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Skrap Fights 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mulu Namununga (ranked 23611 p4p, 665 weight class) and Ori Anna (ranked 6283 p4p, 596 weight class). Namununga's entrance music is Dark Sunrise. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mulu Namununga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ori Anna!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Namununga at a distance.
Namununga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Anna finds it's target.
Namununga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Anna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Namununga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anna.
Anna misses the shot to the body.
Namununga scores with a hook to the body. Anna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Namununga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anna gets control of Namununga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Namununga has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anna is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anna has his hands on Namununga's head, controlling the position.
Anna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Namununga is one step ahead there.
Namununga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Namununga stands up and waves to Anna to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namununga manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namununga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Namununga throws a head kick but Anna moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Namununga.
Anna misses with a low kick.
Namununga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anna takes one to the side of the head.
Anna moves out of range of the body kick from Namununga.
Namununga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anna lands a two punch combo.
Anna throws a nice looking combination but Namununga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anna misses the shot to the body.
And Namununga counters with a quick kick to the body but Anna blocks it.
Anna just misses with a punch to the body.
Namununga is looking to counter with head kicks.
Anna misses with a wild body shot.
Namununga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namununga misses with a double jab.
Anna swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anna checks a leg kick.
Anna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anna steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Namununga. That one must have hurt.
Anna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Namununga.
Namununga wants to land a leg kick but Anna is out of range.
Anna tries to close the distance and clinch but Namununga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Namununga rather than just go for the knockout.
Anna tries to bum rush Namununga with a series of wild strikes but Namununga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Namununga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Namununga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Anna blocks the low kick.
Anna throws a leg kick that misses.
Namununga tries to land a front kick but Anna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Namununga throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namununga. Anna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Namununga lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Namununga.
Anna avoids a kick to the body.
Namununga cracks Anna with an open hand slap.
Namununga slips a jab and a cross from Anna.
Anna is looking to clinch but Namununga is avoiding it.
Namununga throws a body punch but Anna moves out of range.
Anna tries to counter with a clinch but Namununga shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namununga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anna throws out a counter right but Namununga avoids it with no problem.
Anna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namununga was well out of range. Poor timing from Anna.
Anna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No joy there for Namununga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Namununga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Namununga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Namununga avoids the body shot from Anna.
Anna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Namununga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namununga was well out of range. Poor timing from Anna.
Anna throws a nice looking combination but Namununga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Namununga misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Namununga misses.
Anna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Namununga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namununga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Namununga throws out the jab.
Anna rushes Namununga and presses him up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Anna trying to control the position but instead, Namununga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anna into the ropes.
Namununga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Namununga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Anna lands.
Anna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Namununga blocks a jab.
Namununga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anna is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Anna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namununga throws a push kick but Anna slaps the foot to one side.
Namununga thumps Anna with a low kick.
Namununga throws a low kick, looking for Anna's leg but Anna calmly moves out of range.
Namununga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mulu Namununga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anna tries to clinch but Namununga is having none of it.
Anna misses with a low kick.
A jab from Anna misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namununga. Anna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Namununga cracks Anna with an open hand slap.
Anna tries to clinch up.
Namununga throws a jab but it's blocked by Anna.
Anna checks a low kick from Namununga.
Namununga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anna lands a two punch combo.
Namununga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anna throws a series of punches but Namununga moves out of range.
Anna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Namununga lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Anna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Namununga scores with a nice strike.
Anna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anna there as he acknowledges the shot.
Namununga throws a head kick that misses.
Mulu Namununga is winning the standup battle so far.
Anna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Namununga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namununga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anna avoids the body shot from Namununga.
Namununga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Namununga on the side of the head.
Namununga scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Namununga.
Anna checks the leg kick.
A jab from Anna misses.
Namununga throws a lazy uppercut
and Anna counters with a thumping low kick.
Anna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Namununga tries to land a front kick but Anna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Namununga checks a leg kick nicely.
Namununga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Namununga misses with a two punch combination.
Namununga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anna.
Namununga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Namununga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namununga throws the kick towards the body but Anna avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namununga works the jab nicely.
Namununga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anna gets a clinch.
Namununga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Namununga moves away from the strike by Anna.
Namununga looks to land a left hand but Anna moved out of range nicely.
Anna misses with a two punch combination.
Namununga throws a sloppy head kick and Anna moves out of range easily.
