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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Bison (ranked 6122 p4p, 662 weight class) and Nusrat Baigan (ranked 7852 p4p, 724 weight class). Mad Bison 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mad Bison! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nusrat Baigan! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baigan. Baigan obviously looking to wear him down.
Bison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Baigan lands with a good body shot. Bison swings for the body but Baigan moves out of range.
Bison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baigan. Baigan defending well as Bison loads up on a big left hand. Baigan works the jab nicely. Baigan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bison throws a looping overhand right but Baigan ducks down to avoid it. Baigan throws a hook to the side of Bison's head but Bison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bison thows a left - swing and a miss! A shot to the body from Bison misses and Baigan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Baigan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Baigan throws a head kick but Bison moves out of range.
Bison staying out of range there. Bison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baigan lands a jab to Bison's midsection. Bison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bison throws a poor cross that misses
and Baigan counters with a right hand to the body. Baigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bison's head. Baigan lands a really nice looking cross but Bison seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Baigan. A nice leg kick lands there from Baigan. Nice uppercut there from Baigan. Baigan scores with a kick to the midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice uppercut lands for Baigan. That snapped Bison's head back.
A big left from Bison misses. Baigan misses with a head kick.
Bison is looking to counter punch. Bison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baigan cracks Bison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Baigan scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Baigan lands a leg kick that knocks Bison off balance momentarily. Baigan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Baigan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Baigan works Bison's body with a nice hook. Baigan throws the kick towards the body but Bison avoids it. It looked like Bison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baigan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Baigan moves into range and connects with a jab. A shot to the liver by Baigan. Beautiful body shot. Bison ducks under a wild hook from Baigan. It looked like Bison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baigan manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baigan counters with a nice body shot. Baigan scores with a kick to the midsection. Bison throws a hook but Baigan blocks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Bison. Baigan does a little dance to reset his feet. Baigan lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Baigan tenderised Bison's leg. Bison is trying to keep his angry face on. Baigan with a nice cross. Baigan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Baigan works the jab nicely. Baigan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Baigan lands a nice hook to Bison's body. Bison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. 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! Baigan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bison misses the body punch and Baigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Baigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baigan cracks the inside of Bison's front leg. Bison misses the shot to the body. Good leg kick by Baigan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bison throws a sloppy body shot
and Bison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bison misses with a straight right. Bison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baigan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bison scrambles back to his feet. Baigan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bison should have avoided that one. Baigan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bison should have avoided that one. A bone on bone clash there as Baigan blocks the leg kick.
Bison moves forwards but Baigan connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baigan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baigan lands a head shot. Baigan throws a head kick but Bison moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nusrat Baigan dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bison takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Baigan connects with a nice looking jab.
Baigan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bison's sensitive parts. Bison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baigan.
Baigan scores with a hook to the body. Bison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Baigan throws a head kick but Bison moves out of range.
Baigan with a body punch. A glancing blow. This has been an exciting period of action! Bison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baigan manages to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Baigan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That kick from Baigan tenderised Bison's leg. Bison is trying to keep his angry face on. Baigan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bison at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baigan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bison avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baigan. Baigan connects with a solid leg kick. Bison takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bison thows a left - swing and a miss! Baigan scores with a hook. Baigan throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bison. Bison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baigan moves away. Baigan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bison throws the left hand but Baigan avoids the punch easily. Baigan lands the left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A good leg kick by Baigan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baigan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Baigan staying out of range there. Bison throws a jab but it's blocked by Baigan. Baigan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bison throws out a loose jab but Baigan uses good head movement to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Baigan. Baigan thuds his shin into the meat of Bison's side. Baigan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baigan moves away. Baigan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bison. Baigan scoring well with a low kick there.
Baigan lands a nice looking body shot.
Baigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Baigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baigan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baigan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bison eats them both and turns towards Baigan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Nusrat Baigan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Baigan moves away from the strike by Bison. Baigan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baigan. Bison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baigan. Baigan obviously looking to wear him down.
Bison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Bison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bison is rocked! Bison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baigan. Baigan obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Bison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Baigan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Baigan lands a leg kick that knocks Bison off balance momentarily. Bison seems to have got his legs back now. This has been an exciting period of action! Bison swings widly with a right hand
and Bison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Baigan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Baigan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Baigan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Baigan pushes Bison away with a front kick. Baigan lands a nice hook to Bison's body. Bison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Baigan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bison misses with a right hand and Baigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A lazy left from Baigan finds it's target. Whack! Baigan lands a heavy head kick that drops Bison. The ref tackles Baigan to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bison was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Nusrat Baigan! A relieved looking Nusrat Baigan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santino Lombardo (ranked 6097 p4p, 660 weight class) and Dragomir Savic (ranked 6101 p4p, 661 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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191 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lombardo misses with a body shot.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lombardo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Savic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombardo scores with a jab.
