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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onni Seppala (ranked 2043 p4p, 278 weight class) and Henry Hoodoo (ranked 2615 p4p, 342 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hoodoo's choice of entrance music: I Put A Spell On You. On his way into the cage it seems that Onni Seppala has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Onni Seppala seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onni Seppala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Hoodoo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppala displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Onni Seppala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seppala has managed to clinch.
Seppala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoodoo.
Seppala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoodoo scores a nice knee to the body.
Hoodoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Seppala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoodoo blocks an uppercut.
Seppala struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoodoo controls his hands.
Seppala takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Onni Seppala has been cut.
Hoodoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Hoodoo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoodoo lands an elbow inside.
Seppala swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoodoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoodoo lands an elbow that stopped Seppala in his tracks for a moment.
Hoodoo lands a nice uppercut.
Seppala throws a head punch that misses.
Seppala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Onni Seppala's cut is getting worse.
I was talking to Seppala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoodoo missing with knees to the body.
Seppala avoiding damage as Hoodoo throws knees to the body.
Seppala tries to work over Hoodoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Seppala struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoodoo controls his hands.
Seppala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seppala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoodoo scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoodoo blocking some punches.
Hoodoo scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoodoo prevents a body shot from Seppala.
A hook to the body from Hoodoo.
Seppala is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seppala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Seppala takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Hoodoo.
Seppala managing to block the knees to the body from Hoodoo.
Seppala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoodoo.
Knees to the body from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoodoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Onni Seppala's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hoodoo missing with knees to the body.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seppala's defenses.
Seppala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo trying to land knees to the body.
Seppala blocks a body shot from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seppala's defenses.
Hoodoo blocks a body shot from Seppala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala letting Hoodoo take a breather here.
Seppala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seppala throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Seppala.
Hoodoo blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Seppala - that landed with a thud.
Seppala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seppala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seppala misses with some punches.
Hoodoo is leaning against Seppala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoodoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Seppala avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Seppala.
Seppala can't find room to land a body shot as Hoodoo controls the action.
Seppala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoodoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seppala is defending well for now.
Seppala struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoodoo controls his hands.
Seppala tries to work over Hoodoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seppala blocks the elbow strike.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seppala's defenses.
Seppala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seppala misses with the head strike.
Seppala takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Hoodoo.
Jeez, Onni Seppala's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Knees to the body from Hoodoo.
Seppala swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoodoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seppala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seppala lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seppala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoodoo tries to land a knee to the head but Seppala blocks with his arms.
Seppala misses with the head strike.
Seppala tries to throw a body punch but Hoodoo avoids it by throwing Seppala back against the cage.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hoodoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onni Seppala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seppala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoodoo.
Seppala stuns Hoodoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoodoo blocks a jab.
Hoodoo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seppala throws a lazy right hand but Hoodoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seppala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoodoo manages to avoid it.
Hoodoo cracks Seppala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoodoo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seppala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoodoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Seppala misses
and Hoodoo counters with a two punch combo.
Seppala scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Hoodoo misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seppala throws a body punch but Hoodoo moves out of range.
Hoodoo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seppala, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoodoo missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seppala.
Seppala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoodoo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Seppala.
Hoodoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoodoo.
Seppala swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoodoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seppala lands a right hand.
Hoodoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seppala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henry Hoodoo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seppala takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Onni Seppala's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Hoodoo!
A very excited looking Henry Hoodoo 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 Red Cup (ranked 3542 p4p, 427 weight class) and Johnny Dangerous Jr (ranked 2381 p4p, 308 weight class). Dangerous Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TNT - ACDC. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Dangerous Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangerous Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Cup off balance momentarily.
Cup looks to land a combination but Dangerous Jr avoids it well.
Dangerous Jr connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dangerous Jr misses with an uppercut. Cup saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Cup. Those never looked like landing.
Dangerous Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup has closed the distance and engaged Dangerous Jr in a clinch.
Cup breaks from the clinch.
Cup takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dangerous Jr drops Cup with a beautiful combination! Cup stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dangerous Jr is looking for the KO!
Cup is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cup on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dangerous Jr walks into a left hand.
BOOM! Dangerous Jr lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cup. Cup tries to recover but Dangerous Jr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cup lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Dangerous Jr!
