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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viiru Tiikeri (ranked 7048 p4p, 205 weight class) and Delirious Creation (ranked 24420 p4p, 236 weight class). Delirious Creation is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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290 lbs
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viiru Tiikeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Delirious Creation!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiikeri takes a swing at Creation's ribcage but misses.
Creation gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tiikeri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Creation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tiikeri prevents Creation from getting back to his feet.
Creation has his feet on Tiikeri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Creation throws a series of punches but Tiikeri avoids them all with ease.
Tiikeri gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creation pushes Tiikeri off looking to stand but Tiikeri dives back in and keeps control.
Creation is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Creation has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tiikeri is on him like a limpet, forcing Creation back against the cage.
Creation has had enough of the clinch but Tiikeri keeps him there for the moment.
Tiikeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiikeri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Creation is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tiikeri tries to pull guard but Creation won't allow it.
Creation should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Creation is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiikeri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Creation walks away with a smile on his face. Tiikeri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viiru Tiikeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Creation. Those never looked like landing.
Tiikeri swings for the body but Creation moves out of range.
Tiikeri misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creation. Tiikeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiikeri dives in for a single leg takedown but Creation sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tiikeri misses with a body shot.
Creation throws a series of punches but Tiikeri avoids them all with ease.
Tiikeri misses with an uppercut.
Creation throws a series of punches but Tiikeri moves out of range.
Tiikeri shoots in for a takedown but Creation shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Creation cracks a nice hook into Tiikeri's ribs.
Tiikeri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Creation misses with a wild combination.
Creation lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tiikeri backs up against the cage.
Tiikeri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Creation counters with a left and a right that stings Tiikeri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tiikeri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Creation is wriggling around but Tiikeri manages to pass to half guard.
Tiikeri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Creation with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Creation looks winded!
Tiikeri wants to control but Creation is keeping him busy.
Tiikeri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tiikeri working over Creation with some ground and pound. Creation looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tiikeri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tiikeri is looking to take a break and control but Creation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tiikeri controlling the action here.
Creation is looking to escape.
Tiikeri winds up and cracks Creation with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creation tries to kick Tiikeri off but Tiikeri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tiikeri stalling.
Creation felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tiikeri wants to take a breather but Creation is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiikeri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tiikeri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tiikeri connects with a nice short shot to Creation's temple.
Tiikeri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tiikeri scores with a big shot! Creation's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Creation! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viiru Tiikeri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Xzavier (ranked 4427 p4p, 159 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 4995 p4p, 173 weight class). Xzavier comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning in the dark by- STATIC-X. Savage has chosen Holy Diver by-DIO as Lazers go off as plays as Confetti drops from the cei as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Xzavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xzavier lands a nice hook to Savage's body. Savage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Xzavier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Savage.
It looks like Ezekiel Xzavier has been cut.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Xzavier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xzavier.
Xzavier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xzavier misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Xzavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Xzavier avoids the body shot from Savage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xzavier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xzavier gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xzavier misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Savage throws a jab when Xzavier was well out of range.
Savage cracks Xzavier with a good jab.
Ezekiel Xzavier's cut is getting worse.
Xzavier lands a head shot.
Xzavier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xzavier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xzavier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savage throws a hook but Xzavier blocks it.
Randy Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xzavier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Xzavier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Xzavier finds it's target.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Xzavier slips the punch.
Xzavier attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xzavier lands a jab to the nose.
Xzavier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Xzavier misses.
Xzavier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Xzavier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xzavier distracts Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Xzavier is retaining full guard.
Xzavier throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Xzavier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Savage slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Xzavier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Xzavier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Xzavier slips an elbow through the middle.
Savage has Xzavier pulled in close to control his posture.
Xzavier landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xzavier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xzavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Xzavier is proving a slippery customer.
Xzavier is working Savage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Xzavier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xzavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Xzavier.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xzavier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Xzavier connects with a jab.
A cross from Xzavier lands.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage leaves Xzavier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Xzavier moved out of range nicely.
Xzavier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savage sprawls and moves away.
Xzavier ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xzavier misses with a right hand
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xzavier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savage throws out a counter right but Xzavier avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xzavier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Savage misses.
Xzavier tries to move into range but Savage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xzavier slips under a jab from Savage.
Xzavier scores with the left hand. Savage knows he should have avoided that one.
Savage misses with a hook.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Xzavier moves away and avoids it.
