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SP ICON: The Demon's Head PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kshau Nish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knuckles Of Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kshau Nish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kshau Nish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Knuckles Of Steel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Steel misses.
Nish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nish.
Nish shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nish shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nish's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kshau Nish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooh!!! Steel has knocked Nish down with a huge combo! Steel steps away and waves a wobbly Nish back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Nish gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Steel gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Nish is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knuckles Of Steel!
Knuckles Of Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kresimir Zivkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kresimir Zivkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddie Adam!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zivkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab-cross combination lands for Zivkovic and sends Adam crashing to the mat! Zivkovic follows him down to the mat - Adam regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Adam is rocked!
It looks like Freddie Adam has been cut.
Adam tries to get to full guard but Zivkovic has control of the leg.
Adam is still in real trouble! Can Zivkovic finish him?
Zivkovic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zivkovic stalling.
Adam seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam trying to hold on to Zivkovic's head to control him but Zivkovic postures up.
Adam tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Adam flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Adam is trying to control but can't.
Zivkovic not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
Adam trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Adam landing strikes from the bottom.
Adam actively working from the bottom here.
Adam tries to get to full guard but Zivkovic has control of the leg.
Adam missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A shot to the body from Adam misses
and Zivkovic counters with a series of strikes. Adam will be more careful next time no doubt.
That has opened up Freddie Adam's cut even more.
Zivkovic throws a right and a left that Adam avoids nicely.
Adam goes for a double leg but Zivkovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zivkovic continues to drive forward.
Adam throws a head kick that misses.
Zivkovic has closed the distance and engaged Adam in a clinch.
Zivkovic lands a shoulder strike.
Adam tries to score a body lock takedown but Zivkovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adam gets underhooks to prevent Zivkovic's takedown attempt.
Zivkovic pushes Adam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Freddie Adam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zivkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Adam tries for a takedown but Zivkovic manages to get underhooks.
Kresimir Zivkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Adam.
Zivkovic tries to pull guard but Adam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivkovic digs a right hand into Adam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adam's gas tank.
Adam goes for a takedown attempt but Zivkovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adam swats away the attempt to clinch by Zivkovic.
Adam dives in and grabs Zivkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zivkovic pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
Adam takes a swing at Zivkovic's ribcage but misses.
Zivkovic cracks Adam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddie Adam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kresimir Zivkovic!
An out of breath Kresimir Zivkovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Samm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Vanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samm is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. 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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174 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucifer Samm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Vanna!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanna moves away from the strike by Samm.
A little jabbing left from Vanna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samm is breathing heavily.
Vanna moves in looking to clinch but Samm pushes him off.
Vanna fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Samm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samm as he avoids it easily.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samm as he avoids it easily.
Lucifer Samm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Vanna.
Vanna rushes Samm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vanna taking a breather.
Vanna dodges an elbow strike from Samm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Samm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vanna drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanna is looking to cinch up a triangle. Samm throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vanna's body to avoid the submission. Vanna has instead reached around Samm's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vanna arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcin Vanna!
Marcin Vanna took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crispino Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolosi has chosen Throwdown - Defend With Violence as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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224 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crispino Nicolosi !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Nicolosi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolosi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Nicolosi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicolosi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Nicolosi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Nicolosi is having none of it.
Johnson moves to take his opponent's back.
Nicolosi rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Johnson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Johnson has his arm under Nicolosi 's chin here. Game over son! Johnson squeezes tightly and Nicolosi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Crispino Nicolosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'A fanabla!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bianchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Smith Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Smith Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Bianchi's chin.
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes comics |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bianchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr rushes Bianchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bianchi lands a takedown into guard.
Bianchi throwing strikes but missing.
Smith Jr managing to control the position.
Bianchi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bianchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Smith Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bianchi is looking to defend but Smith Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bianchi! Smith Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bianchi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Smith Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chet Stedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pollo Tropical (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pollo Tropical has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chet Stedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pollo Tropical!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tropical has managed to clinch.
Stedman tries to pull guard but Tropical won't allow it.
Tropical lands a nice uppercut.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Stedman controls the action.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Stedman shrugs off.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tropical avoiding damage.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stedman takes an elbow to the temple.