It looks like Dragomir Savic has been cut. Lombardo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Savic misses the jab. It looked like Lombardo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savic. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lombardo takes one to the chin there. Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Savic ducks down to avoid it. It seemed like Savic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A slow jab from Savic misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Savic misses the target. Savic takes one to the side of the head.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savic. Lombardo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Savic on the side of the head. Savic takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Savic. Beautiful body shot. Savic lands a head shot. Savic takes one on the button. Lombardo misses with a looping right. Savic looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range. Lombardo takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lombardo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lombardo there as he acknowledges the shot. Savic misses with a combination
and Lombardo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Savic misses with a right hand and Lombardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savic. Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic. Savic slips under a jab. It seemed like Savic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lombardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little jabbing left from Savic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A swing and a miss from Savic. Savic misses with a hook
and Lombardo counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Savic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo. Savic looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range. Savic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it. Lombardo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savic counters with a left to the body. Lombardo stuns Savic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lombardo ducks right into an uppercut from Savic. Savic looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range. Savic misses with a body shot.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Savic.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Donk. Lombardo catches Savic right on the button with a cross. Lombardo thuds a left hand into Savic's body. Lombardo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Savic jabs Lombardo right on the nose. Lombardo blinks but takes it well. Lombardo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lombardo throws a hook but Savic blocks it. Savic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savic was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo. Savic takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santino Lombardo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dragomir Savic's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut. Savic saw that one coming. Savic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savic. Lombardo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Lombardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Savic. Savic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lombardo on the side of the head.
It looks like Santino Lombardo has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Savic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lombardo throws the left hand but Savic avoids the punch easily. Savic throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Lombardo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savic. Savic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lombardo slips under a jab. Lombardo avoids the body shot from Savic.
Lombardo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Lombardo misses with a left hand and Savic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Savic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A jab from Savic misses. Savic swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lombardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Savic 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 Lombardo, as that shot connected.
Savic throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lombardo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lombardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic swings widly with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Savic scores with a hook. Lombardo punishes Savic's body with a nice straight punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Savic defending well as Lombardo loads up on a big left hand. Savic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savic. Lombardo defending well as Savic loads up on a big left hand. Savic misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Savic scores with a sloppy right hand. Lombardo should have avoided that one. Savic misses with a straight right. Lombardo misses with a left hand and Savic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Savic's shoulder, as Savic tries to avoid the shot. Savic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Savic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lombardo with a body shot. Savic ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo. Savic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Savic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body. Savic throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot. Savic loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lombardo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savic looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo misses the target. Lombardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Savic misses the shot to the body. Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Savic ducks down to avoid it. Savic scores with a jab. Savic takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Savic misses the shot to the body. Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dragomir Savic will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Lombardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Savic staying out of range there. Lombardo misses with a hook. Savic ducked under it nicely. Lombardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savic checks it well. Savic takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses. Savic tries a head kick but it misses.
Lombardo works over Savic's head and body with a nice combination. Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Savic is just out of range. Despite the aggression on Savic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Savic connects with a right hand. Lombardo shakes it off. Lombardo misses with a hook. Savic ducked under it nicely. Savic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Savic lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombardo throws out the jab. Savic is looking for the big counter here. Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Savic. A little feinted left hand from Lombardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Savic staying out of range there. A big right from Savic misses. A swing and a miss from Savic. Lombardo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lombardo misses with a two punch combination.
Savic misses with a hook to the body
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body. Lombardo looks to land a left hand but Savic moved out of range nicely. Lombardo misses with a straight right. Savic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lombardo throws a right hand that Savic ducks under and follows up with a left that Savic also avoids with ease. Lombardo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savic misses with a straight right. Savic throws a good cross that connects.
Savic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Savic walks into a left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Savic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand. Lombardo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savic. Savic circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Savic throws a sloppy body shot
and Savic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Savic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Savic misses the body punch and Lombardo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lombardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Savic misses with an uppercut. Lombardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lombardo misses with an uppercut. Savic saw that one coming. A shot to the liver by Lombardo. Beautiful body shot. Lombardo 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.
Dragomir Savic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Savic misses with a wild body shot. Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savic.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Savic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lombardo misses with a wild body shot. A countering left hand to the body from Savic misses. Lombardo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The fighters circling - Savic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savic. Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Savic. Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lombardo lands a nice hook to Savic's body. Savic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Santino Lombardo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lombardo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Santino Lombardo! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Dragomir Savic! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Santino Lombardo!
