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OFC 287: Riccuito vs Viceroy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maiden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Maiden. LaBeouf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Riptide. 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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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Maiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 33 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maiden works LaBeouf's body with a nice hook.
Maiden throws a lazy head kick
letting LaBeouf counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as LaBeouf blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maiden.
Maiden throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
A cross from LaBeouf lands.
Maiden thumps LaBeouf with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Maiden.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy head kick and Maiden moves out of range easily.
Maiden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maiden thows a body kick. LaBeouf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Maiden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LaBeouf's head.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Maiden throws a leg kick but LaBeouf moved away.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maiden back to the cage. LaBeouf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maiden 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.
Maiden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LaBeouf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maiden connects with a high kick.
Maiden cracks the inside of LaBeouf's front leg.
LaBeouf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Maiden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maiden fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf leaves Maiden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maiden is breathing heavily.
A jab from LaBeouf does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaBeouf scores with a kick to the body.
LaBeouf lands a jab to the head.
LaBeouf lands with a nice body punch.
Maiden is looking to chop away at LaBeouf's legs.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf throws a leg kick which misses Maiden's front leg but catches the back leg as Maiden tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
No joy there for Maiden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Maiden avoids them all with ease.
LaBeouf misses with a body kick.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maiden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden wants to land a leg kick but LaBeouf is out of range.
As Maiden backs off LaBeouf throws a huge counter combo but Maiden manages to avoid it all.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maiden.
LaBeouf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maiden at a distance.
Maiden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LaBeouf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LaBeouf shoots in but no luck this time.
LaBeouf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maiden.
Maiden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maiden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
Maiden throws a right hand that LaBeouf ducks under and follows up with a left that LaBeouf also avoids with ease.
LaBeouf dips to his left and cracks Maiden with an uppercut!
Maiden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maiden scores with a one two! LaBeouf had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maiden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
LaBeouf makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maiden is looking to score with low kicks.
LaBeouf lands a head kick. Maiden smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maiden.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Maiden scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden throws a chopping leg kick but LaBeouf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LaBeouf throws a counter combo.
LaBeouf has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LaBeouf cracks a nice hook into Maiden's ribs.
LaBeouf gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBeouf is looking for submissions but instead, Maiden has regained full guard.
Maiden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaBeouf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Maiden keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddy Maiden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maiden darts in looking for a takedown but LaBeouf gets double underhooks and turns Maiden into the cage.
Maiden is looking to land body kicks.
Eddy Maiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maiden throws a low kick but LaBeouf avoids it.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Maiden throws a leg kick which misses LaBeouf's front leg but catches the back leg as LaBeouf tries to avoid it.
Eddy Maiden is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from LaBeouf misses.
Maiden scores with a kick to the midsection.
LaBeouf throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LaBeouf's calf.
LaBeouf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maiden thows a body kick. LaBeouf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maiden throws the kick towards the body but LaBeouf avoids it.
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes.
LaBeouf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maiden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maiden attempts a counter takedown but LaBeouf avoids it well and moves away.
Maiden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maiden was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Maiden.
LaBeouf blocks a low kick nicely.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaBeouf. That's going to slow Maiden down.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
LaBeouf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LaBeouf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaBeouf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maiden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maiden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maiden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maiden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaBeouf scores with a jab to the head.
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!
LaBeouf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Maiden.
LaBeouf scores with a sloppy right hand. Maiden should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from LaBeouf does it's job there.
LaBeouf ducks under a wild hook from Maiden.
Maiden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
LaBeouf lands a two punch combo.
LaBeouf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maiden wants to slow LaBeouf down by chopping away at his legs.
Maiden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LaBeouf blocks the body kick.
LaBeouf stuffs the takedown attempt from Maiden. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.
Maiden throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maiden as he avoids it easily.
Maiden swinging wildly here.
Maiden walks into a stiff left hand from LaBeouf.
Maiden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
LaBeouf cracks Maiden with an open hand slap.
Maiden cracks LaBeouf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Maiden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maiden lands a nice looking body kick.
Maiden 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.
LaBeouf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maiden doesn't seem bothered though.
LaBeouf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maiden. Maiden obviously looking to wear him down.
LaBeouf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - LaBeouf finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maiden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaBeouf.
