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RapidFC 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Malina (ranked 23514 p4p, 538 weight class) and Twist Calypso (ranked 6602 p4p, 505 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Malina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Twist Calypso!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calypso fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malina to the ground. Calypso is now in Malina's guard.
Malina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calypso on the ground.
Malina working for submissions but it's allowed Calypso to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Calypso in particular looking to stall.
Calypso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malina tries to kick Calypso off but Calypso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Calypso is trying to work for a kimura but Malina is defending well.
Calypso controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malina is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Malina!
Calypso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Calypso avoids the attempt from Malina to control.
Calypso goes for an armbar but Malina turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Malina.
Malina tries to free his leg and advance position but Calypso is retaining full guard.
Calypso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malina manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malina throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Calypso controlling from the top position.
Calypso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calypso passes Malina's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Calypso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Calypso maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Malina could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Calypso has cracked it and Malina is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Calypso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Twist Calypso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Torito (ranked 4608 p4p, 63 weight class) and Kamil Esgoban (ranked 13492 p4p, 109 weight class). El Torito is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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152 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Torito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamil Esgoban!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esgoban looks to land a right hand but Torito moved out of range.
Torito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esgoban.
Esgoban tries to clinch there but Torito circles away.
Torito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Torito showed some decent athleticism there.
Torito content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torito stops Esgoban from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torito working Esgoban over with strikes.
Torito is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torito lands strikes from half guard.
Torito not doing much here.
Torito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Esgoban doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torito.
Torito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Esgoban wants to get back to his feet.
Torito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esgoban keeps working.
Esgoban wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Esgoban doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esgoban lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Torito dodges the punch combination from Esgoban.
Esgoban wants to clinch but Torito slips to the side
and Torito counters with a big head kick but Esgoban shrugs it off.
Torito slips a jab and a cross from Esgoban.
Esgoban misses with a straight left.
Torito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Torito slips under a jab from Esgoban.
Torito attempts a counter takedown but Esgoban avoids it well and moves away.
Esgoban misses with a hook.
Kamil Esgoban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esgoban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esgoban throws out a loose jab but Torito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamil Esgoban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esgoban gets caught napping as Torito dives in and scores a takedown. Esgoban manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torito content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torito trying to control but Esgoban is working from the bottom.
Torito's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torito forces his way into half guard.
Esgoban looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esgoban's head.
Torito landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Torito dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torito slips a jab from Esgoban.
Torito just misses with a punch to the body.
Esgoban gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Torito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esgoban is keeping the position for now.
Esgoban wants to stand up but Torito is controlling him.
Esgoban is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torito wants to control from the top but Esgoban keeps moving.
Esgoban wants to stand but Torito is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esgoban wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Esgoban blocks the low kick.
Torito fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Esgoban sprawls well initially but Torito persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Torito sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torito lands with a punch from half guard.
Torito looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Esgoban with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Torito controlling the action here.
Torito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Esgoban knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Torito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esgoban on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Torito prevents Esgoban from standing back up.
Torito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Torito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torito prevents Esgoban from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Esgoban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Torito moves into full mount! Esgoban won't be happy about that!
Esgoban is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Esgoban in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torito tries to control but Esgoban wriggling away.
Torito tries to take Esgoban's back but instead Esgoban uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Torito dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Esgoban throws a hook to the side of Torito's head but Torito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Torito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torito defending well as Esgoban loads up on a big left hand.
Esgoban throws a series of punches but Torito avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Torito.
Esgoban takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torito scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torito has an Americana. Esgoban didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Torito is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Torito hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). El Torito!
Our winner, El Torito, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zuna Zai (ranked 8026 p4p, 528 weight class) and Jorge Zusi (ranked 5522 p4p, 474 weight class). Zusi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Staring at the sun - The Offsprings. Zuna Zai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zuna Zai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorge Zusi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zusi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zai shoots in looking for a takedown. Zusi tries to sprawl out of it but Zai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zusi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zusi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zusi is trying to escape back to his feet but Zai uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Zusi is trying to buck Zai off.
