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Aspire 66: Casper vs Mazzini PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levon Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Cinotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cinotti has chosen The Specials - A Message to You Rudy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levon Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodolfo Cinotti!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minasian misses with an uppercut.
Cinotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minasian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cinotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Minasian.
Minasian misses with a looping left.
Cinotti throws a lazy body kick
and Minasian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cinotti!
Minasian working away.
Cinotti is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Minasian.
Cinotti takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Minasian trying to control the action but Cinotti is working from the bottom.
Cinotti tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.
Cinotti is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian working the ground and pound from side control.
Cinotti is looking for a sweep.
Cinotti is trying to control Minasian's posture but Minasian avoids it.
Minasian landing a few strikes.
Cinotti taking a bit of punishment here - Minasian scoring with strikes.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but Cinotti denies him.
Cinotti is looking to regain half guard here but Minasian keeps moving and retains side control.
Minasian lands a decent elbow from side control.
Minasian working away.
Cinotti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Minasian remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Cinotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cinotti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Minasian misses with the ground and pound.
Minasian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cinotti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Minasian trying to control the position but Cinotti is working away.
Minasian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minasian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Minasian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cinotti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minasian throws an elbow but Cinotti slips to the side and avoids it well.
Minasian trying to control the action but Cinotti is working from the bottom.
Cinotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Minasian.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cinotti keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian working the ground and pound but Cinotti is defending the strikes.
Minasian has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cinotti!
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cinotti is looking to escape.
Cinotti is trying to escape the mount.
Cinotti regains half guard.
Minasian is trying to control. Cinotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cinotti holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Minasian thows a huge punch but Cinotti dodges it nicely.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Cinotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cinotti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minasian is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cinotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minasian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Minasian 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.
Cinotti wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy.
Cinotti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Minasian haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minasian prevents Cinotti from improving his position.
Cinotti wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levon Minasian dominated that round.
That's time! Minasian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Minasian gets a double leg takedown into Cinotti's guard.
Minasian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Minasian moves nicely into side control.
Minasian landing strikes.
Minasian working the head and body with strikes.
Cinotti stops Minasian from passing to mount.
Minasian wants to control but Cinotti is keeping him busy.
Minasian swings around for an armbar but Cinotti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Minasian's guard.
Minasian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cinotti's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Minasian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cinotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cinotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian won't allow Cinotti to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Cinotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cinotti striking from his own guard.
Minasian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minasian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minasian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minasian throws a strike but Cinotti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cinotti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cinotti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Minasian managing to control the position.
Minasian wants to sweep but no luck.
Minasian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cinotti defends it easily.
Minasian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cinotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Minasian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cinotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cinotti working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Minasian lands a couple of elbows.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Cinotti is retaining full guard.
Cinotti trying to control the position.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Levon Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cinotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minasian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minasian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Minasian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cinotti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minasian landing some decent shots from guard.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Minasian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cinotti can do to turn this around?
Minasian passes Cinotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cinotti striking from half guard on the bottom.
Minasian trying to control the action but Cinotti is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levon Minasian dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Minasian scores with a jab to the head.
Cinotti connects with a looping right hand.
Minasian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cinotti.
Cinotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cinotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minasian.
Minasian misses with a body shot.
Cinotti throws a leg kick
so Minasian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Cinotti has his hands on Minasian's head, controlling the position.
Minasian postures up.
Minasian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Cinotti is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Minasian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Cinotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cinotti wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Cinotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Minasian.
Levon Minasian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cinotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minasian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cinotti throws a leg kick
and Minasian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cinotti's guard.
Cinotti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Minasian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cinotti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cinotti keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Minasian.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minasian throws a lazy right hand but Cinotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minasian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cinotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Minasian.
Cinotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minasian throws out the jab.
Cinotti walks into a jab.
Cinotti leaves Minasian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodolfo Cinotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian lands a really nice looking cross but Cinotti seems unphased.
Cinotti throws a leg kick
and Minasian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cinotti is trying to get back to full guard.
Cinotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Cinotti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cinotti trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Minasian seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levon Minasian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minasian 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levon Minasian!