Santino Lombardo wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strategos Themistokles (ranked 3164 p4p, 428 weight class) and DJ Skeet (ranked 2488 p4p, 352 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Strategos Themistokles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Skeet! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Skeet throws a lazy uppercut
and Themistokles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Skeet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. DJ Skeet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Skeet cracks the inside of Themistokles's front leg. A slapping leg kick lands for Themistokles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Themistokles. Skeet scores with a nice right hand.
Skeet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Themistokles motions for Skeet to come forward. Themistokles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Skeet. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet. Themistokles wants to clinch up but Skeet keeps it at a distance. A solid leg kick lands there for Skeet.
Themistokles rushes Skeet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Themistokles is looking to control Skeet's arms but Skeet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Themistokles has his back to the cage. Themistokles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Themistokles lands with a left to the head. Skeet working some nice short punches in the clinch. Themistokles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Themistokles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Themistokles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Themistokles wants to clinch up but Skeet keeps it at a distance. Skeet looks like he wants to counter punch here. Skeet catches Themistokles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Skeet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Themistokles. Skeet throws a lazy right hand but Themistokles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Themistokles throws a lazy head kick letting Skeet counter with a right hand. Skeet moves out of range of the strikes. A little jabbing left from Skeet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Skeet throws a leg kick but Themistokles checks it. Jab from Themistokles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skeet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles. Skeet with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice jab there from Skeet. Skeet steps into range and cracks Themistokles with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Themistokles flops backwards and Skeet dives into his guard looking to finish!
Themistokles is rocked!
It looks like Strategos Themistokles has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Skeet decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Themistokles, up you get! Oh Themistokles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Skeet throws a pinpoint strike between Themistokles's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Themistokles crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Skeet scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Skeet! A very excited looking DJ Skeet 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Nemkov (ranked 6257 p4p, 667 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 15228 p4p, 790 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Nemkov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Germano throws a looping overhand right but Nemkov ducks down to avoid it. Nemkov is looking to counter punch. Nemkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Germano sprawls well initially but Nemkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Nemkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nemkov wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy. Germano tries to get to full guard but Nemkov has control of the leg. Germano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Germano. Nemkov lands a couple of elbows. Nemkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Germano has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nemkov throws a big elbow that misses. Germano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nemkov defends well. Germano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nemkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Germano's head. Germano trying to control the position.
Nemkov looking to pass the guard. Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Germano working a defensive guard here.
Germano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nemkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Nemkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nemkov, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Germano landing some decent shots from guard. Nemkov looking to control.
Germano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Nemkov is trying to control the position but Germano postures up. Germano wants to pass the guard but Nemkov is keeping the position. Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Germano won't allow Nemkov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Germano wants to pass the guard but Nemkov is keeping the position. Nemkov keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully. Nemkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Germano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nemkov. Germano throws a lazy right hand but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nemkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Germano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Germano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Germano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nemkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Nemkov is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Germano lands an elbow. Germano cracks Nemkov with a big right hand but Nemkov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nemkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Nemkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nemkov taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nemkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The fighters circling - Germano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nemkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Germano on his heels. He'll look to pass Germano's guard now, I'm sure. Germano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Germano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nemkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Nemkov from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Germano has an active guard here but Nemkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Germano gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Germano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nemkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Germano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nemkov. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nemkov wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving. Germano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nemkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard. Germano keeping moving, preventing Nemkov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Germano has his foot on Nemkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nemkov works his way back into a safe position though. Nemkov trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom. Germano is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nemkov has his hands clasped together but Germano extends and breaks Nemkov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Germano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rui Rodrigo Germano! Rui Rodrigo Germano 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marston (ranked 1088 p4p, 33 weight class) and Ricardo Castillo (ranked 2026 p4p, 85 weight class). Marston comes to the cage accompanied by Bring it on motherfucker. Lucas Marston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Castillo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Castillo! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A shot to the liver by Castillo. Beautiful body shot. Marston thuds a left hand into Castillo's body. Castillo takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses. Castillo misses the body punch and Marston counters with a one-two to the body. Marston lands with a good body shot. Marston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Marston clobbers Castillo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A jab from Marston does it's job there. Marston lands with a big right hook that stumbles Castillo - he's out on his feet here! Marston follows up with another monster hook that separates Castillo from consciousness! Castillo falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Marston stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucas Marston! Lucas Marston gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bunt Jernit (ranked 3346 p4p, 277 weight class) and Eon Yaj (ranked 1217 p4p, 131 weight class). Jernit comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - Awolnation. Eon Yaj has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bunt Jernit's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Eon Yaj! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jernit getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Yaj 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. Yaj digs a good hook to Jernit's body.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yaj has time to react. Yaj tried to score with a low kick but Jernit checks it. Yaj moves out of range as Jernit strikes. Eon Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Jernit finds it's way through Yaj's defenses. Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jernit throws a hook but Yaj blocks it. Yaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit. Yaj appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A good leg kick by Jernit. Yaj takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yaj works Jernit's body with a nice hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet. Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit misses with a double jab.
