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IFC 77: Divac vs Dean PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Weave (ranked 5789 p4p, 510 weight class) and Augustine Tupper (ranked 3085 p4p, 167 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Weave might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wheeler Walker Jr - Sit On My Face. Bob Weave has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Weave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustine Tupper!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tupper swings for the body but Weave moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupper - that will leave a mark!
Weave works the jab nicely.
Tupper shoots in and drives through. Weave sprawls well.
Weave misses the shot to the body.
Tupper has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupper. That's going to slow Weave down.
Weave throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tupper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Weave keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tupper not doing much here.
Tupper misses with a head shot. Weave uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weave's head.
Tupper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weave works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tupper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weave is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dauntless Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tupper tries to free his leg and advance position but Weave is retaining full guard.
Weave keeping moving, preventing Tupper from controlling successfully.
Tupper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tupper wants to pass the guard but Weave is keeping the position.
Weave striking off his back but it's not causing Tupper any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tupper postures up in Weave's guard and throws a big left but Weave blocks it.
Tupper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weave is keeping the position for now.
Tupper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tupper scores with a shot to the body.
Weave fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Tupper tries to counter it with a takedown but Weave pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tupper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tupper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weave.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weave circles away.
Bob Weave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustine Tupper.
Tupper throws a low kick but Weave avoids it.
Tupper misses with a low kick as Weave jumps back.
Weave scores with a nice strike.
Weave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weave shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupper sprawls well. He's pushed Weave's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupper shoots in but no luck this time.
Weave swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weave darts in looking for a takedown but Tupper gets double underhooks and turns Weave into the cage.
Tupper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupper.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupper. That's going to slow Weave down.
Tupper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weave avoids it really well and circles away.
Weave half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tupper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weave is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Tupper like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Tupper from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Weave!
Bob Weave decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Augustine Tupper had this to say: 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taz Bandichoo (ranked 3477 p4p, 113 weight class) and William Chandler (ranked 2858 p4p, 103 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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240 lbs
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245 lbs
3 - 3 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, William Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chandler.
Bandichoo scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler throws a hook but Bandichoo blocks it.
Bandichoo looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Bandichoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandichoo throws a nice looking combination but Chandler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Chandler.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandichoo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bandichoo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chandler is out of range and Bandichoo settles back down.
Bandichoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bandichoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Chandler counters with a body kick.
Chandler scores with a jab.
A left lands for Bandichoo.
Chandler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bandichoo's calf.
Bandichoo blocks a jab.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Bandichoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler thumps Bandichoo with a low kick.
Chandler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bandichoo connects with an inside leg kick.
Bandichoo looks to land a combination but Chandler avoids it well.
Bandichoo misses with a double jab.
Chandler lands a front kick.
Bandichoo misses the jab.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chandler wants to counter with a clinch but Bandichoo pushes him away.
Chandler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bandichoo needs to keep his hands up - Chandler had a free shot at his head there.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that Chandler semi-blocks.
A punch lands to the side of Bandichoo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler lands a jab to the head.
Chandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bandichoo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
Bandichoo tries to break the clinch but Chandler is controlling the position.
Bandichoo is trying to break free.
Chandler blocking some punches.
Chandler tries to work over Bandichoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chandlers head.
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Chandler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Chandler.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chandler prevents Bandichoo from breaking the clinch.
Bandichoo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chandler stalling the fight.
Chandler taking a breather.
Chandler lands a right hand.
Bandichoo misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bandichoo - that landed with a thud.
Chandler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandichoo breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandichoo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bandichoo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chandler drives through and clinches with Bandichoo against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bandichoo lands a left hand.
Chandler tries a body shot but Bandichoo blocks it.
Bandichoo is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chandler has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandichoo tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Chandler gets through Bandichoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandichoo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler keeps control of Bandichoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Bandichoo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler connects with a solid leg kick.
Bandichoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chandler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo is breathing heavily.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandichoo misses the target.