Levon Minasian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Merlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Rautio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rautio's choice of entrance music: mickey avalon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malcolm Merlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Rautio!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Rautio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rautio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rautio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rautio.
Merlin misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Rautio. Beautiful body shot.
Merlin sizes up Rautio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Merlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rautio.
Rautio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Merlin misses.
Rautio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merlin manages to avoid it.
Merlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Merlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rautio blocks a low kick nicely.
Rautio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Merlin blocks it well.
Merlin misses with a body shot.
Rautio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Merlin finds it's way through Rautio's defenses.
Merlin jabs Rautio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Merlin misses with a straight right.
Rautio fakes the leg kick and cracks Merlin in the body.
Merlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rautio.
Merlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Rautio counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Malcolm Merlin has been cut.
Rautio takes a swing at Merlin's ribcage but misses.
Merlin throws a body punch but Rautio moves out of range.
Merlin misses the jab.
Rautio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merlin.
Rautio misses with a straight right.
Rautio scores with a spinning back kick!
Merlin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Merlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlin misses with a body shot
and Rautio counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Merlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rautio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merlin.
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merlin moves away.
Merlin lands a really nice looking cross but Rautio seems unphased.
Merlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rautio walks into a straight right hand from Merlin.
Merlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rautio misses with a left hand
and Merlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rautio moves out of range of the leg kick from Merlin.
A big right from Merlin misses.
Merlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
Rautio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin throws a head kick that misses.
Rautio throws a looping overhand right but Merlin ducks down to avoid it.
Merlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rautio's calf.
Merlin throws a right hand that misses
and Rautio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rautio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merlin manages to avoid it.
Merlin misses with a looping right.
Rautio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rautio looks to land a right hand but Merlin moved out of range.
Merlin avoids the body shot from Rautio.
Merlin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Merlin.
Rautio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Merlin - just one landing.
Rautio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Merlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Merlin lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rautio takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Merlin throws a right hand that misses
and Rautio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rautio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rautio misses with some punches.
Merlin misses with some punches.
Rautio misses with a punch to the body.
Rautio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Merlin's elbow.
Merlin blocks a body shot from Rautio.
Merlin scores with a shot to the side of Rautio's head.
Merlin can't find room to land a body shot as Rautio controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Merlin.
Merlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merlin prevents a body shot from Rautio.
Merlin gets through Rautio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Merlin working aggressively here.
Rautio tries a body shot but Merlin blocks it.
Merlin lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rautio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Merlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Merlin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rautio with a jab.
Merlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rautio counters with a huge left! Merlin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rautio isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Merlin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rautio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiga Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiga Jim told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taiga Jim!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquila Corvus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aquila Corvus's corner calls for a 1-2. Aquila Corvus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Aquila Corvus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aquila Corvus keeps Jim at a distance using the push kick.
Jim connects with a single shot there.
Jim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aquila Corvus leaves Jim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jim rushes Aquila Corvus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jim.
Jim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aquila Corvus prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim being controlled against the cage.
Jim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aquila Corvus after a bit of a struggle.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiga Jim.
Aquila Corvus blocks a body shot from Jim.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jim.
Aquila Corvus lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Aquila Corvus - that landed with a thud.
Jim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aquila Corvus misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jim.
A head punch on the inside from Aquila Corvus fails to land.
Aquila Corvus tries to work over Jim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jim goes for a takedown attempt but Aquila Corvus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aquila Corvus defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus staying out of range there.
Jim lands an overhand right.
Jim has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jim rushes Aquila Corvus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus stalling in the clinch.
Jim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jim working aggressively here.
Aquila Corvus misses with a punch to the body.
Aquila Corvus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jims head.
Jim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jim wants the takedown. Aquila Corvus is fighting it off but Jim persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aquila Corvus's guard against the cage.
Jim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jim throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim postures up in Aquila Corvus's guard and throws a big left but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
Jim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aquila Corvus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jim wants to control from the top but Aquila Corvus keeps moving.
Jim throws a big elbow that misses.
Jim throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aquila Corvus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aquila Corvus defends it well.
Jim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aquila Corvus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jim.
Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot.
