Televing!
Televing wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Leduc lands some shots froms side control.
Televing is not content to let Leduc control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Leduc's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Televing is looking for a sweep.
Leduc trying to control the position but Televing is working away.
Televing taking a bit of punishment here - Leduc scoring with strikes.
Televing avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leduc.
Leduc moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Leduc is looking to take a break and control but Televing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leduc tries to score with some ground and pound. Televing controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leduc misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leduc throws a strike aimed at the side of Televing's head but Televing avoids it well.
Leduc cracks Televing with a big elbow.
Leduc grinds an elbow into Televing's temple.
Leduc working the body and head with strikes.
Leduc scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Televing to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leduc in side control, throwing shots but Televing defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc is chipping away with strikes.
Leduc working the head with strikes.
Leduc working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Leduc is trying to ground and pound but Televing uses the momentary lack of control by Leduc to regain half guard.
Televing tries to roll over but Leduc keeps him under control.
Leduc wants to take a breather but Televing is having none of it.
Leduc is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Televing pushes Leduc off looking to stand but Leduc dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Televing taking some punishment here, with Leduc in his half guard.
Leduc trying to control the pace.
Televing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leduc.
Televing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leduc thows a huge punch but Televing dodges it nicely.
Leduc wants to pass to mount but Televing is defending the position.
Leduc prevents Televing from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leduc is keen to just control but Televing is a slippery customer.
Leduc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Leduc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Televing's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leduc misses with a straight left.
It looked like Televing wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leduc misses with a hook to the body
and Televing makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Televing lands a nice looking body kick.
Televing throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leduc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leduc prevents Televing from standing back up.
Televing is not content to let Leduc control the position.
Televing is looking to improve his position.
Leduc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Televing trying to control here.
Televing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leduc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leduc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leduc is controlling the pace.
Leduc wants to control but Televing is keeping him busy.
Leduc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leduc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Televing's head.
Leduc sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Leduc stops Televing from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Televing on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Televing lands a right hook to the body.
Leduc slips under a jab from Televing.
Televing works over Leduc's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Joe Leduc has been cut.
Televing lands a nice hook to Leduc's body. Leduc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Televing connects with a looping right hand.
Televing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leduc misses with a body kick.
Christian Televing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leduc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leduc only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc misses with a right hand
and Televing counters with a leg kick.
Televing is looking to wear down Leduc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Televing throws a series of punches but Leduc avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Televing. Leduc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leduc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Televing.
Leduc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Televing.
Televing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leduc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Televing digs a good body shot into Leduc's ribs.
Televing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leduc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Televing misses with a leg kick
and Leduc counters with a shoot takedown. Televing fights it but they end up in guard.
Leduc trying to control but Televing is working from the bottom.
Televing is looking to stand up but Leduc isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leduc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leduc sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leduc drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Televing dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Televing won't allow Leduc to sweep him here.
Leduc has a closed guard, preventing Televing from standing up.
Televing stands up from Leduc's guard - Televing perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Televing dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Televing throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Televing. Leduc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Televing takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Televing checks a leg kick nicely.
Leduc lands a slapping body shot.
Televing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leduc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leduc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Televing tries to work over Leduc's front leg with a kick but Leduc checks it.
Good work by Leduc as he checks the leg kick.
Leduc throws an off balance right hand
and Televing counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leduc slips a straight right by Televing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Televing looks to land a body kick but Leduc moved away.
Televing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Televing smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Televing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leduc.
Televing misses with a body shot.
Leduc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Televing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leduc manages to avoid it.
Leduc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Televing lands the left hand.
Televing throws a leg kick that misses.
Leduc tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Televing is able to avoid easily.
Leduc connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Televing, as that shot connected.
Leduc moves out of range of the body kick.
And Leduc tries to counter it with a takedown but Televing pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Televing cracks Leduc with an open hand slap.
Christian Televing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Televing walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leduc checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Televing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leduc can pounce on him.
Leduc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leduc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leduc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Televing looks to throw the jab but Leduc is out of range.
Televing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leduc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Televing misses with a hook.
Leduc lands with a nice body kick.
Leduc lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leduc avoids the body shot from Televing.
Leduc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leduc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leduc throws a right and a left that Televing avoids nicely.
Televing appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leduc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leduc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Televing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Televing enables Leduc to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Televing manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Leduc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Televing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leduc's guard.