Bandichoo misses with a straight left.
Chandler rushes Bandichoo and presses him up against the cage.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chandler gets through Bandichoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bandichoo misses with a body punch.
Chandler digs a right hand into Bandichoo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandichoo's gas tank.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bandichoo misses with some punches.
Chandler lands a body shot.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chandler.
Chandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bandichoo up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chandler moves into range and clinches up with Bandichoo.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandichoo.
Chandler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandichoo's efforts to push away.
Bandichoo breaks the clinch.
Bandichoo throws a lazy head kick
and Chandler moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Chandler.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chandler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bandichoo tries to circle away but Chandler has him pinned against the cage.
Chandler is struggling to control the position.
Chandler pushes Bandichoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Chandler.
Chandler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is leaning against Bandichoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chandler leaning against his opponent.
Chandler lands with a short shot to the head.
Chandler is pushing Bandichoo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bandichoo takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
Chandler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bandichoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Chandler won't allow it.
Bandichoo takes a shot to the head.
Bandichoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chandler stalling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chandler receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Chandler trying to stall but Bandichoo improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo is trying to break the clinch but Chandler has him pressed against the cage.
Bandichoo misses with some punches.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandichoos head.
William Chandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Chandler lands an uppercut.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandichoo's elbow.
Bandichoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chandler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chandler scores with a shoulder strike.
Chandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Bandichoo is trying to break free.
Bandichoo is trying to push Chandler away but Chandler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bandichoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chandler.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Chandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body.
Chandler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Chandler.
Chandler leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Chandler.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler presses Bandichoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chandler pushes Bandichoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bandichoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandichoos head.
A short left from Chandler.
Chandler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Bandichoo prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Bandichoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Bandichoo tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries a body shot but Bandichoo blocks it.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
A left hand lands to the body for Chandler.
Chandler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chandler slows down the pace here.
Bandichoo misses with some punches.
Chandler lands a right hand.
Chandler keeps control of Bandichoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Bandichoo's ribcage. Bandichoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandichoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Chandler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Chandler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chandler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandichoo is out of range and Chandler settles back down.
Bandichoo misses with a wild combination.
Chandler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Bandichoo off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Chandler finds it's target.
Chandler tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Bandichoo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandichoo throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Bandichoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chandler can pounce on him.
Bandichoo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chandler looks for the body kick but Bandichoo saw that one coming.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chandler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chandler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo is looking to break free of the clinch but Chandler has double underhooks.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler cracks Bandichoo with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is pushing Bandichoo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chandler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Chandler's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bandichoo breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Chandler.
Chandler jabs at Bandichoo's body.
Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Bandichoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chandler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chandler has Bandichoo up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chandler.
Chandler has Bandichoo pressed against the cage, preventing Bandichoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bandichoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bandichoo tries to circle away but Chandler has him pinned against the cage.
Chandler pushes Bandichoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler works on Bandichoo's body with a couple of short punches.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taz Bandichoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bandichoo misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Chandler.
Bandichoo wants to break free but Chandler has control.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bandichoo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandichoo prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandichoo breaks the clinch.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bandichoo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whack! Chandler lands a heavy head kick that drops Bandichoo. The ref tackles Chandler to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bandichoo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). William Chandler!
William Chandler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Souza (ranked 2002 p4p, 230 weight class) and Dick Caunt (ranked 1148 p4p, 62 weight class). Souza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gwen Stefani-Luxurious. 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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritchie Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Caunt!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Souza shoots in and bounces Caunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Caunt has control of Souza's left arm, preventing Souza from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt pulls Souza in to control the position.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Caunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Souza looking for subs off his back but Caunt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Caunt prevents Souza from improving his position.
Souza throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Souza wants to control but Caunt passes into side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Souza can't do much from the bottom here.
Souza seems a little lost for a moment, as Caunt dominates the positioning.
Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to control but Caunt postures up.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Caunt happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Souza lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Caunt to regain full guard.
Souza 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.