Johnny Dangerous Jr very nearly forgot to thank Velocity Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John McCoy (ranked 2476 p4p, 242 weight class) and Gun Seok Bak (ranked 1429 p4p, 153 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bak's choice of entrance music: Leader, Just Give Us Your Order!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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148 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McCoy !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gun Seok Bak!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bak dips to his left and cracks McCoy with an uppercut!
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bak 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.
Bak lands a body shot.
McCoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bak is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bak! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCoy . McCoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bak moves into the clinch successfully.
McCoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Bak breaks from the clinch.
Bak lands with a nice combination. McCoy backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bak.
Bak's corner calls for a 1-2. Bak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCoy s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bak punishes McCoy 's body with a nice straight punch.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCoy misses with a right hand
and McCoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bak slips under a jab from McCoy .
Bak connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCoy . McCoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gun Seok Bak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bak scores with a jab to the head.
Bak has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McCoy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Bak coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCoy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCoy showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bak can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McCoy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bak manages to break the clinch.
McCoy misses with a looping left.
McCoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McCoy . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bak scores with a nice strike.
Bak might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A shot to the body from McCoy misses
and Bak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bak scores with a jab. McCoy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bak but Bak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gun Seok Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bak connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Bak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCoy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bak lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Bak.
Bak scores with a nice strike.
McCoy takes one to the side of the head.
McCoy lands a head shot.
Bak scores with a sloppy right hand. McCoy should have avoided that one.
Bak punishes McCoy 's body with a nice straight punch.
McCoy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bak jabs McCoy right on the nose. McCoy blinks but takes it well.
Bak lands a nice shot that snaps McCoy 's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bak wants to get back to his feet.
McCoy trying to control the action but Bak is working from the bottom.
Bak looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bak pushes McCoy off looking to stand but McCoy dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Seok Bak 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.
McCoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCoy misses with a takedown
letting Bak counter with a right hand.
Bak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bak throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Bak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bak.
Bak scores with the left hand. McCoy knows he should have avoided that one.
Bak digs a good body shot into McCoy 's ribs.
Bak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy misses with a left hand
enabling Bak to counter with a crisp jab.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Bak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Bak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bak gets a clinch.
Bak lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bak.
Bak manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bak, as that shot connected.
Bak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bak closes the distance and clinches.
Bak prevents the takedown attempt.
Bak lands a hook that snaps the head of McCoy backwards.
Bak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bak scores with a nice strike.
McCoy tries for a takedown but Bak circles away easily
and Bak counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McCoy . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bak cracks McCoy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCoy shoots and misses
letting Bak counter with a right hand.
McCoy is rocked!
Bak moves into range and clinches up with McCoy .
McCoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bak lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bak.
McCoy 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh McCoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bak unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McCoy ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bak is unloading with more strikes now! McCoy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gun Seok Bak!
Gun Seok Bak tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Schultz (ranked 1905 p4p, 237 weight class) and Shawn Jones (ranked 2905 p4p, 342 weight class). Shawn Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
10 - 10 - 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schultz.
Jones is looking to clinch but Schultz is avoiding it.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schultz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schultz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Schultz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schultz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Schultz pushes him off.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Schultz pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Schultz.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Schultz in a clinch.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Schultz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Schultz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schultz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Schultz counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schultz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Schultz wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Schultz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schultz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schultz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schultz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schultz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Schultz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Schultz does no damage.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Schultz fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schultz tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Schultz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schultz.
Jones throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Schultz lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones wants to clinch.
Schultz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it.
Schultz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Schultz moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schultz clinches.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Schultz is controlling the position.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schultz smiles and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch but Schultz moves away
and Schultz counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick from Schultz lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Dave Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch but Schultz is avoiding it.
It looked like Schultz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
Schultz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schultz throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Schultz looks to throw a body kick
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schultz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schultz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schultz taking a breather.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schultz avoids it really well and circles away.
It appears Schultz was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Schultz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Schultz is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Schultz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zen Balance Monastery. 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.
Schultz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jones is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schultz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Schultz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Schultz from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Schultz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dave Schultz is winning the standup battle so far.
Schultz looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
As Schultz backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Schultz manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schultz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Schultz.