Namununga looks to throw the jab but Anna is out of range.
Anna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Namununga as he checks the leg kick.
Ori Anna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Namununga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Namununga misses with a wild body shot.
Namununga lands a jab to Anna's midsection.
A leg kick checked by Anna.
A solid leg kick lands there for Namununga.
Anna tries to clinch up.
Anna connects with a body shot that sends Namununga's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Namununga's head backwards.
Namununga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namununga. Anna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Namununga lands a glancing blow to the side of Anna's head.
Anna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Namununga cracks Anna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Namununga blocks a leg kick.
Namununga swings for the body but Anna moves out of range.
Anna checks the leg kick nicely there.
Namununga connects with a looping right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Namununga, as that shot connected.
Namununga avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Namununga finds it's way through Anna's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namununga misses with a low kick.
Anna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namununga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anna misses with a wild combination.
Namununga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Namununga just misses with a punch to the body.
Namununga scores with a push kick.
Anna misses the jab.
Anna takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anna is breathing heavily.
Namununga swats away the attempt to clinch by Anna.
Namununga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anna can do to turn this around?
Anna defending well as Namununga loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anna tries to clinch but Namununga moves out of range.
Namununga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid body kick from Namununga.
Namununga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mulu Namununga dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Namununga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Namununga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anna was well out of range. Poor timing from Namununga.
Namununga lands a nice shot to the body.
Namununga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anna is looking to clinch but Namununga is avoiding it.
Namununga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anna is looking to chop away at Namununga's legs.
Anna throws a nice looking combination but Namununga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anna misses with an uppercut. Namununga saw that one coming.
Anna throws a shot to the body.
Anna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anna blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Namununga throws a body shot but no joy.
Anna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namununga manages to avoid it.
Namununga throws a hook to the side of Anna's head but Anna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namununga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anna wants to counter the offense by Namununga and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Anna misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namununga scoring well with a low kick there.
Namununga lands a glancing blow to the side of Anna's head.
Namununga moves out of range of the strikes.
Anna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Namununga.
Namununga throws a hook but Anna avoids it easily.
It seemed like Anna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Namununga throws a chopping leg kick but Anna manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anna connects with a single shot there.
Anna lands a nice shot that snaps Namununga's head back.
Namununga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ori Anna has been cut.
Namununga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anna tries to clinch but Namununga is having none of it.
It looked like Namununga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Namununga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anna is out of range and Namununga settles back down.
Anna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namununga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anna works over Namununga's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namununga throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Anna to counter with a crisp jab.
Namununga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namununga. Anna does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anna takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anna tries to close the distance and clinch but Namununga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anna.
Anna takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namununga connects with a looping right hand.
Namununga throws a body shot but no joy.
Anna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namununga manages to avoid it.
Namununga misses with a low kick as Anna jumps back.
Namununga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Namununga swats away the attempt to clinch by Anna.
Anna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Namununga.
Namununga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Namununga blocks a jab.
Namununga lands with a right hand.
Namununga looks to throw the jab but Anna is out of range.
Anna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Namununga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Namununga doesn't seem bothered though.
Namununga lands with a right hand.
Namununga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anna tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Namununga is able to avoid easily.
Anna looks to land a combination. Namununga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Namununga thuds a left hand into Anna's body.
Namununga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Namununga thumps Anna with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Namununga.
Anna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anna lands a leg kick that knocks Namununga off balance momentarily.
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!
Namununga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anna on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Namununga scores with a jab to the head.
Anna throws a leg kick
and Namununga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Namununga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anna.
Namununga throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anna dodges the punch combination from Namununga.
Mulu Namununga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anna connects with an inside leg kick.
Namununga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namununga avoids a kick to the body.
Namununga lands with a nice body punch.
Anna looks to score with a jab to the body but Namununga is just out of range.
Namununga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Namununga backs off Anna throws a huge counter combo but Namununga manages to avoid it all.
Anna misses with an uppercut. Namununga saw that one coming.
Anna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namununga cracks Anna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Namununga missing with a left hand there. Anna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namununga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Namununga connects with a solid leg kick.
Ori Anna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anna throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mulu Namununga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Namununga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight for Mulu Namununga!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Mulu Namununga!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Mulu Namununga!
Mulu Namununga wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Mulu Namununga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Knott (ranked 7431 p4p, 552 weight class) and Greg Peterson (ranked 4907 p4p, 464 weight class). Greg Peterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Knott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Knott throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Knott has Peterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peterson up against the ropes.
