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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Creature Of Habit (ranked 22326 p4p, 409 weight class) and Sean McAodh (ranked 23532 p4p, 377 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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133 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Creature Of Habit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean McAodh!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Habit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McAodh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Of Habit looking for submissions off his back.
Of Habit is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McAodh is tapping! Great win for Of Habit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Creature Of Habit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Rhodes (ranked 6712 p4p, 500 weight class) and Gennady Golovkin (ranked 8774 p4p, 558 weight class). Rhodes comes to the ring accompanied by Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gennady Golovkin enters the ring!
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154 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes shoots for a takedown but Golovkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Golovkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhodes is fending him off so far but Golovkin persists. Nope, Rhodes circles away and we're back to standing.
Golovkin with a poor takedown
and Rhodes counters by moving into the clinch.
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rhodes tries to avoid it but Golovkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rhodes to the ground. Rhodes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randy Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennady Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to clinch up.
Rhodes feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Golovkin with that takedown attempt.
Rhodes shoots in and bounces Golovkin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rhodes trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Golovkin is trying to control the position but Rhodes postures up.
Golovkin keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes wanted to stand there but Golovkin had control of the position.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rhodes tries to stand but Golovkin is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Golovkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rhodes pushes Golovkin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rhodes jumps guard but Golovkin turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Golovkin misses
and Rhodes counters with a straight right hand.
Rhodes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
Golovkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhodes misses with a takedown attempt - Golovkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golovkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Rhodes sprawls well. He's pushed Golovkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhodes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Golovkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rhodes is in Golovkin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to stand but Golovkin is controlling from the bottom.
Rhodes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Golovkin for as long as he can get away with.
Rhodes wants to stand and escape but instead Golovkin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Rhodes trying to keep a closed guard but Golovkin is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhodes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Golovkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhodes as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhodes clinches up with Golovkin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Rhodes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rhodes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rhodes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Golovkin counters with a series of strikes. Rhodes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Golovkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rhodes as he avoids it easily.
Golovkin fails to land the takedown.
Rhodes fails with the takedown.
Golovkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randy Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennady Golovkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Rhodes.
Golovkin's coach down at CHRISTOPHERS MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Golovkin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rhodes looks for a takedown but Golovkin sprawls well.
Golovkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin tries to clinch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Golovkin enables Rhodes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Golovkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Randy Rhodes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhodes trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom.
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Golovkin won't let him.
Rhodes trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin controls Rhodes momentarily but Rhodes frees himself.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving.
Golovkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Golovkin.
Rhodes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhodes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Golovkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhodes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhodes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golovkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rhodes is looking for a counter combo.
Golovkin is breathing heavily.
Rhodes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rhodes is looking to counter the offense by Golovkin and move into the clinch.
Rhodes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Golovkin swivels and escapes.
Rhodes throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golovkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhodes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rhodes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Rhodes will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Golovkin misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhodes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Golovkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rhodes tries to avoid it but Golovkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rhodes to the ground. Rhodes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rhodes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rhodes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhodes wants to take the fight to the mat but Golovkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rhodes pulls guard effortlessly.
Rhodes wants to stand and escape but Golovkin is having none of it.
Rhodes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rhodes seems to be looking for submissions.
Golovkin tries to kick Rhodes off but Rhodes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rhodes wants to take a breather but Golovkin is having none of it.
Rhodes tries to stand and escape but Golovkin is controlling the position.
Rhodes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Golovkin.
Golovkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Golovkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Golovkin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Golovkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Golovkin, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Golovkin is working away.
Golovkin trying his best to control but Rhodes has mounted him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rhodes lands a nice shot to the head.
Rhodes tries to control but Golovkin wriggling away.
Rhodes is really struggling to control Golovkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Randy Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes controlling from mount.
Rhodes tries to control but Golovkin wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Rhodes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rhodes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Rhodes!
Randy Rhodes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johny Loser (ranked 4935 p4p, 597 weight class) and Ines Reuter (ranked 7816 p4p, 729 weight class). Reuter has chosen Habiba as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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206 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Loser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ines Reuter!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loser instigates a clinch.
Loser has a couple of punches blocked by Reuter.
Reuter looking to throw knees to the head but Loser is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loser takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reuter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reuter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Loser fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Loser moves into range and clinches up with Reuter.
Nice body punch from Loser.
Reuter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loser misses with the head strike.
