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WFC 9:Crusher vs Mumu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Navy (ranked 9682 p4p, 781 weight class) and Vlkomir Jahoda (ranked 25285 p4p, 835 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Navy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlkomir Jahoda!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jahoda, pushing him back against the cage.
Navy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Navy manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Jahoda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jahoda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Navy tries to score with some ground and pound. Jahoda controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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Jahoda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahoda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Navy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jahoda can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahoda regains half guard.
Jahoda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jahoda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Navy is working away from the top position though.
Jahoda is doing well to control the position and prevent Navy from advancing to side control.
Jahoda is staying active underneath Navy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jahoda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Navy.
Jahoda is holding on to half guard well.
Navy is looking to pass Jahoda's guard but actually Jahoda recovers to full guard.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jahoda seems keen to control Navy's posture.
Navy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jahoda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jahoda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navy manages to get himself to full guard.
Navy being controlled here, momentarily.
Navy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahoda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Navy wants to sweep here but Jahoda controlling him for the moment.
Navy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jahoda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jahoda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jahoda won't allow Navy to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jahoda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Navy leaves Jahoda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Navy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jahoda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Navy gets a double leg takedown into Jahoda's guard.
Jahoda pulls Navy in close to prevent any damage.
Navy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jahoda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navy is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navy is fighting to break Jahoda's control of his arms but Jahoda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Navy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jahoda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Navy defends well and Jahoda ends up having to push Navy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jahoda fails with the takedown.
Jahoda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Navy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jahoda somewhat.
Jay Navy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlkomir Jahoda.
Jahoda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Navy's waist but Navy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jahoda off to one side.
Jahoda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jahoda darts in and clinches Navy up against the cage.
Navy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Navy on the inside.
Jahoda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navy successfully pulls guard.
Jahoda trying to control but Navy is working from the bottom.
Navy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jahoda on the ground.
Jahoda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Jahoda 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.
Navy keeping moving, preventing Jahoda from controlling successfully.
Navy looking for a sweep. Not yet Navy, not yet.
Navy is working hard here to advance position.
Jahoda wants to control from the top but Navy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Navy is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Navy.
Navy working the ground and pound but Jahoda is defending the strikes.
Jay Navy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Who's going to make the next move?
Navy misses with the ground and pound.
Navy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahoda can do to turn this around?
Jahoda struggling a bit here.
Navy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jahoda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jahoda controls the position for a moment.
Jahoda tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Navy working away.
Jahoda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Navy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Jahoda gets back to half guard.
Jahoda controlling the position well.
Jahoda is looking to control Navy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jahoda avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jahoda clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Navy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Navy tries a head kick but it misses.
Navy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jahoda's half guard.
Jahoda keeping hold of Navy's head, controlling as best he can.
Jahoda moves into full guard.
Jahoda controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navy is looking to work some ground and pound but Jahoda has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahoda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Navy rolls with it to try and escape but Jahoda cranks on the arm and Navy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlkomir Jahoda!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matej Rambo (ranked 25284 p4p, 804 weight class) and Cris Jones (ranked 7677 p4p, 700 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rambo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We are the champions !. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matej Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cris Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Matej Rambo has been cut.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a series of punches but Rambo avoids them all with ease.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rambo tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
Jones throws a series of punches but Rambo avoids them all with ease.
Rambo blocks a head kick by Jones.
Rambo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rambo looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rambo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rambo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matej Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rambo to get to his feet.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Rambo misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones feints a jab promting Rambo to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rambo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rambo blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Rambo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matej Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rambo throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Jones looks to move away, Rambo throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Rambo moves out of range.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Rambo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rambo takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Rambo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rambo shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones tries to bum rush Rambo with a series of wild strikes but Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Rambo had a free shot at his head there.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rambo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cris Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones avoids the head kick by Rambo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rambo's head.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones throws a right and a left that Rambo avoids nicely.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rambo eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rambo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Rambo into the cage.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rambo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rambo. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones throws a series of punches but Rambo avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rambo tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rambo tries to clinch up
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Rambo both land. Nice combination.
Rambo slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Rambo is looking to clinch.
Rambo shoots in but no luck this time.
Rambo slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matej Rambo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones scores with a jab. Rambo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matej Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a right and a left that Rambo avoids nicely.
Rambo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rambo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rambo scrambles back to his feet.
Rambo misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Rambo's belly button to the back.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rambo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rambo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Rambo shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rambo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Rambo shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matej Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Rambo avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries to bum rush Rambo with a series of wild strikes but Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rambo throws a head kick that half lands.
Rambo throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Rambo dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Rambo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rambo tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Rambo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Rambo with that takedown attempt.
