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IFC 67: Thomas vs Chugman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 1543 p4p, 237 weight class) and Hennig Muller (ranked 2011 p4p, 295 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacer Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hennig Muller !
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dalton has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalton is defended easily by Muller .
Muller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dalton at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Dalton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Muller tries to clinch up.
Muller scores with a jab.
Dalton blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Dalton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dalton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller is pressed up against the cage. Dalton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Muller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dalton at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muller as he avoids it easily.
Muller wants to counter with a clinch but Dalton pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller cracks Dalton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dalton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalton somewhat.
Dalton shoots in but no luck this time.
Dalton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muller connects with a nice looking jab.
Muller scores with a hook to the body. Dalton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalton sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Dalton avoids it this time.
Dalton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.
Muller tries to counter with a clinch but Dalton shakes him off and moves away.
Muller feints a jab promting Dalton to slip. Muller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dalton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton gets a double leg takedown into Muller 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Muller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Muller wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller , not yet.
Dalton 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Muller for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dalton shoots in but no luck this time.
Dalton sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Dalton avoids it this time.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
Muller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muller connects with a jab.
Dalton fails with the takedown.
Dalton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muller swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Muller catches Dalton right on the button with a cross.
Muller with a jab.
No luck for Dalton with that takedown attempt.
Hennig Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalton shoots and misses
and Muller moves into the clinch.
Muller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dalton is breathing heavily.
Dalton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muller 's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Muller 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Muller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Muller .
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller pushes Dalton up against the cage in a clinch.
Dalton wants a takedown but no success here.
Dalton wants a takedown but no success here.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muller is leaning against Dalton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A hook to the body from Muller .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hennig Muller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good exchange - Muller coming out on top.
Muller slaps away a takedown attempt from Dalton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pacer Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muller clinches.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller prevents the takedown attempt.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Dalton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller pushes Dalton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller pushes Dalton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muller digs a right hand into Dalton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dalton's gas tank.
Muller pushes Dalton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller presses Dalton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Muller .
Muller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller works on Dalton's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller .
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Muller .
Dalton is rocked!
Muller digs a right hand into Dalton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dalton's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Muller .
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Pacer Dalton has been cut.
Nice body punch from Muller .
Muller digs a right hand underneath Dalton's ribcage. Dalton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muller throws a big uppercut that drops Dalton! More strikes from Muller and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dalton lies dazed against the cage as Muller celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hennig Muller !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Bowen (ranked 3304 p4p, 128 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 2580 p4p, 109 weight class). Bowen comes to the cage accompanied by JPATTERSSON - Like A Hippo. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Bowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffith counters with a series of strikes. Bowen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bowen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bowen showed some decent athleticism there.
Bowen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bowen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bowen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffith defending well though.
Griffith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowen.
Bowen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bowen lands a nice short elbow.
Bowen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffith wants to control but Bowen is keeping busy.
Bowen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffith defending well though.
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura but Griffith is defending well.
Griffith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Griffith is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Griffith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowen.
Bowen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Griffith tries to roll over but Bowen keeps him under control.
Bowen 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.
Bowen throwing shots but Griffith is blocking nicely.
Griffith is trying to control but can't.
Griffith manages to get to full guard.
Bowen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith wants to stand and escape but Bowen is having none of it.
Griffith is pulling down on Bowen's head to control his posture.
Griffith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bowen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffith is still in real trouble! Can Bowen finish him?
That has opened up Anthony Griffith's cut even more.
Griffith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bowen throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffith wants to get back to his feet but Bowen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Griffith seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowen throws a big right hand that misses.
Bowen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griffith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bowen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bowen gets to his feet and stands over Griffith, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Griffith felt that one! Bowen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Griffith from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Bowen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kennedy (ranked 3942 p4p, 495 weight class) and Hallis Mollen (ranked 1317 p4p, 205 weight class). Mollen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rise Against - Like the Angel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Mollen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy misses with the combination.
Mollen tries a head kick but it misses.
Mollen throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mollen scores with a three punch combo!
Mollen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
We've been hearing reports that Kennedy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Mollen.
A left and a right from Mollen both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
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!
Mollen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
It looked like Kennedy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mollen.
Mollen misses with a few strikes there.
Mollen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Mollen.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Kennedy with a nice cross.
Mollen misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mollen.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at Mollen's knee but Mollen avoids it well.