Xzavier ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Xzavier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xzavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage throws out a counter right but Xzavier avoids it with no problem.
Xzavier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ezekiel Xzavier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Savage misses with a hook.
Xzavier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Xzavier moves out of range as Savage strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xzavier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Xzavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xzavier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage scores with a body shot.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
Xzavier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xzavier misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Xzavier moves away and avoids it.
Savage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xzavier ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Xzavier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savage sprawls and moves away.
Xzavier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xzavier gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xzavier throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Xzavier misses.
Xzavier walks into a left hand.
Xzavier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xzavier misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage dips to his left and cracks Xzavier with an uppercut!
Jeez, Ezekiel Xzavier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Savage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ezekiel Xzavier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Elliot (ranked 4538 p4p, 371 weight class) and Machiavelli RestInPiece (ranked 3283 p4p, 288 weight class). Elliot comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Ben Elliot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Machiavelli RestInPiece!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliot misses with a hook.
RestInPiece tries to clinch
and Elliot counters with a three punch combo that has RestInPiece backing up. RestInPiece nods at Elliot to acknowledge the strikes.
RestInPiece dives in and grabs Elliot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elliot pushes down on RestInPiece's head and hops out.
Elliot misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Elliot misses.
Ben Elliot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elliot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
Elliot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elliot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym) in the buildup to the fight.
Elliot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but RestInPiece moves away.
RestInPiece misses with a body punch
and RestInPiece takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece moves into the clinch successfully.
RestInPiece is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elliot is defending well.
Elliot scores with a shot to the side of RestInPiece's head.
Elliot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elliot is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Elliot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot swings wildly with an uppercut but RestInPiece uses good head movement to avoid it.
RestInPiece prevents Elliot from breaking the clinch.
RestInPiece jumps guard.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but RestInPiece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RestInPiece looking for a sweep. Not yet RestInPiece, not yet.
Elliot trying to stand up but can't free himself from RestInPiece's guard.
Elliot trying to control but RestInPiece is working from the bottom.
RestInPiece is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elliot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elliot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elliot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elliot stops RestInPiece from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
RestInPiece keeping moving, preventing Elliot from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elliot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elliot throws a looping overhand right but RestInPiece ducks down to avoid it.
Elliot scores with a sloppy right hand. RestInPiece should have avoided that one.
Elliot misses with a hook.
Elliot gets tackled into the cage by RestInPiece. RestInPiece maintains the clinch.
RestInPiece throws a head punch that misses.
RestInPiece blocks a punch to the side of the head.
RestInPiece misses with a punch on the inside.
RestInPiece trying to stall but Elliot improves his position.
RestInPiece is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machiavelli RestInPiece.
Elliot gets underhooks to prevent RestInPiece's takedown attempt.
RestInPiece lands an uppercut.
RestInPiece goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elliot is trying to push RestInPiece away but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elliot lands with an uppercut that bounces RestInPiece off the cage and back into range.
RestInPiece ducks under a wild hook from Elliot.
Elliot throws a nice looking combination but RestInPiece bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
RestInPiece tries to close the distance and clinch but Elliot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RestInPiece fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Elliot misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elliot.
RestInPiece takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elliot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
RestInPiece tries to counter with a clinch but Elliot shakes him off and moves away.
Elliot misses the jab.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
Elliot misses with a few strikes there.
Ben Elliot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece tries to clinch there but Elliot circles away.
Elliot looks to land a left hand but RestInPiece moved out of range nicely.
RestInPiece staying out of range there.
RestInPiece shoots in but Elliot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elliot loads up on a big right hand but RestInPiece slips the punch.
RestInPiece tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elliot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
RestInPiece gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elliot tries to break free but RestInPiece pushes him back against the cage.
RestInPiece is trying to stall.
Elliot has had enough of the clinch but RestInPiece keeps him there for the moment.
RestInPiece keeps control of Elliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elliot gets through RestInPiece's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Elliot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Elliot misses the jab.
RestInPiece darts in and clinches Elliot up against the cage.
RestInPiece misses with a punch to the body.
Elliot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
RestInPiece is looking for a takedown.
Elliot scores with a nice hook to the head.
RestInPiece is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elliot tries to break free but RestInPiece pushes him back against the cage.
Elliot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elliot wants to get back to striking at distance but RestInPiece won't allow it.
RestInPiece keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elliot's efforts to push away.
RestInPiece swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot wants to break free but RestInPiece has control.
