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DUEL 202.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuke Laloosh (ranked 2739 p4p, 381 weight class) and Ernie Bezoink (ranked 3194 p4p, 426 weight class). Bezoink comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fuel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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218 lbs
33 - 23 - 0 |
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215 lbs
23 - 28 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuke Laloosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laloosh clinches with his opponent.
Laloosh scores with a shot to the side of Bezoink's head.
Laloosh manages to break the clinch.
Laloosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bezoink lands an overhand right.
Laloosh moves in looking to clinch but Bezoink pushes him off.
Laloosh connects with the punch.
Bezoink tries to keep at a distance but Laloosh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bezoink gets underhooks to prevent Laloosh's takedown attempt.
Laloosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Bezoink uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezoink breaks the clinch.
Laloosh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laloosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bezoink.
Bezoink lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bezoink throws out a loose jab but Laloosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezoink slips under a jab from Laloosh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Bezoink finds it's way through Laloosh's defenses.
Laloosh darts in looking for a takedown but Bezoink gets double underhooks and turns Laloosh into the cage.
Bezoink throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laloosh takes a swing at Bezoink's ribcage but misses.
Bezoink now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bezoink slips a straight right by Laloosh.
Bezoink avoids the body shot from Laloosh.
Laloosh connects with a nice looking jab.
Bezoink is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laloosh's half guard.
Laloosh controlling the position well.
Bezoink throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezoink.
Laloosh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezoink.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezoink wants to free his trapped foot but Laloosh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laloosh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezoink.
Bezoink stalling away here and it's allowed Laloosh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bezoink postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bezoink must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezoink working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laloosh controlling the position.
Laloosh can't keep his opponent in guard - Bezoink advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bezoink working over Laloosh with some ground and pound. Laloosh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laloosh wants to improve his position but Bezoink is controlling well.
Bezoink is stalling here. Laloosh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bezoink seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laloosh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Laloosh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee asks Laloosh politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Laloosh prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bezoink is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bezoink is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink is refusing to be controlled, as Laloosh sits in half guard.
Laloosh with the ground and pound but Bezoink uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Laloosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bezoink swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laloosh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bezoink has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laloosh has managed to get both his arms back between Bezoink's legs - danger averted.
Bezoink trying to control the position.
Bezoink controlling Laloosh's posture.
Laloosh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ernie Bezoink will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bezoink takes one on the button.
Bezoink looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laloosh throws a body kick that misses.
Bezoink gets a double leg takedown into Laloosh's guard.
Bezoink looking to pass the guard.
Bezoink stands up over Laloosh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezoink throws a strike but Laloosh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezoink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laloosh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bezoink is trying to control the position but Laloosh postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh wants to pass the guard but Bezoink is keeping the position.
Laloosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezoink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bezoink controls Laloosh momentarily but Laloosh frees himself.
Laloosh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laloosh working some strikes from top position.
Ernie Bezoink has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laloosh won't allow Bezoink to sweep him here.
Bezoink utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laloosh throwing strikes from guard but Bezoink blocks nicely.
Laloosh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laloosh wants to pass the guard but Bezoink is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Bezoink. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bezoink.
Laloosh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Laloosh.
Laloosh avoids the head kick by Bezoink.
Laloosh misses with an uppercut.
Laloosh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laloosh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bezoink checks it well.
Laloosh just misses with a punch to the body.
Laloosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Laloosh throws a big counter combination but Bezoink scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Laloosh misses with a low kick as Bezoink jumps back.
Laloosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bezoink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Laloosh with that takedown attempt.
Bezoink misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Laloosh misses its intended target.
Bezoink lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink swats away the attempt to clinch by Laloosh.
A clash of legs there as Bezoink blocks the low kick.
Laloosh takes a swing at Bezoink's ribcage but misses.
Bezoink lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Laloosh misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Bezoink.
Laloosh wants to land a leg kick but Bezoink is out of range.
Bezoink gets a double leg takedown into Laloosh's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bezoink trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bezoink lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bezoink trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laloosh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Laloosh drops back looking for a leg! Bezoink is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bezoink manages to kick Laloosh off! Laloosh jumps back into Bezoink's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nuke Laloosh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bezoink throws an overhand right that lands on Laloosh's shoulder, as Laloosh tries to avoid the shot.
Bezoink fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laloosh on the side of the head.
Laloosh misses with a straight left.
Bezoink looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laloosh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laloosh duly obliges.