Mollen looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy wants to clinch but Mollen slips to the side
and Mollen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kennedy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mollen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Mollen scores with a jab to the head.
Kennedy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Kennedy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mollen misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mollen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kennedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mollen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mollen does no damage.
Hallis Mollen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mollen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mollen misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mollen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Mollen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kennedy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mollen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kennedy scrambles back to his feet.
Mollen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Mollen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mollen lands a right hook to the body.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mollen.
Kennedy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mollen throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Kennedy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Mollen tenderised Kennedy's leg. Kennedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mollen defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Hallis Mollen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Mollen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mollen.
Kennedy doesn't manage to clinch there - Mollen circles away.
Mollen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kennedy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mollen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kennedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Mollen misses.
Mollen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but Mollen pushes him off.
Mollen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Mollen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mollen lands with a right hand.
Mollen misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mollen but Mollen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mollen feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mollen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Some wild striking there from Mollen.
Mollen scores with a shot to the body.
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mollen is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, Mollen circles away and we're back to standing.
Mollen jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mollen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mollen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy ducks right into an uppercut from Mollen.
Mollen feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.
Mollen jabs at Kennedy's body.
Mollen lands with a hook. Kennedy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mollen misses with an uppercut
and Kennedy counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen 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.
Mollen cracks the inside of Kennedy's front leg.
Mollen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Hallis Mollen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mollen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mollen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mollen duly obliges.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mollen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mollen avoids a kick to the body.
Mollen misses with a leg kick.
Kennedy tries to counter by clinching up but Mollen breaks away and moves out of range.
Mollen is looking to chop away at Kennedy's legs.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Kennedy works Mollen's body with a nice hook.
Mollen throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mollen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Mollen throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kennedy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kennedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a looping overhand right but Mollen ducks down to avoid it.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Mollen.
Kennedy throws the kick towards the body but Mollen avoids it.
Mollen throws a counter combo.
Mollen scoring well with a low kick there.
Mollen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mollen throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body.
Mollen throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mollen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kennedy's sensitive parts.
Mollen scores with the left hand. Kennedy knows he should have avoided that one.
Mollen misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen slips a jab from Kennedy.
Mollen throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
Mollen connects with a leg kick. Kennedy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mollen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy tries to work over Mollen's front leg with a kick but Mollen checks it.
Jab from Mollen.
Kennedy throws a low kick, looking for Mollen's leg but Mollen calmly moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mollen.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the body
and Mollen counters with a left and a right that stings Kennedy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Mollen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kennedy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mollen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mollen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Kennedy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollen moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mollen throws a nice looking combination but Kennedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mollen misses with a wild combination.
Mollen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mollen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Mollen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mollen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennedy momentarily.
Mollen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kennedy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kennedy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mollen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mollen throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Kennedy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Kennedy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mollen slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Mollen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mollen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kennedy feinted with a counter takedown.
Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kennedy lands a slapping body shot.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Mollen.
Mollen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kennedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mollen misses the target.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Mollen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Mollen sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mollen.
Mollen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kennedy fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mollen lands a head shot.
Mollen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kennedy if he has to take too many more of those.
Kennedy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mollen.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mollen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.
As Mollen looks to move away, Kennedy throws a big counter combo but Mollen just gets out of the way.
Mollen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Mollen!
Mollen misses with a few strikes there.
Kennedy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
Mollen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mollen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mollen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body.
Mollen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy swings for the body but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kennedy. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen misses with a double jab.
Mollen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kennedy throws a push kick but Mollen slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Mollen is having none of it.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Mollen.
Kennedy takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy tries a low kick but Mollen avoids it.
Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mollen digs a good body shot into Kennedy's ribs.
Kennedy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mollen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mollen throws a big shot that misses.
Mollen throws a leg kick but Kennedy moved away.
Kennedy tries to counter by clinching up but Mollen breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mollen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mollen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Jab from Mollen.
Mollen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy shoots in and bounces Mollen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mollen is keeping the position for now.
Kennedy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Mollen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mollen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kennedy 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.
Mollen kicks Kennedy off and gets to his feet.
Mollen throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Kennedy defending well as Mollen loads up on a big left hand.
Hallis Mollen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennedy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Mollen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy throws out a leg kick but Mollen moves out of range and Kennedy only half commits.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kennedy, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Mollen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallis Mollen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mollen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
A jab from Mollen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mollen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mollen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kennedy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Kennedy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mollen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mollen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kennedy tried to score with a low kick but Mollen checks it.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Mollen sees coming a mile off.