RestInPiece lands a nice shot to the body.
RestInPiece pulls guard.
RestInPiece has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Elliot has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
RestInPiece blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elliot is trying to force a seperation but RestInPiece has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RestInPiece lands with a left to the head.
Elliot prevents the takedown attempt.
Ben Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machiavelli RestInPiece.
A frustrated look appears on Elliot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Elliot.
RestInPiece keeps control of Elliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elliot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elliot prevents a body shot from RestInPiece.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
RestInPiece wants to take the fight to the mat but Elliot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
RestInPiece manages to break the clinch.
Elliot scores with a hook to the body. RestInPiece takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
RestInPiece slips a jab from Elliot.
RestInPiece is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Elliot misses the target.
RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot manages to break the clinch.
RestInPiece throws a hook to the side of Elliot's head but Elliot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
RestInPiece slips under a jab from Elliot.
Elliot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elliot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ben Elliot is winning the standup battle so far.
RestInPiece darts in and clinches Elliot up against the cage.
RestInPiece is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elliot is defending well.
Elliot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machiavelli RestInPiece seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RestInPiece tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
RestInPiece manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Elliot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that RestInPiece can do to turn this around?
Elliot trying to control but RestInPiece is working from the bottom.
Elliot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elliot looking to sit in guard and control but RestInPiece gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
RestInPiece stopping the sweep attempt from Elliot.
Elliot looking to control.
RestInPiece won't allow Elliot to sweep him here.
RestInPiece stands up from Elliot's guard - RestInPiece perhaps looking for a knockout.
Elliot looks to land a left hand but RestInPiece moved out of range nicely.
RestInPiece bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elliot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RestInPiece sees it coming and avoids it easily.
RestInPiece drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elliot defends it well.
Elliot catches RestInPiece with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
RestInPiece slips a straight right by Elliot.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
RestInPiece keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elliot.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
RestInPiece tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elliot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elliot misses with an uppercut.
RestInPiece takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elliot missing with a left hand there. RestInPiece was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elliot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from RestInPiece.
Elliot throws a right and a left that RestInPiece avoids nicely.
RestInPiece instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Elliot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Elliot misses with a looping right.
Elliot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
RestInPiece lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Elliot misses with a wild combination.
RestInPiece wants to counter the offense by Elliot and move into the clinch position.
Elliot throws a shot from downtown. RestInPiece moves away and avoids it.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
RestInPiece clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as RestInPiece takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Elliot tries to break free but RestInPiece pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot takes a shot to the head.
Elliot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elliot misses with a punch on the inside.
RestInPiece successfully pulls guard.
Elliot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elliot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for RestInPiece on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RestInPiece is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elliot trying to control but RestInPiece is working from the bottom.
RestInPiece being controlled here, momentarily.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but RestInPiece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elliot wants to control from the top but RestInPiece keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
RestInPiece moves out of range as Elliot strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for RestInPiece.
RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
RestInPiece blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, RestInPiece creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ben Elliot has been cut.
A short right from RestInPiece.
RestInPiece is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elliot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
RestInPiece lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elliot is rocked!
RestInPiece jumps guard and drags Elliot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oh Elliot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
RestInPiece is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elliot defends well.
Elliot seems to have got his legs back now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Elliot here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but RestInPiece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece is looking to stand up but Elliot isn't so interested in that idea.
RestInPiece keeping full guard, as Elliot tries to pass.
Elliot is looking to pass into half guard but RestInPiece pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now RestInPiece is in guard.
RestInPiece postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elliot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elliot wants to sweep here but RestInPiece controlling him for the moment.
Elliot wants to improve his position but instead RestInPiece has moved into half guard.
RestInPiece decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
RestInPiece steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
RestInPiece tries to clinch but Elliot is having none of it.
RestInPiece walks into a left hand.
Elliot throws out a loose jab but RestInPiece uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elliot sets himself, and RestInPiece steps forward looking for the clinch! Elliot avoids it this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
RestInPiece lands a hook to the side of the head.
RestInPiece tries to work over Elliot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
RestInPiece lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elliot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RestInPiece shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elliot sprawls well. Elliot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RestInPiece gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machiavelli RestInPiece comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elliot 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Elliot!