Knott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knott throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Knott blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Knott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tries to work over Knott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson tries to break free but Knott pushes him back against the ropes.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peterson tries to break the clinch but Knott is controlling the position.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Knott controls the action.
Knott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott misses with a body punch.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
A short left from Knott.
Knott blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson tries to stall but Knott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knott lands an uppercut.
Knott lands a body punch.
Knott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Knott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knott pushes Peterson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Knott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knott lands with a short shot to the head.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Knott.
Knott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knott cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Peterson looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Knott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knott is trying to stall.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Knott avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Knott.
Knott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Knott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Knott.
Knott leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knott lands a left hand.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Knott.
Knott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knott lands a right hand.
Peterson is rocked!
Peterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knott is defending well.
Stalling in the clinch from Knott.
Knott lands with a right to the head.
Knott works on Peterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Knott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knott lands a body punch.
Knott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Knott finish him?
Knott lands with a light punch inside.
Knott lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Peterson to his knees! Knott keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Knott!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vazzappo (ranked 6137 p4p, 520 weight class) and Land Shark (ranked 7694 p4p, 561 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Vazzappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Land Shark!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazzappo misses with a few strikes there.
Vazzappo connects with a body shot that sends Shark's belly button to the back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Shark moves out of range.
Vazzappo misses with a few strikes there.
Vazzappo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tony Vazzappo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazzappo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shark feints the counter takedown.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
Vazzappo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shark fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazzappo stuffs the takedown attempt from Shark. Shark gets slowly back to his feet.
Vazzappo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shark takes one to the side of the head.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Shark avoids nicely.
Shark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vazzappo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vazzappo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Shark avoids it well.
Shark feints the counter takedown.
Shark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vazzappo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shark's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Vazzappo. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo misses with a few strikes there.
Vazzappo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vazzappo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
Shark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vazzappo.
Shark tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vazzappo throws a right hand that Shark ducks under and follows up with a left that Shark also avoids with ease.
Vazzappo connects with a jab.
Vazzappo stalks Shark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shark's face. Shark staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Shark avoids it well.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body. Shark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark ducks right into an uppercut from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vazzappo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shark's hands.
No joy there for Vazzappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Vazzappo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vazzappo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shark.
Vazzappo misses with a few strikes there.
Vazzappo lands a jab.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination. Shark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vazzappo works over Shark's head and body with a nice combination.
Vazzappo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vazzappo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shark needs to keep his hands up - Vazzappo had a free shot at his head there.
Vazzappo lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazzappo lunges at Shark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shark's hand.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vazzappo tries to bum rush Shark with a series of wild strikes but Shark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vazzappo defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Vazzappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vazzappo misses with a series of wild punches.
Vazzappo misses with a two punch combination.
Vazzappo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vazzappo throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Shark feints the counter takedown.
Vazzappo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vazzappo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vazzappo catches Shark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vazzappo throws a series of strikes that have Shark backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Vazzappo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vazzappo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vazzappo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shark fails to land the takedown.
Vazzappo connects with a body shot that sends Shark's belly button to the back.
Shark goes for a double leg but Vazzappo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Vazzappo continues to drive forward.
Tony Vazzappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Land Shark.
Shark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vazzappo as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vazzappo connects with a jab.
Shark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tony Vazzappo is winning the standup battle so far.
Vazzappo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vazzappo throws a right hand that Shark ducks under and follows up with a left that Shark also avoids with ease.
Shark shoots in and drives through. Vazzappo sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Vazzappo misses the target.
Vazzappo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vazzappo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo scores with a punch to the head.
Vazzappo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Vazzappo.
Despite the aggression on Shark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vazzappo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shark misses with a takedown
and Vazzappo counters with a three punch combo that has Shark backing up. Shark nods at Vazzappo to acknowledge the strikes.
Shark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Shark avoids it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Vazzappo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vazzappo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
Shark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shark with a poor takedown
and Vazzappo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vazzappo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vazzappo wants it to stay on the feet.
Vazzappo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vazzappo duly obliges.
Vazzappo with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo with a jab.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Shark avoids nicely.
Vazzappo throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark has a takedown stuffed.
Tony Vazzappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Land Shark.
Shark slips a jab and a cross from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Shark avoids it well.
Shark is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vazzappo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shark.