Jernit feints and then cracks Yaj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yaj down. Yaj lands a nice looking body shot.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Jernit misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yaj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Bunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yaj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit jabs Yaj right on the nose. Yaj blinks but takes it well. Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yaj's calf. Yaj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jernit rather than just go for the knockout. Yaj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yaj rushes Jernit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Yaj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Jernit 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. Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land. Jernit throws a head punch that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jernit blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yaj just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jernit's brow. Jernit takes a shot to the head. Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Jernit avoids the damage to the body. Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Jernit backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it. Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land. Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yaj missing with knees to the body.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yaj lands a shot to the body. Yaj lands an uppercut. Stalling in the clinch from Yaj.
Yaj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Bunt Jernit has been cut. Yaj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses. Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yaj obliges. Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it. Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. A body shot lands from Yaj.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land. Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj. Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside. Yaj misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Jernit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jernit as Yaj tries to tie him up. Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Yaj blocking some punches.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bunt Jernit's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yaj defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand. Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range. Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Yaj's shoulder, as Yaj tries to avoid the shot. Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch. Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Yaj's shoulder, as Yaj tries to avoid the shot. Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body letting Jernit counter with a right hand. Yaj swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jernit scores with a jab. Yaj acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jernit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice inside leg kick there by Yaj. That's going to slow Jernit down. Yaj is looking to land body kicks. Yaj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jernit but Jernit pushes him off and we're back to square one. Left hook, right uppercut from Yaj. Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jernit scores with a decent looking hook. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jernit, as that shot connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yaj. Yaj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yaj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Yaj throws a nice inside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yaj is able to avoid easily. Yaj jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yaj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jernit is looking to chop away at Yaj's legs. Jernit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jernit misses with a hook. Yaj ducked under it nicely. Yaj misses with a jab to the body
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yaj misses the body punch and Jernit counters with a good low kick that Yaj was not able to check. Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away. Jernit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jernit walks into a jab. Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Yaj walks into a straight right hand from Jernit. Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Jernit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Yaj tries to land a body kick and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice shot by Jernit. Jernit throws a leg kick and Yaj counters with a left to the body. Jernit avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Jernit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
Jernit keeps the fight on the outside. Some wild striking there from Yaj.
Good work by Yaj as he checks the leg kick. Jernit throws a leg kick enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab. Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yaj closes the distance and clinches. Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Eon Yaj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj. Yaj missing with knees to the body.
Jernit avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Yaj lands with a right to the head. Yaj misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit. Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands an uppercut. Yaj throws a head punch that misses. Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jernits head. Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jernit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Yaj lands a good knee to the midsection. Jernit won't want to take too many of those. 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! Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Jernit avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jernit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jernit.
Yaj putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jernit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Jernit misses with some punches.
Yaj lands a shot to the body. Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj tries to stall but Jernit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit. Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jernit working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eon Yaj will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Bunt Jernit's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jernit throws a hook but Yaj blocks it. Yaj drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jernit defends it well. Yaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A head kick misses from Yaj. Jernit misses the jab. Yaj doesn't manage to clinch there - Jernit circles away.
Yaj digs a good hook to Jernit's body.
Jernit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Yaj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jernit misses with a low kick. Yaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A head kick misses from Jernit. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jernit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it. Yaj swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jernit misses with a shot to the body and Yaj counters with a stiff right hand. Jernit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yaj wants to clinch and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yaj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jernit connects with an inside leg kick. Jernit cracks Yaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jernit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Yaj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Yaj. Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Yaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jernit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jernit blocks a leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target. Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jernit at a distance.
Yaj slips under a jab from Jernit. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yaj gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jernit. No joy there for Yaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yaj is looking to clinch but Jernit is avoiding it.
Yaj swinging wildly here.
A jab from Jernit misses. Jernit tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot. Yaj scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yaj misses with a body kick. Jernit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yaj if he has to take too many more of those.