A very excited looking Ben Elliot 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo Montgomery (ranked 2454 p4p, 103 weight class) and Fedor Vovchanchyn (ranked 4012 p4p, 153 weight class). Vovchanchyn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Emporors Ride by-EMMURE. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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299 lbs
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285 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeAngelo Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn cracks Montgomery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Montgomery moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Montgomery misses its target.
Montgomery swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn's coach down at BigIsland BigGuns Warrior Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vovchanchyn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montgomery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
Montgomery slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight right.
Montgomery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovchanchyn.
A counter left hand to the body from Montgomery misses its target.
Montgomery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vovchanchyn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montgomery scrambles back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn misses with a left hand
and Montgomery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Fedor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Vovchanchyn avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
A big left from Vovchanchyn misses.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that misses
and Montgomery counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montgomery is looking to wear down Vovchanchyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Montgomery throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vovchanchyn on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery misses with a straight left.
Montgomery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
Vovchanchyn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vovchanchyn looks winded!
Montgomery lands the left hand.
That has opened up Fedor Vovchanchyn's cut even more.
Montgomery cracks Vovchanchyn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Montgomery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montgomery connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery looks to throw the jab but Vovchanchyn is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vovchanchyn on the side of the head.
The cut above Fedor Vovchanchyn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Vovchanchyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montgomery.
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab to the body
and Montgomery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery scores with a sloppy right hand. Vovchanchyn should have avoided that one.
Fedor Vovchanchyn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vovchanchyn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montgomery on the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn misses with the combination.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery misses with a jab to the body
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montgomery falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vovchanchyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vovchanchyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montgomery counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Vovchanchyn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DeAngelo Montgomery!
A relieved looking DeAngelo Montgomery thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Fedor Vovchanchyn spoke after the fight, saying 'It was God's will.....'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Antonovich (ranked 2150 p4p, 324 weight class) and Mick Dunlop (ranked 3337 p4p, 456 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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213 lbs
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218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Antonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Dunlop!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunlop throws a lazy head kick
and Dunlop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunlop blocks a low kick nicely.
Dunlop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Antonovich walks into a jab.
Antonovich lands a nice shot that snaps Dunlop's head back.
Dunlop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Mick Dunlop has been cut.
Mick Dunlop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antonovich lands with a hook. Dunlop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dunlop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Antonovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunlop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Antonovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dunlop scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Antonovich.
Nice cross by Antonovich.
Antonovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Antonovich.
Dunlop tries to counter with a clinch but Antonovich shakes him off and moves away.
Antonovich throws a right hand that Dunlop ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunlop also avoids with ease.
Antonovich misses with a straight right.
Antonovich misses with an uppercut. Dunlop saw that one coming.
Dunlop 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.
Antonovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dunlop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunlop takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop walks into a stiff left hand from Antonovich.
Antonovich throws a leg kick but Dunlop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dunlop throws a lazy right hand but Antonovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Antonovich lands a head shot.
Dunlop throws a looping overhand right but Antonovich ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Antonovich.
Antonovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dunlop misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy body kick from Dunlop
letting Antonovich counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Antonovich's head coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dunlop throws a sloppy head kick
and Antonovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Dunlop.
A head kick by Dunlop misses
letting Antonovich counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Antonovich finds it's target.
Antonovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Antonovich.
Dunlop is rocked!
Dunlop ducks straight into an uppercut from Antonovich and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Dunlop manages to regain guard straight away.
Dunlop is still in real trouble! Can Antonovich finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich preventing the sweep.
Dunlop seems to have recovered his senses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunlop is on top in guard.
Dunlop landing some decent shots from guard.
Antonovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dunlop is looking to work some ground and pound but Antonovich has wrist control.
Dunlop stops Antonovich from standing up.
Dunlop 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.
Dunlop is looking to work some ground and pound but Antonovich has wrist control.
Dunlop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich wants to stand up but Dunlop is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunlop is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dunlop stops Antonovich from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Antonovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunlop tries a head kick but it misses.
Antonovich blocks a head kick by Dunlop.
Dunlop slips a straight right by Antonovich.
Good shot there by Antonovich.
Dunlop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dunlop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunlop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Antonovich misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich lands an overhand right.
That has opened up Mick Dunlop's cut even more.
Antonovich misses with a looping right.
Dunlop tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunlop misses with a lunging right hand
and Antonovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunlop throws a sloppy head kick and Antonovich moves out of range easily.
Antonovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonovich tests Dunlop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Antonovich ducks right into an uppercut from Dunlop.