Jim darts in looking for a takedown but Aquila Corvus gets double underhooks and turns Jim into the cage.
Good shot there by Jim.
Jim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aquila Corvus avoids it really well and circles away.
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.
Jim moves out of range as Aquila Corvus strikes.
Jim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aquila Corvus. Aquila Corvus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Jim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jim throws the left hand but Aquila Corvus avoids the punch easily.
Jim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aquila Corvus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jim tries for a takedown but Aquila Corvus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taiga Jim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jim doesn't manage to clinch there - Aquila Corvus circles away.
Jim throws a jab when Aquila Corvus was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jim.
Jim takes one to the chin there.
Aquila Corvus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jim doesn't seem bothered though.
Jim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aquila Corvus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jim fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jim misses its intended target.
Aquila Corvus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jim.
And Jim tries to counter it with a takedown but Aquila Corvus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jim with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook. Jim ducked under it nicely.
Jim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Aquila Corvus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jim just misses with a punch to the body.
Jim throws a shot from downtown. Aquila Corvus moves away and avoids it.
Jim scores with a hook.
Aquila Corvus tries to land a leg kick but Jim saw it coming and moves away.
Jim loads up on a big right hand but Aquila Corvus slips the punch.
Taiga Jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice right hand.
Aquila Corvus lands with a nice body kick.
Jim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aquila Corvus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiga Jim.
Jim misses with a straight right.
Aquila Corvus is looking to counter punch.
Jim missing with a left hand there. Aquila Corvus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aquila Corvus throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Aquila Corvus misses its intended target.
Jim gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Jim are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aquila Corvus struggling a bit here.
Jim fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jim looks up at the clock and then as Aquila Corvus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jim smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jim throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aquila Corvus works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aquila Corvus's head.
Jim throws a strike but Aquila Corvus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jim postures up in Aquila Corvus's guard and throws a big left but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
Jim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aquila Corvus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jim wants to control from the top but Aquila Corvus keeps moving.
Jim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aquila Corvus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aquila Corvus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jim loads up on a big right hand but Aquila Corvus slips the punch.
Aquila Corvus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jim slips under a jab.
Jim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body punch
and Jim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aquila Corvus's waist but Aquila Corvus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jim off to one side.
Aquila Corvus is looking to counter punch.
Jim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aquila Corvus counters with a low kick, right behind Jim 's knee.
Jim 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.
Jim looks to land a left hand but Aquila Corvus moved out of range nicely.
Aquila Corvus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aquila Corvus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jim tests Aquila Corvus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Jim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiga Jim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aquila Corvus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jim counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Aquila Corvus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jim fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jim looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aquila Corvus is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jim misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aquila Corvus is trying to control Jim's posture but Jim avoids it.
Jim taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim working the strikes but Aquila Corvus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus wants to get back to full guard.
Jim is trying to control the action in half guard but Aquila Corvus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jim throws a strike but Aquila Corvus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aquila Corvus trying to keep a closed guard but Jim is proving a slippery customer.
Aquila Corvus keeping full guard, as Jim tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jim is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aquila Corvus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jim is able to avoid easily.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ajax Aquila Corvus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aquila Corvus throwing a counter right hand but Jim manages to avoid it.
Jim misses with a takedown
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jim's knee momentarily.
Good exchange - Jim coming out on top.
Jim tries to clinch up
and Aquila Corvus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aquila Corvus misses with a leg kick
and Jim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aquila Corvus taking some punishment here, with Jim in his half guard.
Aquila Corvus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jim.
Jim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aquila Corvus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim throwing strikes but missing.
Jim wants to control from the top but Aquila Corvus keeps moving.
Jim is stalling in the full guard.
Jim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jim works over Aquila Corvus with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jim preventing the sweep.
Jim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aquila Corvus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jim is out of range.
Jim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aquila Corvus did well to prevent Jim getting side control.
Jim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jim looks to land a strike but Aquila Corvus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim throws a big right hand that misses.
Taiga Jim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jim throws a strike but Aquila Corvus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiga Jim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jim 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiga Jim!
After winning the bout, Taiga Jim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Don Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gotti showed some decent athleticism there.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gotti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Collins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotti controls the pace.