Leduc has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Televing has passed into side control.
Leduc can't do much from the bottom here.
Leduc tries to buck Televing off but Televing is having none of it.
Televing decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leduc scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Televing.
Leduc moves out of range of the strikes.
Leduc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Televing.
Leduc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Televing is looking to slow Leduc down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Televing wants to slow Leduc down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Televing.
Televing cracks Leduc with an open hand slap.
Televing misses the jab.
And Leduc tries to counter it with a takedown but Televing pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leduc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Leduc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leduc cracks Televing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Televing throws out a loose jab but Leduc uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Televing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Televing 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Televing!
Christian Televing 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bich Nga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bich Nga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Voller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nga takes a swing at Voller's ribcage but misses.
Nga throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Voller both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Nga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Voller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nga tries to bum rush Voller with a series of wild strikes but Voller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Voller avoids the head kick by Nga.
Voller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Voller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voller swats away the attempt to clinch by Nga.
Nga backing away here, and Voller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nga blocks a head kick by Voller.
Nga dodges the punch combination from Voller.
Nga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Voller manages to circle out of the way.
Voller throws a leg kick but Nga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Voller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nga throws out the jab.
Voller avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nga loads up on a big right hand but Voller slips the punch.
Voller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nga counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Nga. Those never looked like landing.
Nga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Voller.
Voller connects with a crisp jab.
Nga drives through and clinches with Voller against the cage.
Nga misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nga.
Voller lands a right hand.
Nga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voller lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nga takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Voller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Voller breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Voller is out of range and Nga settles back down.
Voller's corner calls for a 1-2. Voller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nga. Voller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voller tests Nga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nga is rocked!
Voller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oh Nga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nga seems to have got his legs back now.
Nga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, jab by Nga - just one landing.
Nga scores with a nice head shot.
Voller lands with a kick to the temple. Nga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body kick there by Voller.
Nga cracks the inside of Voller's front leg.
Voller throws a head kick but Nga moves out of range.
Nga misses with a wild combination.
Voller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Nga as he connects with a hook.
Voller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nga.
Nga throws a front kick aimed at Voller's knee but Voller avoids it well.
Voller misses with a body shot.
Voller throws a head kick but Nga moves out of range.
Lars Voller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nga blocks a head kick by Voller.
Voller lands a head shot.
Voller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nga. Nga obviously looking to wear him down.
Nga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Voller counters with a body kick.
Nga throws a solid leg kick but Voller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nga.
Nga slips under a jab from Voller.
Nga misses the jab.
Voller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voller throws the kick towards the body but Nga avoids it.
Nga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voller throws out the jab.
Voller avoids the head kick by Nga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nga backs up against the cage.
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!
Voller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nga counters with a stiff right hand.
Voller lands a front kick.
Jab by Voller.
Nga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Voller.
Voller lands a front kick.
Voller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nga in his tracks.
Nga throws a body shot but no joy.
Voller feints and then cracks Nga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nga down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voller.
Voller throws a head kick but Nga moves out of range.
Nga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Nga misses its intended target.
Nga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Voller 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.
A head kick misses from Voller.
A head kick misses from Voller.
Nga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Voller.
Voller stuns Nga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Voller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Voller scores with the left hand. Nga knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Nga.
The fighters circling - Nga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Voller.
Nga connects with a crisp jab.
Voller throws a sloppy head kick and Nga moves out of range easily.
Nga takes one to the side of the head.
Voller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voller moves out of range of the strikes.
Voller connects with a right hand. Nga shakes it off.
Nga throws a head kick that misses.
Nga 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.
Nga cracks a nice hook into Voller's ribs.
Voller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Nga.
Voller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nga if he has to take too many more of those.
Voller lunges at Nga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nga's hand.
Voller throws a head kick that misses
and Nga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Voller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Voller is looking to break free of the clinch but Nga has double underhooks.
Voller lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Nga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nga trying to stall but Voller improves his position.
Nga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voller lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nga.
Voller lands with a nice combination. Nga backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Voller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Nga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lars Voller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Voller.
Voller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nga swinging wildly here.
Voller tried to score with a low kick but Nga checks it.
Nga throws the left hand but Voller avoids the punch easily.
Voller throws a poor cross that misses
and Nga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nga clobbers Voller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nga tries to clinch there but Voller circles away.
