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FF 12: The Grand Finale PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yodmuay Petpanpamnuang (ranked 3487 p4p, 175 weight class) and Paulo Aguiar (ranked 2917 p4p, 146 weight class). The key to victory for Yodmuay Petpanpamnuang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yodmuay Petpanpamnuang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Aguiar!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petpanpamnuang pushes Aguiar away with a front kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Petpanpamnuang enables Aguiar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Petpanpamnuang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Petpanpamnuang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aguiar passes Petpanpamnuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petpanpamnuang is trying to maintain the position but Aguiar is very close to passing his half guard.
Petpanpamnuang wants to get back to his feet.
Aguiar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petpanpamnuang is doing well to control the position and prevent Aguiar from advancing to side control.
Aguiar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petpanpamnuang defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aguiar in particular looking to stall.
Aguiar lands strikes from half guard.
Aguiar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petpanpamnuang defending well though.
Aguiar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petpanpamnuang defending well though.
Aguiar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aguiar lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Aguiar seems content to control.
Aguiar prevents Petpanpamnuang from improving his position.
Petpanpamnuang's coaches at Gizmo's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Petpanpamnuang manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aguiar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petpanpamnuang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aguiar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aguiar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petpanpamnuang. That one must have hurt.
Petpanpamnuang connects with a leg kick. Aguiar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aguiar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aguiar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aguiar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petpanpamnuang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petpanpamnuang scores with a sloppy right hand. Aguiar should have avoided that one.
Petpanpamnuang lands with an overhand left.
Aguiar is rocked!
Aguiar walks straight into a right hand from Petpanpamnuang - that's dropped him! Petpanpamnuang jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Aguiar from any more punishment! Aguiar complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yodmuay Petpanpamnuang!
Yodmuay Petpanpamnuang bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Aljaffa (ranked 3469 p4p, 379 weight class) and Amir Abdallah (ranked 1531 p4p, 184 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Amir Abdallah enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mehdi Aljaffa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amir Abdallah!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Abdallah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aljaffa wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aljaffa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aljaffa manages to break the clinch.
Abdallah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aljaffa lands a nice shot that snaps Abdallah's head back.
Aljaffa connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdallah slips under a jab from Aljaffa.
Aljaffa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdallah.
Abdallah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdallah lands an overhand right.
It looks like Mehdi Aljaffa has been cut.
Jab by Aljaffa.
A jab lands there for Abdallah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aljaffa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdallah moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdallah throws a looping overhand right but Aljaffa ducks down to avoid it.
Aljaffa walks into a stiff left hand from Abdallah.
Aljaffa wants to clinch.
Abdallah tries to bum rush Aljaffa with a series of wild strikes but Aljaffa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdallah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abdallah moves into the clinch.
Abdallah misses with some punches.
Aljaffa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aljaffa ducks under a wild hook from Abdallah.
Aljaffa throws the left hand but Abdallah avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Abdallah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abdallah scores with a punch to the head.
Abdallah connects with a jab.
Abdallah thuds a left hand into Aljaffa's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aljaffa jabs Abdallah right on the nose. Abdallah blinks but takes it well.
Abdallah throws a hook but Aljaffa blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abdallah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdallah gets a clinch.
Abdallah tries a body shot but Aljaffa blocks it.
Abdallah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abdallah tries to throw a body punch but Aljaffa avoids it by throwing Abdallah back against the cage.
Abdallah tries a body shot but Aljaffa blocks it.
Aljaffa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aljaffa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abdallah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdallah gets through Aljaffa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abdallah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mehdi Aljaffa's cut is getting worse.
Aljaffa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdallah with a nice cross.
Abdallah moves into the clinch.
Aljaffa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aljaffa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abdallah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdallah avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aljaffa takes one on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Abdallah.
A left hand lands to the body for Abdallah.
Aljaffa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aljaffa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdallah rushes Aljaffa and presses him up against the cage.
Abdallah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aljaffa is breathing heavily.
Abdallah lands with a left to the head.
Mehdi Aljaffa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A hook to the body from Abdallah.