Bezoink looks to land a left hand but Laloosh moved out of range nicely.
Laloosh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Laloosh moves out of range.
Laloosh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laloosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bezoink.
Laloosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laloosh lands a really nice looking cross but Bezoink seems unphased.
Bezoink thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laloosh moves out of range as Bezoink strikes.
Laloosh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laloosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezoink.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh clinches up against the cage.
Laloosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bezoink gets control of Laloosh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bezoink will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Laloosh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laloosh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laloosh postures up in Bezoink's guard and throws a big left but Bezoink blocks it.
Laloosh looking to pass the guard.
Laloosh stopping the sweep attempt from Bezoink.
Bezoink is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laloosh content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh trying to control but Bezoink is working from the bottom.
Laloosh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bezoink trying to control the position.
Bezoink can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laloosh controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink trying to keep a closed guard but Laloosh is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laloosh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bezoink turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bezoink manages to end up in side control.
Bezoink looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Laloosh is avoiding damage well.
Bezoink lands a nice forearm strike.
Laloosh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bezoink throws an elbow but Laloosh slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Bezoink seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Laloosh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bezoink throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bezoink throwing shots but Laloosh is blocking nicely.
Laloosh wants to improve his position but Bezoink is controlling well.
Bezoink misses with a head shot. Laloosh uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laloosh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nuke Laloosh.
I think Laloosh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuke Laloosh!
After winning the bout, Nuke Laloosh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lahden Linkki (ranked 3584 p4p, 459 weight class) and Braulio Escobar (ranked 1245 p4p, 195 weight class). Linkki comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Cuban Necktie. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lahden Linkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linkki scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar slips a jab from Linkki.
Linkki works over Escobar's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Linkki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Linkki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Linkki showed some decent athleticism there.
Escobar pushes Linkki off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Linkki's shoulder, as Linkki tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Linkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Linkki's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Linkki lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linkki slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Linkki.
Linkki misses with a straight right.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Linkki.
Linkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Linkki throws a leg kick
and Linkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linkki blocks a jab.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar slips a straight right by Linkki.
Lahden Linkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Linkki swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Linkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Linkki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar's waist but Escobar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Linkki off to one side.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Linkki with a body shot.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Linkki defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Linkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linkki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linkki looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Linkki misses with a hook.
Linkki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Linkki.
Escobar scores with a body shot.
Linkki throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Linkki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Linkki is out of range.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Braulio Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar misses with a hook. Linkki ducked under it nicely.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Linkki.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Linkki avoids it with no problem.
Linkki slips under a jab.
Escobar gets caught napping as Linkki dives in and scores a takedown. Escobar manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linkki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Escobar is looking to stand up but Linkki isn't so interested in that idea.
Escobar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linkki.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linkki blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Linkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Linkki saw that one coming.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Linkki.
Linkki throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Escobar finds it's target.
Linkki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linkki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Escobar lands a jab to the head.
Escobar cracks Linkki with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Escobar.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linkki.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Linkki.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linkki throws out the jab.
Linkki throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Linkki saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses
and Linkki counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Linkki avoids it with no problem.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Linkki throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar needs to keep his hands up - Linkki had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top.
Linkki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Escobar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Linkki from controlling successfully.
Linkki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Linkki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Linkki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escobar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Linkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Linkki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
Braulio Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
A big left from Linkki misses.
Linkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linkki tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linkki thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Escobar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Linkki on the side of the head.
Linkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Linkki is out of range.
Linkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar blocks a low kick nicely.
As Linkki backs off Escobar throws a huge counter combo but Linkki manages to avoid it all.
Linkki looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
Linkki throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Linkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linkki throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Linkki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Linkki swings and misses with a hook 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!
Linkki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Linkki.
No joy there for Linkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Linkki moves out of range of the strikes.
Linkki takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar works over Linkki's head and body with a nice combination.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Linkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linkki takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Linkki moved out of range.
Linkki dives in and scores a takedown into Escobar's guard.
Escobar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Linkki's head.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
Linkki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Linkki misses its intended target.
Escobar slips a jab from Linkki.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Linkki misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Linkki looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
Jab by Linkki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linkki ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Linkki with a nice cross.
Escobar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Linkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar 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.
Linkki slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Linkki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar thuds a left hand into Linkki's body.
A jab from Linkki does it's job there.
Escobar throws a hook but Linkki avoids it easily.
Linkki misses with a left hand
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Linkki lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
A combination from Linkki does no damage.