Nga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Voller. That did some damage!
Nga moves out of range as Voller strikes.
Nga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nga lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voller. Nga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voller tries a head kick but it misses.
Nga keeps Voller at a distance using the push kick.
Voller tries a head kick but it misses.
Nga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Voller scores with a head kick. Nga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Voller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Voller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nga misses with the combination.
Voller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voller throws a solid leg kick but Nga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voller.
Nga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Voller avoids the body shot from Nga.
Voller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nga misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voller scores with a leg kick.
Nga checks a low kick from Voller.
Nga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nga moves out of range of the body kick.
Voller scores with a jab to the body.
Nga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Voller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Voller throws a head kick that misses.
Voller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nga avoids the head kick by Voller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nga slips under a jab.
Nga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voller manages to avoid it.
Nga misses with a body kick.
Nga throws a leg kick but Voller moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Voller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Voller throws a head kick that half lands.
Voller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nga looks to land a left hand but Voller moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Nga.
Nga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voller looks to land a body kick but Nga moved away.
Nga is looking to counter punch.
Voller misses with a straight right.
Nga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voller manages to avoid it.
Voller feints a counter leg kick.
Nga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Voller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nga takes a swing at Voller's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voller was well out of range. Poor timing from Nga.
Voller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Voller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Voller moves out of range of the body kick from Nga.
Voller lands a jab to the nose.
Nga with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voller tests Nga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voller moves away.
Voller tries a head kick but it misses.
Voller blocks a low kick nicely.
Nga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nga tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Voller. That snapped Nga's head back.
Voller lands a high kick to the side of Nga's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Voller dives into guard, looking to finish.
Nga pulls Voller in close to his closed guard and prevents Voller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Voller passes Nga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nga is defending against the submission attempts here by Voller.
Bich Nga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voller wants to free his trapped foot but Nga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nga is trying to control but Voller passes into side control!
Nga wants to control but Voller postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Voller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Voller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Voller tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nga controls his leg.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Voller is thwarting Nga's attempts to control the position.
Lars Voller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voller wants to stand up but Nga is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voller 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.
Nga blocks a head kick by Voller.
Nga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nga walks into a stiff left hand from Voller.
Voller lands a head kick. Nga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Voller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Nga blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nga.
Nga throws a head kick that misses
and Voller counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Voller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Voller 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Voller!
Lars Voller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nango Chekananwangi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigellinus Satanae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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229 lbs
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nango Chekananwangi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tigellinus Satanae!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Satanae blocks the low kick.
Satanae closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand.
Satanae throws a body punch but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Chekananwangi throws a chopping leg kick but Satanae manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chekananwangi looks to land a left hand but Satanae moved out of range nicely.
Satanae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nango Chekananwangi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekananwangi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chekananwangi misses with a body shot.
Satanae on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanae tries to clinch but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Chekananwangi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Satanae tries to move into range but Chekananwangi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Satanae slips a jab and a cross from Chekananwangi.
Satanae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chekananwangi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Chekananwangi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chekananwangi.
Satanae tries to clinch but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Satanae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekananwangi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi swings for the body but Satanae moves out of range.
Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chekananwangi.
Satanae throws a poor cross that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tigellinus Satanae has been cut.
Satanae is looking to clinch but Chekananwangi is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekananwangi misses the target.
It looks like Chekananwangi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chekananwangi lands a head shot.
Chekananwangi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Satanae.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satanae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chekananwangi misses with a straight right.
Chekananwangi scores with a one two! Satanae had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Satanae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chekananwangi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Satanae walks into a left hand.
Chekananwangi looks to score with a jab to the body but Satanae is just out of range.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Chekananwangi and move into the clinch position.
Chekananwangi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chekananwangi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satanae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Satanae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Satanae doesn't manage to clinch there - Chekananwangi circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi misses with a hook. Satanae ducked under it nicely.
Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chekananwangi.
Satanae tries to clinch up.
Satanae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chekananwangi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Satanae staying out of range there.
Satanae slips a jab from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chekananwangi misses with a straight right.
Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chekananwangi.
Satanae slips under a jab from Chekananwangi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nango Chekananwangi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tigellinus Satanae's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chekananwangi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Satanae.
Satanae tries to clinch there but Chekananwangi circles away.