Abdallah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdallah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Abdallah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdallah lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdallah works on Aljaffa's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Abdallah.
Abdallah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jeez, Mehdi Aljaffa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abdallah.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdallah.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mehdi Aljaffa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Amir Abdallah!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Amir Abdallah made sure he mentioned After School Syndicate, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 1854 p4p, 90 weight class) and Ben McHough (ranked 1637 p4p, 76 weight class). Ben McHough is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben McHough!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHough throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kent counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ben McHough has been cut.
McHough takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kent definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McHough looks to land a left hand but Kent moved out of range nicely.
McHough throws a leg kick which misses Kent's front leg but catches the back leg as Kent tries to avoid it.
Kent throws a right and a left that both miss.
McHough shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kent getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice combination there by Kent.
Kent lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McHough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from McHough.
McHough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kent.
A low kick from McHough is predictable there
and Kent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHough throws out a loose jab but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kent thuds his right hand into McHough's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick.
Kent swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McHough feints and then cracks Kent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kent down.
McHough walks into a straight right hand from Kent.
McHough wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kent!
Kent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kent scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kent throws a body punch but McHough moves out of range.
Kent is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McHough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHough tries to land a body kick
and Kent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McHough swings for the body but Kent moves out of range.
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Kent.
Kent lands a jab to McHough's midsection.
Kent misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McHough throws the left hand but Kent avoids the punch easily.
Kent seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McHough scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kent in his tracks.
Kent is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McHough just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent lands a head shot.
Kent just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from McHough.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent slips a jab from McHough.
Kent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McHough at a distance.
McHough stalks Kent and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kent's face. Kent staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
McHough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kent moves away.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
McHough now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ben McHough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McHough looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McHough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kent manages to avoid it.
Kent connects with a body shot.
McHough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McHough misses the target.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from McHough.
McHough misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent scores with a 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!
Kent misses the shot to the body.
Kent takes a swing at McHough's ribcage but misses.
McHough is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kent rather than just go for the knockout.
Kent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McHough.
Kent moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kent takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kent connects with a good right hand that stumbles McHough. McHough circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That has opened up Ben McHough's cut even more.
Kent misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McHough throws a head kick that misses.
Kent ducks right into an uppercut from McHough.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kent dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McHough throws a sloppy head kick and Kent moves out of range easily.
McHough throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kent blocks the body kick.
Kent takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kent is rocked!
McHough dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Kent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kent throws a jab when McHough was well out of range.
McHough cracks Kent with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kent tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McHough pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kent is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben McHough!
A victorious Ben McHough thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Git Push (ranked 1294 p4p, 190 weight class) and Eusebio Zapata (ranked 834 p4p, 133 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Git Push!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eusebio Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Push takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zapata throws a right hand that misses
and Push counters with a takedown into side control.
Zapata is not content to let Push control the position.
Push moves into full mount!
Push seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zapata is holding on tight.
Push looking to control but Zapata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Push. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Push controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Push is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zapata has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Push pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Push moves to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Push is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Zapata taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Push.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Git Push!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jones (ranked 191 p4p, 32 weight class) and YeYe Mokami (ranked 2922 p4p, 365 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by One - Metallica. Luther Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luther Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, YeYe Mokami!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mokami.
Mokami looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mokami is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mokami passes into half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mokami on the ground.
Mokami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Mokami is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokami not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mokami wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mokami has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blood Warrior. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokami landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones trying to control but Mokami postures up.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mokami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones is pressing down on Mokami's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mokami won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Mokami drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mokami jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mokami tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Mokami is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokami is looking to improve his position.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mokami is trying to control but can't.
Mokami is trying to get back to full guard.
Mokami actively working from the bottom here.
Mokami is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Mokami is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Mokami has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mokami connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jones to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mokami is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Mokami. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mokami's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Mokami's brow.
Mokami is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Mokami has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). YeYe Mokami!
