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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Johnsen (ranked 4713 p4p, 532 weight class) and Brian Maples (ranked 25200 p4p, 802 weight class). Johnsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cypress Hill-How Can I Kill a Man. Maples has chosen Cowboy From Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Johnsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Maples!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maples bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnsen's head backwards.
Johnsen misses with a two punch combination.
Johnsen misses with a head kick.
Johnsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maples counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Johnny Johnsen has been cut.
Johnsen clinches with his opponent.
Johnsen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maples uses from the top position.
Maples controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnsen has his foot on Maples's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maples works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnsen is looking for a triangle but Maples pushes his legs off easily.
Johnsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maples engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maples can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maples is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maples wants to control from the top but Johnsen keeps moving.
Maples really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maples gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnsen looking for a guillotine here but Maples defends easily.
Maples trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maples trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnsen trying to keep a closed guard but Maples is proving a slippery customer.
Johnsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maples doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maples manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maples avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maples told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Johnsen trying to keep a closed guard but Maples is proving a slippery customer.
Maples showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnsen keeping moving, preventing Maples from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maples is sitting in close to Johnsen's body. Johnsen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Maples is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Maples is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johnsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Johnsen!
Post fight, Johnny Johnsen stared into the camera and said 'He is lucky I didn't kill him, these guys can't hang with me. I am a bad ass motherfucker....'.
Brian Maples was interviewed post fight and said 'That could have gone better...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Kohler (ranked 5499 p4p, 547 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 3107 p4p, 324 weight class). Kohler comes to the cage accompanied by Headcases - AaaAAAaa!!. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Kohler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohler lands a high kick!
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Kohler checks a low kick from Southall.
Southall defending well as Kohler loads up on a big left hand.
Southall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Southall lands a brutal head kick. Kohler looks out on his feet and Southall throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Neville Southall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juanon Brephgrad (ranked 4820 p4p, 564 weight class) and Quinn Helix (ranked 3378 p4p, 424 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanon Brephgrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinn Helix!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brephgrad throws a head kick that misses.
Helix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brephgrad throws a low kick, looking for Helix's leg but Helix calmly moves out of range.
Helix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Helix.
Helix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Quinn Helix has been cut.
Brephgrad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brephgrad misses with a right hand
and Helix counters with a left and a right that stings Brephgrad.
Brephgrad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brephgrad misses with a low kick.
Brephgrad tries to score with a low kick but Helix moves his leg out of the way.
Helix slips under a jab from Brephgrad.
A countering left hand to the body from Helix misses.
Brephgrad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brephgrad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Helixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Brephgrad motions for Helix to come forward. Brephgrad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brephgrad digs a good hook to Helix's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brephgrad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helix's head.
Helix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juanon Brephgrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brephgrad.
Brephgrad misses with a low kick as Helix jumps back.
Brephgrad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Helix.
Helix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brephgrad tried to counter with a leg kick but Helix avoided it.
Brephgrad closes the distance and pushes Helix back into the cage.
Helix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brephgrad forces Helix back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Helix.
Helix takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Brephgrad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brephgrad tries to pull guard but Helix won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helix tries to throw a body punch but Brephgrad avoids it by throwing Helix back against the cage.
Brephgrad jumps into guard, dragging Helix to the mat.
Brephgrad wants to sweep but no luck.
Brephgrad is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Stratosphere that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brephgrad trying to control the position here.
Helix trying to control the position from guard on top but Brephgrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix stops Brephgrad from standing up.
Brephgrad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brephgrad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brephgrad connects with a crisp jab.
Brephgrad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helix.
Helix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Helix checks a leg kick.
Brephgrad tries to land a front kick but Helix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brephgrad has closed the distance and engaged Helix in a clinch.
Brephgrad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helix walks away with a smile on his face. Brephgrad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brephgrad lands a nice shot that snaps Helix's head back.
Helix tries to keep at a distance but Brephgrad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Brephgrad controls his hands.
Helix blocking some punches.
Helix misses with a punch to the body.
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Brephgrad controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brephgrad fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanon Brephgrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Helix.
Helix tries to throw a body punch but Brephgrad avoids it by throwing Helix back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juanon Brephgrad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinn Helix's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brephgrad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brephgrad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brephgrad motions for Helix to come forward. Brephgrad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helix is looking for the big counter here.