Shark shoots in looking for a takedown. Vazzappo tries to sprawl out of it but Shark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vazzappo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vazzappo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shark feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vazzappo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vazzappo lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
And Shark tries to counter it with a takedown but Vazzappo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazzappo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shark circles away quickly and effectively.
Vazzappo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vazzappo tries to avoid it but Shark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vazzappo to the ground. Vazzappo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vazzappo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shark might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vazzappo has got the better of the exchanges.
Vazzappo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vazzappo is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vazzappo defends it well.
Shark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shark with a poor takedown
and Vazzappo counters with a series of strikes. Shark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vazzappo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Vazzappo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vazzappo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vazzappo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tony Vazzappo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shark tries to move into range but Vazzappo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazzappo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Land Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vazzappo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Shark avoids nicely.
No joy there for Vazzappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Vazzappo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vazzappo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Tony Vazzappo!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Tony Vazzappo!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Tony Vazzappo!
Tony Vazzappo wins by unanimous decision!
Tony Vazzappo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yesss! Frigobar is back guyssss!!! My last defeat was just a bump in the road, it's clear!
I want to say something to Randy Tessin: soon I will fight you again and I'll teach you to mess with Tony Vazzappo, the Apulian tiger!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Topher Curtis (ranked 3701 p4p, 375 weight class) and Yan Oslo (ranked 5474 p4p, 486 weight class). Oslo has chosen CHILDREN OF BODOM - Trashed, Lost & Strungout as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Topher Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yan Oslo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oslo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oslo misses with a combination
and Curtis counters with a left and a right that stings Oslo.
Oslo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oslo tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yan Oslo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oslo looks to land a combination but Curtis avoids it well.
Oslo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Yan Oslo has been cut.
Curtis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oslo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oslo misses with a double jab.
Oslo drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis clinches.
A short right from Curtis.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oslo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Oslo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Curtis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oslo thinking.
Curtis throws a nice looking combination but Oslo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oslo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Curtis counters with a nice body shot.
Oslo looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis lands a jab to the head.
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curtis lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis lands a left and a right that send Oslo crashing to the mat, dazed. Curtis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oslo is rocked!
Oslo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Curtis counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Oslo to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Curtis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Topher Curtis!
An out of breath Topher Curtis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Yan Oslo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Fer Campsonver (ranked 3213 p4p, 333 weight class) and Tommas Holmsen (ranked 7595 p4p, 516 weight class). Holmsen has chosen Марыля Родо
as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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245 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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258 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin Fer Campsonver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommas Holmsen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fer Campsonver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fer Campsonver scores with a shot to the body.
Fer Campsonver misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Holmsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fer Campsonver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holmsen gets tackled into the ropes by Fer Campsonver. Fer Campsonver maintains the clinch.
Holmsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fer Campsonver prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fer Campsonver swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmsen has Fer Campsonver pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fer Campsonver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fer Campsonver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmsen.
Holmsen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fer Campsonver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Quentin Fer Campsonver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommas Holmsen.
Holmsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmsen has Fer Campsonver pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fer Campsonver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fer Campsonver's efforts to push away.
Fer Campsonver is trying to break the clinch but Holmsen has him pressed against the ropes.
Holmsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fer Campsonver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fer Campsonver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fer Campsonver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fer Campsonver scores with a shot to the side of Holmsen's head.
Holmsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holmsen looks winded!
Fer Campsonver is trying to push Holmsen away but Holmsen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fer Campsonver lands an uppercut.
Fer Campsonver can't break the clinch.
Fer Campsonver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holmsen is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Fer Campsonver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmsen.
Fer Campsonver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Fer Campsonver controls his hands.
Fer Campsonver tries a body shot but Holmsen blocks it.
Holmsen prevents a body shot from Fer Campsonver.
Fer Campsonver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fer Campsonver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fer Campsonver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fer Campsonver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quentin Fer Campsonver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmsen walks into a left hand.
It looks like Tommas Holmsen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fer Campsonver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fer Campsonver digs a good body shot into Holmsen's ribs.
Fer Campsonver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fer Campsonver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fer Campsonver scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fer Campsonver thuds a left hand into Holmsen's body.
Fer Campsonver swings for the body but Holmsen moves out of range.
Holmsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fer Campsonver defends it well.
Fer Campsonver scores with a decent looking hook.
Fer Campsonver lands a slapping body shot.
