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DUEL 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Berchales (ranked 4319 p4p, 333 weight class) and Distant Thunder (ranked 7821 p4p, 424 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Berchales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder throws a nice looking combination but Berchales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berchales throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
Berchales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berchales throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Thunder defending well as Berchales loads up on a big left hand.
Berchales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berchales throws a lazy right hand but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunder instigates a clinch.
Berchales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Thunder.
A frustrated look appears on Berchales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thunder keeps control of Berchales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berchales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berchales throws a head punch that misses.
Berchales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thunder prevents Berchales from breaking the clinch.
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berchales displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder dodges the punch combination from Berchales.
Arturo Berchales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berchales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Berchales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thunder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thunder works Berchales's body with a nice hook.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berchales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berchales misses with an uppercut
and Thunder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Berchales's knee momentarily.
Berchales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Berchales misses.
Berchales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berchales missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Berchales looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Berchales lands a jab-cross combination.
Berchales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Berchales misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berchales is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thunder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thunder is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Thunder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Berchales finish him?
Berchales throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berchales throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
Berchales throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunder seems to have recovered his senses.
Thunder slips under a jab.
Thunder misses with the combination.
Berchales misses with a double jab.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Berchales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berchales throws a series of punches but Thunder avoids them all with ease.
Berchales slips under a jab.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Berchales tries to move into range but Thunder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berchales loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder connects with a looping right hand.
Berchales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berchales throwing a counter right hand but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Berchales staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thunder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berchales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Berchales misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Thunder.
Berchales throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berchales looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berchales misses with a lunging right hand
and Thunder counters with an inside leg kick.
Thunder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berchales.
Berchales is rocked!
Berchales gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Thunder gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Berchales is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Distant Thunder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Javier (ranked 3569 p4p, 382 weight class) and Antero Vuori (ranked 5223 p4p, 490 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francisco Javier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Vuori!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Javier misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Vuori has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vuori is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice shot by Vuori.
Javier tries a head kick but it misses.
Javier misses with a hook. Vuori ducked under it nicely.
Vuori blocks a head kick by Javier.
Vuori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Javier manages to avoid it.
Vuori takes a swing at Javier's ribcage but misses.
Javier misses the shot to the body.
Javier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Javier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vuori thuds his right hand into Javier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Javier.
Javier throws a sloppy body shot
and Vuori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Javier connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Javier throws a shot from downtown. Vuori moves away and avoids it.
Javier tries a head kick but it misses.
Javier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vuori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vuori is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vuori moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vuori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Javier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuori feints with a jab and clips Javier right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Javier is sent crashing into the canvas and Vuori leaps in for the kill! Javier tries to get to his feet but Vuori is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Javier is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Vuori!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stone McStones (ranked 3451 p4p, 366 weight class) and Hatori Hanzo (ranked 4336 p4p, 430 weight class). Hatori Hanzo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stone McStones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Hanzo as he connects with a hook.
McStones has managed to clinch.
Hanzo looking to stall.
Hanzo connects with a knee to the head.
McStones is rocked!
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Hanzo manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - McStones drops to the canvas! He's done! Hanzo goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hatori Hanzo!
The defeated Stone McStones had this to say: 'Too much Ganja. Not enough training. Ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Miocic (ranked 3617 p4p, 341 weight class) and Keith Bronson (ranked 3570 p4p, 339 weight class). Henry Miocic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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242 lbs
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280 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Miocic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a right hand
letting Miocic counter with a right hand.
Bronson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bronson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miocic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miocic manages to avoid it.
Bronson misses with a combination
and Miocic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miocic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronson.
Keith Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miocic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bronson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miocic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miocic lands a jab-cross combination.
Bronson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miocic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miocic lands with a cross.
Bronson is rocked!
Miocic circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bronson to the canvas! Bronson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Miocic keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Miocic!
Henry Miocic decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhard Stiglitz (ranked 2561 p4p, 74 weight class) and Kill Phil (ranked 6327 p4p, 168 weight class). Stiglitz comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Call by Volbeat. Kill Phil will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinhard Stiglitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kill Phil!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiglitz has closed the distance and engaged Phil in a clinch.
Stiglitz tries to throw a body punch but Phil avoids it by throwing Stiglitz back against the cage.
Phil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stiglitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stiglitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phil wants to take the fight to the mat but Stiglitz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phil slows down the pace here.
Stiglitz is working Phil over against the cage.
Phil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stiglitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stiglitz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reinhard Stiglitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Phil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiglitz tries to throw a body punch but Phil avoids it by throwing Stiglitz back against the cage.
Phil wants a takedown.