Tropical scores with a shoulder strike.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Chet Stedman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Stedman 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tropical avoiding damage.
We've been hearing reports that Stedman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stedman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tropical smiles and moves away.
Tropical wobbles Stedman with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Tropical dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Stedman to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charley Hanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ury Dikunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanagan comes into the arena with Cro Mags - We Gotta Know blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charley Hanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ury Dikunov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
Dikunov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dikunov's waist but Dikunov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanagan off to one side.
Hanagan gets tackled into the cage by Dikunov. Dikunov maintains the clinch.
Dikunov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Dikunov manages to get underhooks.
Hanagan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dikunov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hanagan manages to pass to side control.
Hanagan seems to be working for a kimura but Dikunov defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dikunov is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dikunov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dikunov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hanagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dikunov tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanagan is pressing down on Dikunov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dikunov is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dikunov is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
Dikunov trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dikunov keeps working.
Hanagan controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dikunov is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Dikunov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hanagan trying to control the pace.
Dikunov trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dikunov is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dikunov fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanagan misses the target.
Dikunov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Dikunov as Hanagan shoots in.
Dikunov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanagan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dikunov won't be happy with that.
Dikunov wants to get back to his feet but Hanagan drags him back down.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Dikunov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanagan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dikunov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hanagan yanks on the arm and Dikunov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hanagan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archibald Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miodrag Cleve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archibald Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miodrag Cleve!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Cleve lands but Knox takes it in his stride.
Cleve throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Cleve walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Cleve tries to land a body kick
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Cleve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cleve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cleve.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cleve misses with a body kick.
Cleve connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cleve misses with a kick to the body
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox checks a low kick from Cleve.
Miodrag Cleve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cleve counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cleve.
A left lands for Knox.
Cleve motions for Knox to come forward. Cleve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cleve. That's going to slow Knox down.
A head kick from Cleve lands but Knox takes it in his stride.
Knox scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cleve.
Knox drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cleve right on the button. Cleve goes down! Knox follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Knox gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinku Intiaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Intiaani has chosen Wayrapa Muspuynin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Settakian Fett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinku Intiaani!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Vinku Intiaani has been cut.
Intiaani punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
Intiaani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Intiaani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fett throws a right hand that Intiaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Intiaani also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Intiaani.
Fett misses with a looping left.
Intiaani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Intiaani.
Fett digs a good hook to Intiaani's body.
Fett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Intiaani lands a head shot.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intiaani moves away.
Intiaani throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fett counter with a right hand.
Intiaani is rocked!
Fett scores with a nice strike.
Intiaani is still on wobbly legs! Can Fett finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Fett ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Intiaani clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Settakian Fett!
Settakian Fett retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kordell Bailey Sr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Sher Shah Suri. Bailey Sr. comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Road To Zion. Kordell Bailey Sr. has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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153 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kordell Bailey Sr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Shah Suri!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey Sr. is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suri.
It looks like Kordell Bailey Sr. has been cut.
Bailey Sr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at True North Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Bailey Sr..
Suri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bailey Sr. throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Suri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bailey Sr. is in Suri's guard.
Bailey Sr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailey Sr. is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bailey Sr. stops Suri from standing up.
Bailey Sr. pushes down on Suri's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bailey Sr. stalling.
Bailey Sr. seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suri for as long as he can get away with.
Bailey Sr. stops Suri from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is trying to control the action in half guard but Suri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bailey Sr. stops Suri from getting back to his feet.
Bailey Sr. takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suri tries to kick Bailey Sr. off but Bailey Sr. keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Bailey Sr.. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bailey Sr..
Nice defenses there by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bailey Sr. throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Bailey Sr..
Suri scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri avoids the body shot from Bailey Sr..
Suri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bailey Sr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Suri
and Bailey Sr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Suri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey Sr. darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. works his way into side control.
Bailey Sr. tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bailey Sr. has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bailey Sr. tries to move to mount but Suri blocks the move with his legs.
Suri is trying to buck Bailey Sr. off.
Bailey Sr. just content to control the position.
Bailey Sr. wants to control but Suri is keeping him busy.
Bailey Sr. is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suri has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suri wants to get back to his feet but Bailey Sr. drags him back down.