Gotti preventing the sweep.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotti is aware though and is defending well.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow.
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gotti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins controls Gotti momentarily but Gotti frees himself.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gotti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Collins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotti, not yet.
Gotti has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotti connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Collins looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gotti pushes past his half guard into mount!
Collins tries to reverse the position but Gotti maintains control.
Collins wants to hold on but Gotti pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gotti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Collins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gotti working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gotti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gotti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Collins thuds his right hand into Gotti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gotti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gotti is in Collins's guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotti passes into half guard.
Collins is looking to control Gotti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?
Gotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gotti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gotti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is looking to improve his position but Gotti isn't that keen on the idea.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Gotti looking to finish with strikes here!
Collins can't escape the position.
Collins blocking the ground and pound.
Gotti tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti throwing strikes here but Collins is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins taking shots to the head.
Gotti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Collins's face.
Gotti with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Collins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotti avoids the attempt from Collins to control.
Gotti controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti scoring with strikes but Collins is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Collins can't escape the position.
Gotti controlling the position easily from mount.
Gotti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Collins is looking to get to half guard.
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Gotti's attempts to control the action.
Collins is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotti pulls his head out easily.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gotti.
Gotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Gotti is trying for a kimura here. Collins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gotti wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Gotti!
Don Gotti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rosinante Costacurta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steaphan Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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168 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rosinante Costacurta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steaphan Beattie!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beattie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beattie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costacurta at a distance.
Costacurta thuds his shin into the meat of Beattie's side.
A cross from Costacurta lands.
Costacurta scores with a body shot.
Beattie misses with a hook to the body
and Costacurta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Costacurta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beattie circles away quickly and effectively.
Costacurta misses with a kick to the body
and Beattie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Costacurta throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costacurta throws a head kick that half lands.
Beattie throws a looping overhand right but Costacurta ducks down to avoid it.
Beattie wants to clinch up but Costacurta keeps it at a distance.
Costacurta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beattie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costacurta throws a head kick that misses.
Costacurta throws a head kick that half lands.
Beattie moves in looking to clinch but Costacurta pushes him off.
Steaphan Beattie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beattie lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beattie avoids a kick to the body.
Beattie digs a good body shot into Costacurta's ribs.
Beattie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costacurta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beattie moves into range and clinches up with Costacurta.
Costacurta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beattie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beattie lands a right hand.
Costacurta lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costacurta.
Beattie swings wildly with an uppercut but Costacurta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costacurta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beattie lands a body shot.
Beattie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Costacurta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Costacurta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costacurta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beattie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Beattie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costacurta working aggressively here.
Costacurta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costacurta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costacurta lands a nice uppercut.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costacurta blocking some punches.
Beattie is leaning against Costacurta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beattie tries to throw a body punch but Costacurta avoids it by throwing Beattie back against the cage.
Beattie throws a punch but it's blocked by Costacurta.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costacurta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Costacurta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beattie blocking some punches.
Costacurta misses with a punch on the inside.
Beattie misses with the head strike.
Costacurta lands a hook that snaps the head of Beattie backwards.
Beattie cracks Costacurta with a nice body shot.
Beattie blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costacurta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costacurta throws a punch but it's blocked by Beattie.
Beattie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beattie can't find room to land a body shot as Costacurta controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
Beattie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costacurta gets through Beattie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Costacurta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beattie backwards.
Beattie misses with the head strike.
Beattie throws a punch but it's blocked by Costacurta.
Costacurta throws a head punch that misses.
Beattie can't find room to land a body shot as Costacurta controls the action.
Beattie working aggressively here.
Costacurta is leaning against Beattie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beattie tries a body shot but Costacurta blocks it.
Beattie swings wildly with an uppercut but Costacurta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beattie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
Costacurta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costacurta.
A hook to the body from Costacurta.
Costacurta swings wildly with an uppercut but Beattie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beattie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costacurta lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Beattie.
Beattie swings wildly with an uppercut but Costacurta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beattie misses with the head strike.
Beattie has a couple of punches blocked by Costacurta.
Beattie misses with some punches.
Costacurta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Costacurta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Costacurta fails to land.