Brephgrad motions for Helix to come forward. Brephgrad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helix throws a counter combo.
Helix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brephgrad looks to throw the jab but Helix is out of range.
Helix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brephgrad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Helix checks it well.
Good work by Helix as he checks the leg kick.
Brephgrad is looking to chop away at Helix's legs.
Helix rushes Brephgrad and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix can't find room to land a body shot as Brephgrad controls the action.
Helix lands with a short shot to the head.
Brephgrad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brephgrad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Helix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brephgrad pulls guard effortlessly.
Brephgrad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helix can do to turn this around?
Brephgrad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Helix won't allow Brephgrad to get back to his feet.
Brephgrad has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Helix has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Brephgrad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helix walks away with a smile on his face. Brephgrad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Helix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Helix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quinn Helix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brephgrad tries to score with a low kick but Helix moves his leg out of the way.
Juanon Brephgrad is winning the standup battle so far.
Brephgrad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brephgrad throws a leg kick but Helix sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brephgrad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brephgrad jumps guard but Helix stands there with Brephgrad around his waist. Brephgrad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brephgrad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brephgrad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brephgrad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanon Brephgrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brephgrad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brephgrad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brephgrad stalls.
Brephgrad gets control of Helix's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brephgrad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brephgrad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Helix is controlling him.
Helix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Helix stays in close to Brephgrad's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brephgrad wants to sweep here but Helix controlling him for the moment.
Brephgrad is adopting a defensive guard.
Helix decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brephgrad, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brephgrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Brephgrad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brephgrad struggles to land a body shot inside as Helix controls his hands.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brephgrad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brephgrad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brephgrad is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juanon Brephgrad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinn Helix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brephgrad feints and then cracks Helix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helix down.
Brephgrad closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Brephgrad.
Brephgrad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Helix smiles and moves away.
Brephgrad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helix.
Helix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brephgrad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Helix swings for the body but Brephgrad moves out of range.
Brephgrad throws a solid leg kick but Helix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brephgrad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brephgrad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Helix. That did some damage!
Brephgrad forces Helix back against the cage and clinches.
Brephgrad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brephgrad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brephgrad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brephgrad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Helix can't find room to land a body shot as Brephgrad controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brephgrad.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helix blocks an uppercut.
Brephgrad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helix lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brephgrad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brephgrad blocks an uppercut.
Brephgrad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quinn Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brephgrad prevents a body shot from Helix.
Helix working aggressively here.
Brephgrad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Helix to keep the fight standing.
Brephgrad is trying to pull guard but Helix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanon Brephgrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brephgrad lands an uppercut.
Juanon Brephgrad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Brephgrad controls his hands.
Brephgrad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helix prevents a body shot from Brephgrad.
A head punch on the inside from Brephgrad fails to land.
Brephgrad has a couple of punches blocked by Helix.
Juanon Brephgrad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brephgrad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Helix smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brephgrad.
Brephgrad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brephgrad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helix, pushing him back against the cage.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brephgrad tries to work over Helix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brephgrad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brephgrad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Brephgrad.
Helix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Helix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Helix tries a body shot but Brephgrad blocks it.
Helix tries a body shot but Brephgrad blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brephgrad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helix working aggressively here.
Helix misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juanon Brephgrad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brephgrad 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanon Brephgrad!
Juanon Brephgrad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Murhaa (ranked 2521 p4p, 329 weight class) and Joey Bob Potatohauler (ranked 3516 p4p, 440 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Bob Potatohauler!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potatohauler throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Potatohauler loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Potatohauler misses with a straight right.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potatohauler's coach down at Omerta MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Potatohauler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Potatohauler.
The fighters circling - Potatohauler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potatohauler lands with a shot to the body.
Murhaa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potatohauler as he avoids it easily.
Potatohauler misses the jab.
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potatohauler as he jumps to the side.
Murhaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards.
Potatohauler blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Potatohauler.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potatohauler throws out the jab.
Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potatohauler throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Potatohauler throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Potatohauler looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Potatohauler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potatohauler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
Potatohauler 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.