Kennedy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mollen manages to avoid it.
Mollen misses with a double jab.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steven Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mollen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mollen checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hallis Mollen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mollen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallis Mollen!
Hallis Mollen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 2631 p4p, 112 weight class) and Urban Go Bucks (ranked 2439 p4p, 70 weight class). Dawson comes to the cage accompanied by Titanic theme. Go Bucks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seven Nation Sloopy-- DJ ERB. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Urban Go Bucks enters the cage!
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urban Go Bucks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson lands a big right hand that sends Go Bucks crashing to the mat! Dawson stays standing though and waves Go Bucks back to his feet!
It looks like Urban Go Bucks has been cut.
Dawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dawson moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Go Bucks.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Go Bucks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Go Bucks.
Dawson trying to stall but Go Bucks improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Go Bucks.
Still in the clinch, Go Bucks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Go Bucks works on Dawson's body with a couple of short punches.
Dawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Go Bucks looks winded!
Go Bucks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Go Bucks tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Go Bucks back against the cage.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Go Bucks's face.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Go Bucks blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go Bucks tries to break free but Dawson pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Go Bucks's defenses.
Go Bucks avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Go Bucks is blocking nicely.
Go Bucks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Go Bucks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawson blocks a head kick by Go Bucks.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Dawson.
Go Bucks managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Go Bucks blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Go Bucks avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson has Go Bucks pressed against the cage, preventing Go Bucks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Dawson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Go Bucks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Go Bucks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Go Bucks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Go Bucks breaks the clinch.
Go Bucks throws a lazy head kick
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Go Bucks tries to keep at a distance but Dawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Go Bucks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Dawson drops Go Bucks with a big knee straight up the middle! Go Bucks is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Go Bucks is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Go Bucks is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
A bit of stalling here from Dawson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson landing knees to the body.
Go Bucks seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson lands an elbow just above Go Bucks 's eye.
Dawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Go Bucks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Go Bucks scores with a shoulder strike.
Go Bucks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson stalling.
Dawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Go Bucks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Go Bucks tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Go Bucks back against the cage.
Go Bucks misses with the head strike.
Dawson lands a right hand.
Dawson jerks Go Bucks's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Go Bucks drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Dawson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Dawson because Go Bucks was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jack Dawson!
After winning the bout, Jack Dawson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Gregor (ranked 2272 p4p, 329 weight class) and Yen Askren (ranked 1731 p4p, 261 weight class). Askren has chosen Hello from the Askren Side as his entrance music. James Gregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yen Askren!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Yen Askren has been cut.
Askren lands a really nice looking cross but Gregor seems unphased.
Askren rushes Gregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gregor prevents it.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Askren gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gregor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Askren is in close to Gregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Askren preventing the sweep.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregor has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gregor seems keen to control Askren's posture.
Askren distracts Gregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gregor trying to control the position here.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gregor pulls Askren in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askren misses with a right hand
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Gregor misses its intended target.
Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askren circles away quickly and effectively.
Askren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Askren trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom.
Gregor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Askren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What's Gregor going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Askren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Askren.
Askren throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Askren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Askren misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gregor parries the strikes from Askren easily there. Askren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gregor to escape.
Askren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Askren tries to advance to mount but Gregor denies him.
Askren with the ground and pound but Gregor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Gregor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren misses with a head shot. Gregor uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Askren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yen Askren'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.
Gregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Gregor didn't expect that.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregor is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gregor looking to control.
Gregor is trying to hold Askren in close to prevent damage but Askren has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askren wants to take a breather but Gregor is having none of it.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gregor defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren looks to land a strike but Gregor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gregor working a defensive guard here.
Gregor keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gregor misses with a wild combination.
Gregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Askren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yen Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands a jab to Gregor's midsection.
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
Gregor pulls Askren in close to his closed guard and prevents Askren from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gregor keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yen Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Gregor controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren misses the jab.
Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askren circles away quickly and effectively.
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregor's head.
Gregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Gregor controlling the position for now.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gregor defending well though.
Gregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Gregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Askren.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yen Askren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Askren misses with a hook to the body
and Gregor counters with a straight right hand.
Gregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Askren counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askren.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gregor defends it well.
Gregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Gregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregor.
Gregor looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren digs a good hook to Gregor's body.
Gregor scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren clinches up with Gregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Askren.
