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IFC XII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pero Kostolomac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Tay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pero Kostolomac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chong Tay!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostolomac avoids the head kick by Tay.
Kostolomac wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kostolomac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostolomac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kostolomac moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been informed that Tay 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Pero Kostolomac has been cut.
Kostolomac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kostolomac avoids a kick to the body.
Tay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kostolomac lands the left hand.
Tay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kostolomac stalks Tay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tay's face. Tay staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostolomac shoots in for a double leg but Tay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kostolomac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tay defends well and Kostolomac ends up having to push Tay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kostolomac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kostolomac walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tay.
Kostolomac is breathing heavily.
Kostolomac tries to clinch up but Tay circles away and keeps his distance.
Tay misses with a body kick.
Kostolomac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostolomac blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay misses with a double jab.
Kostolomac throws a big counter combination but Tay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Tay.
Chong Tay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tay scores with a leg kick.
Kostolomac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tay. Tay obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostolomac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tay.
Tay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tay misses with a wild combination.
Tay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kostolomac to score with a decent uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kostolomac or perhaps it was just good defense by Tay, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pero Kostolomac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tay misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Kostolomac misses its target.
Kostolomac slips a jab and a cross from Tay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Tay does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostolomac misses with a double jab.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kostolomac to counter with a crisp jab.
Tay tries to bum rush Kostolomac with a series of wild strikes but Kostolomac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tay misses with a series of wild punches.
Tay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tay misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kostolomac 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 Tay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tay scores with a nice body kick.
Tay feints and then cracks Kostolomac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kostolomac down.
Tay throws a nice looking combination but Kostolomac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tay throws a wild body kick that Kostolomac sees coming a mile off.
Tay lands a big uppercut and Kostolomac crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kostolomac looks OK. Tay waves Kostolomac back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Tay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tay throws a right and a left that Kostolomac avoids nicely.
Kostolomac dodges the punch combination from Tay.
Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostolomac is looking to counter punch.
Tay throws a right hand that Kostolomac ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostolomac also avoids with ease.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Kostolomac tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tay manages to circle out of the way.
Tay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tay connects with an inside leg kick.
Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostolomac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostolomac tries to close the distance and clinch but Tay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tay seems to be stalking Kostolomac here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Kostolomac drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chong Tay!
Chong Tay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bricks Thrower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Believer. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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204 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukas Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bricks Thrower!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Thrower.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Thrower manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thrower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Lukas Green has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Thrower scores with a four punch combination!
Thrower dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Thrower, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thrower throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Thrower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrower misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Green.
Thrower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green shoots in and bounces Thrower off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thrower pushes Green off and gets back to his feet.
Thrower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thrower throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Thrower looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green rushes Thrower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thrower is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy.
Green leaning against his opponent.
Thrower wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Green keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrower's efforts to push away.
Green jumps guard.
Thrower throws a big right hand that misses.
Green on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Green tries to get out of the position.
Thrower scoring with punches to the head and body.
Green seems keen to control Thrower's posture.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is controlling Thrower's posture.
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking to control but Thrower passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thrower throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thrower wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Thrower tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Green taking some punishment here, with Thrower in his half guard.
Thrower content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thrower decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Green's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thrower moves into the clinch successfully.
Thrower pulls Green into guard.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Thrower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thrower slips nicely into half guard.
Thrower stands up out of the half guard.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrower tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Thrower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrower misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrower misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Thrower tries to get set, Green tries to push him back and clinch up but Thrower manages to avoid the attempt.
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Green stalling in the clinch but Thrower improves position.
Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thrower to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green looking to stall.
Green is trying to pull guard but Thrower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thrower breaks from the clinch.
Thrower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage.
Green is trying to pull guard but Thrower has him pressed against the cage.
Thrower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Thrower.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thrower blocks a body shot from Green.
Thrower ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thrower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thrower controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
Thrower has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Green is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lukas Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrower is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Thrower circles away and we're back to standing.
Thrower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thrower throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thrower throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Thrower. Those never looked like landing.
Bricks Thrower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrower circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Thrower. Those never looked like landing.