Satanae tries to clinch up but Chekananwangi circles away and keeps his distance.
Chekananwangi misses with an uppercut
and Satanae counters by moving into the clinch.
Chekananwangi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Satanae throws an elbow but it misses.
Satanae taking a breather.
Chekananwangi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satanae can do to turn this around?
Chekananwangi working aggressively here.
Chekananwangi takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Nango Chekananwangi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekananwangi misses with a punch on the inside.
Chekananwangi misses with a punch to the body.
Chekananwangi pushes Satanae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Satanae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chekananwangi fails to land.
Chekananwangi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chekananwangi misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekananwangi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but Chekananwangi blocks it.
Satanae tries to land knees in the clinch but Chekananwangi avoids the damage to the body.
Chekananwangi lands a body punch.
Chekananwangi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chekananwangi lands with a left to the head.
Satanae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi throws a punch but it's blocked by Satanae.
Chekananwangi lands with a left to the head.
Chekananwangi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Satanae effectively controlling the action here.
Satanae is looking to control Chekananwangi's arms but Chekananwangi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Satanae has his back to the cage.
Satanae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chekananwangi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Satanae walks away with a smile on his face. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekananwangi. Satanae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekananwangi looks to throw the jab but Satanae is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Satanae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chekananwangi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Satanae circles away quickly and effectively.
Satanae tries to counter with a clinch but Chekananwangi shakes him off and moves away.
Satanae tries to clinch
and Chekananwangi counters with a left and a right that stings Satanae.
We've been informed that Satanae has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Chekananwangi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satanae.
Chekananwangi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Satanae momentarily.
Satanae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekananwangi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Satanae under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi throws a shot from downtown. Satanae moves away and avoids it.
Satanae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chekananwangi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chekananwangi is looking to counter punch.
Chekananwangi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Satanae tries to clinch up.
Satanae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekananwangi.
A big right from Chekananwangi misses.
Satanae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chekananwangi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chekananwangi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chekananwangi throws a big shot that misses.
Nango Chekananwangi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae tries to clinch up.
Satanae slips under a jab from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chekananwangi.
Satanae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Satanae is looking to clinch.
Chekananwangi scores with a jab.
Satanae defending well as Chekananwangi loads up on a big left hand.
Satanae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chekananwangi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nango Chekananwangi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Satanae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Satanae tries to clinch up.
Chekananwangi scores with a decent looking hook.
Satanae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chekananwangi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Satanae wants to counter with a clinch but Chekananwangi pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekananwangi throws a poor cross that misses
and Satanae holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chekananwangi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chekananwangi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Satanae lands a shoulder strike.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekananwangi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chekananwangi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chekananwangi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Satanae obliges.
Chekananwangi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chekananwangi digs a right hand into Satanae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Satanae's gas tank.
Chekananwangi misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chekananwangi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nango Chekananwangi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Satanae trying to control the position but instead, Chekananwangi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Satanae into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chekananwangi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Satanae lands a good knee to the midsection. Chekananwangi won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chekananwangi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanae misses with the head strike.
Satanae is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chekananwangi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Satanae's elbow.
Satanae working Chekananwangi over with knees to the body.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Satanae fails to land.
Satanae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Chekananwangi blocks with his arms.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Chekananwangi is blocking nicely.
Chekananwangi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Satanae looking to slow down the pace here.
Satanae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chekananwangi's face.
Satanae throws an elbow but it misses.
Chekananwangi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Satanae is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chekananwangi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekananwangi swings wildly with an uppercut but Satanae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Satanae wants to stall.
Satanae prevents a body shot from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi avoids the elbow strike from Satanae, against the cage.
Chekananwangi throws a punch but it's blocked by Satanae.
Chekananwangi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Satanae scores with a knee to the head.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chekananwangi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chekananwangi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Satanae lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chekananwangi throws a punch but it's blocked by Satanae.
Satanae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tigellinus Satanae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nango Chekananwangi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Satanae missing with knees to the body.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chekananwangi avoids it.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Chekananwangi blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satanae tries a knee to the head but Chekananwangi blocks it.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Chekananwangi is blocking nicely.
Chekananwangi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chekananwangi blocks it with crossed arms.
Chekananwangi is trying to pull guard but Satanae turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tigellinus Satanae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chekananwangi 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nango Chekananwangi!