Linkki misses with a body shot
and Escobar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Linkki thinking.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linkki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braulio Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Escobar throws a series of punches but Linkki avoids them all with ease.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar looks to land a combination. Linkki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good shot there by Linkki.
A jab lands there for Linkki.
Escobar slaps away a takedown attempt from Linkki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick from Linkki misses
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Linkki is rocked!
Linkki scores with a punch to the head.
Linkki defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Linkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar moves away from the strike by Linkki.
Linkki ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Linkki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar as Linkki shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lahden Linkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Linkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linkki swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Linkki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Linkki's head backwards.
Escobar jabs Linkki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Linkki lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Linkki.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linkki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Linkki throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
Oh Linkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linkki gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Escobar gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braulio Escobar!
A very excited looking Braulio Escobar 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.
Lahden Linkki spoke after the fight, saying 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murray Rothbard (ranked 1743 p4p, 269 weight class) and Joels Van Wijnbergen (ranked 941 p4p, 148 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rothbard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anarchy. 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murray Rothbard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joels Van Wijnbergen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothbard moves into the clinch.
Rothbard working aggressively here.
Rothbard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Van Wijnbergen on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard scores with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Rothbard misses with a punch to the body.
Rothbard scores with a shot to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Rothbard swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothbard lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothbard.
Rothbard tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Rothbard back against the cage.
Rothbard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rothbard misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothbard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothbard's elbow.
A hook to the body from Van Wijnbergen.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Wijnbergen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen presses Rothbard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rothbard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rothbard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rothbard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Wijnbergen can turn it around.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen throws a good cross that connects.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard has Van Wijnbergen up against the cage in a clinch.
Rothbard misses with a punch to the body.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Van Wijnbergen presses Rothbard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard tries a body shot but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Rothbard swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
Rothbard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothbard tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Wijnbergen 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.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen lands a leg kick that knocks Rothbard off balance momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Rothbard's front leg but catches the back leg as Rothbard tries to avoid it.
Rothbard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy body shot
and Rothbard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rothbard ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
A little feinted left hand from Rothbard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Rothbard's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rothbard ducks right into an uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard ducks right into an uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a body shot.
Rothbard slips under a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
As Van Wijnbergen tries to get set, Rothbard tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothbard manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a right hand
and Rothbard counters with a low kick, right behind Van Wijnbergen 's knee.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rothbard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rothbard moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard tries to counter by clinching up but Van Wijnbergen breaks away and moves out of range.
Rothbard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. Rothbard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Rothbard moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a body kick
and Rothbard counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. Rothbard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Wijnbergen lands a head shot.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rothbard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Wijnbergen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRothbard.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Rothbard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen wants to land a leg kick but Rothbard is out of range.
It looked like Rothbard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rothbard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Wijnbergen - the referee stops the clock and Rothbard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Wijnbergen. Rothbard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Wijnbergen throws a series of punches but Rothbard moves out of range.
Rothbard walks into a stiff left hand from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws an overhand right that lands on Rothbard's shoulder, as Rothbard tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body kick.
Rothbard walks into a stiff left hand from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tries to work over Rothbard's front leg with a kick but Rothbard checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rothbard checks a leg kick.
Rothbard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rothbard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. Rothbard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Wijnbergen lands a lovely overhand right.
Rothbard just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothbard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rothbard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Wijnbergen tries to work over Rothbard's front leg with a kick but Rothbard checks it.
Rothbard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Wijnbergen just manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a left hand but Rothbard moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rothbard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothbard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Wijnbergen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Rothbard tried to score with a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Rothbard's ribcage but misses.
Rothbard quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. That's going to slow Rothbard down.
Van Wijnbergen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Rothbard moved away.
Rothbard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rothbard rushes Van Wijnbergen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rothbard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rothbard misses with a punch to the body.
Rothbard tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Rothbard back against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a body shot from Rothbard.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
A short uppercut from Rothbard.
Rothbard lands with a right to the head.
Rothbard lands with a short shot to the head.
Rothbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rothbard.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Murray Rothbard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rothbard misses with a body punch.
Van Wijnbergen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
Rothbard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothbard misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Wijnbergen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rothbard pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rothbard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rothbard checks the leg kick.
Rothbard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Rothbard's front leg.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Rothbard.
Rothbard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rothbard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Rothbard scoring well with a low kick there.
Rothbard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Wijnbergen thows a leg kick but Rothbard checks it
and Rothbard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with a low kick but Rothbard moves his leg out of the way.
Rothbard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Rothbard.