Maiden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maiden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maiden.
LaBeouf throws a good cross that connects.
LaBeouf throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Maiden is predictable there
and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaBeouf decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maiden, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maiden swinging wildly here.
Maiden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maiden misses with a wild combination.
LaBeouf throws a front kick that sends Maiden stumbling back into the cage.
LaBeouf checks a low kick from Maiden.
LaBeouf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LaBeouf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Maiden. Those never looked like landing.
Maiden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LaBeouf's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maiden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LaBeouf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maiden defends well and LaBeouf ends up having to push Maiden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maiden feints and then cracks LaBeouf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaBeouf down.
LaBeouf looks to land a left hand but Maiden moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Maiden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
LaBeouf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maiden was covering up waiting for the punch and LaBeouf finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maiden wants to get back to his feet but LaBeouf passes into half guard.
LaBeouf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maiden is just riding it out for now. LaBeouf eventually gives up the hold.
Maiden is looking for a sweep. LaBeouf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LaBeouf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden is working hard here to advance position.
Maiden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maiden.
Maiden looking for a sweep. Not yet Maiden, not yet.
LaBeouf works over Maiden with some ground and pound from guard.
LaBeouf is fighting to break Maiden's control of his arms but Maiden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maiden working for a triangle but LaBeouf defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaBeouf prevents Maiden from getting back to his feet.
LaBeouf is fighting to break Maiden's control of his arms but Maiden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maiden wants to sweep but no luck.
Maiden wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and LaBeouf manages to pass to side control.
LaBeouf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maiden to regain full guard.
Maiden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maiden is looking for a triangle but LaBeouf pushes his legs off easily.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
LaBeouf won't allow Maiden to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maiden dips to his left and cracks LaBeouf with an uppercut!
Maiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaBeouf.
Maiden throws a head kick that half lands.
LaBeouf works over Maiden's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LaBeouf throws a body punch but Maiden moves out of range.
LaBeouf lands with a cross.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy head kick and Maiden moves out of range easily.
Maiden throws a right and a left that LaBeouf avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
LaBeouf is trying to counter with his kicks.
LaBeouf scores with a three punch combo!
LaBeouf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LaBeouf has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maiden.
Maiden throws a leg kick which misses LaBeouf's front leg but catches the back leg as LaBeouf tries to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaBeouf takes a swing at Maiden's ribcage but misses.
Maiden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maiden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LaBeouf lands a jab to Maiden's midsection.
Maiden thuds his shin into the meat of LaBeouf's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LaBeouf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'moving up to 170 to fight Nick Diaz'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Gruber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gruber.
Justice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gruber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Justice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gruber circles away quickly and effectively.
Justice takes the fight into the clinch.
Gruber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruber has Justice pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gruber pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Justice tumbling to the mat - Gruber dives into Justice's guard.
Gruber throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gruber won't allow Justice to get back to his feet.
Gruber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Justice wants to stand up but Gruber is controlling him.
Gruber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber postures up.
Gruber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Justice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gruber is working Justice over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Justice is looking to stand up but Gruber isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gruber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Justice punching from the bottom.
Justice trying to keep a closed guard but Gruber is proving a slippery customer.
Gruber connects with a couple of short punches.
Gruber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gruber is in close to Justice's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Justice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gruber defends well.
Gruber lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Justice covers up, he's hurt! Gruber keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gruber and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gruber can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Gruber!
Our winner, Hans Gruber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Flux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton comes to the cage accompanied by Converge - Dark Horse. 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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181 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Flux!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patton walks into a straight right hand from Flux.
Patton swings for the body but Flux moves out of range.
Flux swings for the body but Patton moves out of range.
Patton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flux tries to counter by closing the distance.
Flux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patton is out of range.
Flux misses with a body shot.
Flux looks to land a right hand but Patton moved out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Patton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Patton throws a shot from downtown. Flux moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Flux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flux counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Patton's calf.
Flux sizes up Patton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flux throws a leg kick
and Patton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Patton finds it's target.
Flux cracks a nice hook into Patton's ribs.
Patton throws a lazy right hand but Flux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flux loads up on a big right hand but Patton slips the punch.