Cris Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Rambo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rambo.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rambo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rambo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones checks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Rambo connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones lands a head kick. Rambo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rambo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Rambo throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rambo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rambo.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rambo fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Rambo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rambo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Rambo dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Rambo throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Rambo is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Rambo avoids the head kick by Jones.
A punch combination from Rambo misses.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rambo.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matej Rambo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rambo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones lands with a hook. Rambo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
It looked like Rambo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rambo slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Rambo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rambo moves into the clinch.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Rambo to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Rambo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rambo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Rambo is controlling him.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones has his feet on Rambo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Rambo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rambo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rambo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
No joy there for Rambo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Jones throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Rambo wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Rambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Rambo lands a two punch combo.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Rambo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones throws a series of punches but Rambo moves out of range.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a right hand that Rambo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rambo also avoids with ease.
Rambo misses with a two punch combination.
Jones feints a jab promting Rambo to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rambo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambo circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Rambo looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones blocks a head kick by Rambo.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matej Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Cris Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cris Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cris Jones!
Matej Rambo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry my fans :('.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Perkovic (ranked 24554 p4p, 804 weight class) and Gangrena Prosto (ranked 7486 p4p, 691 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Perkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gangrena Prosto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Prosto or perhaps it was just good defense by Perkovic, which made it look bad.
Perkovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prosto fails to land the takedown.
Prosto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Gangrena Prosto has been cut.
Perkovic scores with a hook to the body. Prosto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prosto shoots in but no luck this time.
Ante Perkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gangrena Prosto.
Perkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That kick from Perkovic tenderised Prosto's leg. Prosto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Prosto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Prosto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Perkovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prosto at a distance.
Prosto looks winded!
No luck for Perkovic with that takedown attempt.
Perkovic scores with a hook to the body. Prosto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkovic scores with a hook to the body. Prosto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkovic.
Perkovic throws a nice head kick!
Perkovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Prosto is rocked!
Perkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Prosto is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkovic finish him?
Perkovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perkovic lands a big head kick that sends Prosto to the canvas! Perkovic follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Perkovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Bersten (ranked 8650 p4p, 829 weight class) and Ed Palmer (ranked 9017 p4p, 848 weight class). Brett Bersten has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Bersten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ed Palmer !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bersten pinned against the cage. Bersten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bersten tries a head kick but it misses.
Bersten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bersten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer keeps control of Bersten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Palmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bersten's efforts to push away.
Palmer breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches up with Bersten, looking for a takedown. Palmer pushes Bersten against the cage but Bersten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bersten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bersten swinging wildly here.
Palmer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bersten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Palmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bersten counters with a two punch combo.
Brett Bersten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Palmer .
Palmer looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Bersten both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Bersten shows good takedown defense.
Bersten is looking for a counter combo.
Bersten slaps away a takedown attempt from Palmer , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bersten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Bersten clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bersten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Palmer prevents Bersten from breaking the clinch.
Palmer is looking to control Bersten's arms but Bersten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Palmer has his back to the cage.
Bersten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bersten working hard to break the clinch.
Bersten is trying to push Palmer away but Palmer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bersten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bersten managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Palmer is controlling the position.
Bersten manages to break the clinch.
Bersten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Palmer 's head.
Bersten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bersten tries to keep at a distance but Palmer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Palmer keeps him there for the moment.
Bersten manages to break the clinch.
Palmer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bersten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bersten tries to clinch up but Palmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bersten connects with a high kick.
Palmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palmer is rocked!
Bersten connects with a superb combination that knocks Palmer out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bersten before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Palmer !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brett Bersten!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivo Alves (ranked 5457 p4p, 279 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 7672 p4p, 351 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Vinyard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vinyard.
Vinyard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alves, pushing him back against the cage.
Vinyard scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Vinyard.
A short right from Vinyard on the inside.
Alves is rocked!
Vinyard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinyard throws a big uppercut that drops Alves! More strikes from Vinyard and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alves lies dazed against the cage as Vinyard celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Vinyard!
A relieved looking Derek Vinyard 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between John Marston (ranked 5139 p4p, 646 weight class) and Sam Assad (ranked 6209 p4p, 721 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Assad!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marston.
It looks like Sam Assad has been cut.
Marston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Assad.
Marston lands with a short shot to the head.
Marston pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marston is working Assad over against the cage.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
Marston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Marston lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assads head.
Marston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Assad is rocked!
Assad tries to break free but Marston pushes him back against the cage.
Assad is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Marston lands a body punch.
Assad seems to have recovered his senses.
Assad looks winded!
Marston breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.