Dunlop fails to land with a series of punches.
Antonovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antonovich cracks Dunlop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Antonovich catches Dunlop right on the button with a cross.
Dunlop misses with a hook
and Antonovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Antonovich jabs Dunlop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonovich with a nice cross.
Antonovich dips to his left and cracks Dunlop with an uppercut!
Dunlop tries to move into range but Antonovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The cut above Mick Dunlop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Antonovich slips a straight right by Dunlop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Antonovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick Dunlop's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dunlop misses with a right hand
and Antonovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunlop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Antonovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dunlop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dunlop slips a jab and a cross from Antonovich.
Antonovich misses with a hook.
Antonovich avoids the head kick by Dunlop.
Antonovich jabs Dunlop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dunlop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Antonovich misses with a straight left.
Dunlop throws a lazy head kick
and Antonovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Antonovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunlop can do to turn this around?
Dunlop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antonovich lands a really nice looking cross but Dunlop seems unphased.
Dunlop throws a nice looking combination but Antonovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dunlop misses with a combination
and Antonovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonovich lands a slapping body shot.
Antonovich throws an overhand right that has Dunlop reeling! Antonovich follows up with more punches and Dunlop is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Petr Antonovich!
Petr Antonovich 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bwana Mkubwa (ranked 1772 p4p, 80 weight class) and Jeff Messer (ranked 2451 p4p, 102 weight class). Mkubwa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You're Going Down. Messer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lumberjacks march-by Conway Twittie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bwana Mkubwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Messer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Messer.
Messer connects with a body shot that sends Mkubwa's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Messer.
Mkubwa throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Messer to counter with a crisp jab.
Messer moves away from the strike by Mkubwa.
Mkubwa misses with a hook to the body
and Messer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mkubwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Messer misses the shot to the body.
Mkubwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messer.
Messer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mkubwa back to the cage. Messer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Mkubwa. Those never looked like landing.
Mkubwa misses with a combination
and Mkubwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mkubwa misses with a low kick.
Mkubwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Messer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mkubwa is rocked!
Crack! Messer connects with the perfect overhand right and Mkubwa falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Messer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Messer!
A less than humble Jeff Messer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Bwana Mkubwa stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss shows that I need to address some serious holes in my game.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 2153 p4p, 191 weight class) and Isaac Arthur (ranked 1891 p4p, 172 weight class). Arthur has chosen The Fwurmi Pawadox as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Arthur!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arthur missing with a left hand there. Fujimoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arthur staying out of range there.
Fujimoto wants to clinch up but Arthur keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Fujimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujimoto misses with an uppercut
and Fujimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Arthur.
Arthur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fujimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arthur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fujimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arthur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fujimoto misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur misses with a wild body shot.
Arthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimoto swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arthur! But no joy.
Fujimoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fujimoto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fujimoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fujimoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arthur.
Fujimoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fujimoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto jabs at Arthur's body.
Gyukosho Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arthur back to the cage. Fujimoto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Arthur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fujimoto connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthur connects with a body shot.
Arthur goes for a double leg but Fujimoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fujimoto continues to drive forward.
Fujimoto lunges at Arthur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arthur's hand.
Arthur misses with an uppercut
and Fujimoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arthur misses with a hook
and Arthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arthur throws a body kick that misses.
Fujimoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fujimoto scores with a jab. Arthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fujimoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fujimoto works Arthur's body with a nice hook.
Fujimoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fujimoto lands a really nice looking cross but Arthur seems unphased.
Arthur throws a jab when Fujimoto was well out of range.
Arthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujimoto.
Gyukosho Fujimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto looks for the body kick but Arthur saw that one coming.
Fujimoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fujimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fujimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujimoto.
Arthur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fujimoto misses with a jab to the body
and Arthur counters with a stiff right hand.
Arthur moves out of range as Fujimoto strikes.
Fujimoto scores with a hook to the body. Arthur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujimoto ducks under a wild hook from Arthur.
Fujimoto connects with a jab.
Fujimoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arthur is able to avoid easily.
Fujimoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthur digs a good hook to Fujimoto's body.
Fujimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Fujimoto scores with a nice head shot.
Arthur drops his hands momentarily and Fujimoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arthur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arthur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Fujimoto misses.
Fujimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujimoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy head kick
and Arthur counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fujimoto lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gyukosho Fujimoto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fujimoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Arthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujimoto misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Fujimoto.