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Askren - that landed with a thud.
Gregor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Askren regains guard.
Gregor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gregor landing some decent shots from guard.
Gregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren trying to keep a closed guard but Gregor is proving a slippery customer.
Askren controlling the position.
Askren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren is keen to just control but Gregor is a slippery customer.
Askren prevents Gregor from improving his position.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gregor is not content to let Askren control the position.
Askren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Askren is pressing down on Gregor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gregor is holding on for now.
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.
Gregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Gregor's hands, connecting with Gregor's forehead.
Askren wants to take a breather but Gregor is having none of it.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gregor wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Askren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Askren. Beautiful body shot.
Askren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gregor doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Askren misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren misses with a left hand
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Askren throws a combination. Gregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregor throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
James Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregor throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregor.
Askren connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregor misses with a right hand
and Askren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Askren gets a double leg takedown into Gregor's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren is in close to Gregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yen Askren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Askren. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gregor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gregor keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yen Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Askren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yen Askren!
After the big win, Yen Askren made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Island (ranked 1899 p4p, 222 weight class) and Mike Van Rijn (ranked 1840 p4p, 213 weight class). Mike Van Rijn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Van Rijn!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Island misses with a takedown
and Van Rijn counters with a left and a right that stings Island.
Island takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Island tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Island's head.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Island.
Van Rijn prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn pushes Island back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Island's head.
Van Rijn gets underhooks to prevent Island's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Island's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Island tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Island shoots and misses
and Van Rijn counters with a series of strikes. Island will be more careful next time no doubt.
Island goes for a double leg but Van Rijn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Rijn continues to drive forward.
Island sets himself, and Van Rijn steps forward looking for the clinch! Island avoids it this time.
Island shoots and misses
and Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Islands head.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Island is breathing heavily.
Van Rijn is working Island over against the cage.
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!
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Island's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Island seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Rijn can turn it around.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Island drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Rijn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Island with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Rijn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that half lands.
Island is rocked!
Van Rijn with a jab.
Oh Island is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from Van Rijn and Island falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Van Rijn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Van Rijn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Japa Koniu (ranked 1464 p4p, 47 weight class) and Bob Snapp (ranked 1237 p4p, 57 weight class). 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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30
235 lbs
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298 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Japa Koniu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Snapp!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snapp misses with a hook.
Koniu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snapp looks to land a combination but Koniu avoids it well.
Snapp misses with an uppercut. Koniu saw that one coming.
Snapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koniu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Koniu.
Koniu throws a series of strikes that have Snapp backpedaling.
It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
A big left from Koniu misses.
Koniu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snapp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koniu throws a body shot but no joy.
Koniu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Snapp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snapp avoids the body shot from Koniu.
A countering left hand to the body from Snapp misses.
Koniu pushes Snapp away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Snapp. Those never looked like landing.
Koniu tried to counter with a leg kick but Snapp avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snapp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snapp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniu.
Koniu blocks a jab.
Koniu throws a chopping leg kick but Snapp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koniu misses with a body kick.
Snapp throws out a counter right but Koniu avoids it with no problem.
Snapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koniu manages to avoid it.
Koniu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koniu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koniu lands a jab-cross combination.
Snapp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koniu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snapp.
Snapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snapp misses with an uppercut.
Snapp tries to bum rush Koniu with a series of wild strikes but Koniu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koniu. Koniu obviously looking to wear him down.
Koniu jabs at Snapp's body.
Koniu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koniu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snapp's sensitive parts.
Koniu throws a series of punches but Snapp avoids them all with ease.
Snapp throws a looping overhand right but Koniu ducks down to avoid it.
Koniu lands a leg kick that knocks Snapp off balance momentarily.
Koniu looks to land a combination. Snapp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koniu is looking to wear down Snapp with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koniu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snapp unleashes a big counter combination but Koniu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koniu scores with a head kick.
That has opened up Bob Snapp's cut even more.
Snapp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koniu.
Snapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Japa Koniu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koniu looks to land a body kick but Snapp moved away.
Snapp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koniu avoids the body shot from Snapp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniu moves out of range as Snapp strikes.
Koniu connects with a jab.
Koniu misses with a wild combination.
Snapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koniu connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Koniu there.
The cut above Bob Snapp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Snapp misses with a body shot.
Koniu looks to land a combination but Snapp avoids it well.
A jab from Koniu misses.
Snapp throws a right and a left that Koniu avoids nicely.