Phil is trying to push Stiglitz away but Stiglitz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Stiglitz as the two fighters clinch.
Phil looks winded!
Stiglitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stiglitz drives through and clinches with Phil against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stiglitz tries to throw a body punch but Phil avoids it by throwing Stiglitz back against the cage.
Stiglitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stiglitz misses with a body punch.
Phil gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stiglitz regains guard.
Phil trying to control the position from guard on top but Stiglitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stiglitz is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phil won't allow Stiglitz to sweep him here.
Phil gets to his feet. Stiglitz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A jab from Stiglitz misses.
Phil throws out a counter right but Stiglitz avoids it with no problem.
Phil feints and as Stiglitz raises his hands in defense, Phil changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stiglitz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phil sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phil wants to control from the top but Stiglitz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phil looking to sit in guard and control but Stiglitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Phil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stiglitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stiglitz stopping the sweep attempt from Phil.
Stiglitz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stiglitz's guard.
Stiglitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phil is one step ahead there.
Stiglitz has control of Phil's left arm, preventing Phil from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phil looking to sit in guard and control but Stiglitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Phil wants to sweep here but Stiglitz controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Stiglitz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stiglitz instigates a clinch.
Stiglitz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phil up against the cage.
Stiglitz controlling the action here for a moment.
Stiglitz misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stiglitz.
Phil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stiglitz smiles and moves away.
Phil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiglitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stiglitz has closed the distance and engaged Phil in a clinch.
Stiglitz can't find room to land a body shot as Phil controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil drags the fight down to the ground.
Stiglitz controlling from the top position.
Phil is trying to hold Stiglitz in close to prevent damage but Stiglitz has managed to pass into half guard.
Stiglitz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Phil is looking to improve his position.
Stiglitz not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stiglitz is working away from the top position though.
Phil wants to improve his position but Stiglitz is controlling well.
Stiglitz is taking a breather. Phil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Phil trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phil wants to hold on but Stiglitz pushes him away.
Stiglitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Phil is trying desperately to improve position.
Stiglitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stiglitz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phil tries to hold on but Stiglitz postures up.
Phil is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phil tries to lock up and control but Stiglitz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Stiglitz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stiglitz thuds a left hand into Phil's body.
Stiglitz gets a clinch.
Stiglitz cracks Phil with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stiglitz pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz digs a right hand into Phil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phil's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiglitz lands with a light punch inside.
Stiglitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phil backwards.
Stiglitz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Stiglitz.
Phil prevents a body shot from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz tries to work over Phil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stiglitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phil can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz drops Phil onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Phil is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Phil is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Stiglitz.
Phil is still on wobbly legs! Can Stiglitz finish him?
Stiglitz is pushing Phil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stiglitz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stiglitz lands an uppercut.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike.
Stiglitz lands a big right hand that drops Phil! The killer instinct kicks in and Stiglitz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Stiglitz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Stiglitz!
Reinhard Stiglitz gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vuce (ranked 2555 p4p, 237 weight class) and Rueben FiereFist (ranked 5100 p4p, 356 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Vuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rueben FiereFist!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuce fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging FiereFist to the ground. Vuce is now in FiereFist's guard.
Vuce is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
FiereFist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vuce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vuce gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - FiereFist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
FiereFist lands with an overhand left.
FiereFist with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vuce counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vuce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vuce is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuce is looking for a kimura but FiereFist is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vuce to get the leverage.
Vuce is taking a breather. FiereFist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vuce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
FiereFist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FiereFist has one foot on Vuce's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
FiereFist gets caught flat footed, as Vuce shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuce stands up from FiereFist's guard - Vuce perhaps looking for a knockout.
FiereFist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
FiereFist dives in and grabs Vuce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vuce pushes down on FiereFist's head and hops out.
Vuce lands with a hook. FiereFist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
FiereFist is rocked!
FiereFist has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A combination from FiereFist does no damage.
Vuce attempts a counter takedown but FiereFist avoids it well and moves away.
FiereFist is still on wobbly legs! Can Vuce finish him?
FiereFist looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from FiereFist enables Vuce to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. FiereFist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vuce controlling from the top position.
FiereFist seems to have recovered his senses.
Vuce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vuce moves into range and clinches up with FiereFist.
Vuce has dropped down and is working for a takedown. FiereFist is trying to keep an underhook but Vuce manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vuce decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuce moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vuce.
Vuce jumps guard.
Vuce pushes FiereFist off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vuce moves into the clinch.
Vuce has FiereFist pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vuce pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending FiereFist tumbling to the mat - Vuce dives into FiereFist's guard.
Vuce stays in close to FiereFist's body and controls the position.
FiereFist keeping full guard, as Vuce tries to pass.