Potatohauler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Potatohauler throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Potatohauler throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa moves out of range as Potatohauler strikes.
A swing and a miss from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa tests Potatohauler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa swings for the body but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Potatohauler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Potatohauler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Potatohauler misses with a looping left.
Potatohauler scores with a nice strike.
Potatohauler misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Potatohauler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potatohauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
The crowd cheers as Potatohauler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potatohauler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Potatohauler misses with a hook.
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!
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potatohauler.
A jab from Potatohauler misses.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Potatohauler manages to circle out of the way.
Murhaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Potatohauler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Potatohauler walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
A big right from Potatohauler misses.
Potatohauler throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Potatohauler misses its intended target.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa moves out of range as Potatohauler strikes.
Potatohauler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Potatohauler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potatohauler.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Potatohauler saw that one coming.
Potatohauler moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potatohauler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potatohauler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Murhaa throws a hook but Potatohauler blocks it.
Murhaa scores with a nice strike.
Murhaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Potatohauler lands a big uppercut and Murhaa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Murhaa looks OK. Potatohauler waves Murhaa back to his feet!
Murhaa is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey Bob Potatohauler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potatohauler just misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murhaa sprawling to the canvas! Murhaa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Potatohauler finish him?!
Oh Murhaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Potatohauler.
Murhaa walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Potatohauler! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Bob Potatohauler!
Joey Bob Potatohauler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russel Bufalino (ranked 2224 p4p, 244 weight class) and Arnar Agnarsson (ranked 4795 p4p, 468 weight class). Agnarsson has chosen Drop death - Scream as his entrance music. Russel Bufalino could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arnar Agnarsson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russel Bufalino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnar Agnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bufalino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Agnarsson.
Bufalino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Agnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bufalino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bufalino lands a jab-cross combination.
Bufalino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Agnarsson.
Bufalino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bufalino.
Bufalino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Agnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bufalino throws a poor cross that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bufalino.
Bufalino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Agnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bufalino on the side of the head.
Bufalino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bufalino instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson is working Bufalino over against the cage.
Bufalino scores with a shot to the side of Agnarsson's head.
Agnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson works on Bufalino's body with a couple of short punches.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bufalino's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bufalino swings wildly with an uppercut but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Agnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bufalino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson lands a shot to the body.
Bufalino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bufalino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson prevents a body shot from Bufalino.
A short body shot lands from Bufalino as the two fighters clinch.
Bufalino is working Agnarsson over against the cage.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bufalino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bufalino blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bufalino on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino struggles to land a body shot inside as Agnarsson controls his hands.
Agnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bufalino misses with the head strike.
Bufalino misses with a punch to the body.
Bufalino blocking some punches.
Bufalino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Agnarsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson lands a left hand.
Bufalino lands with a left to the head.
Bufalino lands an uppercut.
Agnarsson presses Bufalino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bufalino lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bufalino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Bufalino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson pushes Bufalino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bufalino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Agnarsson fails to land.
Bufalino swings wildly with an uppercut but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson working aggressively here.
Bufalino scores with a shot to the side of Agnarsson's head.
A head punch on the inside from Agnarsson fails to land.
Bufalino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bufalino lands a shot to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bufalino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bufalino lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bufalino.
Bufalino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agnarssons head.
Agnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bufalino as the two fighters clinch.
Agnarsson tries to work over Bufalino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bufalino.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bufalino.
Agnarsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Agnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Bufalino lands a nice shot to the body.
Bufalino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bufalino struggles to land a body shot inside as Agnarsson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Agnarsson.
Bufalino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bufalino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Agnarsson looks winded!
Bufalino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bufalino lands a body shot.
Bufalino tries to work over Agnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bufalino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agnarssons head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bufalino misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bufalino just leaning against Agnarsson, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Bufalino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bufalino just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Agnarsson tries to bum rush Bufalino with a series of wild strikes but Bufalino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bufalino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bufalino.
Bufalino staying out of range there.
Bufalino is looking to counter the offense by Agnarsson and move into the clinch.
Agnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bufalino has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bufalino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bufalino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Agnarsson counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Agnarsson.
Bufalino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Agnarsson's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Agnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bufalino uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Agnarsson.