Arthur blocks a jab.
Fujimoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fujimoto lands a jab.
Good exchange - Fujimoto coming out on top.
Arthur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Arthur misses its intended target.
Arthur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fujimoto's head.
Fujimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto throws out a powerful jab.
Fujimoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fujimoto forces Arthur back against the cage and clinches.
Fujimoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fujimoto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arthur.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arthur backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land.
A short uppercut from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto connects with a right hand. Arthur shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arthur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fujimoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Fujimoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arthur throws out a counter right but Fujimoto avoids it with no problem.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Arthur moves out of range easily.
Fujimoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arthur blocks a head kick by Fujimoto.
Arthur is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fujimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arthur.
Gyukosho Fujimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujimoto misses with a low kick.
Fujimoto throws a jab when Arthur was well out of range.
Fujimoto missing with a left hand there. Arthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arthur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arthur.
A slow jab from Arthur misses its intended target.
Fujimoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Fujimoto does no damage.
Fujimoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arthur.
Fujimoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fujimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arthur can do to turn this around?
Fujimoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arthur at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Arthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arthur.
Fujimoto scores with a jab to the head.
Fujimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Arthur looks to land a right hand but Fujimoto moved out of range.
Arthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fujimoto throws a right hand that misses
and Arthur counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arthur is trying to get an arm triangle but Fujimoto is defending well.
Arthur tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arthur has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arthur is breathing heavily.
Fujimoto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fujimoto's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gyukosho Fujimoto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Arthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fujimoto. That did some damage!
Arthur dives in and scores a takedown into Fujimoto's guard.
Fujimoto pushes Arthur off and gets back to his feet.
Fujimoto throws a hook but Arthur avoids it easily.
Fujimoto throws a body punch but Arthur moves out of range.
Fujimoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arthur's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Arthur slams his shin into Fujimoto's torso.
Arthur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fujimoto jabs at Arthur's body.
Fujimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Arthur's shoulder, as Arthur tries to avoid the shot.
Fujimoto throws a nice looking combination but Arthur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fujimoto misses with a head kick.
Arthur misses with a wild body shot.
Fujimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto scores with a punch to the head.
A good leg kick by Arthur.
Fujimoto throws a hook but Arthur blocks it.
Arthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Fujimoto.
Isaac Arthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthur has his takedown stuffed
and Fujimoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arthur thinking.
Arthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Fujimoto misses
and Arthur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fujimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arthur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimoto 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.
Fujimoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fujimoto feints a jab promting Arthur to slip. Fujimoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arthur slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Arthur throws an off balance right hand
and Fujimoto counters with a left to the body.
Arthur blocks a head kick by Fujimoto.
Arthur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujimoto but Fujimoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Fujimoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fujimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Fujimoto. Those never looked like landing.
Arthur scores with a hook.
Arthur throws a leg kick which misses Fujimoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Fujimoto tries to avoid it.
Fujimoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arthur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arthur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arthur throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto missing with a left hand there. Arthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Arthur misses.
Fujimoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gyukosho Fujimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arthur looks to throw a body kick
and Fujimoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto lands an overhand right.
Fujimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fujimoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arthur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fujimoto ducks under a wild hook from Arthur.
Fujimoto throws a head kick but Arthur moves out of range.
Fujimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fujimoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arthur under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gyukosho Fujimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fujimoto 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gyukosho Fujimoto!
A very excited looking Gyukosho Fujimoto 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Shorton (ranked 1637 p4p, 145 weight class) and Mark Borrego (ranked 1987 p4p, 184 weight class). Borrego has chosen Amongst the greats -by FRANK ZAPPA as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Shorton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Borrego!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shorton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borrego throws an overhand right that lands on Shorton's shoulder, as Shorton tries to avoid the shot.
Borrego misses with a looping right.
Shorton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Borrego to counter with a crisp jab.
Borrego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shorton is looking to counter punch.
Borrego takes a swing at Shorton's ribcage but misses.
Shorton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shorton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borrego slips under a jab from Shorton.
Borrego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shorton scores with a three punch combo!
Shorton with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borrego looks to land a left hand but Shorton moved out of range nicely.
Shorton scores with a hook.
Borrego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shorton counters with a right hand to the body.
Borrego looks to land a right hand but Shorton moved out of range.
Shorton 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.
Borrego loads up on a big right hand but Shorton slips the punch.