Souza throws a strike but Caunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Souza wants to hit a switch here but Caunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Souza there!
Souza gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caunt stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza throws a one two combo.
It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Caunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Caunt lands with a good body shot.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt dodges the punch combination from Souza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Souza misses
and Caunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Caunt digs a good hook to Souza's body.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Caunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Caunt - that will leave a mark!
Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Caunt defends well and Souza ends up having to push Caunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Caunt scores with a body shot.
Caunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dick Caunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caunt can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Caunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Souza landing with the ground and pound.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Caunt pulls Souza in close to prevent any damage.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Souza.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caunt counters with a good low kick that Souza was not able to check.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Caunt tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Caunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Caunt counters with a two punch combo.
Souza swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Caunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Caunt works the jab nicely.
Souza misses with a double jab
and Caunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
A cross from Caunt lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souza.
Caunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Caunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
Caunt counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Souza.
Souza looks for a takedown but Caunt sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caunt counters with a left to the body.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Caunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caunt defends it nicely.
Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caunt.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt counters with a body kick.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caunt counters with a nice body shot.
Ritchie Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Caunt.
Both fighters circling a little - Caunt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Caunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Caunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt lands a body shot.
Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Caunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Souza misses with a hook
and Caunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Caunt.
Caunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body kick there by Caunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Caunt slams his shin into Souza's torso.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Caunt counters with a good, hard body kick but Souza shrugs it off.
Caunt with a hook.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Caunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Caunt thows a body kick. Souza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Caunt stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Caunt.
Ritchie Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caunt lands a really nice looking cross but Souza seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.
Caunt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Caunt lands a front kick.
Souza tries for a takedown but Caunt circles away easily
and Caunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Caunt cracks the inside of Souza's front leg.
Caunt blocks a head kick by Souza.
Caunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Caunt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Caunt punishes Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caunt counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.
Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Caunt.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Caunt scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Caunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Ritchie Souza was interviewed post fight and said 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Bell (ranked 3168 p4p, 156 weight class) and Thor Magnunsen (ranked 3456 p4p, 163 weight class). Magnunsen has chosen Dangerous as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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300 lbs
11 - 16 - 0 |
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290 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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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
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Magnunsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnunsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnunsen clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Magnunsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magnunsen misses with some punches.
Magnunsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magnunsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnunsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magnunsen to keep the fight standing.
Bell tries to pull guard but Magnunsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magnunsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnunsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bell tries to pull guard but Magnunsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magnunsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnunsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magnunsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magnunsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magnunsen leaning against his opponent.
Magnunsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnunsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bell is working for takedown but Magnunsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magnunsen.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bell blocks a body shot from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnunsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnunsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnunsen lands with a right to the head.
Magnunsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magnunsen lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magnunsen lands an uppercut.
Magnunsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnunsen tries to work over Bell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnunsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bell fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell prevents a body shot from Magnunsen.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Magnunsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magnunsen lands with a light punch inside.
Magnunsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bell controls his hands.
Magnunsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bell.
A body shot lands from Magnunsen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magnunsen.
Bell is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magnunsen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Magnunsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magnunsen is working Bell over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnunsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Magnunsen works on Bell's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnunsen lands with a light punch inside.
Magnunsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magnunsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Magnunsen scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head.
Nice body punch from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen digs a right hand underneath Bell's ribcage. Bell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Magnunsen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Magnunsen rushes Bell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bell blocks a body shot from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bell controls his hands.
Magnunsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magnunsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnunsen lands an uppercut.
Magnunsen can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnunsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Magnunsen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magnunsen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Magnunsen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnunsen gets through Bell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Magnunsen.
Magnunsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bell's elbow.
Magnunsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnunsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands with a right to the head.
Magnunsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Magnunsen lands a shoulder strike.
Magnunsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magnunsen scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head.
Bell blocks a body shot from Magnunsen.
A short body shot lands from Magnunsen as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnunsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Nice body punch from Magnunsen - that landed with a thud.
Magnunsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magnunsen misses with a body punch.
Magnunsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magnunsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Magnunsen as the two fighters clinch.
Magnunsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnunsen scores with a hook to the body.
Magnunsen lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magnunsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bell or not.
Magnunsen cracks Bell with a nice body shot.
Magnunsen scores with a hook to the body.
Magnunsen lands an uppercut.
Magnunsen lands with a light punch inside.
Magnunsen scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Magnunsen.
A hook to the body from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Thor Magnunsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnunsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnunsen scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head.
Nice body punch from Magnunsen - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Magnunsen.
Bell is trying to maintain a safe position but Magnunsen gets an underhook and turns Bell into the cage.
Magnunsen cracks Bell with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Magnunsen.
Magnunsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a nice uppercut.
Magnunsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Magnunsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Magnunsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Magnunsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bell doesn't seem phased though.
Magnunsen clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Magnunsen.
Magnunsen scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head.
Still in the clinch, Magnunsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magnunsen digs a right hand underneath Bell's ribcage. Bell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bell prevents a body shot from Magnunsen.
Bell blocks a body shot from Magnunsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnunsen lands with a light punch inside.
Bell jumps guard but Magnunsen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magnunsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magnunsen scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen tries to throw a body punch but Bell avoids it by throwing Magnunsen back against the cage.
Magnunsen lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magnunsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnunsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magnunsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Magnunsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bell.
Magnunsen lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands with a left to the head.
Thor Magnunsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a right hand.
Magnunsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Magnunsen scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnunsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnunsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell jumps guard but Magnunsen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magnunsen lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen is leaning against Bell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magnunsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Magnunsen lands with a left to the head.
Magnunsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magnunsen misses with a punch to the body.
Bell blocks a body shot from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a left hand.
Bell has Magnunsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magnunsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Magnunsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnunsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnunsen lands an uppercut.
Magnunsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Magnunsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magnunsen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magnunsen works on Bell's body with a couple of short punches.
Greg Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnunsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnunsen lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Magnunsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magnunsen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Magnunsen!
An out of breath Thor Magnunsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ture Torped (ranked 975 p4p, 151 weight class) and General Snus (ranked 1616 p4p, 248 weight class). Torped comes to the cage accompanied by Das boot - Movie soundtrack. Ture Torped could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to General Snus's chin.
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8 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ture Torped!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, General Snus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snus darts in and clinches Torped up against the cage.
Torped pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torped moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like General Snus has been cut.
Torped lands with a big right hook that stumbles Snus - he's out on his feet here! Torped follows up with another monster hook that separates Snus from consciousness! Snus falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Torped stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ture Torped!
A very excited looking Ture Torped made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
General Snus was interviewed post fight and said 'Kill or be killed ....No boring fights! I want to thank my manager for not giving up on my slow learning azz ..'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Marley (ranked 1042 p4p, 148 weight class) and Hennig Muller (ranked 1236 p4p, 175 weight class). Hennig Muller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buffalo Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hennig Muller !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muller .
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller 's elbow.
Muller avoids a wild elbow strike from Marley.
Muller blocking some punches.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Marley.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muller or not.
Marley lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Muller .
A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Muller looks winded!
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muller s head.
It looks like Hennig Muller has been cut.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
A short right from Marley.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley lands with a left to the head.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
Marley pushes Muller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
Marley tries to work over Muller 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller prevents a body shot from Marley.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marley lands an uppercut.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller .
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley works on Muller 's body with a couple of short punches.
Marley is leaning against Muller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley scores with a knee to the head.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Marley lands a shoulder strike.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller .
Marley lands a shoulder strike.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Muller 's ribcage.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley digs a right hand into Muller 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muller 's gas tank.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Marley.
Marley cracks Muller with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
Muller is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley lands a nice knee to the body.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller blocking some punches.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marley pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Muller 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Muller drops to his knees and Marley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buffalo Marley!