Thrower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
Thrower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrower thows a body kick. Green tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thrower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
Green moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrower tries to break free but Green pushes him back against the cage.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thrower after a bit of a struggle.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Thrower pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thrower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
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!
Thrower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Thrower will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thrower looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thrower sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Thrower's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thrower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrower tries to counter with a clinch but Green shakes him off and moves away.
Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green tries for a takedown but Thrower manages to get underhooks.
Green is pushing Thrower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thrower gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lukas Green's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thrower rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Green has Thrower pressed against the cage, preventing Thrower from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thrower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green can't get the takedown.
Green wants to stall.
Green fails to pull guard.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrower jumps guard but Green turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Green tries for a takedown but Thrower manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thrower smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrower misses with a few strikes there.
Thrower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thrower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Thrower pushes him off.
Green cracks the inside of Thrower's front leg.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thrower is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thrower pulls guard effortlessly.
Thrower pushes Green off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been informed that Thrower has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thrower feints a jab promting Green to slip. Thrower then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Green slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Green rushes Thrower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green working aggressively here.
Thrower blocking some punches.
Green is struggling to control the position.
Thrower is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks.
Lukas Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Thrower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thrower wants to break free but Green has control.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrower slowing the pace effectively.
Thrower can't break the clinch.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thrower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Thrower misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Thrower does no damage.
Thrower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Thrower misses with a body kick.
Green has taken the fight to the clinch.
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green wants to clinch.
Thrower throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Thrower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lukas Green's cut is getting worse.
Green walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Thrower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Thrower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Thrower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thrower leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrower shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Green is looking for a counter combo.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Thrower looks to move away, Green throws a big counter combo but Thrower just gets out of the way.
Green swings for the body but Thrower moves out of range.
Lukas Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bricks Thrower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thrower closes the distance and clinches.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrower's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bricks Thrower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thrower 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bricks Thrower!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Bradbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimbo Bradbrook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Bradbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws a series of punches but Bradbrook avoids them all with ease.
Belfort lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Belfort misses the target.
Belfort lands with a shot to the body.
Belfort tries to keep at a distance but Bradbrook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bradbrook breaks the clinch.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Bradbrook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belfort's head.
Bradbrook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bradbrook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Bradbrook.
It looked like Bradbrook was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belfort.
Belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort throws a right hand that misses
and Bradbrook holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bradbrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Bradbrook avoids them all with ease.
Bradbrook was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Bradbrook's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradbrook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bradbrook lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Belfort misses with a right hand
enabling Bradbrook to counter with a crisp jab.
Belfort looks winded!
Bradbrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bradbrook is looking for a counter combo.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Bradbrook ducks down to avoid it.
Bradbrook is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Belfort.
Bradbrook connects with a crisp jab.
Belfort misses with a right hand
and Belfort takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradbrook forces Belfort back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradbrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belfort throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradbrook counters with a two punch combo.
Bradbrook throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bradbrook scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a combination
and Bradbrook counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bradbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradbrook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belfort.
Bradbrook lands with a kick to the temple. Belfort shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bradbrook scoring well with a low kick there.
Belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradbrook buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belfort swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradbrook counters with a left and a right that stings Belfort.
Belfort is rocked!
Belfort is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bradbrook moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Bradbrook!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Tower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laszlo Lukacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iain Tower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laszlo Lukacs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower connects with a high kick.
It looks like Laszlo Lukacs has been cut.
Tower lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lukacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Lukacs misses with a straight right.
As Lukacs tries to get set, Tower tries to push him back and clinch up but Lukacs manages to avoid the attempt.
Laszlo Lukacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukacs throws a right and a left that Tower avoids nicely.
Lukacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tower counters with a flying knee that drops Lukacs!
Lukacs is rocked!
Tower postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Lukacs's head off the mat! Lukacs is out! He's out! Tower jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
A relieved looking Iain Tower thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Demento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toghrul Rasizade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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162 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Demento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toghrul Rasizade!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasizade throws the left hand but Demento avoids the punch easily.
Demento lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Rasizade misses.
Demento seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rasizade takes a swing at Demento's ribcage but misses.