Fer Campsonver lands a jab to Holmsen's midsection.
Fer Campsonver drops Holmsen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Holmsen looks back up at him and smiles so Fer Campsonver waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Holmsen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fer Campsonver lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quentin Fer Campsonver!
In defeat, Tommas Holmsen stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urban Urbansson (ranked 3047 p4p, 387 weight class) and Alvaro Moreno (ranked 3797 p4p, 449 weight class). Urbansson's entrance music is �nglar - Raubtier. A fine choice. Urban Urbansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urban Urbansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvaro Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urbansson missing with a left hand there. Moreno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moreno misses with an uppercut
and Urbansson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Alvaro Moreno has been cut.
Moreno misses with an uppercut. Urbansson saw that one coming.
Urbansson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moreno. That one must have hurt.
Moreno throws an off balance right hand
and Urbansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urbansson 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.
Moreno misses with a right hand
and Urbansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvaro Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno scores with a leg kick.
Moreno throws a good cross that connects.
Urbansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moreno throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moreno.
Moreno misses with a hook
and Urbansson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urbansson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno connects with a looping right hand.
Moreno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urbansson counters with a straight right hand.
Urbansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Urbansson needs to keep his hands up - Moreno had a free shot at his head there.
Moreno wants to clinch but Urbansson slips to the side
and Urbansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreno throws a lazy uppercut
and Urbansson counters with a crisp one two that drops Moreno! Urbansson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Moreno to his feet! Moreno is in big trouble!
Moreno is rocked!
Urbansson tries to keep at a distance but Moreno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can Urbansson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urbansson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Moreno with a big uppercut! Moreno tries to clinch up but Urbansson pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Moreno to the mat! Moreno covers up and Urbansson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Urban Urbansson!
Urban Urbansson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockhard (ranked 3075 p4p, 391 weight class) and Waste Of Vip (ranked 4581 p4p, 505 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Waste Of Vip!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Vip cracks Rockhard with an open hand slap.
Rockhard misses with an uppercut
and Of Vip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockhard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Of Vip.
Of Vip lands an overhand right.
Of Vip lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rockhard's sensitive parts.
Rockhard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Waste Of Vip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Vip misses with a series of wild punches.
Rockhard avoids the body shot from Of Vip.
Jab, jab by Of Vip - just one landing.
Rockhard fails with a takedown attempt.
Of Vip looks to land a combination but Rockhard avoids it well.
Of Vip connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Vip punishes Rockhard's body with a nice straight punch.
Of Vip lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Vip dips to his left and cracks Rockhard with an uppercut!
Of Vip connects with a solid leg kick.
Of Vip scores with a nice right hand.
Of Vip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockhard moves away.
Of Vip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockhard has time to react.
Rockhard checks a leg kick nicely.
Rockhard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockhard avoids the body shot from Of Vip.
Of Vip attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Of Vip coming out on top.
Of Vip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rockhard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Of Vip catches Rockhard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Of Vip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockhard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockhard missing with a left hand there. Of Vip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Of Vip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockhard doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Vip with a nice cross.
Of Vip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Of Vip finds it's way through Rockhard's defenses.
Rockhard slips a jab and a cross from Of Vip.
Rockhard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Of Vip sprawls and moves away.
Of Vip swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rockhard counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Vip scores with a three punch combo!
Of Vip lands a right hook to the body.
Rockhard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Of Vip lands a slapping body shot.
Of Vip connects with a right hand. Rockhard shakes it off.
Of Vip throws a series of strikes that have Rockhard backpedaling.
Of Vip fails to land with a series of punches.
Rockhard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Of Vip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Vip jabs Rockhard right on the nose. Rockhard blinks but takes it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Of Vip.
A lazy left from Rockhard finds it's target.
It looks like Waste Of Vip has been cut.
Rockhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Vip.
Rockhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Vip moves away.
Rockhard throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Vip.
Of Vip scores with a jab to the head.
Of Vip scores with the left hand. Rockhard knows he should have avoided that one.
Of Vip misses with a body shot.
Rockhard tries to counter with a takedown but Of Vip is quick to defend against it.
Of Vip throws a low kick but Rockhard moves out of range easily.
Rockhard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Of Vip misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Of Vip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rockhard scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockhard goes for a double leg but Of Vip avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Of Vip continues to drive forward.
Of Vip throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockhard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Of Vip connects with a body shot that sends Rockhard's belly button to the back.