Buffalo Marley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Murhaa (ranked 1015 p4p, 58 weight class) and Gilberto Chamba (ranked 1646 p4p, 72 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilberto Chamba!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chamba tries a head kick but it misses.
Chamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chamba misses with a kick to the body.
Chamba takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa moves into range and clinches up with Chamba.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chamba pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chamba presses Murhaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Chamba.
Murhaa presses Chamba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chamba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chamba lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Mike Murhaa has been cut.
Chamba throws an elbow but it misses.
Chamba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chamba throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Murhaa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Chamba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa blocks an elbow strike.
Chamba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chamba has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Chamba blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
A right hook to the body lands for Chamba.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa blocks the elbow strike.
Chamba blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chamba misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Chamba looks winded!
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Chamba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chamba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Chamba.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Chamba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chamba.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa pushes Chamba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Chamba controls the action.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Chamba has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Chamba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Chamba.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chamba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murhaa's brow.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Chamba.
Chamba misses with some punches.
Chamba misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Chamba throws an elbow but it misses.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Chamba's ribcage. Chamba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chamba blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
Murhaa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chamba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murhaa has closed the distance and engaged Chamba in a clinch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chamba's elbow.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Chamba stops a takedown attempt from Murhaa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chamba's elbow.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Chamba blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murhaa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chamba was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Gilberto Chamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Chamba blocks it.
Chamba throws an elbow that misses.
Chamba blocks an uppercut.
Chamba blocks an uppercut.
Chamba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Chamba.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chamba can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Chamba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chamba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chamba is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa can't get the takedown.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Chamba controls the action.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks an elbow strike from Chamba.
Murhaa pushes Chamba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chamba's elbow.
Chamba prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Chamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chamba throws an elbow but misses.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa has picked Chamba up - he's going for a ride! Murhaa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chamba is looking to get back to is feet but Murhaa passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chamba down.
Murhaa working the head and body with strikes.
Murhaa landing a few strikes.
That has opened up Gilberto Chamba's cut even more.
Murhaa scoring with punches from side control.
Chamba is rocked!
The cut above Gilberto Chamba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chamba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chamba is still in real trouble! Can Murhaa finish him?
Gilberto Chamba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gilberto Chamba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Murhaa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sainty (ranked 450 p4p, 56 weight class) and Vlad Black (ranked 458 p4p, 58 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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sainty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Black!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Black.
Sainty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Black cracks Sainty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black looks to land a combination but Sainty avoids it well.
Sainty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sainty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Black is still trying to improve position.
Black is not content to let Sainty control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sainty off and has taken his back!
Black controls the action.
Sainty tries to escape the position.
Black keeps control of the position easily here as Sainty tries to buck him off.
Sainty has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black not allowing Sainty to control his hands.
Black is trying to stick to Sainty's back but Sainty is turning into Black. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Black's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sainty.
Black pulls Sainty in close to prevent any damage.
Black keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
Black looking to control.
Black keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black is looking to sweep but instead, Sainty has passed into half guard.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Black keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Black is trying to stand back up but Sainty is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Black won't allow Sainty to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sainty manages to mount him!
Black tries to lock up and control but Sainty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sainty takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Black is trying to get back to his feet but Sainty has full control of the position and if anything, Black has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sainty. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sainty misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad Black will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sainty tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.
Sainty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sainty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Black tries to bum rush Sainty with a series of wild strikes but Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sainty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sainty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainty dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Sainty's head and hops out.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sainty.
Sainty lands a body shot.
Black swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Vlad Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sainty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black misses with a hook. Sainty ducked under it nicely.
Black looks to land a left hand but Sainty moved out of range nicely.
Sainty tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Sainty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Black looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Black throws a jab when Sainty was well out of range.
Sainty feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black missing with a left hand there. Sainty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Sainty is just out of range.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sainty defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sainty darts in looking for a takedown but Black gets double underhooks and turns Sainty into the cage.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sainty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sainty slips under a jab from Black.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Black sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to clinch there but Sainty circles away.