Shorton lands a really nice looking cross but Borrego seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Shorton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Borrego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shorton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borrego.
Borrego misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Shorton misses the target.
A big left from Borrego misses.
Shorton misses with a body shot.
Shorton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shorton cracks Borrego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Borrego slips a jab from Shorton.
Borrego misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Shorton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Shorton as he connects with a hook.
Borrego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borrego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shorton drops Borrego with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Borrego! Shorton dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Shorton!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Shorton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mark Borrego had this to say: 'I AM my own worst enemy I drank way too much right before the fight.....drunken boxing didn't work...im off to AA.... '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Vesa (ranked 1881 p4p, 288 weight class) and Hektor Hagoma (ranked 1610 p4p, 250 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heimo Vesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hektor Hagoma!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vesa!
Vesa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vesa avoids the body shot from Hagoma.
Decent striking displayed by Vesa there.
Hagoma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vesa tries to bum rush Hagoma with a series of wild strikes but Hagoma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hagoma throws a body punch but Vesa moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vesa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hagoma misses with a body shot.
Vesa misses with a two punch combination.
Hagoma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Vesa.
Vesa works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hagoma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vesa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hagoma throws a hook but Vesa avoids it easily.
Vesa lands with a nice combination. Hagoma backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Hektor Hagoma has been cut.
Hagoma throws a shot to the body.
Vesa throws a hook to the side of Hagoma's head but Hagoma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vesa takes one on the button.
It looks like Heimo Vesa has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesa throws the left hand but Hagoma avoids the punch easily.
Vesa throws a hook to the side of Hagoma's head but Hagoma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vesa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hagoma avoids the body shot from Vesa.
Hagoma throws a jab but it's blocked by Vesa.
Hagoma swings for the body but Vesa moves out of range.
Hagoma misses the shot to the body.
Vesa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hagoma.
A slow jab from Hagoma misses its intended target.
Hagoma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hagoma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vesa circles away quickly and effectively.
Hagoma throws a body punch but Vesa moves out of range.
Hagoma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vesa rather than just go for the knockout.
Hagoma takes a swing at Vesa's ribcage but misses.
Vesa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hagoma.
Vesa connects with a single shot there.
A nice combination there by Vesa.
Hagoma misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagoma throws a big shot that misses.
Hagoma thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagoma ducks under a wild hook from Vesa.
Vesa ducks under a wild hook from Hagoma.
A big left from Hagoma misses.
Vesa ducks under a wild hook from Hagoma.
Hagoma moves out of range of the strikes.
Hagoma swings for the body but Vesa moves out of range.
Vesa lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Hagoma does no damage.
Vesa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vesa connects with a single shot there.
Hagoma lands a lovely overhand right.
Hagoma is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Vesa moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heimo Vesa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Spezziale (ranked 1294 p4p, 203 weight class) and Ivashin Dmitrievich (ranked 1029 p4p, 169 weight class). Spezziale kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Spezziale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivashin Dmitrievich!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrievich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spezziale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spezziale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dmitrievich.
Spezziale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dmitrievich throws a big shot that misses.
Spezziale throwing a counter right hand but Dmitrievich manages to avoid it.
Spezziale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spezziale scores with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Spezziale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dmitrievich throws out a loose jab but Spezziale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitrievich throws out a loose jab but Spezziale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitrievich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spezziale.
Dmitrievich misses the jab.
Dmitrievich looks to throw the jab but Spezziale is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Spezziale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dmitrievich scores with a leg kick.
Dmitrievich slips a jab from Spezziale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrievich needs to keep his hands up - Spezziale had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Ivashin Dmitrievich has been cut.
Spezziale throws a jab when Dmitrievich was well out of range.
Spezziale misses with a left hand
enabling Dmitrievich to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dmitrievich throws the left hand but Spezziale avoids the punch easily.
Dmitrievich cracks Spezziale with an open hand slap.
Dmitrievich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezziale works over Dmitrievich's head and body with a nice combination.
Spezziale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pablo Spezziale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spezziale punishes Dmitrievich's body with a nice straight punch.
Dmitrievich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spezziale looks to land a left hand but Dmitrievich moved out of range nicely.
Dmitrievich scores with a punch to the head.
Dmitrievich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dmitrievich is rocked!
Spezziale fakes the body blow, causing Dmitrievich to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dmitrievich goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Spezziale!
Pablo Spezziale decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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