YeYe Mokami is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Turturro (ranked 124 p4p, 20 weight class) and Lars Borgvelt (ranked 2856 p4p, 385 weight class). Borgvelt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Techno Viking kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lars Borgvelt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Turturro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lars Borgvelt!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgvelt throws a hook but Turturro avoids it easily.
Borgvelt misses with a looping left.
Borgvelt slips a jab from Turturro.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borgvelt defends it nicely.
Borgvelt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borgvelt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borgvelt misses with a wild body shot.
Turturro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Borgvelt is defending well.
Turturro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Borgvelt defend it? Turturro steps over the head and cranks it - Borgvelt is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Turturro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Turturro!
Frank Turturro retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Frank Turturro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 365 p4p, 10 weight class) and Super Heavyweight (ranked 466 p4p, 11 weight class). Super Heavyweight has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justin Case's chin.
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290 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Case!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Super Heavyweight!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case throws a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head but Heavyweight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heavyweight's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heavyweight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Case throws a jab when Heavyweight was well out of range.
Heavyweight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heavyweight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Case scores with a jab.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Case misses.
Case misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Case works over Heavyweight's head and body with a nice combination.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Case misses.
Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavyweight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heavyweight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Case avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Case.
Heavyweight throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Case shakes him off and moves away.
Heavyweight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Heavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Case lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Case finds it's way through Heavyweight's defenses.
That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more.
Nice uppercut lands for Case. That snapped Heavyweight's head back.
Heavyweight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heavyweight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Case swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavyweight.
Case throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily.
Heavyweight throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Case swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Case is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Case darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heavyweight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The cut above Super Heavyweight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case lands with a nice combination. Heavyweight backs away looking to recover.
Case misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight saw that one coming.
Case looks to land a right hand but Heavyweight moved out of range.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Case moves out of range.
Heavyweight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Case takes a swing at Heavyweight's ribcage but misses.
Heavyweight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Case works Heavyweight's body with a nice hook.
Heavyweight lunges at Case with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Case's hand.
Heavyweight cracks Case with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Case has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Case looks to land a left hand but Heavyweight moved out of range nicely.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heavyweight.
A little feinted left hand from Case on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavyweight.
Case is looking to counter punch.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Case walks into a left hand.
Case drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Case jabs Heavyweight right on the nose. Heavyweight blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Case.
Super Heavyweight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heavyweight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heavyweight moves into the clinch successfully.
Case tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Case fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Case misses with a short punch on the inside.
Case working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Case misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Heavyweight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Case loads up on a big right hand but Heavyweight slips the punch.
Case is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Case paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Case is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No joy there for Heavyweight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Case scores with a jab. Heavyweight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Case lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Heavyweight.
Case is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heavyweight.
Case looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Case.
Case fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heavyweight throws a counter combo.
Case moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Super Heavyweight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Justin Case!
Justin Case retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Justin Case 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Blunt (ranked 670 p4p, 94 weight class) and Light Heavyweight (ranked 96 p4p, 10 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Blunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Light Heavyweight!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunt scores with a jab to the body.
Blunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blunt throws a looping overhand right but Heavyweight ducks down to avoid it.
Blunt jabs Heavyweight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blunt.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Blunt is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Blunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heavyweight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blunt, as that shot connected.
Blunt misses with a wild body shot.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Blunt moves out of range.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Heavyweight's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heavyweight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice combination there by Blunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
Blunt feinted with a counter takedown.
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away.
Heavyweight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blunt just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Blunt. Beautiful body shot.
Blunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heavyweight is fending him off so far but Blunt persists. Nope, Heavyweight circles away and we're back to standing.
Heavyweight with a nice cross.
Heavyweight lands a head shot.
Heavyweight forces Blunt back against the cage and clinches.
Heavyweight gets through Blunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Blunt.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Blunt blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Blunt lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heavyweight works on Blunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight works on Blunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
Blunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavyweight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blunt is trying to pull guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Blunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Blunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blunt's gas tank.
Heavyweight is leaning against Blunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Blunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight lands a right hand.