Reuter lands a good knee to the midsection. Loser won't want to take too many of those.
Loser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loser misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Loser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loser content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Loser blocks the elbow strike.
Loser avoiding damage as Reuter throws knees to the body.
Reuter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reuter misses with a knee to the head.
Loser lands with a short shot to the head.
Loser working aggressively here.
Reuter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Loser is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reuter is keeping busy.
Loser stalling in the clinch but Reuter improves position.
Loser is stalling here.
Reuter's coach down at Killer Instinct ☠ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reuter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice body punch from Loser - that landed with a thud.
Reuter blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loser taking a breather.
Maybe Loser would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johny Loser.
Loser gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reuter blocking some punches.
Loser leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Reuter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Loser is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Loser lands a right hand.
Loser throws a punch but it's blocked by Reuter.
Reuter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loser wants to stall.
Loser scores with a shoulder strike.
Reuter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reuter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loser stalling in the clinch but Reuter improves position.
Loser trying to stall but Reuter improves his position.
Loser lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loser will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reuter up against the ropes.
Loser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Loser.
Reuter tries a knee to the head but Loser blocks it.
Reuter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Loser lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Loser.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Loser for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Reuter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loser stalling in the clinch but Reuter improves position.
Reuter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loser is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Loser fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reuter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loser lands with a light punch inside.
Reuter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reuter is trying to drag Loser to the mat but Loser just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Johny Loser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ines Reuter.
Loser working aggressively here.
Loser pushes Reuter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loser is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Loser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Loser pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johny Loser.
A shot to the liver by Loser. Beautiful body shot.
Reuter throws a head kick that misses.
Reuter moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Loser dominated that round.
That's time! Loser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Loser throws a big shot that misses.
Ines Reuter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loser closes the distance and clinches.
Reuter trying to land knees to the body.
Loser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loser is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johny Loser has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reuter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loser.
Loser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reuter tries to land knees in the clinch but Loser avoids the damage to the body.
Loser blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loser avoiding damage as Reuter throws knees to the body.
Loser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reuters head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loser stalls.
Reuter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Loser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Loser.
Reuter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reuter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Loser.
The referee is keeping an eye on Loser - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Loser leaning against his opponent.
Loser is struggling to control the position.
Loser swings wildly with an uppercut but Reuter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reuter goes for a takedown attempt but Loser pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Loser clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reuter.
Loser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loser is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loser's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reuter tries to land a knee to the head but Loser blocks with his arms.
Loser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loser lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Loser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reuter lands an elbow that stopped Loser in his tracks for a moment.
Loser is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reuter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loser pushes Reuter back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Loser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reuter can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reuter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Loser's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Loser.
Loser slows down the pace here.
Loser lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johny Loser.
Reuter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loser stalling in the clinch but Reuter improves position.
Loser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loser looking to stall.
Loser is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Loser can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Reuter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loser lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Loser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reuter tries to land knees in the clinch but Loser avoids the damage to the body.
Loser stalling against the ropes.
Reuter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loser blocks it with crossed arms.
Loser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Loser can't find room to land a body shot as Reuter controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loser pushes Reuter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reuter throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reuter.
Loser blocks the elbow strike.
Reuter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reuter missing with knees to the body.
Loser pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Loser scores with a shoulder strike.
Loser misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Loser.
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!
Reuter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Loser makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Loser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reuters head.
Loser stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Loser is pressed up against the ropes. Reuter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loser down to the mat. Loser avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Loser dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reuter misses with a head kick.
Loser drives through and clinches with Reuter against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reuter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Loser lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reuter.
Loser misses with a body punch.
Reuter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loser is defending well for now.
Reuter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Loser stalling in the clinch but Reuter improves position.
Loser stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Loser blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reuter lands a good knee to the midsection. Loser won't want to take too many of those.
Loser is looking to control Reuter's arms but Reuter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Loser has his back to the ropes.
Reuter misses with a knee strike.
Reuter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reuter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loser is defending well.
Loser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loser scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loser trying to control the position but instead, Reuter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Loser into the ropes.
Reuter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Loser tries a body shot but Reuter blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reuter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Loser's brow.
Loser taking a breather.
Loser misses with a punch to the body.
Reuter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loser tries to work over Reuter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loser stalling the fight.
Reuter misses with a knee strike.
Loser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Loser.