Beattie has a couple of punches blocked by Costacurta.
A short uppercut from Beattie.
Beattie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costacurta misses with the head strike.
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 Rosinante Costacurta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Costacurta.
Beattie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costacurta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Costacurta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beattie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Costacurta - the referee stops the clock and Beattie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Costacurta. Beattie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Costacurta scores with a hook.
Costacurta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beattie.
A telegraphed right hand from Beattie misses the target.
A lazy left from Costacurta finds it's target.
Costacurta scores with a shot to the body.
Costacurta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beattie.
It appears Costacurta was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick misses from Costacurta.
Costacurta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beattie tries to clinch up
letting Costacurta counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beattie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beattie tries to clinch but Costacurta is having none of it.
Costacurta throws a push kick but Beattie slaps the foot to one side.
Beattie moves out of range of the leg kick from Costacurta.
Beattie rushes Costacurta and presses him up against the cage.
Costacurta working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costacurta.
Costacurta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beattie can do to turn this around?
Costacurta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beattie.
Costacurta has a couple of punches blocked by Beattie.
Costacurta lands a left hand.
Costacurta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie lands a nice shot to the body.
Costacurta works on Beattie's body with a couple of short punches.
Beattie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costacurtas head.
Beattie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costacurta lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beattie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
Beattie lands a shoulder strike.
Costacurta lands a shot to the body.
Beattie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costacurta is working Beattie over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costacurta.
Costacurta manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Costacurta.
A jab from Costacurta misses.
Costacurta staying out of range there.
Beattie throws a head kick that misses.
Costacurta thinks about countering with a body kick.
Costacurta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costacurta throws a body shot but no joy.
Costacurta keeps the fight on the outside.
Costacurta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costacurta moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costacurta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beattie moves out of range as Costacurta throws a body kick.
Beattie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costacurta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Costacurta counters with a quick kick to the body but Beattie blocks it.
Costacurta moves forwards but Beattie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beattie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beattie moves in looking to clinch but Costacurta pushes him off.
Costacurta throws a nice head kick!
Beattie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Costacurta checks it well.
Beattie tries to clinch but Costacurta moves away
and Beattie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beattie is rocked!
Costacurta drops Beattie with a naaaaasty hook - Beattie is in real trouble here! Costacurta dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rosinante Costacurta!
A victorious Rosinante Costacurta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Gabagool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luigi Gabagool could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Vegas's chin.
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168 lbs
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Gabagool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabagool throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Gabagool looks to throw the jab but Vegas is out of range.
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
and Gabagool counters with a straight right hand.
Gabagool's corner calls for a 1-2. Gabagool obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Gabagool misses
and Vegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luigi Gabagool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gabagool.
Gabagool missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gabagool throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gabagool. That's going to slow Vegas down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gabagool.
Vegas throws a solid leg kick but Gabagool takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vegas.
Gabagool connects with a body shot.
Gabagool looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vegas misses with a left hand
and Gabagool counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabagool throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gabagool. That did some damage!
Gabagool throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabagool throws out a powerful jab.
Gabagool is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gabagool lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vegas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gabagool waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
Gabagool checks a low kick from Vegas.
Vegas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gabagool is out of range.
Gabagool misses with a straight left.
Vegas lands with an overhand left.
Gabagool tried to score with a low kick but Vegas checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vegas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vegas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Gabagool was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Gabagool.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Gabagool fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vegas checks it well.
Vegas needs to keep his hands up - Gabagool had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Gabagool throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Vegas flicks out a counter leg kick but Gabagool steps away.
Vegas lands a nice shot that snaps Gabagool's head back.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Vegas takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas defending well as Gabagool loads up on a big left hand.
Gabagool lands a left and a right that send Vegas crashing to the mat, dazed. Gabagool thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vegas is rocked!
Gabagool throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Gabagool finish him?
Vegas staying out of range there.
Gabagool changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gabagool throws a leg kick which misses Vegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegas tries to avoid it.
Vegas seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid body kick from Gabagool.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Gabagool.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegas. That's going to slow Gabagool down.
Gabagool blocks a low kick nicely.