Jernit misses the shot to the body. Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jernit dips to his left and cracks Yaj with an uppercut! Jernit tries a low kick but Yaj avoids it. Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A chopping leg kick lands by Yaj. Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit. Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Jernit lunges at Yaj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaj's hand. Jab by Jernit. Yaj throws a wild body kick that Jernit sees coming a mile off. Jernit connects with an inside leg kick. Yaj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yaj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Eon Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yaj moves out of range as Jernit strikes. 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! Yaj wants to clinch up but Jernit keeps it at a distance. A jab from Jernit misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jernit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jernit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Yaj drives through and clinches with Jernit against the cage.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head. Yaj takes a shot to the head. Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head. Jernit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow. Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yaj misses with a knee strike.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside. Jernit scores with a shoulder strike. Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jernit misses with the head strike.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. A nice glancing elbow lands by Yaj. Jernit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
And that's the end of the fight! Bunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jernit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Bunt Jernit! Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Bunt Jernit! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Bunt Jernit!
Bunt Jernit wins by unanimous decision! A very excited looking Bunt Jernit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Head Coach (ranked 3341 p4p, 346 weight class) and Clayton Channings (ranked 5741 p4p, 493 weight class). Head Coach is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
28 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Head Coach! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Clayton Channings! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Channings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coach backs up against the cage.
Coach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Channings counters with a nice uppercut. Channings looks to throw the jab but Coach is out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Channings. Channings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coach.
Channings misses with a looping left. Coach fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Channings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Coach stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Coach doesn't manage to clinch there - Channings circles away.
Coach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Channings scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coach clinches with his opponent.
Coach connects with a nasty looking knee right to Channings's face.
Coach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Coach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Channings changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coach on the wrong end of a nice jab. Channings scores with a nice head shot. Coach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage Inc. in the buildup to the fight. Channings goes for a double leg but Coach avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coach continues to drive forward. Head Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Channings. Coach moves into range and clinches up with Channings. Channings has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Coach throws an elbow that misses.
Coach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coach stops a takedown attempt from Channings.
Channings blocks the elbow strike.
Coach lands an elbow inside. Coach gets through Channings's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Coach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coach connects with a knee to the head.
Coach working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Channings is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coach is defending well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Channings is trying to drag Coach to the mat but Coach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Channings blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Coach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Channings tries for a takedown but Coach manages to get underhooks.
Coach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Channings.
Coach lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Channings wants to take the fight to the mat but Coach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Channings struggles to land a body shot inside as Coach controls his hands.
Coach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coach missing with knees to the body.
Channings drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coach tries to land knees in the clinch but Channings avoids the damage to the body. Coach misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coach prevents a takedown attempt there.
Channings blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Channings wants to take the fight to the mat but Coach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Channings tries for a takedown. No joy.
Channings looking for a takedown. Coach is pressed up against the cage. Channings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coach down to the mat. Coach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Coach connects with a right hand. Channings shakes it off. Coach tries to clinch up. And Channings tries to counter it with a takedown but Coach pushes his down on his head and steps out. No luck for Channings with that takedown attempt. Channings misses with an uppercut. Coach saw that one coming. Coach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Channings is fending him off so far but Coach persists. Nope, Channings circles away and we're back to standing. Channings circles away from the clinch attempt and Channings counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Channings manages to avoid it. Coach tries to clinch but Channings is having none of it. A jab from Channings misses. Coach seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Channings blocks a head kick by Coach.
Channings is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Channings has a takedown stuffed. Coach tries to clinch up but Channings circles away and keeps his distance. A low kick from Coach misses and Channings counters with a single leg into guard. Coach didn't expect that. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Channings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coach works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Channings is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coach is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coach has escaped and now he's on top! Coach content to stall in guard here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Coach dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Coach is looking to clinch. Channings unleashes a big counter combination but Coach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Coach tries to clinch up but Channings circles away and keeps his distance. Channings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coach tries to clinch up but Channings circles away and keeps his distance. And Channings tries to counter it with a takedown but Coach pushes his down on his head and steps out. Coach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Channings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Channings jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coach is looking to clinch. Channings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coach tries to close the distance and clinch but Channings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Coach connects with a nice looking jab.
Channings 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. Coach wants to clinch up but Channings keeps it at a distance. Donk. Channings catches Coach right on the button with a cross. Coach tries to clinch up but Channings circles away and keeps his distance. Channings throws out a counter right but Coach avoids it with no problem. Coach tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Channings misses with a looping left. Coach throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Channings colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Coach as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Channings is left battered and dazed whilst Coach and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Head Coach! Head Coach decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Smesman (ranked 1277 p4p, 155 weight class) and Robert J Fredrick (ranked 3802 p4p, 408 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Smesman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert J Fredrick! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good work by Fredrick as he checks the leg kick. Smesman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Smesman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Good leg kick by Smesman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smesman walks into a straight right hand from Fredrick. Smesman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredrick manages to avoid it. Smesman throws a one two combo.