Rothbard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Rothbard moved away.
Rothbard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Wijnbergen manages to circle out of the way.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothbard.
Rothbard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothbard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rothbard is looking to counter punch.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Rothbard tenderised Van Wijnbergen's leg. Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Rothbard.
Rothbard dodges the punch combination from Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard has closed the distance and engaged Van Wijnbergen in a clinch.
Rothbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothbard takes a shot to the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a right to the head.
Rothbard blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch.
Rothbard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Rothbard down with leg kicks.
Rothbard tries to clinch up but Van Wijnbergen circles away and keeps his distance.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Rothbard blocks the low kick.
Rothbard is looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding it.
Rothbard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothbard manages to avoid it.
Rothbard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rothbard throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rothbard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rothbard throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Van Wijnbergen does no damage.
Rothbard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Wijnbergen in his tracks.
Rothbard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Wijnbergen lands a head shot.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Rothbard tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen avoided it.
Rothbard ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Rothbard is looking to counter the offense by Van Wijnbergen and move into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothbard moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Rothbard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rothbard blocks the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rothbard swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rothbard. Rothbard obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Rothbard blocks the low kick.
Rothbard takes one to the side of the head.
Murray Rothbard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Wijnbergen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Wijnbergen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!
An out of breath Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poro Peukalo (ranked 1840 p4p, 216 weight class) and Mitar Miric (ranked 2259 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poro Peukalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitar Miric!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miric throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Miric both land. Nice combination.
Peukalo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peukalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miric looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poro Peukalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miric swats away the attempt to clinch by Peukalo.
Miric lands a glancing blow to the side of Peukalo's head.
Peukalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peukalo missing with a left hand there. Miric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peukalo.
Miric now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peukalo wants to clinch.
Peukalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Miric cracks the inside of Peukalo's front leg.
Miric slips a jab and a cross from Peukalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peukalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miric throws a looping overhand right but Peukalo ducks down to avoid it.
Peukalo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miric lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Peukalo backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Miric.
Peukalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Peukalo looks to land a left hand but Miric moved out of range nicely.
Miric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miric.
Miric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peukalo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peukalo slips a straight right by Miric.
Peukalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Miric lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Peukalo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peukalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miric throws out the jab.
Miric connects with a body shot.
Miric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peukalo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miric tests Peukalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miric dips to his left and cracks Peukalo with an uppercut!
Peukalo misses with an uppercut. Miric saw that one coming.
Peukalo throws a right hand that Miric ducks under and follows up with a left that Miric also avoids with ease.
Peukalo throws a body punch but Miric moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Miric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peukalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miric.
Peukalo misses with a double jab
and Miric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miric.
Nice uppercut lands for Miric. That snapped Peukalo's head back.
Peukalo drops his hands momentarily and Miric takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Peukalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Miric is just out of range.
Miric appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miric throws the left hand but Peukalo avoids the punch easily.
Miric looks to land a right hand but Peukalo moved out of range.
Miric walks into a jab.
Miric misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miric.
Miric takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Mitar Miric has been cut.
Miric jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peukalo is looking to clinch.
Peukalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miric.
A swing and a miss from Miric.
Peukalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peukalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peukalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miric.
No joy there for Peukalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peukalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miric lands with a straight right. Peukalo didn't see that one coming.
Miric is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peukalo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Peukalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peukalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miric.
Peukalo throws a combination. Miric tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miric scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miric.
Miric feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peukalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peukalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miric.
Miric moves out of range as Peukalo strikes.
Miric throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miric takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peukalo misses with a left hand
and Miric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miric lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peukalo at a distance.
Miric swats away the attempt to clinch by Peukalo.
Miric swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peukalo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peukalo throws an off balance right hand
and Miric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peukalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miric counters with a straight right hand.
Peukalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A good leg kick by Miric.
Peukalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitar Miric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitar Miric's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body punch from Miric.
Peukalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Miric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Peukalo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miric. Peukalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peukalo scores with a body shot.
Miric throws a hook to the side of Peukalo's head but Peukalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peukalo walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Miric 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miric darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peukalo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Peukalo throws a series of punches but Miric avoids them all with ease.
Peukalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miric. Miric obviously looking to wear him down.
Peukalo checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peukalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitar Miric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peukalo clinches up with Miric and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miric creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peukalo digs a right hand underneath Miric's ribcage. Miric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miric misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peukalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peukalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Miric fails to land.
A body shot lands from Peukalo.