Zusi trying to remain calm as Zai controls from the top position.
Zai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zusi for as long as he can get away with.
Zusi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zusi seems a little lost for a moment, as Zai dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zai continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zusi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zai remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zusi tries to escape but Zai is in control.
Zai controlling the position.
Zusi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zusi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Zai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zusi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zai is putting a hurting on Zusi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zusi is pushing Zai's head away, looking to escape. Zai manages to hold on to the position though.
Zai controls the position.
Zusi is looking to get back to his feet here but Zai is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zusi's back.
Zai biding his time, controlling Zusi.
Zusi is trying to stand back up.
What can Zusi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zusi is trying to stand back up.
Zusi is trying to remain composed but Zai is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Zai is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Zai gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Zai gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Zai apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Zusi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zusi looks winded!
Zusi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zai.
Zai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zusi as he jumps to the side.
Zai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zai looks for a takedown but Zusi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuna Zai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zusi's guard.
Zai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zusi is rocked!
Zai postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Zusi covers up, he's hurt! Zai keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Zai and the ref steps in to end the fight! Zai can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zuna Zai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zsolt The Light (ranked 7812 p4p, 521 weight class) and Randall Benson (ranked 6482 p4p, 494 weight class). The key to victory for Zsolt The Light has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zsolt The Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Benson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Light misses with a combination
and Benson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Light pulls Benson into guard.
Benson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Light works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Light knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benson on the ground.
The Light trying to control the position here.
The Light is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benson is controlling him.
Benson throwing strikes from guard but The Light blocks nicely.
The Light looking to control.
The Light working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Light works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Light is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benson is controlling him.
The Light tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Light is looking to stand up but Benson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Light's head.
Benson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Light works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benson won't allow The Light to sweep him here.
Benson chips away with some ground and pound.
The Light wants to get back to his feet but Benson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benson gets to his feet and stands over The Light, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! The Light felt that one! Benson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save The Light from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Benson!
A pretty intense looking Randall Benson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jackson (ranked 4325 p4p, 478 weight class) and Jake Ruth (ranked 4477 p4p, 487 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Ruth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruth throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruth misses with a kick to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson postures up in Ruth's guard and throws a big left but Ruth blocks it.
Jackson stands up over Ruth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruth has wrist control.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson throws a strike but Ruth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruth trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Ruth has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruth has wrist control.
Ruth wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson throws a strike but Ruth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson seems keen to control Ruth's posture.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
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.
Jackson managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson cracks Ruth with a solid left hand.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson distracts Ruth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruth on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruth's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
Jackson passes Ruth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to control but Ruth is keeping him busy.
Jackson winds up and cracks Ruth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruth punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ruth to regain full guard.
Ruth working a defensive guard here.
Jackson distracts Ruth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson passes Ruth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Ruth is rocked!
Jackson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ruth! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jackson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Jackson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Shot (ranked 2025 p4p, 31 weight class) and Michael Kristian (ranked 5532 p4p, 79 weight class). Kristian has chosen Oasis - Colombia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
26 - 21 - 2 |
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32
153 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Kristian!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kristian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Shot misses its intended target.
Shot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kristian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristian is looking to clinch but Shot is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shot, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Kristian.
Shot dodges the punch combination from Kristian.
Shot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Michael Kristian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kristian cracks Shot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shot ducks right into an uppercut from Kristian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shot misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Kristian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kristian looks to land a combination but Shot avoids it well.
Kristian throws a series of punches but Shot moves out of range.
Shot moves out of range as Kristian strikes.
Nice defenses there by Shot.
Kristian misses with a body kick.
Kristian blocks a jab.
Shot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kristian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shot thinking.
Good shot there by Kristian.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kristian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shot misses with a left hand
and Kristian counters with a low kick, right behind Shot 's knee.
Shot misses with a series of wild punches.
Shot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kristian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristian misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kristian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot tries to clinch but Kristian moves out of range.
Shot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kristian was well out of range. Poor timing from Shot.