Bufalino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson working aggressively here.
Bufalino effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Bufalino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bufalino's elbow.
Agnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Agnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bufalino.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bufalino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bufalino scores with a shoulder strike.
Bufalino tries to throw a body punch but Agnarsson avoids it by throwing Bufalino back against the cage.
Bufalino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bufalino tries to throw a body punch but Agnarsson avoids it by throwing Bufalino back against the cage.
Bufalino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agnarsson or not.
Bufalino has Agnarsson pressed against the cage.
Bufalino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agnarsson or not.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bufalino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Agnarsson is rocked!
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bufalino finish him?
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Bufalino blocks an uppercut.
Agnarsson tries to work over Bufalino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Bufalino.
Agnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bufalino throws a head punch that misses.
Bufalino controlling the action here for a moment.
Agnarsson prevents a body shot from Bufalino.
A hook to the body from Agnarsson.
Bufalino lands a shoulder strike.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson blocks a body shot from Bufalino.
Bufalino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agnarsson can do to turn this around?
Agnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bufalino backwards.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bufalino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Agnarsson misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bufalino - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Agnarsson.
A bit of stalling here from Bufalino.
Bufalino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russel Bufalino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bufalino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bufalino is stalling here.
Bufalino blocks an uppercut.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bufalino.
Bufalino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson blocks a body shot from Bufalino.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bufalino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bufalino gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bufalino can't find room to land a body shot as Agnarsson controls the action.
Bufalino scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bufalino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Agnarsson's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bufalino pushes Agnarsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Agnarsson is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Bufalino.
Agnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bufalino uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bufalino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bufalino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bufalino.
Bufalino lands with a short shot to the head.
Agnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bufalino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bufalino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Bufalino dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bufalino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bufalino.
A combination from Bufalino does no damage.
Russel Bufalino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bufalino. Agnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Agnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bufalino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bufalino.
Bufalino misses with a wild body shot.
Bufalino dips to his left and cracks Agnarsson with an uppercut!
Bufalino misses the shot to the body.
Bufalino missing with a left hand there. Agnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agnarsson dodges the punch combination from Bufalino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Agnarsson - just one landing.
Bufalino jabs Agnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bufalino has managed to clinch.
Bufalino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agnarssons head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson tries to stall but Bufalino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bufalino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Agnarsson tries to work over Bufalino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agnarsson taking a breather.
Bufalino tries a body shot but Agnarsson blocks it.
Bufalino scores with a shot to the side of Agnarsson's head.
Bufalino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Bufalino blocks it.
Bufalino lands a right hand.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bufalino controls his hands.
Agnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Bufalino's head.
Bufalino scores with a shoulder strike.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bufalino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agnarssons head.
Bufalino lands with a right to the head.
Agnarsson misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Bufalino avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bufalino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bufalino working aggressively here.
Bufalino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Agnarsson's elbow.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bufalino works on Agnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Agnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bufalino.
Bufalino misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bufalino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bufalino.
Arnar Agnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bufalino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agnarssons head.
A short body shot lands from Agnarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Bufalino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino presses Agnarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Agnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bufalino controls his hands.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bufalino.
Agnarsson blocks a body shot from Bufalino.
Agnarsson prevents a body shot from Bufalino.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bufalino misses with a body punch.
Bufalino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Agnarsson's elbow.
Bufalino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Agnarsson.
Bufalino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Bufalino.
Bufalino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Bufalino drops Agnarsson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Agnarsson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bufalino lands a nice shot to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bufalino prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Bufalino tries a body shot but Agnarsson blocks it.
Bufalino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson is trying to stall.
Bufalino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Bufalino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agnarssons head.
A nice left hand lands by Bufalino.
Russel Bufalino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bufalino prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Bufalino digs a right hand underneath Agnarsson's ribcage. Agnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bufalino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson stalling in the clinch but Bufalino improves position.
Bufalino has Agnarsson pressed against the cage.
Agnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bufalino backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russel Bufalino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bufalino 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Bufalino!
Russel Bufalino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liechtensteiner Lotus (ranked 3316 p4p, 349 weight class) and Caul Rogba (ranked 2462 p4p, 265 weight class). Lotus comes to the cage accompanied by Wale - Lotus Flower Bomb ft. Miguel . Liechtensteiner Lotus has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liechtensteiner Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caul Rogba!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogba throws a hook but Lotus blocks it.