Peukalo tries a body shot but Miric blocks it.
Miric working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miric misses with a punch on the inside.
Miric misses with a punch on the inside.
Peukalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Peukalo lands a nice uppercut.
Peukalo presses Miric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miric throws a head punch that misses.
Peukalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miric's defenses.
Peukalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peukalo lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Mitar Miric's cut even more.
Peukalo has Miric pressed against the cage.
Peukalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peukalo lands with a left to the head.
Peukalo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peukalo blocks an uppercut.
Peukalo can't find room to land a body shot as Miric controls the action.
Miric has a couple of punches blocked by Peukalo.
Peukalo blocks an uppercut.
Miric misses with the head strike.
Peukalo can't find room to land a body shot as Miric controls the action.
Miric lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peukalo backwards.
Peukalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The cut above Mitar Miric's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Peukalo throws a head punch that misses.
Miric throws a head punch that misses.
Miric lands a shoulder strike.
Peukalo is stalling here.
Miric misses with the head strike.
Miric has a couple of punches blocked by Peukalo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo lands a nice elbow.
Peukalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miric swings wildly with an uppercut but Peukalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peukalo blocking some punches.
Miric misses with the head strike.
Miric misses with some punches.
Miric has a couple of punches blocked by Peukalo.
I was talking to Peukalo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peukalo looking to stall.
Peukalo blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miric.
Miric lands with a light punch inside.
Miric avoids the elbow strike from Peukalo, against the cage.
Miric misses with the head strike.
Miric throws a punch but it's blocked by Peukalo.
Miric gets through Peukalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peukalo takes a shot to the head.
Miric throws a punch but it's blocked by Peukalo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peukalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miric lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peukalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miric's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Peukalo fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miric.
Miric throws a punch but it's blocked by Peukalo.
Miric working aggressively here.
Peukalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peukalo misses with a right hand
and Miric counters with a nice uppercut.
Miric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peukalo.
Peukalo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miric cracks Peukalo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Miric.
Peukalo has managed to clinch.
Miric misses with the head strike.
Miric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miric lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitar Miric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitar Miric's cut.
That's time! Peukalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Peukalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peukalo throws a big counter combination but Miric scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peukalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peukalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peukalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peukalo tries to clinch there but Miric circles away.
Peukalo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Peukalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peukalo staying out of range there.
Peukalo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peukalo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mitar Miric's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mitar Miric's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Poro Peukalo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emet Golem (ranked 1020 p4p, 163 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 1481 p4p, 224 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emet Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venczel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golem swinging wildly here.
Venczel slips under a jab from Golem.
Golem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Venczel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've been hearing good reports from Golem's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Golem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Golem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Venczel.
Venczel trying to control the action but Golem is working from the bottom.
Golem tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Venczel easily slips into full mount!
Venczel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Golem is squirming around, avoiding Venczel's attempts to control the action.
Venczel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Venczel scoring with strikes but Golem is staying in there.
Venczel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Venczel throws some wild stikes that Golem manages to avoid easily.
Venczel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel looking to finish with strikes here!
Venczel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Golem?
Venczel throwing strikes here but Golem is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Venczel looking to control but Golem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Venczel controlling from the full mount.
Venczel landing shots from mount.
Venczel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Venczel trying to control but Golem is having none of it.
Venczel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Golem is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel wants to control the action but instead Golem gets a body lock and reverses into Venczel's guard! Nice work!
Venczel working a defensive guard but Golem passes into half guard.
Venczel works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel controls Golem momentarily but Golem frees himself.
Venczel trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Golem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Golem enables Venczel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Golem manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Golem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Venczel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Venczel trying to control but Golem is working from the bottom.
Venczel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Venczel landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Venczel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Venczel tries for a kimura but Golem is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golem tries to improve position but can't.
Venczel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golem keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Golem is not content to let Venczel control the position.
Venczel controls the position.
Golem is not content to let Venczel control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is putting a hurting on Golem here, landing some big shots from side control.
Venczel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Venczel is looking to take a break and control but Golem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Venczel controlling the position from side mount.
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golem keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Venczel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golem keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Emet Golem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Golem throws a head kick that misses.
Venczel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Golem did well to prevent Venczel getting side control.
Venczel trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venczel wants to control but Golem is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Venczel working his ground and pound in the gym.
Venczel trying to advance position but Golem counters by regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venczel 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.
Zsiga Venczel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Venczel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Venczel lands a leg kick that knocks Golem off balance momentarily.
Venczel wants to clinch up but Golem keeps it at a distance.