Loser managing to block the knees to the body from Reuter.
Loser lands with a left to the head.
Loser looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Loser lands with a short shot to the head.
Loser controlling the action here for a moment.
Loser trying to stall but Reuter improves his position.
Loser stalling against the ropes.
Loser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reuter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Loser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Loser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Reuter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Loser is leaning against Reuter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reuter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Loser cracks Reuter with a nice body shot.
Loser is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reuter is keeping busy.
Loser stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johny Loser.
Reuter scores with a head kick. Loser tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Loser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loser rushes Reuter and presses him up against the ropes.
Loser lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reuter backwards.
Reuter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reuter can't get the takedown.
Johny Loser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ines Reuter.
The referee is keeping an eye on Loser - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reuter tries to land knees in the clinch but Loser avoids the damage to the body.
Johny Loser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loser lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reuter.
Ines Reuter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reuter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loser tries a body shot but Reuter blocks it.
Reuter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Loser.
Reuter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Loser is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Loser pushes Reuter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loser dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Loser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reuter backwards.
A right hand to the body from Loser.
Loser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loser gets through Reuter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Loser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loser, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Loser!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Crow (ranked 3170 p4p, 313 weight class) and Frank Mir Jr (ranked 17764 p4p, 626 weight class). Crow comes to the ring accompanied by Seether- Nobody praying for me. Sam Crow looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Crow is looking for a counter combo.
Mir Jr throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Crow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been hearing reports that Crow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mir Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Crow's head back.
Frank Mir Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crow.
Mir Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Crow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from Mir Jr
and Mir Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Mir Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Mir Jr
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Mir Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mir Jr.
Mir Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Mir Jr lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir Jr throws a leg kick which misses Crow's front leg but catches the back leg as Crow tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mir Jr.
Mir Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crow checks a leg kick.
Crow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crow throws the kick towards the body but Mir Jr avoids it.
Crow throws a shot from downtown. Mir Jr moves away and avoids it.
Mir Jr motions for Crow to come forward. Mir Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Mir Jr.
Mir Jr throws a front kick aimed at Crow's knee but Crow avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mir Jr clobbers Crow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Crow. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir Jr misses with the combination.
Mir Jr connects with a body shot that sends Crow's belly button to the back.
Mir Jr misses with a low kick.
Mir Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mir Jr lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Mir Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mir Jr. That one must have hurt.
Mir Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mir Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mir Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice straight punches there by Crow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crow.
Mir Jr keeps Crow at a distance using the push kick.
Mir Jr throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mir Jr scores with a hook.
Crow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Crow counters with a quick kick to the body but Mir Jr blocks it.
Mir Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mir Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mir Jr missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crow thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mir Jr misses with a leg kick.
Mir Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mir Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir Jr misses with a body shot
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mir Jr with a nice cross.
Crow is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mir Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mir Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Crow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mir Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Mir Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mir Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mir Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mir Jr swinging wildly here.
Crow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mir Jr misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Mir Jr finds it's target.
Mir Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Mir Jr looks to move away, Crow throws a big counter combo but Mir Jr just gets out of the way.
Frank Mir Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mir Jr scores with a body shot.
Mir Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Crow in the body.
Mir Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Crow counters with a left and a right that stings Mir Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crow is rocked!
Crow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Crow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mir Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Mir Jr cracks Crow with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Crow falls to his knees and Mir Jr doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Mir Jr!
A very excited looking Frank Mir Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Squiggy Squirrelly (ranked 3234 p4p, 428 weight class) and Tebato Nakara (ranked 6059 p4p, 678 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Squiggy Squirrelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tebato Nakara!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Squirrelly jabs Nakara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Squirrelly looks to land a left hand but Nakara moved out of range nicely.
Nakara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Squirrelly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakara back to the ropes. Squirrelly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nakara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Squirrelly defends well and Nakara ends up having to push Squirrelly into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tebato Nakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Squirrelly.
Nakara feints the counter takedown.
Squirrelly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Nakara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Squirrelly did well to prevent Nakara getting side control.
Squirrelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakara lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Squirrelly is trying to stand up here but Nakara is controlling him well.
Nakara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Squirrelly has hold of Nakara's hands but Nakara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Squirrelly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Squirrelly has one foot on Nakara's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Squirrelly sprawls well. Squirrelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakara gets slowly back to his feet.
Squiggy Squirrelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tebato Nakara.
Squirrelly lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Squirrelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakara.