Of Vip scores with a hook to the body. Rockhard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rockhard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rockhard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Of Vip.
Of Vip lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Vip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Of Vip looks to land a combination but Rockhard avoids it well.
Rockhard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockhard avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Waste Of Vip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waste Of Vip's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Of Vip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Of Vip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rockhard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Of Vip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockhard's head.
Of Vip throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockhard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Of Vip sprawls and moves away.
Rockhard ducks right into an uppercut from Of Vip.
Rockhard darts in looking for a takedown but Of Vip gets double underhooks and turns Rockhard into the ropes.
Rockhard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Of Vip.
It looks like Luke Rockhard has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Vip fails to land with a series of punches.
Of Vip getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rockhard needs to keep his hands up - Of Vip had a free shot at his head there.
Rockhard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Vip lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Waste Of Vip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Of Vip - just one landing.
Waste Of Vip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Of Vip lands a right hook to the body.
Of Vip scores with a hook to the body. Rockhard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Of Vip. Beautiful body shot.
Rockhard takes one to the side of the head.
Of Vip getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Of Vip scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Of Vip.
Of Vip stuns Rockhard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Vip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Of Vip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Of Vip scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Of Vip.
Of Vip throws a nice looking combination but Rockhard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Of Vip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockhard's hands.
Of Vip looks to land a combination but Rockhard avoids it well.
Of Vip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockhard was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Vip.
Of Vip scores with a body shot.
Rockhard moves out of range of the leg kick from Of Vip.
Rockhard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockhard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rockhard lands with a hook. Of Vip tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Of Vip tries to bum rush Rockhard with a series of wild strikes but Rockhard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockhard tries to counter with a takedown but Of Vip is quick to defend against it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rockhard. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Of Vip tests Rockhard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Of Vip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhard tries to clinch there but Of Vip circles away.
Rockhard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Vip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Of Vip lands with a cross.
Of Vip looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockhard throws a shot from downtown. Of Vip moves away and avoids it.
Rockhard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Of Vip counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Vip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockhard moves away.
Rockhard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Of Vip.
Of Vip connects with a body shot.
Of Vip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Of Vip misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Of Vip.
Of Vip cracks Rockhard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Vip throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Of Vip.
Of Vip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Of Vip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockhard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Of Vip cracks Rockhard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Of Vip scores with a nice head shot.
Of Vip connects with a right hand. Rockhard shakes it off.
Of Vip lands a head kick!
Of Vip misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Vip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rockhard at a distance.
Of Vip fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rockhard checks it well.
Rockhard moves in looking to clinch but Of Vip pushes him off.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Waste Of Vip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Of Vip lands a slapping body shot.
Of Vip thuds a left hand into Rockhard's body.
Rockhard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Of Vip.
Of Vip throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockhard.
Of Vip works Rockhard's body with a nice hook.
Of Vip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Of Vip feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockhards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Of Vip lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Vip lands a nice shot that snaps Rockhard's head back.
Rockhard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Of Vip bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rockhard's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Vip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Vip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rockhard throws a looping overhand right but Of Vip ducks down to avoid it.
Of Vip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Of Vip. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rockhard checks a low kick from Of Vip.
Rockhard tries to counter with a takedown but Of Vip is quick to defend against it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Of Vip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Of Vip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockhard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Of Vip scores with a hook to the body. Rockhard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Of Vip.
Of Vip jabs Rockhard right on the nose. Rockhard blinks but takes it well.
Rockhard avoids a kick to the body.
Rockhard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Of Vip tries to land a front kick but Rockhard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rockhard attempts a counter takedown but Of Vip avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Vip looks to land a combination but Rockhard avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockhard blocks the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Of Vip.
Rockhard cracks Of Vip with a good jab.
Rockhard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Of Vip jabs at Rockhard's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rockhard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Of Vip dips to his left and cracks Rockhard with an uppercut!
Rockhard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Of Vip.
Rockhard darts in looking for a takedown but Of Vip gets double underhooks and turns Rockhard into the ropes.
Of Vip moves out of range of the strikes.
Of Vip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Of Vip throws a leg kick
and Rockhard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Of Vip's head.
Of Vip really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rockhard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhard lands strikes from half guard.
Of Vip tries to get to full guard but Rockhard has control of the leg.
Rockhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Of Vip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Of Vip is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Of Vip avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rockhard.
Of Vip gets full guard.
Rockhard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Of Vip is looking to stand up but Rockhard isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Vip working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockhard.
Rockhard 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.
Rockhard landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockhard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Of Vip can do anything to dispel that myth.
Of Vip pulls Rockhard in close to his closed guard and prevents Rockhard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Of Vip utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Luke Rockhard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockhard drops back looking for a leg! Of Vip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Of Vip manages to kick Rockhard off! Rockhard jumps back into Of Vip's guard.
Of Vip seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waste Of Vip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Of Vip 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Waste Of Vip!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Waste Of Vip!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Waste Of Vip!
Waste Of Vip wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 2436 p4p, 327 weight class) and Christian Magnier (ranked 3444 p4p, 421 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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210 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Magnier!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sobieski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magnier is refusing to be controlled, as Sobieski sits in half guard.
Magnier keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sobieski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sobieski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnier's head.
Sobieski trying to control from half guard but Magnier is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski controlling the action here.
Magnier is pressing down on Sobieski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Magnier keeps moving.
Sobieski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magnier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobieski landing with the ground and pound.
Magnier has his foot on Sobieski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobieski works his way back into a safe position though.
Sobieski landing some decent shots from guard.
Sobieski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Magnier has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sobieski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magnier's head.
Sobieski 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.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski preventing the sweep.
Sobieski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magnier wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Magnier keeps moving.
Sobieski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sobieski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sobieski throwing strikes from guard but Magnier blocks nicely.
Sobieski postures up and lands a big shot to Magnier's brow.
Magnier controls Sobieski momentarily but Sobieski frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Magnier looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sobieski has picked Magnier up and slammed him! Magnier can't keep hold of the triangle and Sobieski manages to pass to side control!
Sobieski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magnier down.
Magnier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sobieski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sobieski landing a few strikes.
Magnier is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sobieski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Magnier is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Sobieski stalls from top position.
Magnier tries to bench press Sobieski off him but Sobieski keeps the position.
Magnier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sobieski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sobieski.
Magnier is sitting in close to Sobieski's body. Sobieski has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Magnier is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Magnier is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sobieski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jan Sobieski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Horror (ranked 999 p4p, 114 weight class) and Carey Mahoney (ranked 2497 p4p, 269 weight class). Rocky Horror had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Horror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney tries to keep at a distance but Horror has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Horror is blocking nicely.
Horror's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horror misses with a punch on the inside.
Horror has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahoney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Horror breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Horror is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Horror is just out of range.
Horror feinted with a counter takedown.
Horror has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahoney works on Horror's body with a couple of short punches.
Horror misses with the head strike.
Horror misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horror's elbow.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horror's elbow.
Horror tries to circle away but Mahoney has him pinned against the ropes.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horror looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Horror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Horror misses with some punches.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Horror tries for a takedown but Mahoney manages to get underhooks.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Horror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horror looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Horror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horror misses with some punches.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horror lands a nice uppercut.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horrors head.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horror has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Horror is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horror wants a takedown.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horror's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahoney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Horror.
Horror misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahoney.
Horror misses with a punch to the body.
Horror has been working on his balance at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mahoney.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Horror takes an elbow to the temple.
Horror wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
Horror wants a takedown.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horror drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahoney pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horror throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahoney's waist but Mahoney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horror off to one side.
Mahoney throws a body punch but Horror moves out of range.
Horror fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahoney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horror takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
Mahoney throws a jab but it's blocked by Horror.
Mahoney throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocky Horror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horror to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Horror passes Mahoney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mahoney tries to roll over but Horror keeps him under control.
Horror sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahoney defending well though.
Horror trying to control from half guard but Mahoney is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is looking to improve his position.
Horror is just content to waste time from the top position. Mahoney takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mahoney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horror throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horror pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahoney is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horror accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahoney wants to stand and escape but Horror is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horror accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Mahoney 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.
Horror tries to clinch but Mahoney is having none of it.
Horror tries to clinch up
and Mahoney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horror doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahoney circles away.
Horror slips under a jab.
Mahoney swings for the body but Horror moves out of range.
Horror shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mahoney's guard.
Horror throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Horror tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard.
Horror in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horror trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
Horror working some strikes from top position.
Horror throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horror prevents Mahoney from getting back to his feet.