We've been told by Marston's head coaches at The Devil Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marston checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Marston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Marston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Marston gets through Assad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Marston lands with a light punch inside.
Marston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Marston.
Marston lands with a right to the head.
Assad wants to take the fight to the mat but Marston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marston drops Assad with a huge uppercut! Assad drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Marston is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Marston!
A relieved looking John Marston 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Couture (ranked 3862 p4p, 450 weight class) and Blek Veliki (ranked 5481 p4p, 602 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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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Couture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blek Veliki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Veliki.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Veliki's shoulder, as Veliki tries to avoid the shot.
Couture cracks Veliki with a good jab.
Couture avoids the head kick by Veliki.
Couture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veliki sprawls and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Veliki controls his hands.
Couture has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Veliki is trying to keep an underhook but Couture manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veliki defending well though.
Veliki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Veliki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
The fighters are battling for position here. Veliki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Veliki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Veliki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Veliki has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture throws a strike but Veliki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couture holds on and takes a little breather.
Couture might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couture continues to stall.
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Veliki is looking to stand up but Couture won't let him.
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veliki's guard.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Veliki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Couture postures up in Veliki's guard and throws a big left but Veliki blocks it.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Veliki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Couture shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veliki tries a quick counter leg kick but Couture is wise to it.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Couture takes the fight into the clinch.
Couture blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Veliki avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Veliki's head.
Couture managing to block the knees to the body from Veliki.
Couture tries to work over Veliki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
Couture has clasped his hands together around Veliki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Couture throws a strike aimed at the side of Veliki's head but Veliki avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab by Couture.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Veliki scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Veliki.
Couture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture throws a body punch but Veliki moves out of range.
Veliki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Veliki slips under a jab from Couture.
Veliki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Couture has managed to clinch.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veliki can do to turn this around?
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veliki lands a knee to the head.
Veliki is looking to control Couture's arms but Couture gets an underhook and turns him. Now Veliki has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
A short right from Couture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veliki breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Couture scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Couture works Veliki's body with a nice hook.
Veliki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veliki is breathing heavily.
Veliki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blek Veliki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veliki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Couture.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Couture.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veliki looking to stall.
Randall Couture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Couture lands an uppercut.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Veliki avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Veliki controls his hands.
Couture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Veliki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Couture seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veliki can turn it around.
Couture turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Couture manages to end up in side control.
Couture working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Veliki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Couture's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Couture controlling the pace.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veliki defending well though.
Couture seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture slips a nice elbow through Veliki's hands, connecting with Veliki's forehead.
Veliki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Couture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Veliki misses with a head kick.
Veliki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Veliki throws a sloppy head kick
and Veliki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Veliki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Couture.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veliki looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Couture.
Veliki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture pushes Veliki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture gets through Veliki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Couture.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture is working for takedown but Veliki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couture gets through Veliki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veliki blocks a body shot from Couture.
Couture has clasped his hands together around Veliki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Couture tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Couture in side control lands a decent elbow.
Veliki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Couture.
Randall Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Couture stalls from top position.
Veliki taking a bit of punishment here - Couture scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture lands some shots froms side control.
Couture lands a few punches from side control.
Veliki seems a little lost for a moment, as Couture dominates the positioning.
Couture is putting a hurting on Veliki here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veliki is being controlled here.
Couture scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Couture working the body and head with strikes.
Couture just content to control the position.
Couture scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Veliki to see if he's OK.
Couture tries to score with some ground and pound. Veliki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veliki prevents Couture from improving position.
Couture 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.
Couture is staying tight to Veliki's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Couture fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Veliki seems a little lost for a moment, as Couture dominates the positioning.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veliki circles away quickly and effectively.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veliki has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture clearly takes that round.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Couture rushes Veliki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Couture is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Veliki can't fight it off and eventually Couture manages to take the fight to the floor. Veliki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Couture throws a strike but Veliki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couture holds on and takes a little breather.
Couture 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.
Veliki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture has Veliki pulled in close to control his posture.
Veliki preventing the sweep.
Couture pulls Veliki in close to his closed guard and prevents Veliki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Veliki stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
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.
Couture has Veliki pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Veliki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Couture here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Veliki tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Couture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couture avoiding damage as Veliki throws knees to the body.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Couture.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
Couture tightens his grip and picks Veliki up, before dumping him to the ground. Veliki manages to land in guard.
Couture decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Veliki, up you get!
Couture pushes Veliki up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture scores with a hook to the body.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veliki's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veliki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Couture has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Veliki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Couture.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture had his way with Blek Veliki in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Couture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veliki at a distance.