Gabagool blocks a jab.
Gabagool misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Gabagool checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabagool thumps Vegas with a low kick.
Vegas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vegas checks a low kick from Gabagool.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Gabagool throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
Gabagool pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas tries a quick counter leg kick but Gabagool is wise to it.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabagool.
Gabagool connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vegas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vegas lands a jab.
Vegas moves out of range as Gabagool throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Gabagool dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vegas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gabagool lands with a hook. Vegas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vegas is looking to score with low kicks.
Gabagool swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vegas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gabagool checks it well.
Vegas misses with a body punch
and Gabagool counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gabagool connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Gabagool.
Vegas unleashes a big counter combination but Gabagool bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vegas looks to throw a body kick
and Gabagool counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gabagool to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gabagool to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Good exchange - Gabagool coming out on top.
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!
Gabagool steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gabagool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Gabagool throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Gabagool lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vegas's sensitive parts.
Vegas moves forwards but Gabagool connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luigi Gabagool is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gabagool.
Vegas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gabagool is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vegas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vegas throws a low kick but Gabagool moves out of range easily.
Vegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gabagool.
Nice shot by Vegas.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Gabagool avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Vegas misses.
Gabagool swinging wildly here.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gabagool throws out the jab.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gabagool.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Gabagool moves away and avoids it.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Gabagool.
Gabagool cracks Vegas with an open hand slap.
Vegas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vegas throws a hook but Gabagool avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gabagool looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gabagool throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gabagool chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.
Vegas wants to land a leg kick but Gabagool is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
Gabagool lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gabagool defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Gabagool misses with a straight left.
Vegas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Gabagool, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vegas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gabagool has got the better of the exchanges.
Vegas looks for the body kick but Gabagool saw that one coming.
Vegas throws out a leg kick but Gabagool moves out of range and Vegas only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas thumps Gabagool with a low kick.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gabagool tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vegas is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Gabagool.
Vegas looks to land a body kick but Gabagool moved away.
Gabagool tries to land a body kick
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gabagool swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas throws a leg kick that misses.
Vegas swings widly with a right hand
and Gabagool counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gabagool moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gabagool throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Gabagool lands with a straight right. Vegas didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Gabagool dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's time! Gabagool's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Gabagool.
Gabagool lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gabagool throws out the jab.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Gabagool rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vegas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vegas tries to counter with a clinch but Gabagool shakes him off and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gabagool lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vegas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vegas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gabagool backing away here, and Vegas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gabagool connects with a solid leg kick.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gabagool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabagool looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas wants to counter the offense by Gabagool and move into the clinch position.
Vegas misses with a left hand
and Gabagool counters with a stiff right hand.
Gabagool lands a leg kick that knocks Vegas off balance momentarily.
Vegas 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gabagool throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabagool checks a leg kick.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gabagool misses with a straight right.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Gabagool was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vegas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gabagool finds it's way round the side to connect with Vegas's head.
Gabagool dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vegas. That did some damage!
Vegas misses with a hook
and Gabagool counters with a leg kick.
Gabagool connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vegas. Vegas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gabagool takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gabagool ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luigi Gabagool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabagool takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gabagool uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vegas has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas walks into a straight right hand from Gabagool.
Gabagool pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vegas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gabagool dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vegas. That did some damage!
Vegas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gabagool lands with a nice body kick.
Gabagool is looking to land body kicks.
Gabagool moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gabagool steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Gabagool tried to counter with a leg kick but Vegas avoided it.
Gabagool digs a good hook to Vegas's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabagool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabagool connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Gabagool finds it's way through Vegas's defenses.
Vegas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vegas throws a head kick but Gabagool moves out of range.
Gabagool lands an overhand right.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabagool fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gabagool throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vegas on the side of the head.
Gabagool throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Gabagool just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Gabagool moves out of range easily.
Gabagool is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Gabagool.
Gabagool dips to his left and cracks Vegas with an uppercut!
Vegas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gabagool to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabagool jabs Vegas right on the nose. Vegas blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Vegas is predictable there
and Gabagool counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gabagool lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vegas circles away quickly and effectively.