Horror wants to pass the guard but Mahoney is keeping the position.
Mahoney wants to sweep here but Horror controlling him for the moment.
Horror drops back looking for a leg! Mahoney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahoney manages to kick Horror off! Horror jumps back into Mahoney's guard.
Horror postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horror's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horror wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mahoney wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Horror trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahoney throws a hook but Horror avoids it easily.
Horror takes one to the side of the head.
Mahoney misses with a body shot.
Carey Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoney tries to keep at a distance but Horror has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahoney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horror is keeping busy.
Horror goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahoney prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horror breaks from the clinch.
Horror goes for a double leg but Mahoney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Mahoney continues to drive forward.
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horror tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahoney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horror somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Horror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horror slips a jab from Mahoney.
Horror tries to counter with a takedown but Mahoney is quick to defend against it.
Horror tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mahoney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horror takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahoney throws a jab but it's blocked by Horror.
Horror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahoney lands a glancing blow to the side of Horror's head.
Carey Mahoney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahoney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Horror on the side of the head.
Horror thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney ducks under a wild hook from Horror.
Horror moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahoney slips under a jab.
Mahoney misses with a looping right.
A jab from Mahoney does it's job there.
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!
Mahoney lands a slapping body shot.
Horror wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahoney. Horror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horror is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mahoney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahoney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horror manages to avoid it.
Mahoney throws a lazy right hand but Horror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahoney tries to keep at a distance but Horror has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Mahoney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mahoney throws a good cross that connects.
Horror moves into the clinch.
Mahoney tries to work over Horror's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horror looking for a takedown.
Mahoney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horror has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mahoney after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Horror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney working Horror over with knees to the body.
Horror manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney lands with a shot to the body.
Horror slips a straight right by Mahoney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Mahoney. Those never looked like landing.
Mahoney throws a looping overhand right but Horror ducks down to avoid it.
Mahoney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mahoney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horror drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahoney sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Mahoney. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horror closes the distance and clinches.
Carey Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahoney.
Horror softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Horror fails to land.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Horror working aggressively here.
Mahoney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horror looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Horror controls the action.
Mahoney misses with a knee to the head.
Horror wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horror.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney.
Horror misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horror working aggressively here.
Horror wants a takedown.
Horror misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horror backwards.
Horror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horror has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahoney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a good knee to the midsection. Horror won't want to take too many of those.
Mahoney gets underhooks to prevent Horror's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
Horror is rocked!
Mahoney landing knees to the head.
Oh Horror is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horror's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahoney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horror misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horror looking for a takedown.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Horror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney lands a shot to the body.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
Horror misses with a body punch.
Horror working aggressively here.
Mahoney lands a left hand.
Carey Mahoney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horror swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Horror.
Horror misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney works on Horror's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Mahoney.
Mahoney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horror seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a body shot.
Horror is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horror misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Horror fails to land.
Mahoney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Horror.
Mahoney is leaning against Horror and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horror blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horror.
Rocky Horror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horror is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mahoney 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Carey Mahoney!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Carey Mahoney!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Carey Mahoney!
Carey Mahoney wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Carey Mahoney misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thorvald Espensen (ranked 1943 p4p, 213 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 507 p4p, 68 weight class). Welter Weight is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thorvald Espensen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weight.
A counter left hand to the body from Espensen misses its target.
Espensen checks a low kick from Weight.
Espensen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Weight.
It looked like Espensen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weight connects with a jab.
Espensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Welter Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espensen throws a series of punches but Weight avoids them all with ease.
Weight misses with an uppercut
and Espensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight with a hook.
Weight has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Espensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Espensen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Weight misses its intended target.
Espensen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight throws an overhand right that lands on Espensen's shoulder, as Espensen tries to avoid the shot.
Espensen throws a big counter combination but Weight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Espensen throws a low kick but Weight moves out of range easily.
Weight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Espensen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weight throws an overhand right that lands on Espensen's shoulder, as Espensen tries to avoid the shot.
Weight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Thorvald Espensen has been cut.
Espensen moves forwards but Weight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Espensen moves forwards but Weight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Espensen is rocked!
Espensen tries to get into range but Weight steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Espensen! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Weight scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Welter Weight!
Welter Weight is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Welter Weight made sure he mentioned The Juice Haven, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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