Patton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Flux has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Flux throws an off balance right hand
and Patton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patton sprawls well. Patton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flux gets slowly back to his feet.
Patton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Flux misses with a wild body shot.
Flux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patton doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flux misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Patton misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flux rushes Patton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patton blocks an uppercut.
Flux throws a punch but it's blocked by Patton.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flux gets through Patton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patton takes a shot to the head.
Flux lands an uppercut.
Flux stalls.
Patton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patton throws a big shot that misses.
Flux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flux takes a swing at Patton's ribcage but misses.
Patton cracks Flux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flux thuds a left hand into Patton's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Patton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flux takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Patton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flux lands with a light punch inside.
Our sources have told us that Patton has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Flux lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Flux fails to land.
Flux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patton lands a left hand.
Flux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patton misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flux.
Flux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Patton tries to land a knee to the head but Flux blocks with his arms.
Patton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Flux blocking some punches.
Flux lands a body shot.
Flux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Patton is trying to break the clinch but Flux has him pressed against the cage.
Patton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Patton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flux avoids it.
Patton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Patton tries to work over Flux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patton missing with knees to the body.
Patton lands an elbow inside.
Flux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patton's elbow.
Patton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Flux tries for a takedown but Patton manages to get underhooks.
Jack Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Flux.
Flux has Patton pressed against the cage, preventing Patton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dante Flux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patton scores with a leg kick.
Patton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flux is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flux! But no joy.
Patton scores with a head kick. Flux tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Patton moves away from the strike by Flux.
Patton walks into a stiff left hand from Flux.
Patton tries to land a leg kick but Flux saw it coming and moves away.
Flux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patton.
Flux looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
A big right from Patton misses.
Flux throws a head kick but Patton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flux.
Patton lands a slapping body shot.
Patton throws a head kick that misses.
Flux ducks under a wild hook from Patton.
Patton throws a push kick but Flux slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flux fails to land the takedown.
Patton throws a body shot but no joy.
Flux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Patton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Patton checks a low kick from Flux.
Patton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Patton pushes Flux off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Flux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux misses with a series of wild punches.
Patton staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patton.
Flux moves out of range as Patton strikes.
Flux appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Flux scores with a jab to the body.
Flux misses with a hook. Patton ducked under it nicely.
Flux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patton is out of range and Flux settles back down.
Flux is looking to clinch but Patton is avoiding it.
Flux walks into a left hand.
Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patton moves away.
Patton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flux.
Patton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Flux misses its intended target.
Patton moves out of range of the strikes.
Patton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flux shoots in and gets a takedown into Patton's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton is pulling down on Flux's head to control his posture.
Flux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flux is one step ahead there.
Patton keeping full guard, as Flux tries to pass.
Patton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flux controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flux with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Flux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patton dodges the punch combination from Flux.
Flux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flux is trying to control the action in half guard but Patton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Patton moves into full guard.
Flux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Patton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Flux lands a jab to the nose.
Flux misses the shot to the body.
Flux jabs Patton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flux lands with a good body shot.
Flux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack Patton is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton scores with a hook.
Flux lands a nice looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Flux scores with a four punch combination!
Patton misses with a kick to the body.
Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux.
Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux.
A little feinted left hand from Patton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
Flux cracks Patton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flux counters with a low kick, right behind Patton 's knee.
Patton throws a sloppy head kick and Flux moves out of range easily.
Flux tries to clinch up but Patton circles away and keeps his distance.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Flux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flux tries to close the distance and clinch but Patton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flux avoids the body shot from Patton.
Flux misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Patton misses the target.
Dante Flux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flux throws the left hand but Patton avoids the punch easily.
Flux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flux connects with a looping right hand.
Flux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Flux takes a step back to recover.
Flux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Patton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patton.
Patton punishes Flux's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Flux misses
and Patton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Flux moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flux has him pressed against the cage.
Patton breaks from the clinch.
Flux keeps the fight on the outside.
Flux tries to clinch but Patton moves out of range.
Patton stuns Flux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Flux misses the target.
Flux cracks Patton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patton throws out the jab.
Flux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patton circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Flux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Flux.
Dante Flux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flux misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton manages to break the clinch.