Venczel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Venczel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Golem's guard.
Golem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Venczel is controlling him.
Venczel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Venczel trying to control but Golem is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Venczel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zsiga Venczel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Venczel.
Ground and pound from Venczel.
Golem is not content to let Venczel control the position.
Golem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venczel.
Golem trying to control from the bottom.
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golem keeps working.
Zsiga Venczel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel wants to pass the guard but Golem is defending well.
Venczel content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Golem throws out a loose jab but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel darts in and clinches Golem up against the cage.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Venczel.
Golem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem misses with some punches.
Emet Golem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venczel blocking some punches.
Venczel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golem is defending well.
Golem misses with some punches.
Venczel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Golem to keep the fight standing.
Emet Golem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.
Venczel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Venczel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Venczel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Venczel.
Golem misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel scores with a shot to the side of Golem's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Golem tries to work over Venczel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venczel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Golem after a bit of a struggle.
Venczel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Golem prevents it.
Golem stops a takedown attempt from Venczel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Golem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emet Golem.
I think Venczel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zsiga Venczel!
A victorious Zsiga Venczel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Biggs (ranked 889 p4p, 113 weight class) and Milktoast Diddlybottom (ranked 1230 p4p, 148 weight class). Diddlybottom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Milquetoast. Milktoast Diddlybottom acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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273 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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World class 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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milktoast Diddlybottom!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs takes a swing at Diddlybottom's ribcage but misses.
Biggs misses with a shot to the body
and Diddlybottom counters with a left to the body.
Diddlybottom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Biggs.
Diddlybottom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biggs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diddlybottom has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Diddlybottom connects with a leg kick. Biggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diddlybottom moves out of range of the strikes.
Diddlybottom throws a jab when Biggs was well out of range.
Biggs throws a hook to the side of Diddlybottom's head but Diddlybottom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diddlybottom throws a looping overhand right but Biggs ducks down to avoid it.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diddlybottom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs digs a good body shot into Diddlybottom's ribs.
Diddlybottom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Biggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Biggs's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diddlybottom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diddlybottom slips a straight right by Biggs.
Diddlybottom tries a head kick but it misses.
Biggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diddlybottom moves away.
Diddlybottom with a poor takedown
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diddlybottom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diddlybottom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biggs throws out the jab.
Biggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diddlybottom throws a low kick, looking for Biggs's leg but Biggs calmly moves out of range.
Biggs throws a hook to the side of Diddlybottom's head but Diddlybottom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diddlybottom misses with a body shot
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biggs throws a body punch but Diddlybottom moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diddlybottom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diddlybottom moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Diddlybottom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diddlybottom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biggs's calf.
Diddlybottom tries to score with a low kick but Biggs moves his leg out of the way.
Diddlybottom tries a low kick but Biggs avoids it.
Biggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diddlybottom momentarily.
Biggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Biggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Biggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biggs throws the left hand but Diddlybottom avoids the punch easily.
Biggs sets himself, and Diddlybottom steps forward looking for the clinch! Biggs avoids it this time.
Diddlybottom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Biggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justin Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diddlybottom has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick from Diddlybottom lands but Biggs takes it in his stride.
Diddlybottom checks the leg kick.
Biggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Diddlybottom misses with a jab to the body
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Diddlybottom wants to clinch
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diddlybottom swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Diddlybottom lands with an uppercut that bounces Biggs off the cage and back into range.
Diddlybottom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biggs checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diddlybottom looks to throw the jab but Biggs is out of range.
Biggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diddlybottom misses with a wild body shot.
Biggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Biggs cracks a nice hook into Diddlybottom's ribs.
Diddlybottom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diddlybottom tries to land a body kick
and Biggs counters with a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Biggs scores with a four punch combination!
Biggs avoids the body shot from Diddlybottom.
Biggs slips under a jab from Diddlybottom.
Biggs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diddlybottom throws a low kick, looking for Biggs's leg but Biggs calmly moves out of range.
Diddlybottom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Biggs throws an overhand right that lands on Diddlybottom's shoulder, as Diddlybottom tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Biggs dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Biggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Biggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diddlybottom.
Biggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Diddlybottom takes a swing at Biggs's ribcage but misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Diddlybottom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Biggs has got the better of the exchanges.
Diddlybottom tries a head kick but it misses.
Diddlybottom just misses with a punch to the body.
Diddlybottom slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Biggs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Biggs here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Diddlybottom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diddlybottom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biggs's sensitive parts.