Schultz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schultz throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Schultz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones wants to clinch up but Schultz keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones clinches.
Schultz stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schultz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schultz is struggling to control the position.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schultz up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Dave Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jones.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Shawn Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Schultz breaks the clinch.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schultz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schultz 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Schultz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Hermano (ranked 2660 p4p, 258 weight class) and Zhan Dhelan (ranked 2912 p4p, 271 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piotr Hermano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano swats away the attempt to clinch by Dhelan.
Dhelan tries to clinch up
enabling Hermano to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Zhan Dhelan has been cut.
Dhelan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hermano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dhelan scrambles back to his feet.
Hermano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dhelan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermano lands an overhand right.
Dhelan is looking to clinch but Hermano is avoiding it.
Hermano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hermano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dhelan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dhelan tries to clinch up but Hermano circles away and keeps his distance.
Decent striking displayed by Hermano there.
Dhelan darts in and clinches Hermano up against the cage.
Hermano scores with a nice hook to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dhelan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dhelan trying to control the position but instead, Hermano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dhelan into the cage.
Hermano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dhelan backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermano tries to throw a body punch but Dhelan avoids it by throwing Hermano back against the cage.
Hermano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dhelan presses Hermano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hermano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermano lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hermano misses with some punches.
Hermano stalling.
Dhelan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dhelan avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hermano fails to land.
Hermano manages to break the clinch.
Dhelan closes the distance and clinches.
Dhelan misses with a body punch.
Dhelan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermano is defending well.
Dhelan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dhelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hermano slows down the pace here.
Hermano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hermano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dhelan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dhelan drives through and clinches with Hermano against the cage.
Dhelan misses with a body punch.
Dhelan tries to throw a body punch but Hermano avoids it by throwing Dhelan back against the cage.
Hermano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dhelan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermano pushes Dhelan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dhelan.
Hermano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dhelan controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dhelan.
Hermano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dhelan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dhelan can't get the takedown.
Piotr Hermano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhan Dhelan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dhelan.
Dhelan looking for a takedown.
Dhelan blocks an uppercut.
Hermano pushes Dhelan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hermano slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermano.
Dhelan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dhelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dhelan misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermano taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Hermano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhan Dhelan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dhelan moves in looking to clinch but Hermano pushes him off.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhelan manages to avoid it.
Dhelan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dhelan wants to clinch up but Hermano keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Hermano misses its target.
Hermano darts in and clinches Dhelan up against the cage.
Hermano lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hermano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dhelan lands a right hand.
A short right from Dhelan.
Hermano prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dhelan backwards.
Nice body punch from Hermano - that landed with a thud.
Dhelan misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan trying to control the position but instead, Hermano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dhelan into the cage.
Hermano lands a right hand.
Hermano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hermano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dhelan.
Hermano'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.
Hermano wants the takedown. Dhelan is fighting it off but Hermano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dhelan's guard against the cage.
Hermano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dhelan is proving hard to escape from.
Dhelan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermano defends it easily.
Dhelan 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
Hermano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hermano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hermano advances position into side control!
Dhelan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hermano wants to stand but Dhelan has his arm trapped.
Hermano is looking to take a break and control but Dhelan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dhelan tries to improve position but can't.
Hermano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan can't do much from the bottom here.
Dhelan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hermano off and has taken his back!
Hermano wants to get back to his feet.
Hermano trying to control the action but Dhelan just sinks the hooks in.
Dhelan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hermano is defending well though. Dhelan let's go of the attempt for now.
Dhelan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dhelan controlling well, preventing Hermano from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan working for the choke.
Dhelan avoiding Hermano 's attempts to control his hands.
Hermano preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dhelan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhelan is looking for the choke from the back position but Hermano is controlling his hands well.
Hermano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Hermano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zhan Dhelan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhelan manages to avoid it.
Hermano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dhelan.
Dhelan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hermano misses with a body shot.
Hermano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dhelan can do to turn this around?
Hermano clinches.
The referee calls for Hermano to work.
Hermano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dhelan.
Dhelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermano misses with a body punch.
Dhelan tries to throw a body punch but Hermano avoids it by throwing Dhelan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan tries a body shot but Hermano blocks it.