Flux tries to close the distance and clinch but Patton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Patton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flux is looking to clinch but Patton is avoiding it.
Patton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Flux scores with a shot to the body.
Patton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flux.
Patton manages to break the clinch.
Patton throws a head kick that misses
and Flux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Patton misses with a straight right.
Patton swings for the body but Flux moves out of range.
A slow jab from Flux misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton misses with a head kick.
Patton sizes up Flux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patton. That did some damage!
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!
Patton catches Flux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flux ducks under a wild hook from Patton.
Patton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Patton looks for the body kick but Flux saw that one coming.
Flux throws a series of strikes that have Patton backpedaling.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Flux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patton moves away.
Patton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flux has Patton up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Flux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Flux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soul Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jah comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. Redfield has chosen False Alarm as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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275 lbs
36 - 22 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soul Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Jah is predictable there
and Redfield counters with a straight right hand.
Redfield blocks a head kick by Jah.
Jah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soul Jah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jah throws a series of punches but Redfield avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Redfield.
Jah is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jah misses with a combination
and Redfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah scores with a push kick.
Nice body punch from Redfield.
Redfield has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah avoids the body shot from Redfield.
Redfield throws a big shot that misses.
Redfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jah.
Jah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jah scores with a spinning back kick!
Jah looks to land a combination but Redfield avoids it well.
Redfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jah was well out of range. Poor timing from Redfield.
Jah wants to clinch.
Jah misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jah darts in and clinches Redfield up against the cage.
Jah throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jah cracks Redfield with a nice body shot.
Redfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jah - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redfield tries to break the clinch but Jah is controlling the position.
Jah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jah tries to work over Redfield's front leg with a kick but Redfield checks it.
Redfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah scores with a push kick.
Redfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redfield tries to land a body kick
and Jah counters with a solid body kick.
Redfield looks winded!
Jah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Redfield will feel that in the morning.
Jah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Redfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jah counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jah scores with a push kick.
Jah misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jah tries to clinch up
and Redfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Jah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redfield.
Redfield misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Redfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jah.
Jah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redfield misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Jah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Redfield gets tackled into the cage by Jah. Jah maintains the clinch.
Jah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redfield's efforts to push away.
Redfield is trying to break free.
Jah keeps control of Redfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jah gets through Redfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Redfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redfield takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Jah.
A knee to the head by Jah.
Jah misses with a knee strike.
Redfield is breathing heavily.
Jah scores a nice knee to the body.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Redfield blocks with his arms.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jah here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Knees to the body from Jah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redfield's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jah.
Jah using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jah lands a hook that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
Jah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redfield's face.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jah lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jah - that landed with a thud.
Redfield being controlled against the cage.
Jah lands with a left to the head.
Jah lands with a right to the head.
Redfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jah.
Jah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah is leaning against Redfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jah misses with a knee to the head.
Jah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jah.
Jah lands a nice knee to the body.
Jah stalls.
Still in the clinch, Jah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jah tries a knee to the head but Redfield blocks it.
Jah gets through Redfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jah lands the left hand.
Redfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jah was well out of range. Poor timing from Redfield.
Jah lands with a cross.
Jah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Jah.
Jah thows a body kick. Redfield tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jah lands a big head kick that sends Redfield tumbling to the mat! Jah takes a step backwards and waves Redfield back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Redfield is rocked!
It looks like Chris Redfield has been cut.
Jah throws a sloppy head kick and Redfield moves out of range easily.
Redfield throws out a counter right but Jah avoids it with no problem.
Redfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Jah finish him?
Jah rushes Redfield and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Redfield is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Jah piles on the pressure and Redfield crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soul Jah!
A very excited looking Soul Jah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Chris Redfield had this to say: 'The End is Near. No Scratch that, I think it's here.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Barathian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barathian comes to the cage accompanied by The Cranberries - Dreams. Gambino has chosen RAW (backwards) as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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171 lbs
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166 lbs
34 - 21 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Barathian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barathian throws a hook but Gambino avoids it easily.
Barathian misses with a hook.
Max Barathian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gambino dodges an elbow strike from Barathian.
Barathian lands with a left to the head.
Gambino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barathian tries to throw a body punch but Gambino avoids it by throwing Barathian back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barathian.