Nakara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Squirrelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakara somewhat.
Squiggy Squirrelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Squirrelly lands a jab to the nose.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakara drops an elbow to the side of Squirrelly's head.
Nakara working over Squirrelly with some ground and pound. Squirrelly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Squirrelly tries to kick Nakara off but Nakara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nakara working Squirrelly over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly is trying to control but can't.
Squirrelly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Squirrelly is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Nakara there.
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!
Nakara is nestled in close to Squirrelly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Nakara.
Ground and pound from Nakara.
Nakara slips a nice elbow through Squirrelly's hands, connecting with Squirrelly's forehead.
Nakara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Squirrelly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nakara winds up and cracks Squirrelly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nakara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakara drops an elbow to the side of Squirrelly's head.
Nakara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Squirrelly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nakara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Squirrelly is rocked!
Nakara 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.
Oh Squirrelly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Squirrelly quite badly. Squirrelly pulls Nakara in close trying to recover. Nakara postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Squirrelly on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Squirrelly doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tebato Nakara!
During a confident post fight interview, Tebato Nakara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Tubridy (ranked 8762 p4p, 331 weight class) and Jan Jedrzejczyk (ranked 3548 p4p, 169 weight class). Tubridy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Late Late theme tune. Tubridy has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jan Jedrzejczyk is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Tubridy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Jedrzejczyk!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tubridy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a nice head shot.
Jedrzejczyk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tubridy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tubridy has a takedown stuffed.
Tubridy is breathing heavily.
Jedrzejczyk walks into a left hand.
Tubridy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jedrzejczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tubridy.
Jedrzejczyk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tubridy takes a swing at Jedrzejczyk's ribcage but misses.
Jedrzejczyk is looking to score with low kicks.
Tubridy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jedrzejczyk.
Tubridy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tubridy misses with a wild body shot.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jedrzejczyk cracks Tubridy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tubridy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jedrzejczyk pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tubridy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Jedrzejczyk!
Jan Jedrzejczyk took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Ryan Tubridy had this to say: 'Fuck this shit '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Hilton (ranked 4550 p4p, 212 weight class) and Freddie Mercury (ranked 4947 p4p, 228 weight class). Mercury has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music. Hilton has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Fenton Hilton had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fenton Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercury goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mercury lands a head kick. Hilton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mercury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilton.
Hilton takes the fight into the clinch.
Hilton cracks Mercury with a nice body shot.
Mercury tries to break free but Hilton pushes him back against the ropes.
Hilton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Hilton throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercury.
Nice body punch from Hilton.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hilton throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hilton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mercury is looking to break free of the clinch but Hilton has double underhooks.
Hilton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mercury's efforts to push away.
Mercury wants to get back to striking at distance but Hilton won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton pushes off an throws an elbow but Mercury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mercury looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hilton lands a damaging elbow.
Mercury avoids a wild elbow strike from Hilton.
Hilton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mercury is trying to break free.
Hilton misses with a body punch.
Hilton digs a right hand into Mercury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mercury's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilton.
Hilton can't find room to land a body shot as Mercury controls the action.
Mercury blocks an uppercut.
Mercury avoids a wild elbow strike from Hilton.
Mercury tries to circle away but Hilton has him pinned against the ropes.
Hilton misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury blocks a body shot from Hilton.
Hilton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercury wants to break free but Hilton has control.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercury blocks an elbow strike from Hilton.
Hilton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mercury can't break the clinch.
Hilton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercury's elbow.
Mercury blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hilton.
Mercury has had enough of the clinch but Hilton keeps him there for the moment.
Mercury tries to break the clinch but Hilton is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hilton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercury prevents a body shot from Hilton.
Mercury working hard to break the clinch.
Mercury has had enough of the clinch but Hilton keeps him there for the moment.
Mercury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercury wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hilton has him pressed against the ropes.
Mercury prevents a body shot from Hilton.
Mercury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercury is trying to push Hilton away but Hilton has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hilton tries to work over Mercury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercury controls his hands.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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.
Hilton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hilton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercury's elbow.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Hilton lands with a left to the head.
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mercury's defenses.
Mercury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hilton lands a body punch.
Mercury blocks the elbow strike.
Mercury working hard to break the clinch.
Mercury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hilton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercury blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Hilton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mercury thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hilton if he has to take too many more of those.