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heavyweight pushes Blunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blunt is breathing heavily.
A short right from Heavyweight.
Blunt is rocked!
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Blunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heavyweight mutters something to Blunt before pushing him back against the cage. As Blunt comes back towards him, Heavyweight unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Blunt clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Light Heavyweight! Light Heavyweight retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Light Heavyweight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Egyptian Embalmer (ranked 948 p4p, 104 weight class) and Bruce Mafaking (ranked 205 p4p, 27 weight class). Embalmer comes to the cage accompanied by Katy Perry - Dark Horse ft. Juicy J. Bruce Mafaking is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Egyptian Embalmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Mafaking!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embalmer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mafaking tries to clinch there but Embalmer circles away.
Embalmer gets a takedown into half guard.
Mafaking blocking the ground and pound attempt from Embalmer.
Mafaking gets full guard.
Embalmer wants to control from the top but Mafaking keeps moving.
Embalmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Embalmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Embalmer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mafaking working a defensive guard but Embalmer manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer with the ground and pound but Mafaking regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position.
Mafaking wants to control but Embalmer is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafaking wants to get back to full guard.
Mafaking is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Embalmer is trying to control. Mafaking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mafaking felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Embalmer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Embalmer wants to control but Mafaking is keeping him busy.
Embalmer is thwarting Mafaking's attempts to control the position.
Mafaking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Embalmer pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Embalmer 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Embalmer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Embalmer is trying to control. Mafaking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Embalmer lands with a punch from half guard.
Embalmer is nestled in close to Mafaking, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Embalmer working over Mafaking with some ground and pound. Mafaking looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Embalmer trying to pass the guard but Mafaking defending well.
Embalmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mafaking has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Embalmer is looking for a kimura but Mafaking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Embalmer to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mafaking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Embalmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Embalmer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Embalmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Mafaking is retaining full guard.
Mafaking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Embalmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Embalmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mafaking looking for a guillotine here but Embalmer defends easily.
Embalmer working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Embalmer defends it easily.
Embalmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Embalmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Embalmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mafaking controls Embalmer momentarily but Embalmer frees himself.
Embalmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Embalmer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Embalmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egyptian Embalmer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Embalmer looks to throw the jab but Mafaking is out of range.
Mafaking decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mafaking not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Mafaking there.
Mafaking not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mafaking thows a huge punch but Embalmer dodges it nicely.
Mafaking is looking for a kimura here.
Embalmer actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer looking for submissions off his back.
Embalmer won't allow Mafaking to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embalmer is staying active underneath Mafaking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Embalmer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Embalmer.
Mafaking wants to control from the top but Embalmer keeps moving.
Mafaking with a flurry of punches that miss.
Embalmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mafaking avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mafaking looking to pass the guard.
That's two 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.
Mafaking wants to control from the top but Embalmer keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mafaking accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mafaking tries to free his leg and advance position but Embalmer is retaining full guard.
Embalmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mafaking is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Embalmer's half guard.
Embalmer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mafaking.
Mafaking missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Embalmer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Embalmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mafaking pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer is refusing to be controlled, as Mafaking sits in half guard.
Mafaking works his way into full mount!
Mafaking breaks from Embalmer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mafaking trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mafaking moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Embalmer has worked his arm free - good work by Embalmer!
Bruce Mafaking has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mafaking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer stops Mafaking from passing to mount.
Mafaking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mafaking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mafaking goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Embalmer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mafaking but great work by Embalmer.
Embalmer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking tries to buck Embalmer off but Embalmer is having none of it.
Mafaking is not content to let Embalmer control the position.
Mafaking seems a little lost for a moment, as Embalmer dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Mafaking 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!
Embalmer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Embalmer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Embalmer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mafaking sprawls and moves away.
Mafaking looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Embalmer!
Embalmer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Embalmer gets back to half guard.
Mafaking is stalling here. Embalmer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mafaking seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Embalmer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mafaking is not content to let Embalmer control the position.
Mafaking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Embalmer's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep. Embalmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mafaking is still trying to improve position.