Gambino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Barathian's head coaches at Jacks Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barathian lands a jab to Gambino's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gambino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barathian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambino.
A jab from Barathian misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barathian with a body shot.
Gambino looks to land a right hand but Barathian moved out of range.
A big left from Barathian misses.
Barathian moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Barathian.
Barathian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gambino blocking some punches.
Barathian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gambino is looking to break free of the clinch but Barathian has double underhooks.
Gambino is trying to break the clinch but Barathian has him pressed against the cage.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barathian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gambino is trying to break the clinch but Barathian has him pressed against the cage.
Gambino wants to get back to striking at distance but Barathian won't allow it.
Barathian tries to work over Gambino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gambino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barathian misses with the head strike.
Barathian breaks from the clinch.
Gambino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gambino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
Gambino slips under a jab from Barathian.
Barathian closes the distance and clinches.
Gambino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barathian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Barathian misses with a punch on the inside.
Barathian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Barathian has Gambino pressed against the cage, preventing Gambino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gambino breaks from the clinch.
Gambino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barathian circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Barathian misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gambino! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gambino. Those never looked like landing.
Gambino misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Barathian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barathian takes the fight into the clinch.
Barathian manages to break the clinch.
Barathian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barathian.
Gambino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barathian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gambino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barathian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gambino's efforts to push away.
Barathian manages to break the clinch.
Barathian is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Gambino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barathian throws a leg kick
and Gambino counters with a crisp one two that drops Barathian! Gambino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barathian to his feet! Barathian is in big trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barathian throws a looping overhand right but Gambino ducks down to avoid it.
Gambino misses the jab.
Barathian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barathian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gambino throws a right hand that misses
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand.
Barathian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Barathian.
Barathian cracks the inside of Gambino's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Gambino. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Barathian misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambino. Barathian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Barathian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab by Barathian.
Gambino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Childish Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambino slips under a jab.
Barathian throws a hook to the side of Gambino's head but Gambino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Gambino.
Barathian is rocked!
Gambino lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Barathian - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gambino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Childish Gambino!
After the fight, Childish Gambino was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mujibur Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton has chosen Superman as his entrance music. 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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29
265 lbs
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245 lbs
19 - 10 - 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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mujibur Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cam Newton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman moves away from the strike by Newton.
Rahman dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Rahman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
Rahman throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Rahman slips the punch.
Newton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cam Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman moves forwards but Newton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahman throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Newton connects with a combination that backs up Rahman into the cage. Newton lands a flurry of punches that gets past Rahman's guard. Rahman is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Newton bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cam Newton!
A very excited looking Cam Newton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Mujibur Rahman had this to say: 'Nekst time mi cut you, cut you baaad!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes has Pichushkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
Grimes breaks the clinch.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at True North Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Pichushkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.
Pichushkin slips a straight right by Grimes.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grimes misses with a double jab.
Pichushkin throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
It looked like Grimes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes punishes Pichushkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pichushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pichushkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimes scrambles back to his feet.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Pichushkin 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.
Pichushkin lands with a cross.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Pichushkin catches Grimes right on the button with a cross.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pichushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
A little jabbing left from Pichushkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pichushkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pichushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Grimes misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throws out a powerful jab.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
As Pichushkin looks to move away, Grimes throws a big counter combo but Pichushkin just gets out of the way.
Pichushkin misses with a few strikes there.
Pichushkin throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes misses with a hook
enabling Pichushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimes lands a head shot.
Grimes throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Pichushkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Grimes.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grimes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pichushkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pichushkin is rocked!
That has opened up Alexander Pichushkin's cut even more.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes jabs at Pichushkin's body.
Pichushkin cracks Grimes with a good jab.
Pichushkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pichushkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Pichushkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Grimes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grimes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pichushkin counters with a straight right hand.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the nose.
Grimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pichushkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pichushkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Pichushkin with a jab.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes feints a jab promting Pichushkin to slip. Grimes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pichushkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Grimes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head.
Pichushkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Grimes throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Pichushkin crashing down! Pichushkin tries to stagger back to his feet but Grimes just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Pichushkin asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
A very excited looking Brian Grimes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cinder Smaug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Hensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hensen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Soul Coughing - Super Bon Bon. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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41
253 lbs
47 - 20 - 0 |
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29
274 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
47 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cinder Smaug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Hensen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hensen lands with a kick to the temple. Smaug shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut.