Nango Chekananwangi 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 Pablo Bolivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
21 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Bolivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Cricket!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolivar.
Cricket misses with the combination.
A jab from Bolivar does it's job there.
Cricket lands an overhand right.
Bolivar lands a body shot.
Cricket throws a looping overhand right but Bolivar ducks down to avoid it.
Cricket connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolivar momentarily.
Cricket slips under a jab from Bolivar.
Bolivar throws a shot from downtown. Cricket moves away and avoids it.
Cricket staying out of range there.
Bolivar staying out of range there.
Bolivar clinches.
Cricket wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolivar won't allow it.
Bolivar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bolivar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cricket's elbow.
Bolivar has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolivar is working Cricket over against the cage.
Bolivar lands a shot to the body.
Bolivar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolivar.
Bolivar lands a left hand.
Bolivar blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar presses Cricket against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolivar misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cricket blocks an uppercut.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Cricket's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolivar tries to throw a body punch but Cricket avoids it by throwing Bolivar back against the cage.
Cricket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolivar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolivar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cricket throws a hook to the side of Bolivar's head but Bolivar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cricket takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cricket throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bolivar jabs at Cricket's body.
Bolivar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cricket throws a sloppy head kick
and Bolivar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cricket lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bolivar feints and then cracks Cricket's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cricket down.
Bolivar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cricket misses with an uppercut. Bolivar saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cricket misses.
Bolivar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cricket.
Cricket just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolivar defending well as Cricket loads up on a big left hand.
Bolivar is looking to counter the offense by Cricket and move into the clinch.
Cricket misses with a body shot.
Bolivar walks into a jab.
Cricket misses with an uppercut.
Bolivar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bolivar catches Cricket with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cricket swinging wildly here.
Bolivar defending well as Cricket loads up on a big left hand.
Cricket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolivar avoids the head kick by Cricket.
Bolivar cracks Cricket with an open hand slap.
Cricket takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bolivar scoring well with a low kick there.
Cricket misses with an uppercut
and Bolivar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolivar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cricket takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolivar. Cricket does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar jabs Cricket to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cricket throws a right and a left that Bolivar avoids nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bolivar.
Bolivar clinches.
Bolivar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolivar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolivar looks for the body kick but Cricket saw that one coming.
Bolivar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cricket throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cricket throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolivar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cricket moves out of range as Bolivar throws a body kick.
Cricket takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cricket throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bolivar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolivar throws a jab when Cricket was well out of range.
Cricket misses with a head kick.
Bolivar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cricket dips to his left and cracks Bolivar with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar scoring well with a low kick there.
Cricket might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bolivar, right into the meat.
Bolivar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cricket looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolivar looks to land a left hand but Cricket moved out of range nicely.
Bolivar feints and then cracks Cricket's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cricket down.
Bolivar needs to keep his hands up - Cricket had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body kick from Bolivar.
Cricket goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cricket tries to move into range but Bolivar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolivar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cricket takes one to the chin there.
Cricket takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Bolivar.
Cricket swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cricket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolivar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cricket.
A swing and a miss from Bolivar.
Bolivar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Bolivar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bolivar lands a really nice looking cross but Cricket seems unphased.
Bolivar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cricket throws a head kick but Bolivar moves out of range.
Pablo Bolivar is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolivar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cricket misses with a right hand
and Bolivar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bolivar.
Bolivar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Bolivar - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Bolivar tries a body shot but Cricket blocks it.
Bolivar tries to throw a body punch but Cricket avoids it by throwing Bolivar back against the cage.
Bolivar lands a body punch.
Bolivar misses with a body punch.
Bolivar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Cricket has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bolivar lands with a left to the head.
Bolivar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
Bolivar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolivar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket tries to work over Bolivar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolivar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cricket prevents a body shot from Bolivar.
Still in the clinch, Bolivar scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cricket wants to break free but Bolivar has control.
Bolivar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket cracks Bolivar with a nice body shot.
Bolivar misses with some punches.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Bolivar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cricket blocks a body shot from Bolivar.
Bolivar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolivar.
Bolivar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolivar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cricket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolivar lands a left hand.
Cricket has had enough of the clinch but Bolivar keeps him there for the moment.
Bolivar lands with a light punch inside.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolivar backwards.
Cricket tries a body shot but Bolivar blocks it.