Rasizade has Demento up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasizade tries a body shot but Demento blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Rasizade as the two fighters clinch.
Demento working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasizade.
Rasizade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasizade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Demento throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasizade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demento is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rasizade is keeping busy.
Demento blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasizade.
Demento pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasizade looking to sit in guard and control but Demento gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rasizade looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasizade, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rasizade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demento can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Demento landing some decent shots from guard.
Demento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rasizade has hold of Demento's hands but Demento slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rasizade tries to get to full guard but Demento has control of the leg.
Demento wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasizade keeps working.
Rasizade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demento looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasizade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Demento scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Demento slips a nice elbow through Rasizade's hands, connecting with Rasizade's forehead.
Demento winds up and cracks Rasizade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Demento lands with a punch from half guard.
Demento working over Rasizade with some ground and pound. Rasizade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasizade wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Demento wants to take a breather but Rasizade is having none of it.
Rasizade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rasizade has hold of Demento's hands but Demento slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Demento working the head and body with strikes.
Demento scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rasizade 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.
Rasizade is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasizade is staying active underneath Demento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rasizade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demento working Rasizade over with strikes.
Rasizade wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
Demento 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.
Rasizade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demento scores with a couple of nice shots.
Demento is nestled in close to Rasizade, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasizade can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rasizade wants to get back to full guard.
Demento drops an elbow to the side of Rasizade's head.
Rasizade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasizade is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasizade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demento lands strikes from half guard.
Rasizade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Demento working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Demento looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasizade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Demento slips a nice elbow through Rasizade's hands, connecting with Rasizade's forehead.
Demento working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rasizade is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Demento jumps into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demento lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rasizade is looking to reverse the position.
Demento landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Demento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demento looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demento throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rasizade swings for the body but Demento moves out of range.
Rasizade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demento was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasizade.
Demento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasizade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demento.
Demento tries to move into range but Rasizade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rasizade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Demento.
Demento tries to clinch up but Rasizade circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasizade takes the fight into the clinch.
Demento jumps guard but Rasizade stands there with Demento around his waist. Demento gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demento tries for a takedown but Rasizade manages to get underhooks.
Demento tries a body shot but Rasizade blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demento manages to pull guard.
Rasizade trying to control but Demento is working from the bottom.
Demento can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasizade controls the pace.
Demento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasizade can do to turn this around?
Demento pulls Rasizade in close to prevent any damage.
Rasizade wants to control from the top but Demento keeps moving.
Rasizade is fighting to break Demento's control of his arms but Demento is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demento is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toghrul Rasizade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rasizade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demento under the eye.
Demento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasizade with a nice cross.
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Rasizade throws a lazy right hand but Demento sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rasizade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasizade rushes Demento and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rasizade as the two fighters clinch.
Demento tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rasizade just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasizade tries to work over Demento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demento.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasizade.
Rasizade digs a right hand into Demento's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demento's gas tank.
Demento ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Demento no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rasizade trying to control but Demento is working from the bottom.
Demento tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasizade content to stall in guard here.
Rasizade trying to control the position from guard on top but Demento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento keeping full guard, as Rasizade tries to pass.
Rasizade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasizade wants to control from the top but Demento keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rasizade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demento tries to score with a low kick but Rasizade moves his leg out of the way.
Demento ducks under a wild hook from Rasizade.
A leg kick checked by Rasizade.
Demento moves to clinch but Rasizade breaks away
and Rasizade counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rasizade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demento is keeping the position for now.
Demento seems keen to control Rasizade's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toghrul Rasizade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rasizade rushes Demento and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rasizade.
Rasizade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dementos head.
Rasizade misses with the head strike.
Rasizade lands with a right to the head.
Rasizade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demento successfully pulls guard.
Demento being controlled here, momentarily.
Demento keeping moving, preventing Rasizade from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasizade controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demento is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demento has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasizade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demento is on top in guard.
Demento lands a couple of elbows.
Demento's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rasizade wants to sweep but no luck.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasizade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasizade wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
Rasizade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demento. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demento landing with the ground and pound.