Rogba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lotus. Lotus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lotus throws a jab when Rogba was well out of range.
Lotus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogba to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogba throws a jab when Lotus was well out of range.
Lotus is looking to counter punch.
Lotus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Rogba misses its intended target.
Rogba looks to throw the jab but Lotus is out of range.
Lotus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogba misses with a lunging right hand
and Lotus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lotus slips under a jab.
Lotus throwing a counter right hand but Rogba manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogba jabs Lotus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rogba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rogba slips a straight right by Lotus.
Lotus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogba.
Rogba throws a right hand that misses
and Lotus counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lotus moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogba throws a big shot that misses.
Rogba 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.
Rogba slips under a jab from Lotus.
Rogba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lotus.
Lotus looks to throw the jab but Rogba is out of range.
Lotus slips a straight right by Rogba.
Lotus is looking to counter punch.
Rogba misses with a hook. Lotus ducked under it nicely.
Caul Rogba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogba misses with an uppercut
and Lotus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lotus defending well as Rogba loads up on a big left hand.
Rogba's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rogba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rogba has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rogba fails to land.
Lotus swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Lotus fails to land.
Lotus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lotus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogba backwards.
Lotus can't find room to land a body shot as Rogba controls the action.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Lotus.
Rogba working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lotus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lotus wants to get back to striking at distance but Rogba won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Rogba.
It looks like Liechtensteiner Lotus has been cut.
Lotus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rogba misses with a punch on the inside.
Lotus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogba is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rogba misses with the head strike.
Rogba is working Lotus over against the cage.
Lotus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogba takes a shot to the head.
Lotus presses Rogba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rogba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lotus misses with a body punch.
Lotus misses with some punches.
Lotus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lotus working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Rogba misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogba throws a head punch that misses.
Rogba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lotus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rogba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lotus has a couple of punches blocked by Rogba.
Lotus manages to break the clinch.
Rogba misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Lotus misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogba throws a body punch but Lotus moves out of range.
Rogba throws a jab but it's blocked by Lotus.
Rogba scores with a jab. Lotus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lotus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogba tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lotus counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus misses with an uppercut
and Rogba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lotus clinches with his opponent.
Lotus pushes Rogba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lotus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogba backwards.
Lotus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rogba.
Lotus stalls.
Rogba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogba working aggressively here.
Rogba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caul Rogba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liechtensteiner Lotus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rogba dips to his left and cracks Lotus with an uppercut!
Lotus misses with a jab to the body
and Rogba counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Rogba.
Rogba works the jab nicely.
Rogba throws a lazy right hand but Lotus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogba misses with a looping right.
Lotus looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogba is just out of range.
Rogba darts in trying to clinch
and Rogba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rogba misses.
It looked like Lotus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogba dips to his left and cracks Lotus with an uppercut!
Rogba missing with a left hand there. Lotus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lotus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caul Rogba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogba 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.
Rogba throws a jab but it's blocked by Lotus.
Rogba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lotus slips under a jab.
Rogba tests Lotus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lotus moves forwards but Rogba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rogba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lotus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogba counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogba throws out a loose jab but Lotus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogba closes the distance but Lotus moves to the side
and Lotus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogba looks to throw the jab but Lotus is out of range.
Rogba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lotus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogba throws a hook but Lotus blocks it.
Rogba throws an off balance right hand
and Lotus counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogba throws a looping overhand right but Lotus ducks down to avoid it.
Rogba throws a good cross that connects.
Rogba lands with an uppercut that bounces Lotus off the cage and back into range.
Lotus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogba.
Lotus misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogba misses the target.
Lotus is looking to counter punch.
Lotus slips a straight right by Rogba.
Rogba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogba misses with a hook. Lotus ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus misses with a looping left.
Lotus slips under a jab from Rogba.
Lotus throwing a counter right hand but Rogba manages to avoid it.
Rogba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lotus.
Rogba throws an off balance right hand
and Lotus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rogba thinking.