Bolivar lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolivar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolivar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cricket working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar lands a nice shot to the body.
Pablo Bolivar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cricket is breathing heavily.
Bolivar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolivar.
Bolivar is working Cricket over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bolivar.
Bolivar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cricket can do to turn this around?
Bolivar lands with a light punch inside.
Cricket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolivar lands with a left to the head.
Bolivar lands a body shot.
Bolivar can't find room to land a body shot as Cricket controls the action.
Bolivar scores with a shot to the side of Cricket's head.
Bolivar lands a right hand.
Bolivar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bolivar.
Cricket is rocked!
Cricket's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolivar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
Cricket is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolivar finish him?
Bolivar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crickets head.
Bolivar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bolivar lands a right hand.
Bolivar presses Cricket against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolivar struggles to land a body shot inside as Cricket controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar cracks Cricket with a nice body shot.
Bolivar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolivar digs a right hand underneath Cricket's ribcage. Cricket let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolivar drops Cricket onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cricket is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bolivar misses with a punch to the body.
Bolivar struggles to land a body shot inside as Cricket controls his hands.
Cricket is trying to push Bolivar away but Bolivar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bolivar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolivar lands a left hand.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cricket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolivar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cricket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolivar lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolivar.
Bolivar lands a shot to the body.
Cricket seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolivar.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolivar.
Bolivar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolivar presses Cricket against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar misses with a punch to the body.
Bolivar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolivar lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolivar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolivar scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolivar scores with a shot to the side of Cricket's head.
Bolivar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cricket takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cricket takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cricket missing with a left hand there. Bolivar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolivar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cricket fails to land with a series of punches.
Cricket throws a looping overhand right but Bolivar ducks down to avoid it.
Cricket takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolivar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bolivar lands with a cross.
Bolivar moves out of range of the body kick.
Cricket takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A good leg kick by Bolivar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Bolivar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
No joy there for Cricket, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cricket tries to move into range but Bolivar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cricket keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rick Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Bolivar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cricket is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cricket stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bolivar.
Cricket chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolivar can pounce on him.
Cricket misses with a looping left.
Bolivar is looking for a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Bolivar blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolivar misses the target.
Cricket on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cricket takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolivar throws the left hand but Cricket avoids the punch easily.
Cricket checks a low kick from Bolivar.
Cricket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolivar.
Cricket gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Bolivar to counter with a crisp jab.
Cricket checks a leg kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolivar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cricket doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolivar is looking to slow Cricket down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cricket misses its intended target.
Bolivar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cricket fails to land with a series of punches.
Cricket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cricket lands a head shot.
Bolivar throws a good cross that connects.
Cricket throws a head kick that misses.
Bolivar cracks Cricket with an open hand slap.
Bolivar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cricket missing with a left hand there. Bolivar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolivar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bolivar catches Cricket with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolivar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cricket swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bolivar lands with an uppercut that bounces Cricket off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolivar lands a jab to Cricket's midsection.
A cross from Bolivar lands.
Cricket misses with a body shot
and Cricket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cricket misses with a hook.
A jab from Bolivar finds it's way through Cricket's defenses.
Rick Cricket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket misses with a head kick.
As Cricket tries to get set, Bolivar tries to push him back and clinch up but Cricket manages to avoid the attempt.
Bolivar connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolivar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolivar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cricket looks to land a left hand but Bolivar moved out of range nicely.
Bolivar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cricket.
Pablo Bolivar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolivar slips under a jab.
Cricket with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolivar to score with a decent uppercut.
Cricket tries to move into range but Bolivar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cricket throws an overhand right that lands on Bolivar's shoulder, as Bolivar tries to avoid the shot.
Bolivar checks the leg kick.
Cricket throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cricket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolivar moves out of range of the leg kick from Cricket.
Bolivar lands with a straight right. Cricket didn't see that one coming.
Bolivar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cricket.
Cricket takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cricket has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar lands with a good body shot.
Cricket misses with a double jab.
Bolivar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cricket tries a head kick but it misses.
Cricket throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cricket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cricket misses with a wild body shot.
Cricket drops his hands momentarily and Bolivar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bolivar throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Cricket, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolivar lands with a cross.
Cricket rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolivar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cricket misses with the combination.
Cricket throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Bolivar.
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!