Smesman scores with a jab to the body. A shot to the body from Smesman misses and Fredrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. 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! Fredrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smesman. Fredrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Smesman thuds his shin into the meat of Fredrick's side. Fredrick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Smesman's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A chopping leg kick lands by Smesman. Crunch! Smesman slams his shin into Fredrick's torso. Fredrick checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smesman swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredrick. Smesman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Smesman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smesman misses with a body kick. Fredrick slips a jab and a cross from Smesman.
Fredrick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jimmy Smesman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smesman lands with a good body shot. Smesman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fredrick doesn't seem bothered though. Fredrick misses with an uppercut. Smesman saw that one coming. Donk. Fredrick catches Smesman right on the button with a cross. Fredrick misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick by Smesman misses enabling Fredrick to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fredrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smesman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fredrick. Fredrick circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A jab from Smesman misses. Smesman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fredrick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Fredrick jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smesman is looking for a counter combo. Smesman throws a head kick that misses. Smesman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Smesman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A clash of legs there as Fredrick blocks the low kick. Fredrick blocks a leg kick. Nice uppercut lands for Smesman. That snapped Fredrick's head back.
A big left from Fredrick misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fredrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fredrick connects with a crisp jab. Fredrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Smesman misses with a wild combination.
Fredrick moves into range and connects with a jab. Smesman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fredrick circles away quickly and effectively. Smesman throws a body shot but no joy. Fredrick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smesman swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Fredrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fredrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fredrick tries to move into range but Smesman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Fredrick lands with an uppercut that bounces Smesman off the cage and back into range. Fredrick 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. Fredrick drops his hands momentarily and Smesman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fredrick is rocked! Smesman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fredrick counters with a leg kick. Smesman misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Smesman. Those never looked like landing. Fredrick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fredrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smesman. Fredrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Smesman. Smesman throws a big counter combination but Fredrick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Smesman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Fredrick avoids the body shot from Smesman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fredrick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fredrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Smesman lands a big head kick that sends Fredrick tumbling to the mat! Smesman takes a step backwards and waves Fredrick back to his feet - he wants the finish! Fredrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Smesman finish him? Smesman weaves into range and cracks Fredrick right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Fredrick goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Smesman is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Smesman! An out of breath and clearly excited Jimmy Smesman thanked Revenge Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rodgers (ranked 1089 p4p, 34 weight class) and Elvis Astrok (ranked 1921 p4p, 54 weight class). Astrok has chosen Janna - Täyteen vaan as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rodgers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elvis Astrok! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rodgers checks a leg kick. Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Astrok's shoulder, as Astrok tries to avoid the shot. Rodgers sets himself, and Astrok steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodgers avoids it this time. Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Astrok scores with a jab. Rodgers acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A lazy left from Rodgers finds it's target. Astrok tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodgers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Astrok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Astrok lands a nice shot to the body.
Astrok misses with a straight left. Rodgers is looking to counter punch. Rodgers misses with a low kick. Astrok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rodgers misses with a hook. Astrok ducked under it nicely. Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Astrok has time to react. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Astrok needs to keep his hands up - Rodgers had a free shot at his head there. Astrok scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Astrok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot. Astrok throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it. A jab from Astrok misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Astrok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut. Astrok scores with a head kick.
A big right from Rodgers misses. Astrok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Astrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Astrok throws a body kick that misses. Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A lazy body kick from Astrok and Rodgers counters with a three punch combo that has Astrok backing up. Astrok nods at Rodgers to acknowledge the strikes. Astrok slips a jab from Rodgers. Astrok lands a nice looking body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Astrok slips the punch. Rodgers misses with a body shot
and Astrok counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Astrok moved out of range nicely. Rodgers misses with a straight right. Astrok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Astrok counters with a three punch combo that has Rodgers backing up. Rodgers nods at Astrok to acknowledge the strikes. Rodgers feints and then cracks Astrok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Astrok down. Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Astrok had a free shot at his head there. Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Astrok moved out of range nicely. Astrok slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rodgers slips a jab from Astrok. Rodgers throws a body punch but Astrok moves out of range. A clash of legs there as Rodgers blocks the low kick. Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Astrok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Astrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rodgers effectively controlling the action here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodgers. Astrok misses with the head strike.
Astrok lands an elbow inside. Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astrok putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodgers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Astrok, against the cage.
Astrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Astrok as Rodgers tries to tie him up. Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Astrok scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers. Rodgers misses with a knee to the head. Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
Astrok misses with a hook from the clinch. Rodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Astrok uses good head movement to avoid it. Rodgers misses with the head strike.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Astrok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head. Rodgers is stalling here.
Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but Astrok gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the cage. Rodgers tries to stall but Astrok uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodgers can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Astrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but Astrok gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the cage. Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Astrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Rodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch on the inside from Astrok fails to land. Rodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Astrok. Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Astrok controls the action.
Astrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Rodgers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodgers tries to work over Astrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Astrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rodgers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A swing and a miss from Rodgers. Astrok digs a good hook to Rodgers's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rodgers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astrok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Good leg kick by Astrok there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodgers connects with the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elvis Astrok will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Andy Rodgers's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rodgers throws the left hand but Astrok avoids the punch easily. Astrok ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers. Nice body punch from Astrok. Astrok wants to slow Rodgers down by chopping away at his legs. Astrok throws a head kick that misses and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astrok.
Astrok tries to counter by closing the distance. Astrok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Astrok misses with a wild body shot. Astrok looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range. It looked like Rodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Astrok misses with a body kick. Astrok pushes Rodgers up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Astrok breaks from the clinch.
Astrok throws a push kick but Rodgers slaps the foot to one side. Astrok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodgers in his tracks. Astrok scores with a shot to the body.
Elvis Astrok seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rodgers moves out of range of the leg kick from Astrok. Astrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodgers throws a jab when Astrok was well out of range. Astrok misses the jab. Rodgers 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. Astrok pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Astrok's shoulder, as Astrok tries to avoid the shot. Rodgers tries to land a front kick but Astrok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Astrok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rodgers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Astrok throws a nice inside leg kick. Astrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers.
Astrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Astrok misses with an uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand. Astrok throws a solid leg kick but Rodgers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Astrok. Rodgers misses with an uppercut
and Astrok counters with a nice uppercut. Rodgers throws a low kick, looking for Astrok's leg but Astrok calmly moves out of range. A jab from Astrok misses. Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Astrok is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rodgers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astrok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Astrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Astrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodgers. Astrok slips a straight right by Rodgers. Rodgers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A jab from Rodgers does it's job there. Astrok looks for the body kick but Rodgers saw that one coming. Rodgers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Astrok. Astrok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Astrok. Astrok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Elvis Astrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Astrok misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodgers. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Astrok lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodgers lands a shoulder strike. Astrok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Astrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily. Astrok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Astrok. Rodgers throws a jab when Astrok was well out of range. A little jabbing left from Astrok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Astrok lands. Astrok throws a front kick that sends Rodgers stumbling back into the cage. Astrok lands a right hook to the body.
Astrok throws a half hearted mid kick. Rodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Astrok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Astrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodgers moves out of range of the body kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rodgers blocks the body kick.
Astrok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Astrok looks to land a left hand but Rodgers moved out of range nicely. Astrok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Astrok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodgers on the side of the head. Astrok loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch. A bone on bone clash there as Astrok blocks the leg kick.
Rodgers thumps Astrok with a low kick. Astrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it. Rodgers throws a body punch but Astrok moves out of range. Rodgers misses the shot to the body. Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Astrok moved out of range. A little jabbing left from Astrok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Astrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Andy Rodgers's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Astrok staying out of range there. Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
enabling Astrok to counter with a crisp jab. Astrok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A right-left combo lands from Astrok. Rodgers misses the body punch and Astrok counters with a stiff right hand. Rodgers throws a leg kick and Astrok counters with a straight right hand. Astrok fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodgers, pushing him back against the cage. Rodgers misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Rodgers.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers. A short left from Rodgers. Rodgers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Astrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rodgers takes an elbow to the temple.
Andy Rodgers's cut is getting worse. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodgers tries to stall but Astrok uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Astrok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Astrok digs a right hand into Rodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodgers's gas tank. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Astrok scores with an uppercut up the middle. Astrok breaks the clinch.
Astrok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Astrok delivers a nice body kick. Rodgers tries to move into range but Astrok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Astrok looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rodgers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodgers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Astrok lands with a right hand. Rodgers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andy Rodgers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Astrok blocks a jab. Astrok with a hook.
Rodgers is rocked! Rodgers misses with a looping left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Astrok scores with a nice body kick.
Astrok lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodgers's head. Oh Rodgers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Astrok fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rodgers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rodgers looks to clinch but Astrok throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rodgers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elvis Astrok! In his post fight interview, Elvis Astrok started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Guns (ranked 1505 p4p, 189 weight class) and Shark Attack (ranked 1212 p4p, 148 weight class). Big Guns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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192 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Big Guns! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shark Attack! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! That kick from Guns tenderised Attack's leg. Attack is trying to keep his angry face on. Attack swings for the body but Guns moves out of range.