Couture closes the distance and pushes Veliki back into the cage.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Veliki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veliki missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Couture.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veliki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Couture stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veliki blocks a body shot from Couture.
Veliki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Veliki prevents a body shot from Couture.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veliki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Couture lands a body punch.
Couture works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veliki's head.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
Couture pushes down on Veliki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Couture drops an elbow to the side of Veliki's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture not doing much here.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Couture working Veliki over with strikes.
Couture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Couture is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Veliki's temple.
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Couture is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Couture 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Couture!
Randall Couture is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cajones Crusher (ranked 2604 p4p, 382 weight class) and Abdel Mumu (ranked 8289 p4p, 809 weight class). Abdel Mumu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cajones Crusher's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cajones Crusher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdel Mumu!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu lands a nice hook to Crusher's body. Crusher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crusher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
We've been told by Crusher's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Crusher misses the target.
Crusher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
Mumu throws a good cross that connects.
Crusher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu scores with a shot to the body.
Crusher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu.
Crusher throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mumu misses with a body shot.
Mumu lands a nice shot that snaps Crusher's head back.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
Crusher throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu slips a jab from Crusher.
Mumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu sizes up Crusher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Crusher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu jabs Crusher right on the nose. Crusher blinks but takes it well.
Crusher looks to land a right hand but Mumu moved out of range.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
Crusher throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Mumu throws a right hand that misses
and Crusher counters with a straight right hand.
Crusher slips under a jab.
Mumu throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Crusher misses.
Mumu walks into a jab.
It looks like Abdel Mumu has been cut.
Mumu lands a head shot.
Mumu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusher manages to avoid it.
Crusher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Crusher slips under a jab.
Crusher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Crusher.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu works Crusher's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusher.
Crusher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mumu swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu 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.
Mumu scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crusher. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Mumu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu misses with a hook
enabling Crusher to counter with a crisp jab.
Crusher moves out of range as Mumu strikes.
Crusher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crusher misses with a looping right.
Mumu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crusher is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mumu.
Crusher missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Crusher.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
Mumu swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crusher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crusher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mumu connects with a body shot that sends Crusher's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crusher.
Mumu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crusher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mumu cracks Crusher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mumu sizes up Crusher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crusher misses with an uppercut.
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crusher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crusher throws out the jab.
Mumu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crusher throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusher manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Crusher misses the target.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Mumu scores with a nice right hand.
Mumu misses with a straight right.
Crusher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu jabs Crusher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu cracks Crusher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crusher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Crusher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu moves out of range as Crusher strikes.
Mumu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mumu scores with a decent looking hook.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Crusher.
Crusher throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crusher.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu! But no joy.
Crusher throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Crusher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mumu throws a hook to the side of Crusher's head but Crusher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Crusher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Mumu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crusher doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crushers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crusher moves out of range of the strikes.
Crusher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That has opened up Abdel Mumu's cut even more.
Mumu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crusher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crusher throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Crusher.
Mumu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Mumu misses.
Mumu slips a straight right by Crusher.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mumu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mumu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crusher just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu drops his hands momentarily and Crusher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crusher throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crusher.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crusher slips a jab from Mumu.
A swing and a miss from Crusher.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mumu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mumu throws a right hand that misses
and Mumu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crusher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Crusher.
Mumu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crusher backs up against the cage.
Crusher slips a straight right by Mumu.
Mumu takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crusher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mumu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crusher in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu misses with a hook
letting Crusher counter with a right hand.
The cut above Abdel Mumu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mumu connects with a single shot there.
Mumu works the jab nicely.
Mumu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mumu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crusher.
Mumu misses with a body punch
and Crusher counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumu is rocked!
Mumu misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mumu.
Mumu misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Crusher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crusher. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crusher misses with a body shot.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Crusher is out of range.
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher misses with a body shot.
Mumu takes a swing at Crusher's ribcage but misses.
Mumu misses with a body shot.
Mumu throws a right hand that misses
and Mumu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdel Mumu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mumu connects with a body shot that sends Crusher's belly button to the back.
Crusher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crusher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mumu.
Crusher works Mumu's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crusher.
Crusher scores with a jab.
Crusher missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Crusher.
Mumu scores with a jab to the head.
Mumu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Crusher.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Crusher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crusher avoids the body shot from Mumu.
Crusher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mumu at a distance.
Mumu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crusher missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crusher throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Mumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mumu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crusher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
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!
Crusher cracks a nice hook into Mumu's ribs.
Mumu is breathing heavily.
Crusher throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Crusher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mumus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abdel Mumu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cajones Crusher!
Cajones Crusher retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Cajones Crusher made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mockstar Energy Drinks and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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