Dhelan has a couple of punches blocked by Hermano.
Hermano just leaning against Dhelan, taking a breather.
Hermano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hermano.
Dhelan stalling in the clinch but Hermano improves position.
Hermano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermano manages to pull guard.
Hermano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hermano has control of Dhelan's left arm, preventing Dhelan from doing any damage.
Dhelan pushing down on Hermano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dhelan is trying for a kimura here. Hermano looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dhelan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zhan Dhelan!
After the fight, Zhan Dhelan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 801 p4p, 21 weight class) and Umberto Reem (ranked 1010 p4p, 26 weight class). Wolfsbruder comes to the cage accompanied by Cradel to the grave. Reem has chosen Bad Reputation as his entrance music. Umberto Reem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
271 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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27
241 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Elric Wolfsbruder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem slips a jab and a cross from Wolfsbruder.
Reem is looking for the big counter here.
Reem has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wolfsbruder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reem connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolfsbruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfsbruder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolfsbruder is looking to counter punch.
Reem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfsbruder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfsbruder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reem under the eye.
Wolfsbruder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
Wolfsbruder lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder misses with a double jab
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reem's head backwards.
Reem throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wolfsbruder counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder with a jab.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hook to the body.
Wolfsbruder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reem. That one must have hurt.
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolfsbruder under the eye.
Reem slips under a jab.
Wolfsbruder clobbers Reem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolfsbruder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Reem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wolfsbruder, pushing him back against the cage.
Reem tries a body shot but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reem.
Reem cracks a nice hook into Wolfsbruder's ribs.
Reem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wolfsbruder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reem taking a breather.
Wolfsbruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Wolfsbruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem tries to work over Wolfsbruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfsbruder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem blocking some punches.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Reem.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfsbruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolfsbruder can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Wolfsbruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with the head strike.
Wolfsbruder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolfsbruder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reem scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfsbruder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem.
A slow jab from Wolfsbruder misses its intended target.
Reem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot.
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 Elric Wolfsbruder 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.
Reem rushes Wolfsbruder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reem gets through Wolfsbruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elric Wolfsbruder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Wolfsbruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reem is stalling here.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem is looking to control Wolfsbruder's arms but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Wolfsbruder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reem or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Wolfsbruder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolfsbruder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a left hand but Reem moved out of range nicely.
Reem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reem works Wolfsbruder's body with a nice hook.
Reem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Wolfsbruder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolfsbruder counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfsbruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elric Wolfsbruder is winning the standup battle so far.
Reem misses with a shot to the body
and Wolfsbruder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfsbruder's elbow.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Wolfsbruder avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem trying to stall but Wolfsbruder improves his position.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfsbruder can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Reem.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfsbruder blocks an uppercut.
Reem lands a left hand.
Wolfsbruder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder misses with the head strike.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfsbruders head.
Reem is looking to control Wolfsbruder's arms but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfsbruder.
Reem looking to stall.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Reem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder blocking some punches.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolfsbruder is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem is looking to control Wolfsbruder's arms but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Wolfsbruder prevents a body shot from Reem.
A body shot lands from Reem.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem stalls.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Wolfsbruder avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reem.
Reem moves away from the strike by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder scores with the left hand. Reem knows he should have avoided that one.
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.
Reem throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolfsbruder.
A jab from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder throws a good cross that connects.
Wolfsbruder misses with a wild body shot.
Reem is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolfsbruder with a body shot.
Reem slips a jab and a cross from Wolfsbruder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem misses with a hook.
Reem wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem blocks a jab.
Wolfsbruder throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Reem looks to land a combination but Wolfsbruder avoids it well.
Reem lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfsbruder off balance momentarily.
Wolfsbruder lands a jab.
Wolfsbruder loads up on a big right hand but Reem slips the punch.
Wolfsbruder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wolfsbruder missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfsbruder blocks a low kick nicely.
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolfsbruder.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Wolfsbruder down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolfsbruder was well out of range. Poor timing from Reem.
Reem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oooooh!!! Wolfsbruder has knocked Reem down with a huge combo! Wolfsbruder steps away and waves a wobbly Reem back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Reem lands a jab to the head.