Attack closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Guns is looking for a sweep. Guns avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Attack. Attack working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Attack trying to control the action but Guns is working from the bottom. Guns tries to get back to half guard but can't. Guns is not content to let Attack control the position. Attack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guns regains half guard. Guns wants to control but Attack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Attack is looking to take a break and control but Guns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Attack lands strikes from half guard. Attack scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Guns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Attack. Attack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Guns is looking for a sweep. Attack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Guns won't allow Attack to pass to mount. Guns works his way to full guard. Good work. Attack trying to control the position from guard on top but Guns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Guns controls Attack momentarily but Attack frees himself. Guns pulls Attack in to control the position. Attack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guns swivels though and keeps the full guard. Attack looking to sit in guard and control but Guns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Guns wants to pass the guard but Attack is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Attack is adopting a defensive guard. Attack trying to control the position.
Guns postures up in Attack's guard and throws a big left but Attack blocks it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Attack wants to sweep here but Guns controlling him for the moment. Attack is pulling down on Guns's head. It's preventing any offense from Guns, at least for the moment. Guns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Attack wants to sweep here but Guns controlling him for the moment. Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Attack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Attack pulls Guns in close to prevent any damage. Guns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Attack is keeping the position for now. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Attack wants to sweep here but Guns controlling him for the moment. Attack wants to stand up but Guns is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Guns avoids a kick to the body.
Attack shoots and misses and Guns counters with a nice uppercut. Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Attack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Attack misses with a takedown and Guns counters with a nice uppercut. Attack shoots in and bounces Guns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Guns keeping moving, preventing Attack from controlling successfully. Guns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Attack is aware though and is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Attack looking to pass the guard. Guns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Guns looking for a sweep. Not yet Guns, not yet. Attack trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom. Attack is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shark Attack will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Attack moves in looking to clinch but Guns pushes him off. Attack takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses. Attack tries for a takedown but Guns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Guns keeps the fight on the outside. Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Attack moves out of range easily. Attack swings for the body but Guns moves out of range.
Guns lands a nice looking body shot.
Attack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Guns went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Attack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
A cross from Guns lands. Guns lands a head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guns scores with a decent looking hook. Guns scores with a nice head shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guns. 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! Attack shoots in for a double leg but Guns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Guns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Big Guns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shark Attack. Attack looks to clinch and Guns counters with a nice body shot. Attack tries to clinch up and Guns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Attack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Attack tries to clinch up but Guns circles away and keeps his distance. Guns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Attack can do to turn this around? Attack clinches up with Guns and pushes him back against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Guns.
Guns blocks an uppercut.
Guns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Attack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guns's waist but Guns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Attack off to one side. Guns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Attack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Big Guns is winning the standup battle so far. Guns's corner calls for a 1-2. Guns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Shark Attack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Attack moves out of range easily. Guns feints and then cracks Attack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Attack down. Attack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut. Attack forces Guns back against the cage and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Attack tries to throw a body punch but Guns avoids it by throwing Attack back against the cage. Guns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Horrible takedown attempt by Attack or perhaps it was just good defense by Guns, which made it look bad. Guns lands with an overhand left. Good leg kick by Guns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Attack closes the distance but Guns moves to the side and Guns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Guns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Attack appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Attack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Attack shoots for a takedown but Guns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Attack connects with a body shot. Guns pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Attack shoots and misses enabling Guns to counter with a crisp jab. Attack tries to close the distance and clinch but Guns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Guns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Guns lands a really nice looking cross but Attack seems unphased.
Attack is rocked! Attack dives in and grabs Guns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guns pushes down on Attack's head and hops out. Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Attack is breathing heavily. Attack tries to close the distance and clinch but Guns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Attack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guns circles away. Attack is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guns rather than just go for the knockout. Attack fails with a takedown attempt. Guns lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guns, as that shot connected.
Attack is still on wobbly legs! Can Guns finish him? Guns connects with a jab. Guns lands a body shot.
Attack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Guns to counter with a crisp jab. Guns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Attack at a distance.
Guns throws a front kick that sends Attack stumbling back into the cage. Attack seems to have recovered his senses. Attack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guns can pounce on him.
Guns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Guns lands a big right hook! Attack looks hurt but is still standing! Guns lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Attack falls down and Guns dives in with a huge hammer fist! Attack's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Guns runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Guns! After winning the bout, Big Guns thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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