Rasizade wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demento with a nice head shot there.
Rasizade has momentary wrist control but Demento slips an elbow through the middle.
Demento scoring with some ground and pound.
Demento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Demento distracts Rasizade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasizade throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Demento distracts Rasizade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasizade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demento is one step ahead there.
Demento is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Demento won't allow Rasizade to sweep him here.
Rasizade keeps trying to improve his position.
Demento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasizade wants to hit a switch here but Demento passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rasizade there!
Rasizade is trying desperately to improve position.
Demento with shots to the head and body - Rasizade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Demento landing strikes from the mount.
Rasizade gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Demento there.
Rasizade tries to get to full guard but Demento has control of the leg.
Demento landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demento scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rasizade is looking for a sweep. Demento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demento stalling.
Demento working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rasizade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Demento's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Demento's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.
Rasizade has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Demento showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Demento has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Demento!
Damien Demento gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Manelito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Michael Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny Manelito looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Manelito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Michael Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Manelito shows good takedown defense.
Manelito looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Michael Levesque closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manelito's guard.
Michael Levesque slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Michael Levesque really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manelito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michael Levesque content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manelito might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Michael Levesque working some strikes from top position.
Michael Levesque landing some decent shots from guard.
Manelito keeping moving, preventing Michael Levesque from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michael Levesque slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Michael Levesque is working Manelito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manelito is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Levesque landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Manelito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michael Levesque postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Manelito covers up, he's hurt! Michael Levesque keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Michael Levesque and the ref steps in to end the fight! Michael Levesque can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Michael Levesque!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson's entrance music is Titanic theme. A fine choice. Dave Brooksbank 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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson lands with a good body shot.
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawson is leaning against Brooksbank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brooksbank is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brooksbank looks winded!
Dawson presses Brooksbank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dawson lands a big knee to the head and Brooksbank goes down! Dawson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson!
An out of breath Jack Dawson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Nikolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Butabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Butabi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vic Nikolai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Butabi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolai has a takedown stuffed.
Vic Nikolai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butabi sends Nikolai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Butabi is motioning to the referee to let Nikolai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Vic Nikolai has been cut.
We've been told by Nikolai's head coaches at Barbell Brigade - $1000 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Butabi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikolai.
Nikolai shoots and misses
and Butabi counters with a crisp right that sends Nikolai to the canvas! Butabi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Butabi!
After the big win, Steve Butabi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delwyn Baines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serj Malakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baines kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Electric Six - Danger! High Voltage. Malakian has chosen System of a Down - Chop Suey as his entrance music. Delwyn Baines has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Delwyn Baines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serj Malakian!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baines.
Baines misses the jab.
Malakian stalks Baines and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baines's face. Baines staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Delwyn Baines has been cut.
Baines swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malakian misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Baines misses the target.
Malakian lands a nice shot to the body.
Baines misses with a hook. Malakian ducked under it nicely.
Malakian slips a straight right by Baines.
Baines fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Baines.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baines lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malakian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malakian tries to clinch but Baines is having none of it.
Baines scores with a punch to the head.
Malakian is rocked!
Malakian ducks under a wild hook from Baines.
Malakian is still on wobbly legs! Can Baines finish him?
A combination from Malakian does no damage.
Malakian seems to have recovered his senses.
Malakian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baines lands a lovely overhand right.
Malakian stalks Baines and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baines's face. Baines staggers backwards, shaken.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malakian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baines throws an off balance right hand
and Malakian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malakian swings for the body but Baines moves out of range.
Baines dips to his left and cracks Malakian with an uppercut!
Baines misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Baines misses the target.
Malakian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malakian misses with a straight left.
Baines misses with an uppercut.
Baines keeps the fight on the outside.
Malakian lands with a cross.
Delwyn Baines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malakian ducks under a wild hook from Baines.
Baines is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malakian swings for the body but Baines moves out of range.
Malakian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malakian doesn't manage to clinch there - Baines circles away.
Baines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malakian.
Baines bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malakian moves out of range as Baines strikes.
The crowd cheers as Baines lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malakian doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baines misses with a lunging right hand
and Malakian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baines is breathing heavily.