Rogba misses with a wild body shot.
Lotus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogba.
Lotus slips a straight right by Rogba.
Rogba misses the jab.
Rogba throws a looping overhand right but Lotus ducks down to avoid it.
Lotus misses with a looping left.
Rogba throws a big shot that misses.
Rogba misses with a body shot.
A combination from Rogba does no damage.
Lotus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lotus looks to land a right hand but Rogba moved out of range.
Rogba tries to clinch up
and Lotus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caul Rogba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lotus on the side of the head.
Lotus lands with a good body shot.
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!
Rogba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lotus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lotus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogba.
An attempted straight right counter from Lotus misses the target.
Lotus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caul Rogba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liechtensteiner Lotus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lotus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lotus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lotus ducks under a wild hook from Rogba.
Lotus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lotus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lotus ducks under a wild hook from Rogba.
Rogba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lotus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lotus loads up on a big right hand but Rogba slips the punch.
Lotus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rogba misses with a wild body shot.
Rogba throws a right hand that misses
and Lotus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus misses the shot to the body.
Rogba drives through and clinches with Lotus against the cage.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Lotus.
Lotus blocks an uppercut.
Rogba misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lotus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogba throws a lazy right hand but Lotus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogba misses with a looping right.
Lotus lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Rogba misses.
Rogba catches Lotus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rogba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lotus.
Rogba throws the left hand but Lotus avoids the punch easily.
Lotus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogba.
Lotus misses the shot to the body.
Rogba cracks Lotus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rogba scores with a jab to the body.
Lotus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogba has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lotus fails to land.
Rogba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogba scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogba.
Lotus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rogba has a couple of punches blocked by Lotus.
Caul Rogba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lotus throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogba.
A bit of stalling here from Lotus.
Lotus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rogba blocks an uppercut.
Rogba swings wildly with an uppercut but Lotus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lotus misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogba's elbow.
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lotus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lotus.
A bit of stalling here from Lotus.
Rogba lands with a short shot to the head.
Lotus has a couple of punches blocked by Rogba.
Rogba misses with a punch on the inside.
Lotus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogba misses with some punches.
Lotus tries to work over Rogba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lotus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lotus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lotus fails to land.
Rogba misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Lotus.
Liechtensteiner Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lotus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogba's elbow.
Rogba blocks an uppercut.
Lotus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lotus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogba backwards.
Lotus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogba lands a shot to the body.
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 Liechtensteiner Lotus.
I think Rogba 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caul Rogba!
Liechtensteiner Lotus was interviewed post fight and said 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 1839 p4p, 199 weight class) and Romeo Azzaroni (ranked 1997 p4p, 221 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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243 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Azzaroni!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azzaroni misses with a hook.
IsMore tries to counter by clinching up but Azzaroni breaks away and moves out of range.
Azzaroni swings widly with a right hand
and IsMore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azzaroni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azzaroni misses with a hook.
Azzaroni misses with a left hand
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
IsMore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azzaroni.
Azzaroni misses with a hook
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
IsMore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Azzaroni misses with a body shot
and IsMore counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore misses with a hook from the clinch.
IsMore prevents Azzaroni from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Azzaroni fails to land.
Azzaroni misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzaroni breaks from the clinch.
Azzaroni is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
IsMore throws an off balance right hand
enabling Azzaroni to counter with a crisp jab.
Azzaroni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping IsMore at a distance.
Azzaroni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azzaroni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
IsMore slips a jab from Azzaroni.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Azzaroni.
IsMore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Azzaroni manages to circle out of the way.
Azzaroni throws a hook but IsMore blocks it.
IsMore staying out of range there.
Azzaroni throws a big shot that misses.
Azzaroni 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.
Azzaroni lands a head shot.
Azzaroni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azzaroni throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
IsMore moves out of range as Azzaroni strikes.
Azzaroni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
IsMore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Azzaroni to the mat! Azzaroni manages to get full guard.
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!
IsMore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
IsMore chips away with some ground and pound.
IsMore looking to sit in guard and control but Azzaroni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
IsMore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Azzaroni stacks IsMore on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Azzaroni!