Embalmer stalling away here and it's allowed Mafaking to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Embalmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mafaking is looking for a triangle but Embalmer pushes his legs off easily.
Embalmer works over Mafaking with some ground and pound from guard.
Mafaking working for a triangle but Embalmer defends it easily.
Mafaking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Embalmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Embalmer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Embalmer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mafaking's guard.
Embalmer is nestled in close to Mafaking, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Embalmer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Embalmer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer working the head and body with strikes.
Embalmer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Embalmer 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.
Embalmer is trying to control the action in half guard but Mafaking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mafaking tries to roll over but Embalmer keeps him under control.
Mafaking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Embalmer pulls his head out easily.
Embalmer 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.
Embalmer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mafaking does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Embalmer lands strikes from half guard.
Mafaking wants to improve his position but Embalmer is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking manages to get to full guard.
Embalmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Embalmer lands a couple of elbows.
Embalmer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Embalmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Embalmer is pushing down on Mafaking's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mafaking is fighting to maintain full guard but Embalmer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mafaking regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking is looking to sweep but instead, Embalmer has passed into half guard.
Embalmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Embalmer controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egyptian Embalmer clearly takes that 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.
Embalmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mafaking manages to avoid it.
Mafaking changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mafaking checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mafaking shoots in for a takedown but Embalmer shows good takedown defense.
Mafaking swings for the body but Embalmer moves out of range.
Embalmer blocks a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Embalmer enables Mafaking to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Embalmer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Embalmer looking for a guillotine here but Mafaking defends easily.
Mafaking drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Embalmer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mafaking has Embalmer in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafaking is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Embalmer is aware though and is defending well.
Embalmer lands a couple of elbows.
Mafaking controls Embalmer momentarily but Embalmer frees himself.
Embalmer postures up and lands a big shot to Mafaking's brow.
Embalmer wants to control from the top but Mafaking keeps moving.
Embalmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Embalmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking 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! Embalmer rolls with it to try and escape but Mafaking cranks on the arm and Embalmer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Mafaking! Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Bruce Mafaking thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Egyptian Embalmer was interviewed post fight and said 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 170 p4p, 21 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 606 p4p, 75 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin catches Parker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rasputin throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Rasputin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rasputin lands a body shot.
Rasputin takes the fight into the clinch.
Rasputin lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Rasputin.
Parker prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Parker working aggressively here.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Rasputin tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Still in the clinch, Parker scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Rasputin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rasputin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rasputin tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rasputin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
Rasputin tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Rasputin is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Rasputin takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Parker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rasputin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parker momentarily.
Rasputin is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rasputin has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Parker blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Rasputin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Parker.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rasputin as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
Parker looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasputin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
A nice left hand lands by Rasputin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
A right handed body shot lands from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Rasputin cracks Parker with a nice body shot.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
A shot in the inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Rasputin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peter Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasputin lands with a shot to the body.
Parker gets tackled into the cage by Rasputin. Rasputin maintains the clinch.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigori Rasputin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land.
Rasputin tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Rasputin wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Rasputin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parker lands a really nice looking cross but Rasputin seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Rasputin - that landed with a thud.
Rasputin blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.
Rasputin darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rasputin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Rasputin avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rasputin.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Parker avoiding damage.
Rasputin lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin working aggressively here.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasputin tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Parker prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Rasputin tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Rasputin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasputin doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Rasputin takes the fight into the clinch.
Rasputin swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Parker blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a head punch that misses.
Rasputin prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Rasputin lands with a right to the head.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parker blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasputin.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Rasputin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Rasputin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin digs a right hand underneath Parker's ribcage. Parker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
A short right from Rasputin on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin digs a right hand underneath Parker's ribcage. Parker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasputin lands a right hand.
Rasputin scores with a hook to the body.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rasputin on the inside.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin working aggressively here.
Rasputin scores with a shoulder strike.
Rasputin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Parker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Parker drops to his knees and Rasputin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Grigori Rasputin 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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