Reem tries to clinch up
and Wolfsbruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wolfsbruder wants to get back to striking at distance but Reem won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Wolfsbruder.
Reem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfsbruder slips a jab from Reem.
Wolfsbruder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfsbruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Reem to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolfsbruder catches Reem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wolfsbruder looks to throw the jab but Reem is out of range.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder slips a jab and a cross from Reem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfsbruder with a jab.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolfsbruder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reem is rocked!
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfsbruder misses the target.
Reem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolfsbruder ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
Wolfsbruder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Wolfsbruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reem is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely.
Wolfsbruder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elric Wolfsbruder clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Reem.
Wolfsbruder throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem wants to counter with a clinch but Wolfsbruder pushes him away.
Wolfsbruder throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Wolfsbruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolfsbruder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reem rushes Wolfsbruder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reem trying to stall but Wolfsbruder improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch.
Wolfsbruder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reem finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolfsbruder's head.
Reem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reem.
Wolfsbruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem thumps Wolfsbruder with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reem tries to work over Wolfsbruder's front leg with a kick but Wolfsbruder checks it.
A left lands for Reem.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfsbruder.
Reem appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut
and Reem counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Wolfsbruder misses.
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reem is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfsbruder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Wolfsbruder as the two fighters clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wolfsbruder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wolfsbruder lands an 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!
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfsbruder lands a shoulder strike.
Wolfsbruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice uppercut.
Wolfsbruder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfsbruder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reem on the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfsbruder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolfsbruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook
and Reem counters with a left to the body.
Reem swings for the body but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a left hand but Reem moved out of range nicely.
Wolfsbruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfsbruder checks a low kick from Reem.
Reem forces Wolfsbruder back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Reem.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder is trying to break free.
Wolfsbruder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Elric Wolfsbruder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wolfsbruder throws a right hand that misses
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Wolfsbruder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Wolfsbruder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReem.
Reem misses with a straight left.
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfsbruder. That snapped Reem's head back.
A jab from Wolfsbruder misses.
A punch lands to the side of Wolfsbruder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping right.
Reem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping left.
Reem appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot.
Reem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolfsbruder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolfsbruder scrambles back to his feet.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Reem throws the left hand but Wolfsbruder avoids the punch easily.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reem throws a body punch but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Wolfsbruder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Wolfsbruder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem defending well as Wolfsbruder loads up on a big left hand.
Wolfsbruder tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolfsbruder is rocked!
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Oh Wolfsbruder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wolfsbruder seems to have got his legs back now.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder blocking some punches.
Reem stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Wolfsbruder avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Wolfsbruder blocks an uppercut.
Reem is stalling here.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Wolfsbruder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Reem.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfsbruder tries to break free but Reem pushes him back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolfsbruder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Wolfsbruder as the two fighters clinch.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem blocking some punches.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Reem.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Elric Wolfsbruder.
Well Wolfsbruder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Elric Wolfsbruder waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Granger (ranked 472 p4p, 71 weight class) and Viktor Soshnyanin (ranked 1517 p4p, 202 weight class). Granger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get Ya Strut On - Lord Have Mercy. 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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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
13 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Granger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Soshnyanin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soshnyanin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
Soshnyanin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soshnyanin trying to stall but Granger improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Soshnyanin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soshnyanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Soshnyanin controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Granger lands a right hand.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger lands with a right to the head.
Soshnyanin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
Soshnyanin tries to stall but Granger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Granger tries to work over Soshnyanin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soshnyanin's elbow.
Soshnyanin lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Soshnyanin misses with the head strike.
Granger lands with a short shot to the head.
Soshnyanin is trying to maintain a safe position but Granger gets an underhook and turns Soshnyanin into the cage.
Soshnyanin has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Granger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soshnyanin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soshnyanin.
Granger working aggressively here.
Soshnyanin can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Soshnyanin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soshnyanin stalling in the clinch but Granger improves position.
Soshnyanin lands a left hand.
Soshnyanin misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soshnyanin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Soshnyanin.
Granger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soshnyanin.
Granger blocking some punches.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Granger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Granger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Viktor Soshnyanin has been cut.
Soshnyanin misses with some punches.
Soshnyanin misses with some punches.