IsMore can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
IsMore has his hands clasped together around Azzaroni's back. He's all about the action.
IsMore is trying to maintain the position but Azzaroni is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore wants to improve his position but Azzaroni is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IsMore is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Azzaroni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Azzaroni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Azzaroni misses.
IsMore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
IsMore slips under a jab from Azzaroni.
Azzaroni swings widly with a right hand
and IsMore moves into the clinch.
IsMore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
IsMore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azzaroni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of IsMore backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzaroni pushes IsMore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
IsMore working aggressively here.
Azzaroni misses with the head strike.
IsMore misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Azzaroni. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
IsMore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
IsMore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azzaroni's elbow.
Azzaroni misses with the head strike.
IsMore scores with a shot to the side of Azzaroni's head.
Azzaroni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt IsMore or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azzaroni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Azzaroni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Azzaroni.
Azzaroni misses with a punch on the inside.
IsMore misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azzaroni is trying to break free.
Azzaroni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azzaroni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but IsMore has him pressed against the cage.
Azzaroni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azzaroni.
Azzaroni can't find room to land a body shot as IsMore controls the action.
Azzaroni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azzaroni misses with some punches.
IsMore blocking some punches.
Azzaroni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
IsMore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Azzaroni's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for IsMore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azzaroni.
IsMore throws a head punch that misses.
Azzaroni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
IsMore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azzaroni throws out the jab.
IsMore throwing a counter right hand but Azzaroni manages to avoid it.
Azzaroni missing with a left hand there. IsMore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
IsMore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Azzaroni.
IsMore slips a straight right by Azzaroni.
Romeo Azzaroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Azzaroni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azzaroni throws a hook to the side of IsMore's head but IsMore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azzaroni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IsMore.
IsMore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Azzaroni.
Romeo Azzaroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azzaroni throws the left hand but IsMore avoids the punch easily.
IsMore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Azzaroni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azzaroni.
Azzaroni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by IsMore.
Azzaroni swings away with a body shot that misses
and IsMore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azzaroni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azzaroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IsMore moves away.
IsMore takes a swing at Azzaroni's ribcage but misses.
Azzaroni throws a lazy right hand but IsMore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
IsMore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azzaroni misses with a straight right.
Azzaroni's jab looks to have found its range, popping IsMore under the eye.
Azzaroni throws a hook but IsMore blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Azzaroni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fighters circling - Azzaroni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
Azzaroni misses with a looping left.
IsMore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
IsMore moves away from the strike by Azzaroni.
Azzaroni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azzaroni feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends IsMore sprawling to the canvas! IsMore rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Azzaroni finish him?!
Azzaroni misses with an uppercut
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
Azzaroni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsMore was well out of range. Poor timing from Azzaroni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Azzaroni.
IsMore is rocked!
Azzaroni looks to throw the jab but IsMore is out of range.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
IsMore slips under a jab from Azzaroni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzaroni throws a hook to the side of IsMore's head but IsMore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
IsMore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azzaroni.
IsMore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
IsMore moves forwards but Azzaroni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
IsMore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azzaroni misses with a straight left.
IsMore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Azzaroni throws a shot from downtown. IsMore moves away and avoids it.
Azzaroni throws a hook but IsMore blocks it.
IsMore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azzaroni.
IsMore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Azzaroni manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azzaroni misses with an uppercut. IsMore saw that one coming.
Azzaroni misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by IsMore.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azzaroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IsMore moves away.
IsMore appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Azzaroni misses with a looping right.
Azzaroni throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azzaroni throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Azzaroni.
Azzaroni lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IsMore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
IsMore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azzaroni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent IsMore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azzaroni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by IsMore.
Azzaroni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azzaroni lunges at IsMore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by IsMore's hand.
Romeo Azzaroni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azzaroni missing with a left hand there. IsMore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romeo Azzaroni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Azzaroni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Azzaroni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
IsMore wants to clinch up but Azzaroni keeps it at a distance.
Azzaroni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between IsMore's hands.
IsMore blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore shoots for a double leg takedown but Azzaroni sprawls well. He's pushed IsMore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azzaroni! But no joy.
Azzaroni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azzaroni throws a hook to the side of IsMore's head but IsMore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azzaroni misses with a right hand
and IsMore counters with a left to the body.