Hilton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hilton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercury moves away.
Despite the aggression on Mercury's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mercury lands a nice hook to Hilton's body. Hilton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercury lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mercury displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mercury throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hilton.
Mercury feints and then cracks Hilton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hilton down.
Mercury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hilton's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercury tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilton blocks a head kick by Mercury.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick and Hilton moves out of range easily.
Freddie Mercury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercury lands with a kick to the temple. Hilton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good leg kick by Mercury there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hilton avoids the head kick by Mercury.
Mercury throws a head kick that Hilton semi-blocks.
Hilton is rocked!
Mercury lands a brutal head kick. Hilton looks out on his feet and Mercury throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Freddie Mercury!
After the fight, Freddie Mercury was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 948 p4p, 127 weight class) and Henkka Seppala (ranked 2299 p4p, 280 weight class). Ogmak N`bagr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henkka Seppala's chin.
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33
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16 - 13 - 0 |
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39
187 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henkka Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N`bagr looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range.
Seppala fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging N`bagr to the ground. Seppala is now in N`bagr's guard.
N`bagr trying to control the position.
Seppala works over N`bagr with some ground and pound from guard.
Seppala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seppala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Seppala with a nice head shot there.
Seppala preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Seppala looking to pass the guard.
N`bagr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Seppala from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala works over N`bagr with some ground and pound from guard.
N`bagr is adopting a defensive guard.
Seppala postures up in N`bagr's guard and throws a big left but N`bagr blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr wants to sweep here but Seppala controlling him for the moment.
Seppala wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving.
N`bagr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seppala is one step ahead there.
N`bagr working a defensive guard here.
N`bagr wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from N`bagr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
N`bagr is working hard here to advance position.
N`bagr seems keen to control Seppala's posture.
Seppala trying to control but N`bagr is working from the bottom.
Seppala preventing the sweep.
N`bagr controls Seppala momentarily but Seppala frees himself.
Seppala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed N`bagr's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
N`bagr wants to improve his position but Seppala is controlling well.
N`bagr trying to control here.
N`bagr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seppala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Seppala winds up and cracks N`bagr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
N`bagr trying to hold on to Seppala's head to control him but Seppala postures up.
Seppala is looking to advance position but N`bagr won't allow it.
N`bagr is looking for a sweep. Seppala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seppala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seppala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Seppala prevents N`bagr from improving his position.
N`bagr gets full guard.
N`bagr pulls Seppala in close to his closed guard and prevents Seppala from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Seppala wants to get back to his feet.
N`bagr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seppala keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seppala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Seppala trying to control the position.
N`bagr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr landing with the ground and pound.
Seppala wants to improve his position but instead N`bagr has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala is looking to improve his position.
Seppala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Seppala taking some punishment here, with N`bagr in his half guard.
Seppala is trying to control but can't.
N`bagr is looking for a kimura but Seppala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for N`bagr to get the leverage.
Seppala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
N`bagr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Seppala is looking for a sweep. N`bagr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N`bagr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Seppala is looking for a sweep. N`bagr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
N`bagr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ogmak N`bagr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Seppala shoots in for a double leg but N`bagr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
N`bagr slips a jab from Seppala.
N`bagr throwing a counter right hand but Seppala manages to avoid it.
Seppala tries to clinch but N`bagr moves out of range.
Seppala is looking to clinch but N`bagr is avoiding it.
Seppala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seppala is rocked!
Seppala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but N`bagr was well out of range. Poor timing from Seppala.
A big left from N`bagr misses.
Seppala closes the distance and clinches up with N`bagr, looking for a takedown. Seppala pushes N`bagr against the ropes but N`bagr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seppala.
Ogmak N`bagr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henkka Seppala.
Seppala avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr jabs Seppala right on the nose. Seppala blinks but takes it well.
Seppala is still on wobbly legs! Can N`bagr finish him?
N`bagr misses with an uppercut. Seppala saw that one coming.
Seppala scores with a hook to the body. N`bagr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seppala seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from N`bagr, right into the meat.
Seppala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as N`bagr throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala lands with a good body shot.
N`bagr lands a big head kick that sends Seppala tumbling to the mat! N`bagr takes a step backwards and waves Seppala back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ogmak N`bagr is winning the standup battle so far.
N`bagr misses with a wild body shot.