Diddlybottom throws a jab but it's blocked by Biggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Biggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biggs misses the shot to the body.
Diddlybottom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diddlybottom shoots in looking for a takedown. Biggs tries to sprawl out of it but Diddlybottom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggs moves out of range as Diddlybottom strikes.
Biggs throws a looping overhand right but Diddlybottom ducks down to avoid it.
Diddlybottom slips under a jab.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Diddlybottom avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Diddlybottom.
Biggs moves away from the strike by Diddlybottom.
Biggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Biggs sets himself, and Diddlybottom steps forward looking for the clinch! Biggs avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diddlybottom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biggs is able to avoid easily.
Diddlybottom staying out of range there.
Diddlybottom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biggs.
Diddlybottom with the counter takedown but Biggs avoids it easily.
Diddlybottom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biggs tries to bum rush Diddlybottom with a series of wild strikes but Diddlybottom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Biggs.
Diddlybottom feints the counter takedown.
Biggs missing with a left hand there. Diddlybottom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Diddlybottom avoids them all with ease.
Diddlybottom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggs misses the target.
Diddlybottom misses with a low kick as Biggs jumps back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs swings widly with a right hand
and Diddlybottom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs misses with a few strikes there.
Biggs throws a hook but Diddlybottom blocks it.
Good work by Biggs as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Biggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diddlybottom throws out a loose jab but Biggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diddlybottom defending well as Biggs loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Biggs both land. Nice combination.
Biggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Diddlybottom.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diddlybottom.
Biggs needs to keep his hands up - Diddlybottom had a free shot at his head there.
Biggs throws a hook but Diddlybottom avoids it easily.
Diddlybottom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diddlybottom throws a head kick that half lands.
Diddlybottom shoots in and drives through. Biggs sprawls well.
Justin Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milktoast Diddlybottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diddlybottom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Diddlybottom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biggs checks it well.
Diddlybottom slips under a jab.
Biggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diddlybottom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diddlybottom misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Biggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Biggs.
Diddlybottom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diddlybottom throws a solid leg kick but Biggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diddlybottom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diddlybottom slips a jab and a cross from Biggs.
Diddlybottom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Biggs dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diddlybottom dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diddlybottom ducks under a wild hook from Biggs.
Biggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diddlybottom throws a lazy body kick
and Biggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diddlybottom throws a leg kick but Biggs checks it.
Diddlybottom misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs loads up on a big right hand but Diddlybottom slips the punch.
Biggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diddlybottom can do to turn this around?
Diddlybottom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biggs.
Diddlybottom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Diddlybottom.
Biggs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diddlybottom just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom thows a leg kick but Biggs checks it
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Biggs throws out a loose jab but Diddlybottom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggs misses with a left hand
and Diddlybottom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Biggs wriggles free and stands up.
Justin Biggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Biggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diddlybottom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diddlybottom connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diddlybottom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Biggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Biggs lands with a hook. Diddlybottom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diddlybottom - that will leave a mark!
A leg kick checked by Biggs.
It looked like Biggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Biggs scores with a nice strike.
Biggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diddlybottom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Biggs misses.
A slow jab from Biggs misses its intended target.
Diddlybottom with the counter takedown but Biggs avoids it easily.
Diddlybottom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Biggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom lands a leg kick that knocks Biggs off balance momentarily.
Diddlybottom looks to land a left hand but Biggs moved out of range nicely.
Milktoast Diddlybottom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biggs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diddlybottom trying to move into half guard but instead Biggs has managed to sweep!
Biggs won't allow Diddlybottom to sweep him here.
Diddlybottom is looking for a triangle but Biggs pushes his legs off easily.
Diddlybottom working a defensive guard here.
Biggs wants to stand but Diddlybottom is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diddlybottom looking for a sweep. Not yet Diddlybottom, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diddlybottom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diddlybottom throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Biggs escapes and throws Diddlybottom's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Justin Biggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biggs is trying to get an arm triangle but Diddlybottom is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Diddlybottom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Biggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biggs 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Biggs!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Justin Biggs made sure he mentioned Cartel Elite Supps, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Milktoast Diddlybottom was interviewed post fight and said 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waylon Mercy (ranked 1165 p4p, 178 weight class) and Shoei Braz (ranked 1273 p4p, 200 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waylon Mercy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mercy enables Braz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mercy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Braz postures up.
Mercy keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass.
Braz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mercy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Braz, into his guard.