FiereFist can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vuce controls the pace.
Vuce is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vuce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vuce controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vuce seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down FiereFist for as long as he can get away with.
Vuce decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on FiereFist, up you get!
Vuce checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
FiereFist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vuce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vuce wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vuce dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
FiereFist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vuce takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
FiereFist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vuce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vuce stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vuce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
FiereFist shoots in for a takedown but Vuce shows good takedown defense.
Vuce looks for the body kick but FiereFist saw that one coming.
FiereFist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vuce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
FiereFist is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vuce dives into side control.
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!
Vuce content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuce is working FiereFist over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vuce cracks FiereFist with a big right hand but FiereFist just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vuce has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vuce throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. FiereFist was covering up waiting for the punch and Vuce finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vuce stays in close to FiereFist's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FiereFist is working an open guard so Vuce takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vuce scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
FiereFist is breathing heavily.
Well, if Vuce is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vuce scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vuce moves into full mount! FiereFist won't be happy about that!
Vuce is working for a guillotine from mount but FiereFist frees his head quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vuce tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuce lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vuce is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vuce scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish FiereFist?
FiereFist wants to hold on but Vuce pushes him away.
Vuce content just to control the position here.
Vuce with the ground and pound from mount.
Vuce is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vuce with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vuce working FiereFist over with strikes here.
Vuce postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have FiereFist in real trouble here! The ref calls for FiereFist to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Vuce!
A less than humble Leo Vuce misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Rueben FiereFist had this to say: 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 3062 p4p, 346 weight class) and Olav Hermansen (ranked 4033 p4p, 417 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Olav Hermansen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansen closes the distance and clinches.
Hermansen stops a takedown attempt from Neuer.
Hermansen has Neuer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hermansen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Neuer tumbling to the mat - Hermansen dives into Neuer's guard.
Neuer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neuer has his feet on Hermansen's thighs here. He's pushed Hermansen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hermansen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Neuer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Jacks (ranked 2994 p4p, 321 weight class) and Erik Thorvaldsson (ranked 3815 p4p, 392 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Jacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Thorvaldsson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorvaldsson.
Thorvaldsson throws a hook to the side of Jacks's head but Jacks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacks misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Thorvaldsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown but Thorvaldsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacks throws a leg kick but Thorvaldsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Thorvaldsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacks throws a leg kick
and Thorvaldsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorvaldsson misses with a hook.
Jacks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorvaldsson digs a good body shot into Jacks's ribs.
Jacks shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorvaldsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorvaldsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorvaldsson, not yet.
Jacks is stalling in the full guard.
Jacks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldsson working a defensive guard here.
Jacks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Thorvaldsson keeps moving.
Jacks chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jacks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thorvaldsson's guard.
Jacks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacks throwing shots but Thorvaldsson is blocking nicely.
Thorvaldsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacks.
Jacks not doing much here.
Thorvaldsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacks has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thorvaldsson defend it? Jacks steps over the head and cranks it - Thorvaldsson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jacks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Jacks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Jenkins (ranked 2966 p4p, 381 weight class) and Robin Olsen (ranked 1660 p4p, 240 weight class). The key to victory for Leroy Jenkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins lands a really nice looking cross but Olsen seems unphased.
It looks like Robin Olsen has been cut.
Jenkins misses with a double jab
and Olsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Olsen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jenkins defend it? Olsen steps over the head and cranks it - Jenkins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Olsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robin Olsen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke McStoner (ranked 1409 p4p, 186 weight class) and Luke Mad Onion (ranked 2308 p4p, 267 weight class). Luke Mad Onion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Duke McStoner's chin.
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275 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke McStoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Onion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Duke McStoner has been cut.
McStoner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McStoner swings widly with a right hand
letting Mad Onion counter with a right hand.
Mad Onion moves out of range as McStoner strikes.
McStoner scores with a nice head shot.
McStoner scores with a jab.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses
and Mad Onion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mad Onion throws a leg kick
and McStoner counters with a straight right hand.
McStoner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStoner blocks a head kick by Mad Onion.
McStoner throwing a counter right hand but Mad Onion manages to avoid it.
Mad Onion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McStoner.
Mad Onion throws a sloppy head kick
letting McStoner counter with a right hand.
Mad Onion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mad Onion connects with a looping right hand.
McStoner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McStoner tests Mad Onion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStoner throws a big shot that misses.
Mad Onion lands a big right hand that sends McStoner crashing to the mat! Mad Onion stays standing though and waves McStoner back to his feet!
McStoner is rocked!
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from McStoner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh McStoner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mad Onion feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! McStoner collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Mad Onion!
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