Seppala with the counter takedown but N`bagr avoids it easily.
Seppala fails with a takedown attempt.
N`bagr blocks a jab.
N`bagr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seppala shoots for a double leg takedown but N`bagr sprawls well. He's pushed Seppala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
N`bagr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seppala can do to turn this around?
Seppala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
N`bagr misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N`bagr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seppala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
N`bagr thuds his right hand into Seppala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Seppala looks to throw the jab but N`bagr is out of range.
N`bagr connects with a solid leg kick.
N`bagr throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Seppala tries to counter it with a takedown but N`bagr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala throws a right hand that misses
and N`bagr counters with a nice right hand that sends Seppala toppling to the canvas! Seppala scrambles and gets back to his feet - can N`bagr finish him?!
Seppala leaves his chin hanging out and N`bagr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Seppala crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ogmak N`bagr!
Ogmak N`bagr retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Ogmak N`bagr 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Manning (ranked 954 p4p, 128 weight class) and Luke Johnson (ranked 3278 p4p, 374 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manning might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu-Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
197 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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48
183 lbs
40 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peyton Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manning's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been hearing reports that Manning has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manning shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Manning actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manning wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson controlling the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Manning wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Manning is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manning tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Manning defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manning taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
Manning works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manning is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manning has escaped and now he's on top!
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to keep Manning in close.
Manning pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Manning.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Manning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manning shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manning shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peyton Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Manning dodges it nicely.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manning wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Manning is defending the position.
Johnson is trying to control. Manning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Manning is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Manning keeps Johnson under control for a moment.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Manning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manning is looking to reverse the position.
Manning manages to get back to half guard.
Manning works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson works over Manning with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson stays in close to Manning's body and controls the position.
Johnson is working Manning over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Manning is working hard here to advance position.
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Johnson prevents Manning from improving his position.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
Manning manages to get to full guard.
Manning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
That's four 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.
Manning pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson won't allow Manning to sweep him here.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Manning looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manning shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson tries to sprawl but Manning drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manning is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is staying active underneath Manning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Manning advancing to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Manning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Manning throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent Manning from advancing to side control.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson has control of Manning's left arm, preventing Manning from doing any damage.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manning's guard.
Manning looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Manning is defending well.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manning gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Manning looking to control.
Manning has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Luke Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manning is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Manning wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peyton Manning.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Johnson!
A very excited looking Luke Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Rurik (ranked 2333 p4p, 322 weight class) and Michael Edmodson (ranked 2122 p4p, 298 weight class). Edmodson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deorro - Yee kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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22
200 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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32
206 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Rurik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmodson misses with the combination.
Rurik dips to his left and cracks Edmodson with an uppercut!
It looks like Michael Edmodson has been cut.
Edmodson lands a two punch combo.
Edmodson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmodson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rurik on the side of the head.
Edmodson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rurik misses with a straight right.
Rurik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rurik misses with a looping left.
Edmodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rurik.
Rurik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edmodson circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Edmodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rurik manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a right and a left that Rurik avoids nicely.
Rurik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rurik throws out a loose jab but Edmodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmodson! But no joy.
Rurik throws a hook but Edmodson avoids it easily.
Rurik lands with a good body shot.
Edmodson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rurik with a hook.
Edmodson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rurik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmodson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rurik's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmodson lands with a nice combination. Rurik backs away looking to recover.
Rurik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rurik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmodson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Edmodson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rurik eats them both and turns towards Edmodson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Edmodson throws a series of strikes that have Rurik backpedaling.
Rurik is rocked!
Rurik lands a jab to the head.
Oh Rurik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rurik looks to land a right hand but Edmodson moved out of range.
Rurik seems to have got his legs back now.
Edmodson misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rurik misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Rurik misses.
Rurik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmodson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rurik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rurik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rurik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edmodson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That has opened up Michael Edmodson's cut even more.
Edmodson moves out of range as Rurik strikes.
Rurik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Edmodson looks to land a combination but Rurik avoids it well.
Rurik cracks Edmodson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rurik has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Edmodson to stand back up!
Edmodson is rocked!
Edmodson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rurik drops Edmodson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Edmodson looks back up at him and smiles so Rurik waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Edmodson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rurik finish him?
The cut above Michael Edmodson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Edmodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rurik.
Rurik lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Edmodson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Rurik!
A relieved looking Vladimir Rurik 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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