Soshnyanin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Soshnyanin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soshnyanin's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Soshnyanin controls the action.
Soshnyanin looking to stall.
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Granger swats away the attempt to clinch by Soshnyanin.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Granger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSoshnyanin.
Soshnyanin tries to clinch
letting Granger counter with a right hand.
Soshnyanin fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger scores with a nice strike.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soshnyanin moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Soshnyanin tries to clinch up
and Granger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Granger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soshnyanin wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
Soshnyanin is looking to clinch.
Soshnyanin has closed the distance and engaged Granger in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soshnyanin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin lands an uppercut.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Granger lands a shoulder strike.
Granger lands a left hand.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soshnyanin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Soshnyanin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Granger cracks Soshnyanin with a nice body shot.
Soshnyanin avoiding damage.
Soshnyanin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Pete Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Soshnyanin's cut.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Granger lands with a nice body kick.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Granger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Granger misses with a few strikes there.
Soshnyanin tries to clinch
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soshnyanin can do to turn this around?
Granger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soshnyanin momentarily.
Soshnyanin moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Soshnyanin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soshnyanin lands with a light punch inside.
Soshnyanin blocks a body shot from Granger.
Soshnyanin is trying to stall.
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Soshnyanin fails to land.
Soshnyanin lands an uppercut.
Soshnyanin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Soshnyanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soshnyanin misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soshnyanin's elbow.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Soshnyanin controls his hands.
Granger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soshnyanin blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Soshnyanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Soshnyanin has closed the distance and engaged Granger in a clinch.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Soshnyanin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Granger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soshnyanin has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soshnyanin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger works on Soshnyanin's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger is leaning against Soshnyanin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Soshnyanin controls his hands.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soshnyanin misses with a punch on the inside.
Soshnyanin scores with a hook to the body.
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
Soshnyanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
A hook to the body from Granger.
Soshnyanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Granger scores with a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger pushes Soshnyanin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soshnyanin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soshnyanin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soshnyanin's elbow.
Soshnyanin tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soshnyanin has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soshnyanin swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soshnyanin blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin lands a right hand.
Soshnyanin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
Soshnyanin throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Granger.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin lands an uppercut.
Soshnyanin lands a nice shot to the body.
Soshnyanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Granger pushes Soshnyanin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Granger.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Soshnyanin.
Granger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soshnyanin.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Soshnyanin avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Granger - that landed with a thud.
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 Pete Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Soshnyanin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Granger throws a shot to the body.
Soshnyanin wants to clinch.
Soshnyanin tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger connects with a high kick.
Soshnyanin moves into range and clinches up with Granger.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soshnyanin has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Granger tries a body shot but Soshnyanin blocks it.
Soshnyanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Soshnyanin fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soshnyanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Soshnyanin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Soshnyanin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soshnyanin misses with the head strike.
Granger lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soshnyanin tries to stall but Granger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soshnyanin throws a head punch that misses.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
Soshnyanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Granger as Soshnyanin tries to tie him up.
Granger misses with some punches.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger lands a hook that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards.
Soshnyanin misses with the head strike.
Granger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soshnyanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards.
Soshnyanin is rocked!
Granger lands a big right hand that drops Soshnyanin! The killer instinct kicks in and Granger finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Granger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Granger!
Pete Granger retains his welterweight title!
Pete Granger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otavio Madruga (ranked 1115 p4p, 152 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 433 p4p, 66 weight class). Locke has chosen What Makes a Good Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otavio Madruga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Madruga is able to avoid easily.
Locke connects with the punch.
It looks like Otavio Madruga has been cut.
Madruga misses with a hook.
Locke looks to land a combination but Madruga avoids it well.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Madruga is looking to counter punch.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Locke throws a leg kick which misses Madruga's front leg but catches the back leg as Madruga tries to avoid it.
Madruga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Madruga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Madruga throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
Locke cracks Madruga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Madruga gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madruga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Locke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madruga on the side of the head.
Locke misses with a jab to the body
and Madruga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madruga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Madruga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Locke replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Madruga blocks it well.
Locke's corner calls for a 1-2. Locke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Madruga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Madruga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.
Madruga wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madruga throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madruga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLocke.