Cricket throws a head kick that misses.
Cricket misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolivar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolivar is looking to slow Cricket down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar moves away from the strike by Cricket.
Bolivar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cricket is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cricket connects with a right hand. Bolivar shakes it off.
Bolivar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bolivar clobbers Cricket with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bolivar avoids the head kick by Cricket.
Bolivar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bolivar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolivar is looking to slow Cricket down with leg kicks.
Bolivar sizes up Cricket with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bolivar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolivar jabs Cricket to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cricket misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Bolivar.
Bolivar scores with a head kick.
Cricket throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bolivar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Bolivar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bolivar 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Bolivar!
After winning the bout, Pablo Bolivar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Duberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph comes to the cage accompanied by The Rover. Duberry has chosen Ween - Cover it with Gas and Set It On Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fidel Duberry has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Duberry!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duberry throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph feints and then cracks Duberry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duberry down.
Joseph cracks Duberry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duberry connects with a leg kick. Joseph looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duberry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duberry lands with a kick to the temple. Joseph shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy left from Duberry finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duberry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duberry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Duberry tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duberry slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duberry is able to avoid easily.
Duberry stuns Joseph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duberry ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
It looks like Fidel Duberry has been cut.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duberry counters with a body kick.
Duberry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head kick from Duberry lands but Joseph takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Joseph there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Duberry feints the counter takedown.
Joseph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joseph cracks Duberry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duberry moves away.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duberry stalks Joseph and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joseph's face. Joseph staggers backwards, shaken.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Duberry counters with a shoot takedown. Joseph fights it but they end up in guard.
Joseph is controlling Duberry's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duberry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joseph 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.
We've been informed that Duberry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joseph controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duberry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Joseph throws a body kick that misses.
Joseph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duberry is able to avoid easily.
Anthony Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duberry misses with a head kick.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
and Duberry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Duberry.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Duberry manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fidel Duberry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fidel Duberry's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duberry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Duberry is out of range.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duberry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joseph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joseph throws a quick counter head kick but Duberry was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joseph.
Duberry 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.
Anthony Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duberry feints the counter takedown.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duberry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Duberry backs away, Joseph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duberry checks a leg kick.
Duberry with the counter takedown but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duberry's sensitive parts.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duberry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Duberry with the counter takedown but Joseph avoids it easily.
Duberry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Duberry settles back down.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Duberry.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Joseph. Duberry shrugs it off though.
Joseph misses with a leg kick
and Duberry counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Joseph here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph controlling the position for now.
Duberry working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Joseph's thigh. Joseph counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph has Duberry pulled in close to control his posture.
Duberry gets to his feet - Joseph follows without any prompting.
Joseph punishes Duberry's body with a nice straight punch.
Joseph lands a big head kick that sends Duberry tumbling to the mat! Joseph takes a step backwards and waves Duberry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph punishes Duberry's body with a nice straight punch.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duberry can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Duberry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duberry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph throws a low kick but Duberry avoids it.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Duberry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Duberry misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joseph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Duberry's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Joseph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joseph wants to slow Duberry down by chopping away at his legs.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duberry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duberry manages to avoid it.
Joseph cracks Duberry with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Duberry's body.
Duberry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Duberry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joseph defends it well.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Duberry slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duberry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duberry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duberry.
And Duberry tries to counter it with a takedown but Joseph pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Duberry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joseph defends it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duberry, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph is looking to land body kicks.
Duberry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duberry lands a jab to the nose.
Duberry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph keeps Duberry at a distance using the push kick.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Duberry.
Joseph throws a hook but Duberry avoids it easily.
Duberry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Duberry moves his leg out of the way.
And Duberry tries to counter it with a takedown but Joseph pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duberry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duberry tries to clinch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
As Duberry backs away, Joseph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Duberry's body.
Duberry blocks a jab.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duberry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Duberry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duberry throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duberry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph thumps Duberry with a low kick.
Duberry checks a leg kick.
Duberry feints the counter takedown.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joseph feints and then cracks Duberry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duberry down.
Duberry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duberry tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duberry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joseph 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Joseph!
A victorious Anthony Joseph thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Fidel Duberry stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bidel Fuberry'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feargus Urquhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman has chosen Huey Lewis and The News - Hip To Be Square as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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274 lbs
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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
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Feargus Urquhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urquhart clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good exchange - Urquhart coming out on top.