Suri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bailey Sr..
Suri is trying to get back to his feet.
Bailey Sr. tries to advance to mount but Suri denies him.
Bailey Sr. cracks Suri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Suri stops Bailey Sr. from passing to mount.
Bailey Sr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suri keeps working.
Suri is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bailey Sr. has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Suri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bailey Sr. throws a nice looking combination but Suri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suri is looking for the big counter here.
Suri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey Sr. scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey Sr. throws out a loose jab but Suri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey Sr. shoots in looking for a takedown but Suri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bailey Sr.'s face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bailey Sr. scores with a takedown into Suri's guard.
Suri pushes Bailey Sr. off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey Sr. lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bailey Sr. checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Bailey Sr. catches Suri right on the button with a cross.
Bailey Sr. bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Suri is rocked!
Sher Shah Suri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suri misses with a low kick.
Suri is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey Sr. finish him?
A shot to the body from Bailey Sr. misses
and Suri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suri seems to have recovered his senses.
Bailey Sr. waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Suri. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Suri to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
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!
Suri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bailey Sr. is controlling him.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Suri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey Sr. is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bailey Sr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Suri keeps moving.
Suri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Suri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey Sr. pushing down on Suri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suri wants to get back to his feet.
Bailey Sr. controlling the action here.
Bailey Sr. stops Suri from getting back to his feet.
Bailey Sr. passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey Sr. can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suri is looking to escape.
Bailey Sr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suri can do to turn this around?
Suri is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bailey Sr. lands a big elbow.
Bailey Sr. lands a couple of good shots and Suri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bailey Sr. patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Suri trying to get back to his feet but Bailey Sr. is in full control for now.
Bailey Sr. lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey Sr. has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Suri's body.
Suri is trying to get back to his feet but Bailey Sr. has full control of the position and if anything, Suri has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
That's time! Bailey Sr.'s corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Suri. Bailey Sr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suri tries to bum rush Bailey Sr. with a series of wild strikes but Bailey Sr. uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bailey Sr. half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bailey Sr. with a poor takedown
and Suri counters with a right hand to the body.
Bailey Sr. closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bailey Sr. lands in his opponent's guard.
Suri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bailey Sr. off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bailey Sr. misses with an uppercut. Suri saw that one coming.
Bailey Sr. misses with a two punch combination.
Suri needs to keep his hands up - Bailey Sr. had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Bailey Sr.. Beautiful body shot.
Bailey Sr. looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Suri.
Bailey Sr. misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suri! But no joy.
Suri staying out of range there.
Bailey Sr. shoots in for a takedown but Suri shows good takedown defense.
Suri throws a leg kick but Bailey Sr. sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bailey Sr. scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey Sr. fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bailey Sr. looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suri is fending him off so far but Bailey Sr. persists. Nope, Suri circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kordell Bailey Sr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey Sr. throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bailey Sr. avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Bailey Sr..
Suri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey Sr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suri.
Bailey Sr. looks to land a combination but Suri avoids it well.
Bailey Sr. scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Suri misses.
Bailey Sr. misses with a hook
and Suri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kordell Bailey Sr. is winning the standup battle so far.
Suri moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. lands a really nice looking cross but Suri seems unphased.
Suri lands with an uppercut that bounces Bailey Sr. off the cage and back into range.
Bailey Sr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suri moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suri, right into the meat.
Suri throws a jab when Bailey Sr. was well out of range.
Suri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bailey Sr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Bailey Sr. lands.
A jab from Suri misses.
Bailey Sr. thuds a left hand into Suri's body.
Bailey Sr. looks to land a right hand but Suri moved out of range.
Kordell Bailey Sr. is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suri as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey Sr. counters with a nice body shot.
Suri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. jabs at Suri's body.
Bailey Sr. cracks a nice hook into Suri's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Bailey Sr..
Suri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bailey Sr. takes a swing at Suri's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Suri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey Sr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sher Shah Suri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bailey Sr. takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kordell Bailey Sr..
Well Bailey Sr. has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kordell Bailey Sr.!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kordell Bailey Sr. made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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