Locke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madruga thows a leg kick but Locke checks it
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke closes the distance but Madruga moves to the side
and Madruga counters with a left and a right that stings Locke.
A punch lands to the side of Locke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Locke scores with a shot to the body.
Madruga misses with an uppercut
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madruga wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Locke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madruga doesn't seem bothered though.
Locke tries to clinch but Madruga moves out of range.
Madruga throws a lazy head kick
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke scores with a hook.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
Madruga lands a jab to Locke's midsection.
Locke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Madruga misses with a leg kick
and Locke counters with a three punch combo that has Madruga backing up. Madruga nods at Locke to acknowledge the strikes.
Madruga staying out of range there.
Madruga misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Madruga with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Madruga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Locke.
Locke thuds a left hand into Madruga's body.
Madruga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madruga is looking to clinch.
Madruga lands with a hook. Locke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Locke catches Madruga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Madruga moves into the clinch successfully.
Madruga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madruga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Madruga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Madruga tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing Madruga back against the cage.
Madruga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Madruga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Madruga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madruga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madruga looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Locke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otavio Madruga's cut.
That's time! Madruga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Locke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Locke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Madruga rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Madruga misses with a low kick as Locke jumps back.
Madruga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Locke on the side of the head.
Madruga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madruga. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Madruga scores with a four punch combination!
Locke scores with a hook to the body. Madruga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madruga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madruga lands a jab to the head.
Locke wants to slow Madruga down by chopping away at his legs.
Locke throws a front kick that sends Madruga stumbling back into the cage.
Madruga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madruga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madruga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke lands with a cross.
Locke gets tackled into the cage by Madruga. Madruga maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Madruga.
Good body shot from Madruga.
Locke is breathing heavily.
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!
Madruga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke tries to break free but Madruga pushes him back against the cage.
Madruga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Madruga breaks the clinch.
Madruga throws out a powerful jab.
Madruga scores with a shot to the body.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Madruga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Madruga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Madruga throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Locke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Madruga with a hook.
Madruga scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madruga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Locke misses.
Madruga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Locke just manages to avoid it.
Madruga connects with the punch.
Madruga throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke tries to work over Madruga's front leg with a kick but Madruga checks it.
Madruga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madruga scores with a jab. Locke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Madruga has closed the distance and engaged Locke in a clinch.
Madruga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madruga blocks an uppercut.
Locke blocks a body shot from Madruga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Locke blocks a body shot from Madruga.
Madruga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Locke breaks the clinch.
Madruga tries to clinch up.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke scores with a punch to the head.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick.
Locke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Madruga misses with a double jab.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madruga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Madruga throws a big shot that misses.
Madruga throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Madruga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Madruga's cut.
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!
Locke misses with a double jab
and Madruga moves into the clinch.
Madruga misses with a body punch.
Locke prevents a body shot from Madruga.
Madruga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke prevents a body shot from Madruga.
Madruga throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Madruga has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Madruga tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madruga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke pushes Madruga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madruga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madruga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Otavio Madruga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madruga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke cracks Madruga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Madruga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madruga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Locke tried to score with a low kick but Madruga checks it.
Locke throws a shot to the body.
Locke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Madruga counters with a straight right hand.
Locke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madruga is looking to counter punch.
Madruga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Madruga misses with a shot to the body
and Locke counters with a body kick that stops Madruga in his tracks momentarily.
Madruga digs a good hook to Locke's body.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madruga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Madruga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
Locke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madruga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Locke counters with a leg kick.
Locke misses with a straight right.
Locke scores with a sloppy right hand. Madruga should have avoided that one.
Madruga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madruga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madruga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madruga looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Madruga avoids the body shot from Locke.
Madruga throws a combination that misses
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Locke throws a wild body kick that Madruga sees coming a mile off.
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke lands with a nice combination. Madruga backs away looking to recover.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Madruga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Locke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Locke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madruga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke works Madruga's body with a nice hook.
Locke jabs at Madruga's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madruga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Locke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Locke throws a hook to the side of Madruga's head but Madruga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madruga walks into a stiff left hand from Locke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Madruga.
Locke walks into a left hand.
Locke tests Madruga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Madruga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Locke.
I think Locke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Locke thanked King of Clothes for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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