IsMore slips under a jab.
Azzaroni misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azzaroni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
IsMore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
IsMore misses with an uppercut.
More IsMore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
IsMore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
IsMore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Azzaroni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Azzaroni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Azzaroni!
A very excited looking Romeo Azzaroni 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Blayze Sommer (ranked 1067 p4p, 132 weight class) and Brazilian Burger (ranked 1105 p4p, 141 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burger's choice of entrance music: Sorriso Maroto - Assim Você Mata o Papai. Brazilian Burger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Blayze Sommer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blayze Sommer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brazilian Burger!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burger.
Sommer cracks Burger with a good jab.
It looks like Brazilian Burger has been cut.
Burger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sommer, as that shot connected.
Sommer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burger sprawls well. Burger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sommer gets slowly back to his feet.
Burger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burger punishes Sommer's body with a nice straight punch.
Sommer moves in looking to clinch but Burger pushes him off.
Sommer throws a jab but it's blocked by Burger.
Burger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sommer rushes Burger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sommer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burger.
Burger tries to pull guard but Sommer holds him up against the cage and eventually Burger drops back down to his feet.
Sommer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burger.
Blayze Sommer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brazilian Burger.
A right handed body shot lands from Sommer.
Sommer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommer keeps control of Burger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sommer lands a nice uppercut.
Sommer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burger is looking for a takedown.
Sommer lands with a right to the head.
Burger tries to pull guard but Sommer won't allow it.
Burger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sommer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burger.
A short uppercut from Sommer.
Sommer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Sommer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Sommer.
Burger is rocked!
Sommer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burger.
Good body shot from Sommer.
A short uppercut from Sommer.
Burger is still on wobbly legs! Can Sommer finish him?
Sommer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burger backwards.
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!
Burger is looking to break free of the clinch but Sommer has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Sommer.
Burger looks winded!
Sommer scores with a shot to the side of Burger's head.
Sommer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burger backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommer pushes Burger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Sommer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sommer.
Sommer digs a right hand underneath Burger's ribcage. Burger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burger looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Sommer.
Sommer lands a shoulder strike.
Sommer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Sommer.
Sommer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burger can't fight it off and eventually Sommer manages to take the fight to the floor. Burger looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sommer content to stall in guard here.
Burger seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sommer stacks Burger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sommer!
Sommer trying to control the position but Burger is working away.
Burger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sommer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sommer controlling the pace.
Burger looking for submissions off his back.
Burger trying to hold on to Sommer's head to control him but Sommer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sommer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sommer is trying to control. Burger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sommer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sommer blocks the strikes from Burger.
Burger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sommer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sommer's back!
Burger working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Sommer is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Burger has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Sommer taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brazilian Burger!
Brazilian Burger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Colnago (ranked 850 p4p, 97 weight class) and John Braddock (ranked 267 p4p, 31 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar Colnago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Braddock!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock staying out of range there.
Braddock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Colnago misses with an uppercut
and Braddock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Braddock manages to break the clinch.
Braddock avoids the body shot from Colnago.
Donk. Braddock catches Colnago right on the button with a cross.
Colnago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Braddock ducks under a wild hook from Colnago.
Decent striking displayed by Colnago there.
Colnago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Colnago misses the target.
Colnago throws an off balance right hand
enabling Braddock to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Colnago. Braddock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colnago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Braddock.
Colnago misses with a wild body shot.
Braddock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braddock throws a combination that misses
and Colnago counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock doesn't manage to clinch there - Colnago circles away.
Colnago misses with a looping left.
Braddock jabs at Colnago's body.
Colnago throws a lazy uppercut
and Braddock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Braddock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Braddock tries to work over Colnago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Braddock lands a right hand.
Braddock avoiding damage.
Colnago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Braddock lands a body punch.
Colnago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colnago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Braddock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Braddock gets through Colnago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colnago is breathing heavily.
Braddock scores with a shot to the side of Colnago's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Colnago misses its intended target.
Colnago has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Braddock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colnago moves away.
Colnago is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Colnago tumbling to the canvas! Braddock pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Colnago was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Braddock!
John Braddock is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking John Braddock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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