Urquhart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bateman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urquhart's hands.
Urquhart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urquhart ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Urquhart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bateman lands a nice shot to the body.
Bateman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urquhart moves away.
Urquhart misses with a lunging right hand
and Bateman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
A big left from Urquhart misses.
Urquhart misses with a hook
letting Bateman counter with a right hand.
Urquhart misses with a hook
and Bateman scores with a counter punch that sends Urquhart to the canvas! Bateman smells blood - he's punishing Urquhart with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Urquhart has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Kolmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Cropp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Kolmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
53 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Cropp!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cropp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cropp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cropp misses with a double jab.
A combination from Cropp does no damage.
Cropp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolmas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kolmas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cropp.
As Cropp tries to get set, Kolmas tries to push him back and clinch up but Cropp manages to avoid the attempt.
Cropp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kolmas misses with a head kick.
Cropp throws a jab when Kolmas was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cropp throws a combination that misses
and Kolmas moves into the clinch.
Kolmas misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Kolmas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kolmas tries to work over Cropp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kolmas scores with a shoulder strike.
Cropp takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cropp manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropp throws a body shot but no joy.
Kolmas digs a good hook to Cropp's body.
Kolmas misses the shot to the body.
Cropp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kolmas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cropp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kolmas is in Cropp's guard.
Cropp keeping moving, preventing Kolmas from controlling successfully.
Cropp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Vicious Striking inform us that Cropp has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cropp striking off his back but it's not causing Kolmas any problems.
Kolmas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cropp trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cropp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolmas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kolmas stopping the sweep attempt from Cropp.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolmas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kolmas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cropp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kolmas landing with the ground and pound.
Kolmas wants to control from the top but Cropp keeps moving.
Kolmas looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cropp trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cropp being controlled here, momentarily.
Cropp keeping moving, preventing Kolmas from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kolmas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cropp is trying to keep Kolmas in close.
Kolmas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kolmas 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cropp is on top in guard.
Cropp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolmas wants to control the position but Cropp says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cropp slips a nice elbow through Kolmas's hands, connecting with Kolmas's forehead.
Cropp working the head and body with strikes.
Cropp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolmas is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cropp thows a huge punch but Kolmas dodges it nicely.
Cropp winds up and cracks Kolmas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kolmas is trying to control but can't.
Cropp slips a nice elbow through Kolmas's hands, connecting with Kolmas's forehead.
Cropp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cropp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Cropp connects with a nice short shot to Kolmas's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cropp slips a nice elbow through Kolmas's hands, connecting with Kolmas's forehead.
Cropp trying to control from Kolmas's half guard. Kolmas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cropp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cropp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cropp stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karol Cropp will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kolmas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kolmas landing with the ground and pound.
Cropp keeping moving, preventing Kolmas from controlling successfully.
Kolmas with a nice head shot there.
Kolmas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cropp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cropp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cropp's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cropp will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cropp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cropp doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cropp is trying to keep Kolmas in close.
Kolmas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cropp working a defensive guard here.
Kolmas stands up over Cropp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kolmas is in close to Cropp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kolmas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cropp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cropp throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cropp has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kolmas doesn't defend quickly enough and Cropp has managed to lock this one up! Can Kolmas escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cropp on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karol Cropp!
Karol Cropp took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Lion Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ramses Kolmas spoke after the fight, saying 'That was a fluke'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Skrumbellos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by . Skrumbellos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: CANT BE TOUCHED!!!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor Mac Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Skrumbellos !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns misses with a body shot
and Skrumbellos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbellos keeps Burns at a distance using the push kick.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skrumbellos misses with a hook.
Skrumbellos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns's head.
Nice defenses there by Skrumbellos .
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Skrumbellos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Skrumbellos slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Skrumbellos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
It seemed like Skrumbellos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Skrumbellos blocks a jab.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Connor Mac Burns has been cut.
Connor Mac Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns misses with a hook.
Skrumbellos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns blocks a jab.
Skrumbellos throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Skrumbellos scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
Skrumbellos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skrumbellos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Look low, kick high! Skrumbellos uses the oldest trick in the book to send Burns tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Skrumbellos is absolutely delighted - when Burns wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Devin Skrumbellos !
After winning the bout, Devin Skrumbellos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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