Smaug pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cinder Smaug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hensen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smaug avoids a kick to the body.
Smaug scores with a head kick. Hensen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.
Smaug misses with a hook.
Smaug lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Hensen.
Hensen scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smaug!
Smaug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hensen throws a wild body kick that Smaug sees coming a mile off.
Smaug closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hensen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hensen breaks from the clinch.
Smaug throws a low kick, looking for Hensen's leg but Hensen calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hensen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hensen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hensen catches Smaug with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hensen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smaug is out of range and Hensen settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hensen manages to avoid it.
Smaug clinches up against the cage.
Smaug trying to control the position but instead, Hensen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smaug into the cage.
Smaug misses with a body punch.
Smaug throws a head punch that misses.
Smaug lands an uppercut.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hensen as the two fighters clinch.
Smaug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hensen scores with a jab.
Hensen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hensen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hensen - that will leave a mark!
Hensen gets tackled into the cage by Smaug. Smaug maintains the clinch.
Hensen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smaug avoids it.
Smaug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Smaug misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hensen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smaug takes a step back to recover.
Hensen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hensen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hensen misses with a body kick.
Hensen blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Hensen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hensen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hensen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smaug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smaug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Hensen.
Hensen misses with a low kick as Smaug jumps back.
Smaug lands with an uppercut that bounces Hensen off the cage and back into range.
Smaug lands a front kick.
Smaug pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hensen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smaug's calf.
Smaug throws an overhand right that lands on Hensen's shoulder, as Hensen tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smaug.
That has opened up Sven Hensen's cut even more.
Hensen scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hensen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hensen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hensen lands a head kick. Smaug smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smaug 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.
Hensen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smaug is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smaug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smaug moves out of range of the leg kick from Hensen.
Jab by Hensen.
Smaug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smaug throws a body kick that misses.
Hensen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smaug tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smaug misses with a hook. Hensen ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smaug.
Smaug lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hensen at a distance.
Smaug throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smaug pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hensen is out of range and Smaug settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smaug wants to clinch up but Hensen keeps it at a distance.
Hensen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smaug is out of range.
Hensen lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smaug scores with a jab.
Smaug needs to keep his hands up - Hensen had a free shot at his head there.
Hensen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smaug is out of range and Hensen settles back down.
Smaug appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hensen scores with a hook.
Hensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Smaug 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.
Hensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smaug's sensitive parts.
Smaug moves out of range of the body kick from Hensen.
Hensen lands a nice looking body kick.
Hensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hensen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smaug was well out of range. Poor timing from Hensen.
Smaug tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hensen looks for the body kick but Smaug saw that one coming.
Smaug misses with a jab to the body
and Hensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hensen tries to pass to full mount but Smaug defends it.
Hensen keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen dominated that 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.
A solid body kick from Hensen.
Hensen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hensen is looking to chop away at Smaug's legs.
Smaug will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smaug scores with the left hand. Hensen knows he should have avoided that one.
Smaug avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab from Hensen.
A clash of legs there as Smaug blocks the low kick.
Hensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smaug throws a leg kick but Hensen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smaug misses with an uppercut.
Smaug checks a leg kick nicely.
Smaug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smaug fails to land with a series of punches.
Smaug misses the jab.
Smaug scores with a jab. Hensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaug has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hensen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hensen slips a jab from Smaug.
Smaug steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hensen. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smaug misses with a lunging right hand
and Hensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hensen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smaug takes a step back to recover.
Smaug closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hensen pushes Smaug away with a front kick.
Hensen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smaug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hensen.
Hensen's corner calls for a 1-2. Hensen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hensen scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hensen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smaug's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hensen lands the left hand.
Hensen tries to land a front kick but Smaug steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hensen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cinder Smaug's cut is getting worse.
Hensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hensen thumps Smaug with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smaug misses the shot to the body.
Hensen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hensen throws a hook but Smaug avoids it easily.
Smaug is looking to clinch.
Hensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smaug is looking to land body kicks.
Hensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hensen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen.