Snapp misses with a looping left.
A combination from Koniu does no damage.
Koniu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snapp ducks under a wild hook from Koniu.
Snapp throws a counter combo.
Koniu misses with a straight left.
Koniu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koniu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Koniu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Snapp.
Koniu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Koniu.
Koniu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koniu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snapp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koniu. Koniu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koniu ducks under a wild hook from Snapp.
Snapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snapp avoids the body shot from Koniu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Japa Koniu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koniu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Snapp misses with a straight left.
Koniu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snapp.
Snapp 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.
Koniu looks to land a body kick but Snapp moved away.
Koniu throws a leg kick which misses Snapp's front leg but catches the back leg as Snapp tries to avoid it.
Koniu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snapp.
Koniu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Koniu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koniu throws a hook but Snapp blocks it.
Jab by Snapp.
Japa Koniu is winning the standup battle so far.
Snapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koniu.
Koniu throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snapp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koniu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snapp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Koniu throws a right hand that Snapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Snapp also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniu needs to keep his hands up - Snapp had a free shot at his head there.
Koniu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snapp momentarily.
Snapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Koniu.
Snapp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koniu's hands.
Japa Koniu's cut is getting worse.
Koniu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snapp.
Koniu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snapp will feel that in the morning.
Koniu lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Koniu. Those never looked like landing.
Koniu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snapp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bob Snapp's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Snapp might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koniu has got the better of the exchanges.
Snapp misses with a body punch
and Koniu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koniu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snapp can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koniu dodges the punch combination from Snapp.
Koniu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snapp seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Koniu shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Snapp is backing up but Koniu catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Snapp covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Koniu Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Japa Koniu!
Our winner, Japa Koniu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Bob Snapp had this to say: 'I will receive no damage to my body that will be long-lasting for a small, insignificant amount of cash. I'm getting paid well underneath what a professional boxer would. So in no means ever will I sustain long-lasting damage for a small paycheck. Never will that happen.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Fischer (ranked 1267 p4p, 196 weight class) and Mike Megaton (ranked 489 p4p, 74 weight class). Dennis Fischer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
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224 lbs
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Fischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Megaton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megaton throws a jab when Fischer was well out of range.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fischer misses the target.
Megaton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fischer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Megaton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fischer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fischer tried to counter with a leg kick but Megaton avoided it.
Megaton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fischer is out of range and Megaton settles back down.
Fischer throws a body punch but Megaton moves out of range.
Megaton tries to counter with a clinch but Fischer shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Megaton, right into the meat.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megaton manages to avoid it.
Megaton throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaton lands a leg kick that knocks Fischer off balance momentarily.
Megaton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fischer.
A swing and a miss from Megaton.
Megaton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fischer.
An inside leg kick from Fischer misses.
Megaton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fischer is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Megaton as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Fischer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Megaton doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
Megaton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fischer.
An attempted straight right counter from Fischer misses the target.
Megaton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fischer counters with a low kick, right behind Megaton 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fischer misses.
Megaton throws a poor cross that misses
and Fischer counters with a solid body kick.
Fischer blocks a low kick nicely.
Fischer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Megaton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fischer cracks Megaton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Megaton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fischer finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Fischer tenderised Megaton's leg. Megaton is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Fischer's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Megaton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Megaton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fischer connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Megaton moves away.
Fischer tries to land a front kick but Megaton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A clash of legs there as Megaton blocks the low kick.
Megaton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fischer throws a leg kick but Megaton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Megaton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fischer - the referee stops the clock and Megaton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fischer. Megaton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Megaton.
Megaton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fischer's head.
Fischer misses with a body shot
and Megaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Megaton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Megaton throws a leg kick
and Fischer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Megaton looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Megaton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fischer.
Megaton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fischer.
Megaton takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fischer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fischer throws a right and a left that Megaton avoids nicely.
Megaton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good work by Megaton as he checks the leg kick.
Fischer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fischer scores with a leg kick.
Megaton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Fischer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Megaton's cut.
That's time! Fischer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fischer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Megaton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Megaton slips a jab from Fischer.
Fischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Megaton moves away.
Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Megaton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Megaton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Fischer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megaton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Megaton counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Megaton.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megaton manages to avoid it.
Megaton throws out a counter right but Fischer avoids it with no problem.
Fischer scores with a sloppy right hand. Megaton should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Mike Megaton's cut even more.
Fischer misses with an uppercut
and Megaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fischer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Megaton can do to turn this around?