Black misses with a hook. Sainty ducked under it nicely.
Sainty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Black napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sainty is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is trying to get back to his feet.
Sainty has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Black!
Black holds on, trying desperately to control.
Sainty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sainty tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Black tries to hold on but Sainty pushes him away.
Black working to try and regain half guard.
Sainty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Sainty controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sainty feinted with a counter takedown.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Sainty moves out of range of the strikes.
Black misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
Sainty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vlad Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sainty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to clinch but Sainty slips to the side
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sainty dodges the punch combination from Black.
Black misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses the jab.
Black connects with the punch.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Sainty ducks down to avoid it.
Sainty misses with a takedown
and Sainty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
Sainty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sainty is defended easily by Black.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Sainty feinted with a counter takedown.
Black 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.
Sainty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black throws out a loose jab but Sainty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Black gets caught flat footed, as Sainty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Black scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black throws a combination that misses
and Sainty counters with a nice uppercut.
Vlad Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Black.
Black is looking to clinch.
Sainty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Sainty.
Black cracks Sainty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Black throws a right and a left that Sainty avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black throws a hook but Sainty blocks it.
Sainty moves out of range as Black strikes.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Black avoids it well and moves away.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sainty passes into half guard.
Sainty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black trying to hold on to Sainty's head to control him but Sainty postures up.
Black desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is staying active underneath Sainty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sainty stalling.
Sainty prevents Black from improving his position.
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sainty seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Black winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Black!
After winning the bout, Vlad Black 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 893 p4p, 50 weight class) and Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 591 p4p, 33 weight class). Dawson comes to the cage accompanied by Titanic theme. Kenny Tchusuk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Dawson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchusuk tries to keep at a distance but Dawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Tchusuk cracks Dawson with a nice body shot.
Tchusuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tchusuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tchusuk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Tchusuk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tchusuk avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Tchusuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tchusuk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Tchusuk in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tchusuk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tchusuk told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dawson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Tchusuk lands with a left to the head.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Dawson tries a body shot but Tchusuk blocks it.
I was talking to Dawson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tchusuk digs a right hand underneath Dawson's ribcage. Dawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Dawson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Tchusuk scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Tchusuk pushes Dawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tchusuk lands with a left to the head.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawson is rocked!
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson seems to have got his legs back now.
Tchusuk managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tchusuk drops Dawson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dawson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tchusuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Tchusuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Tchusuk avoids the damage to the body.
Tchusuk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tchusuk drops Dawson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dawson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nice body punch from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dawson to his knees! Tchusuk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Tchusuk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Divac (ranked 769 p4p, 106 weight class) and William Ralph Dean (ranked 1106 p4p, 153 weight class). Divac kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nas- Do you hate me now. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Divac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean throws a lazy uppercut
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dean doesn't manage to clinch there - Divac circles away.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Divac.
Dean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Divac misses the target.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Divac.
Divac ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
Nice shot lands for Dean.
Dean lands a nice looking body shot.
Divac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dean looks to land a combination but Divac avoids it well.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean connects with a single shot there.
Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dean forces Divac back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Divac breaks from the clinch.
Dean moves in looking to clinch but Divac pushes him off.
Dean moves into the clinch successfully.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Divac as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Divac.
Dean lands a nice shot to the body.
Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divac's elbow.
Divac tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Divac back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divac.
Dean lands a shoulder strike.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean.
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dean tries to clinch but Divac is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dean.
Dean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divac drops Dean with a nice combination! Divac dives into Dean's guard, looking to finish!
Dean is rocked!
It looks like William Ralph Dean has been cut.
Divac is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dean is still in real trouble! Can Divac finish him?
Dean pulls Divac in close to his closed guard and prevents Divac from doing any damage or advancing position.
Divac loads up on a big left hand. Dean felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Divac looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dean can't hide his disappointment, as Divac celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Divac!
Our winner, Roman Divac, 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.
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