Hensen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hensen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hensen misses with a hook. Smaug ducked under it nicely.
Smaug throws a big shot that misses.
Hensen scoring well with a low kick there.
Smaug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smaug.
Hensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hensen defending well as Smaug loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hensen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smaug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hensen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sven Hensen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Smaug finds it's target.
Hensen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hensen avoids the head kick by Smaug.
Hensen fakes the leg kick and cracks Smaug in the body.
Smaug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hensen.
Hensen is looking to land body kicks.
Hensen feints and then cracks Smaug's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smaug down.
Smaug throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hensen.
Hensen lands a high kick!
Hensen misses with a low kick.
Smaug keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hensen catches Smaug with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaug lands with a kick to the temple. Hensen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Smaug misses its intended target.
Smaug goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smaug throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hensen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smaug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen.
Hensen cracks the inside of Smaug's front leg.
Smaug takes the fight into the clinch.
Hensen misses with a punch to the body.
Hensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hensen tries a body shot but Smaug blocks it.
Hensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Smaug uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaug.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smaug escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smaug connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The cut above Sven Hensen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smaug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smaug tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smaug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hensen moves away.
Hensen throws a combination. Smaug tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smaug moves out of range of the body kick.
Smaug throws a lazy right hand but Hensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smaug checks a leg kick nicely.
Hensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smaug.
Hensen jabs at Smaug's body.
Smaug avoids a kick to the body.
Hensen lands with a straight right. Smaug didn't see that one coming.
Smaug throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smaug smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smaug takes one to the side of the head.
Hensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hensen throws a head kick but Smaug moves out of range.
Hensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smaug 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensen tries to work over Smaug's front leg with a kick but Smaug checks it.
A solid body kick from Hensen.
Smaug throws a wild body kick that Hensen sees coming a mile off.
Smaug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Smaug.
Hensen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smaug if he has to take too many more of those.
Hensen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smaug. That did some damage!
Hensen dodges the punch combination from Smaug.
Hensen moves away from the strike by Smaug.
Nice defenses there by Hensen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smaug.
Smaug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hensen. That's going to slow Smaug down.
A leg kick checked by Smaug.
Hensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smaug.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hensen - that will leave a mark!
Some wild striking there from Hensen.
Smaug looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hensen sizes up Smaug with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smaug lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smaug with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hensen to score with a decent uppercut.
Smaug lands a lovely overhand right.
Hensen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smaug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hensen lands with a kick to the temple. Smaug shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hensen.
Hensen keeps Smaug at a distance using the push kick.
Hensen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Smaug coming out on top.
Smaug throws a hook to the side of Hensen's head but Hensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smaug takes one to the side of the head.
Sven Hensen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hensen cracks the inside of Smaug's front leg.
Hensen misses with a body kick.
Hensen misses with a head kick.
Smaug dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smaug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hensen manages to avoid it.
Smaug lands a jab.
Hensen throws out a loose jab but Smaug uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smaug misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smaug. Hensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smaug.
Smaug throws a jab when Hensen was well out of range.
Hensen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hensen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hensen lands with a nice body kick.
Hensen lands with a straight right. Smaug didn't see that one coming.
Hensen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smaug half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smaug throws a looping overhand right but Hensen ducks down to avoid it.
And Hensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Smaug pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cinder Smaug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smaug throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smaug throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hensen.
Smaug throws a jab but it's blocked by Hensen.
Hensen lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Smaug there.
Smaug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hensen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smaug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hensen - the referee stops the clock and Smaug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hensen. Smaug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hensen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smaug in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Hensen. Those never looked like landing.
Smaug looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smaug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hensen - the referee stops the clock and Smaug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hensen. Smaug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hensen is looking to slow Smaug down with leg kicks.
Smaug tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug misses with an uppercut.
Hensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smaug.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Hensen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hensen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Hensen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sven Hensen made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by I Mother Earth - Not Quite Sonic. 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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214 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Coleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shifter moves away.
Coleman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shifter throws a leg kick but Coleman moved away.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coleman lands with an overhand left.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman swings for the body but Shifter moves out of range.