Megaton misses with a low kick.
Fischer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Megaton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fischer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fischer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer lands a big right hand that sends Megaton crashing to the mat! Fischer stays standing though and waves Megaton back to his feet!
Megaton is rocked!
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!
Fischer lands a nice looking body shot.
Megaton is still on wobbly legs! Can Fischer finish him?
A leg kick checked by Megaton.
Megaton seems to have recovered his senses.
Fischer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Megaton.
Fischer ducks under a wild hook from Megaton.
Fischer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fischer throws a hook but Megaton blocks it.
Fischer misses with a body shot
and Megaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fischer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The cut above Mike Megaton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big left from Fischer misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Megaton! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer jabs Megaton right on the nose. Megaton blinks but takes it well.
Megaton tries to clinch up.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
Megaton throws out a counter right but Fischer avoids it with no problem.
Megaton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fischer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Megaton! Fischer lets Megaton back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mike Megaton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fischer lands a right hook to the body.
Fischer throws a low kick but Megaton avoids it.
Megaton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fischer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Megaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennis Fischer is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megaton tries to clinch but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Megaton wants to land a leg kick but Fischer is out of range.
Fischer seems to be stalking Megaton here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Megaton drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dennis Fischer!
After the fight, Dennis Fischer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdel Mumu (ranked 374 p4p, 45 weight class) and Damen Mayer (ranked 568 p4p, 64 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdel Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damen Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mumu wants it to stay on the feet.
Mumu walks into a straight right hand from Mayer.
Mayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mumu avoids it really well and circles away.
Mumu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mumu misses with a straight right.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Mumu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Mayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mumu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abdel Mumu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Mumu sends Mayer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mumu is motioning to the referee to let Mayer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mayer is rocked!
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayer.
Mumu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mayer avoids the head kick by Mumu.
Mumu blocks a jab.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdel Mumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mumu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mumu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mumu ducks right into an uppercut from Mayer.
Mayer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mumu stuffs the takedown.
As Mayer backs away, Mumu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mumu counters with a right hand from hell and Mayer is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jax Thomas (ranked 46 p4p, 7 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 169 p4p, 21 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thomas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Killing is my business, and business is good! - Megadeth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jax Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Chugman tries to pull guard but Thomas won't allow it.
Chugman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chugman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Chugman is out of range.
And Chugman tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jax Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Chugman seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jax Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thomas throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Chugman sees coming a mile off.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Chugman moves out of range.
Chugman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chugman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chugman or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to bum rush Chugman with a series of wild strikes but Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Chugman gets a clinch.
Chugman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas is working Chugman over against the cage.
Chugman is trying to break free.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Chugman fails to pull guard.
Chugman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas 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.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Chugman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chugman's guard.
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chugman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Chugman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chugman, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is pushing down on Chugman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chugman is fighting to maintain full guard but Thomas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thomas wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chugman fails with the takedown.
Chugman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Chugman moves out of range easily.
Thomas takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses.
Jax Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chugman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Chugman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jax Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Chugman avoids nicely.
Chugman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chugman.
Chugman avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Chugman with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Chugman's belly button to the back.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Chugman's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas cracks Chugman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chugman is rocked!
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Chugman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Chugman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jax Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Thomas throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chugman goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Chugman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Chugman's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Chugman blocks a jab.
Chugman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chugman avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Chugman feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
And Chugman tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chugman clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomas.
Chugman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Thomas.
Chugman is trying to pull guard but Thomas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chugman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jax Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chugman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chugman jumps guard but Thomas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
Chugman is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chugman's efforts to push away.
Chugman pulls guard effortlessly.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chugman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chugman has an active guard here but Thomas has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chugman is pressing down on Thomas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas stays in close to Chugman's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman has an active guard here but Thomas has managed to pass into half guard.
Thomas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chugman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chugman with the active half guard here but Thomas passes nicely into side control.
Chugman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chugman is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thomas off and has taken his back!
Chugman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thomas is defending well though. Chugman let's go of the attempt for now.
Chugman working for a choke but Thomas is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman is looking for a rear naked choke here but Thomas reverses the position brilliantly into Chugman's guard!
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Thomas clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chugman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Chugman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas drops Chugman with a beautiful combination! Chugman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thomas is looking for the KO!
Chugman is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas. Chugman shrugs it off though.
Chugman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a huge left! Chugman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thomas isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chugman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas retains his lightweight title!
Jax Thomas 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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