Malakian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malakian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baines dodges the punch combination from Malakian.
Malakian misses the shot to the body.
Malakian throws a series of punches but Baines avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Baines misses.
Baines misses with a right hand
and Malakian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malakian lands a slapping body shot.
Malakian lands a nice shot to the body.
Malakian lands with a nice body kick.
Baines takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malakian scores with a jab to the body.
Malakian works over Baines's head and body with a nice combination.
Delwyn Baines's cut is getting worse.
Malakian darts in and clinches Baines up against the cage.
Malakian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baines wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malakian trying to control the position but instead, Baines has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malakian into the cage.
Baines managing to block the knees to the body from Malakian.
Malakian just leaning against Baines, taking a breather.
Malakian stalling in the clinch.
Malakian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baines's elbow.
Baines can't break the clinch.
Malakian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baines up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baines blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Malakian.
Malakian has Baines pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Serj Malakian.
Baines loads up on a big right hand but Malakian slips the punch.
Malakian blocks a jab.
Malakian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Malakian.
Baines swats away the attempt to clinch by Malakian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malakian fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malakian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Malakian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Delwyn Baines's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malakian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baines misses with a looping left.
Malakian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baines.
An attempted straight right counter from Baines misses the target.
Malakian thuds a left hand into Baines's body.
A shot to the liver by Malakian. Beautiful body shot.
Baines throws a looping overhand right but Malakian ducks down to avoid it.
Malakian looks to land a combination. Baines sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baines missing with a left hand there. Malakian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malakian lands a nice looking body shot.
Malakian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malakian looks to land a combination. Baines sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Delwyn Baines's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baines is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malakian cracks a nice hook into Baines's ribs.
Malakian instigates a clinch.
Malakian lands a good knee to the midsection. Baines won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baines being controlled against the cage.
I was talking to Baines's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Malakian looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malakian tries to land knees in the clinch but Baines avoids the damage to the body.
Baines managing to block the knees to the body from Malakian.
Baines tries to break the clinch but Malakian is controlling the position.
Baines blocks an elbow strike.
Baines is trying to break the clinch but Malakian is controlling him.
Malakian just leaning against Baines, taking a breather.
Malakian just leaning against Baines, taking a breather.
Malakian continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malakian is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Malakian.
Baines tries to break the clinch but Malakian is controlling the position.
Baines is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malakian breaks from the clinch.
Malakian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malakian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baines.
Malakian moves away from the strike by Baines.
Malakian lands a nice hook to Baines's body. Baines takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malakian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baines misses with a straight left.
Malakian stuns Baines with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malakian darts in and clinches Baines up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baines blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malakian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malakian misses with a body punch.
Baines is trying to force a seperation but Malakian has the dominant position.
Malakian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malakian can't find room to land a body shot as Baines controls the action.
Malakian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malakian misses with a wild combination.
Baines throwing a counter right hand but Malakian manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Malakian.
Serj Malakian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malakian moves in looking to clinch but Baines pushes him off.
Baines throws a jab when Malakian was well out of range.
Baines throws a right hand that misses
and Malakian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malakian rushes Baines and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malakian can't find room to land a body shot as Baines controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malakian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malakian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baines avoids it.
Baines wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baines blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Malakian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Delwyn Baines's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Malakian tries to clinch there but Baines circles away.
Baines looks to land a right hand but Malakian moved out of range.
A jab from Baines misses.
Baines throws a jab when Malakian was well out of range.
Malakian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malakian misses with a wild body shot.
Malakian slips a straight right by Baines.
Baines throws a hook to the side of Malakian's head but Malakian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baines misses with an uppercut. Malakian saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malakian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Malakian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baines takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baines lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malakian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baines at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Baines.
Malakian lands a glancing blow to the side of Baines's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malakian lands a left and a right that send Baines crashing to the mat, dazed. Malakian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Baines is rocked!
Jeez, Delwyn Baines's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malakian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baines circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Baines is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baines takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malakian lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Baines is looking to close the distance but Malakian sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Baines crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Baines is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Serj Malakian!
During a confident post fight interview, Serj Malakian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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FIGHT
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