Mercy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Braz's closed guard. He's half up but Braz has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Braz pivots and extends the arm, Mercy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Braz! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz very nearly forgot to thank KnockOut amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Righty Handy (ranked 1358 p4p, 183 weight class) and Alex Stefanovic (ranked 1153 p4p, 160 weight class). Biggie Righty Handy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Stefanovic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Biggie Righty Handy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Stefanovic!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefanovic swings for the body but Handy moves out of range.
Handy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Handy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stefanovic.
A slow jab from Handy misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Handy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefanovic. That's going to slow Handy down.
Stefanovic misses with a hook
and Handy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Handy lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Handy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Handy dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Handy working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Handy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Handy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Handy tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Handy back against the cage.
Good body shot from Handy.
Handy avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Handy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Handy avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handy dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Handy misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Handy's brow.
Handy avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
A short left from Handy.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Handy blocks it.
Stefanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Handy controls his hands.
Handy blocks the elbow strike.
Handy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy manages to break the clinch.
Stefanovic wants to clinch up but Handy keeps it at a distance.
Handy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic feints and then cracks Handy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handy down.
Handy throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Stefanovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stefanovic tries to throw a body punch but Handy avoids it by throwing Stefanovic back against the cage.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Handy can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Handy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Biggie Righty Handy has been cut.
Handy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handy lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic tries to work over Handy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Handy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Handy wants to stall.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Handy blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Handy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Handy throws a head punch that misses.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Handy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Handy avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Handy misses with a body punch.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handy tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Handy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stefanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Handy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Stefanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handy's efforts to push away.
Handy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stefanovic.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Handy's brow.
Handy blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Handy is pushing Stefanovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Handy takes an elbow to the temple.
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 Biggie Righty Handy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice combination there by Handy.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Handy there.
Stefanovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stefanovic blocks a jab.
Stefanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stefanovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Handy is looking to counter the offense by Stefanovic and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic misses with a body kick.
Stefanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Handy can pounce on him.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
Biggie Righty Handy is winning the standup battle so far.
Handy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stefanovic. Stefanovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stefanovic closes the distance and clinches.
Handy gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Handy lands a nice shot to the body.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Handy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Handy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Handy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handy blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Handy.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Handy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Handy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handy blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Handy manages to break the clinch.
Handy scores with the left hand. Stefanovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Handy misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Stefanovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Handy throws out a powerful jab.
Stefanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handy.
Handy missing with a left hand there. Stefanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic walks into a left hand.
Stefanovic is rocked!
Handy misses with a wild body shot.
Handy cracks Stefanovic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Handy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stefanovic to stand back up!
Stefanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Handy finish him?
Stefanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handy pounces like a tiger and cracks Stefanovic with a vicious hook! Stefanovic is down but not out! Handy follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Biggie Righty Handy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish McTavish (ranked 568 p4p, 70 weight class) and Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 536 p4p, 64 weight class). Fakiiri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF. Nakki Fakiiri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakki Fakiiri!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
McTavish feinted with a counter takedown.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but McTavish is avoiding it.
Fakiiri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McTavish counters with a takedown into side control.
McTavish working the strikes but Fakiiri uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McTavish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head.
McTavish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fakiiri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fakiiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McTavish.
Fakiiri looks like he's trying to stand up.
McTavish wants to take a breather but Fakiiri is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McTavish sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fakiiri defending well though.
McTavish trying to control the pace.
McTavish missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet.
McTavish throwing shots but Fakiiri is blocking nicely.
Fakiiri is trying to stand back up but McTavish is controlling him
McTavish trying to control from half guard but Fakiiri is working away.
McTavish not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fakiiri pushes McTavish off and gets back to his feet.
McTavish fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Fakiiri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTavish changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McTavish tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fakiiri swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Hamish McTavish has been cut.
McTavish avoids the body shot from Fakiiri.
McTavish darts in looking for a takedown but Fakiiri gets double underhooks and turns McTavish into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McTavish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fakiiri rushes McTavish and presses him up against the cage.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McTavish's defenses.
A right handed body shot lands from Fakiiri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McTavish tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Hamish McTavish's cut is getting worse.
McTavish tries to stall but Fakiiri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McTavish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fakiiri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fakiiri gets through McTavish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McTavish wants to take the fight to the mat but Fakiiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McTavish is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri lands a nice uppercut.
McTavish is rocked!
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh McTavish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by McTavish.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns McTavish! Fakiiri unloads with more strikes and McTavish sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Nakki Fakiiri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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pop
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