Coleman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman connects with an inside leg kick.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Shifter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Shifter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coleman motions for Shifter to come forward. Coleman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throws a low kick, looking for Shifter's leg but Shifter calmly moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coleman working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Shifter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Coleman regains guard immediately.
Shifter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shifter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coleman dives on top into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Coleman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.
Shifter wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman stays in close to Shifter's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
Shifter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Coleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coleman prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Coleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter keeps trying to improve his position.
Coleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coleman prevents Shifter from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coleman in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coleman tries to stand and escape but Shifter is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greg Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman throws a chopping leg kick but Shifter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coleman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coleman drives through and clinches with Shifter against the cage.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shifter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coleman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Coleman manages to get underhooks.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coleman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shifter goes for a takedown attempt but Coleman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shifter drives through and clinches with Coleman against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shifter gets a clinch.
Shifter is trying to pull guard but Coleman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coleman gets through Shifter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shifter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shifter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coleman is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coleman stands and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coleman decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Shifter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shifter slips under a jab.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Shifter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shifter instigates a clinch.
A short right from Coleman on the inside.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Shifter.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shifter pulls Coleman into guard.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Coleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Coleman slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shifter to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
A low kick from Coleman is predictable there
and Shifter counters with an outside leg kick.
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses.
Coleman darts in and clinches Shifter up against the cage.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
Shifter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Shifter controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter blocking some punches.
Shifter jumps guard but Coleman stands there with Shifter around his waist. Shifter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shifter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Coleman can't fight it off and eventually Shifter manages to take the fight to the floor. Coleman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shifter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shifter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Shifter as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Coleman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Shifter! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Shape Shifter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Riccuito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riccuito comes to the cage accompanied by walk hard . 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mark Riccuito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riccuito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riccuito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riccuito lands an uppercut.
Riccuito lands with a light punch inside.
Riccuito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viceroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riccuito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riccuito blocks a body shot from Viceroy.
Viceroy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viceroy struggles to land a body shot inside as Riccuito controls his hands.
Viceroy avoids the elbow strike from Riccuito, against the cage.
Riccuito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viceroy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riccuitos head.
Riccuito lands with a short shot to the head.
Viceroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Riccuito.
Viceroy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Riccuito has been working on his elbows in the gym.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viceroy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viceroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riccuito.
A short right from Riccuito.
Viceroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viceroy misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viceroy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Riccuito.
Viceroy looks winded!
Viceroy takes an elbow to the temple.
Viceroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Riccuito.
Knees to the body from Riccuito.
Riccuito digs a right hand into Viceroy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viceroy's gas tank.
Riccuito lands a left hand.
Riccuito scores with a hook to the body.
Riccuito lands an elbow that stopped Viceroy in his tracks for a moment.
Riccuito lands an elbow inside that Viceroy shrugs off.
Viceroy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riccuito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riccuito lands an elbow inside that Viceroy shrugs off.
It looks like Lord Viceroy has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riccuito lands an elbow inside.
Riccuito lands an elbow that stopped Viceroy in his tracks for a moment.
Riccuito utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Riccuito lands a right hand.
Riccuito scores with a hook to the body.
Riccuito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riccuito presses Viceroy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito lands an elbow that stopped Viceroy in his tracks for a moment.
Riccuito lands with a right to the head.
Riccuito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Riccuito.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riccuito.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riccuito.
Knees to the body from Riccuito.
Viceroy takes a shot to the head.
Riccuito drops Viceroy with a big knee straight up the middle! Viceroy is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Viceroy is rocked!
Riccuito keeps Viceroy at a distance using the push kick.
Viceroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Riccuito finish him?
Riccuito connects with the punch.
Riccuito has Viceroy up against the cage in a clinch.
Riccuito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Viceroy takes a shot to the head.
Riccuito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Viceroy's defenses.
Viceroy struggles to land a body shot inside as Riccuito controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Riccuito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viceroy blocks a body shot from Riccuito.
Riccuito lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Riccuito utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Riccuito.
Viceroy seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riccuito.
That has opened up Lord Viceroy's cut even more.
Riccuito pushes Viceroy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riccuito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riccuito utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Riccuito lands a big elbow that drops Viceroy! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Viceroy is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Riccuito!
Mark Riccuito retains his heavyweight title!
Mark Riccuito 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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