Vegas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gabagool counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gabagool lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Gabagool sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gabagool is looking to counter punch.
Gabagool throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vegas digs a good hook to Gabagool's body.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gabagool.
A countering left hand to the body from Vegas misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Gabagool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gabagool 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Gabagool!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spank Crank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Sidious has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spank Crank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious misses the body punch
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Crank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Crank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Sidious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Sidious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sidious.
Crank misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank slips a jab from Sidious.
Darth Sidious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crank throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crank with a body shot.
Crank throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Sidious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crank.
Crank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank lands with an overhand left.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crank.
Crank loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crank.
Sidious throws a right hand that misses
and Crank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sidious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Sidious.
Crank misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Crank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sidious.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crank goes for a double leg but Sidious avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sidious continues to drive forward.
Crank moves away from the strike by Sidious.
Decent striking displayed by Sidious there.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crank.
Crank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crank throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Crank defending well as Sidious loads up on a big left hand.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Crank moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crank.
Crank shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spank Crank's cut is getting worse.
Crank lands with an overhand left.
Crank fails with a takedown attempt.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Crank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sidious lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Crank.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Crank moved out of range nicely.
Sidious throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Crank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Sidious throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crank counters with a shoot takedown. Sidious fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crank missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crank throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crank moves away.
Sidious throws out a powerful jab.
Sidious throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious throws a body punch but Crank moves out of range.
Crank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crank to score with a decent uppercut.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Crank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Nice shot lands for Sidious.
Sidious throws an off balance right hand
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank takes one to the side of the head.
Spank Crank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sidious, as that shot connected.
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidious moves out of range as Crank strikes.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Crank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious throws a right hand that misses
and Crank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crank throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Sidious cracks Crank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crank.
Sidious moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crank misses with an uppercut.
Crank is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sidious swings for the body but Crank moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious looks to land a combination but Crank avoids it well.
Sidious throws the left hand but Crank avoids the punch easily.
Crank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Crank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Crank swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sidious looks to land a combination but Crank avoids it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crank.
Crank trying to control the position but Sidious is working away.
Sidious can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to control but Sidious is keeping him busy.
Crank is really struggling to control Sidious but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crank lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sidious is looking to reverse the position.
Crank misses with the ground and pound.
Crank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sidious keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Crank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crank dips to his left and cracks Sidious with an uppercut!
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crank moves away.
Crank half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Sidious misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Crank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crank looks to land a left hand but Sidious moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Sidious releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice jab there from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Sidious does no damage.
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Crank moved out of range.
Crank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Crank misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Crank misses with a looping left.
Crank takes one to the side of the head.
Crank throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Crank fails with the takedown
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Crank slips a straight right by Sidious.
Crank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Sidious on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darth Sidious is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crank throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Crank throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Crank attempts a counter takedown but Sidious avoids it well and moves away.
Crank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Crank throws a big shot that misses.
Sidious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Crank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Sidious 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sidious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Crank slips the punch.
Crank has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sidious finds it's way round the side to connect with Crank's head.
Spank Crank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sidious throws a hook but Crank avoids it easily.
A big left from Sidious misses.
Crank swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sidious lands a jab to Crank's midsection.
Crank scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidious scores with a nice right hand.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Crank is just out of range.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Crank is just out of range.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Crank slips under a jab from Sidious.
Crank is looking to counter punch.
Sidious throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious scores with the left hand. Crank knows he should have avoided that one.
Sidious moves away from the strike by Crank.
Sidious doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Sidious comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sidious 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koulouraki Souvlaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Souvlaki's choice of entrance music: Greek Anthem. Isaac Hayes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
146 lbs
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33
146 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isaac Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koulouraki Souvlaki!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Souvlaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Hayes, which made it look bad.
A cross from Hayes lands.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hayes there.
Hayes misses with a straight right.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Hayes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Souvlaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayes is fending him off so far but Souvlaki persists. Nope, Hayes circles away and we're back to standing.
Isaac Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki.
Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souvlaki looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
Hayes is looking to counter punch.
Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Souvlaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Hayes.
Souvlaki ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes swings for the body but Souvlaki moves out of range.
Souvlaki misses with a two punch combination.
Souvlaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hayes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souvlaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Souvlaki postures up and lands a big shot to Hayes's brow.
Hayes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souvlaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souvlaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souvlaki postures up in Hayes's guard and throws a big left but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully.
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.
Souvlaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Souvlaki is stalling in the full guard.
Souvlaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayes is trying to control the position but Souvlaki postures up.
Souvlaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Souvlaki looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Souvlaki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Souvlaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souvlaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Souvlaki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hayes trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom.
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.
Hayes lands a couple of elbows.
Souvlaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Souvlaki is trying to keep Hayes in close.
Hayes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Souvlaki striking from the bottom here.
Souvlaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souvlaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayes's guard.
Souvlaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Hayes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souvlaki manages to avoid it.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Souvlaki's head but Souvlaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Souvlaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souvlaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Souvlaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Hayes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Souvlaki fails to land the takedown.
Hayes misses with an uppercut. Souvlaki saw that one coming.
Hayes throws a big shot that misses.
Souvlaki staying out of range there.
Souvlaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayes as he jumps to the side.
Isaac Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souvlaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souvlaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hayes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Souvlaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souvlaki is trying to control. Hayes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayes is looking to control Souvlaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayes avoid being mounted?
Hayes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Souvlaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though.
Hayes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki.
Koulouraki Souvlaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki lands strikes from half guard.
Souvlaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Souvlaki working Hayes over with strikes.
Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though.
Souvlaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souvlaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souvlaki landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Souvlaki working Hayes over with strikes here.
Souvlaki landing strikes from the mount.
Souvlaki unloading with bombs!
Souvlaki looking to control but Hayes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hayes is in a horrible position here. Souvlaki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Souvlaki raining down shots from the mount!
Hayes is rocked!
Souvlaki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hayes blocking the ground and pound.
Souvlaki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souvlaki with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Hayes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souvlaki breaks from Hayes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Souvlaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Souvlaki.
Souvlaki working the ground and pound effectively.
Souvlaki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Souvlaki postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hayes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Souvlaki around the waist but Souvlaki pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Souvlaki is the winner by TKO! Souvlaki jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koulouraki Souvlaki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koulouraki Souvlaki thanked My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Wuan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skovgaard comes to the cage accompanied by Second Reality. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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208 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentin Skovgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ja Wuan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a straight left.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skovgaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skovgaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robinson.
Robinson throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
Skovgaard thows a body kick. Robinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Skovgaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Skovgaard throws a good cross that connects.
Robinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been informed that Robinson 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.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot that snaps Robinson's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard jabs Robinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skovgaard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson looks winded!
Robinson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skovgaard. That one must have hurt.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard lands a really nice looking cross but Robinson seems unphased.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robinson drives through and clinches with Skovgaard against the cage.
Robinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skovgaard or not.
Robinson cracks Skovgaard with a nice body shot.
Skovgaard tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Skovgaard.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Skovgaard controls the action.
Good body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skovgaard lands a body shot.
Skovgaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skovgaard. Skovgaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skovgaard sends Robinson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Skovgaard is motioning to the referee to let Robinson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Robinson is rocked!
It looks like Ja Wuan Robinson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard lands a big uppercut and Robinson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Robinson looks OK. Skovgaard waves Robinson back to his feet!
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Skovgaard finish him?
Skovgaard drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Robinson's head, knocking him out cold! Skovgaard is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
After the big win, Valentin Skovgaard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazzini is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fade To Black. Casper Timmermans could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vito Mazzini's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Timmermans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mazzini is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Mazzini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Timmermans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mazzini gets full guard.
Timmermans won't allow Mazzini to sweep him here.
Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmermans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timmermans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Timmermans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzini is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans lands a couple of digs.
Mazzini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mazzini looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazzini, not yet.
Mazzini trying to control the position.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Timmermans controlling him for the moment.
Mazzini is looking to cinch up a triangle. Timmermans throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mazzini's body to avoid the submission. Mazzini has instead reached around Timmermans's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mazzini arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Vito Mazzini 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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