Shot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kristian can pounce on him.
Kristian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kristian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kristian punishes Shot's body with a nice straight punch.
Kristian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kristian walks into a straight right hand from Shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shot or perhaps it was just good defense by Kristian, which made it look bad.
Shot throws a low kick but Kristian avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shot manages to avoid it.
Kristian walks into a straight right hand from Shot.
Kristian connects with a crisp jab.
Shot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shot thumps Kristian with a low kick.
Kristian looks to score with a jab to the body but Shot is just out of range.
Kristian throws a shot from downtown. Shot moves away and avoids it.
Kristian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kristian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kristian counters with a two punch combo.
Shot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Kristian does no damage.
Shot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kristian.
Shot tries to counter with a takedown but Kristian is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Shot misses the target.
Kristian throws a lazy right hand but Shot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shot. Kristian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kristian connects with a nice looking jab.
Kristian misses with a hook. Shot ducked under it nicely.
As Kristian looks to move away, Shot throws a big counter combo but Kristian just gets out of the way.
Shot dodges the punch combination from Kristian.
Shot is looking to counter punch.
Kristian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kristian shoots and misses
and Shot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shot connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shot throws a right hand that Kristian ducks under and follows up with a left that Kristian also avoids with ease.
Kristian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Shot finds it's way through Kristian's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kristian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kristian misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Shot counter with a right hand.
Shot lands a slapping body shot.
Kristian lands a nice shot to the body.
Shot misses the jab.
Shot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kristian throws a hook but Shot avoids it easily.
Shot avoids the head kick by Kristian.
Shot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kristian circles away.
Kristian ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Shot doesn't manage to clinch there - Kristian circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristian cracks Shot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kristian moves forwards but Shot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kristian missing with a left hand there. Shot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kristian moves out of range as Shot strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristian lands a jab to Shot's midsection.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Kristian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristian throws a body shot but no joy.
Kristian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shot lands a front kick.
Kristian misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Shot misses
and Kristian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shot closes the distance but Kristian moves to the side
and Kristian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kristian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shot counters with a two punch combo.
Kristian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kristian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shot misses with a double jab
and Kristian counters with a series of strikes. Shot will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kristian lands a jab to the head.
Kristian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shot's hands.
Kristian cracks Shot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shot is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Shot. Beautiful body shot.
Kristian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shot.
Kristian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shot defends it well.
Kristian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kristian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Shot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kristian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shot.
Shot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michael Kristian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shot scores with a decent looking hook.
Shot seems to have got his legs back now.
Shot misses with a wild combination.
Kristian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Shot.
Kristian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Shot finds it's way through Kristian's defenses.
Kristian takes a swing at Shot's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Shot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kristian misses with a hook
and Shot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kristian loads up on a big right hand but Shot slips the punch.
Kristian misses with a right hand
and Shot counters with a nice uppercut.
Shot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shot misses with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shot might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shot wants to control from the top but Kristian keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kristian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kristian wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shot manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shot drops an elbow to the side of Kristian's head.
Shot wants to work for an arm triangle but Kristian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shot lands a nice short elbow.
Shot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kristian is looking to control Shot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kristian avoid being mounted?
Shot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot 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!
Kristian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shot has time to react.
Shot staying out of range there.
Shot misses with a looping right.
Shot cracks Kristian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kristian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kristian.
Kristian fails to land the takedown.
Shot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot is looking to clinch but Kristian is avoiding it.
Kristian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shot counters with a straight right hand.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kristian.
Shot shoots in and gets a takedown into Kristian's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kristian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kristian is keeping the position for now.
Shot is looking to work some ground and pound but Kristian has wrist control.
Shot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kristian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kristian is keeping the position for now.
Shot is looking to pass into half guard but Kristian pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kristian is in guard.
Shot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kristian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Kristian from controlling successfully.
Shot wants to sweep here but Kristian controlling him for the moment.
Shot is working hard here to advance position.
Shot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kristian defends it easily.
Kristian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kristian stands up over Shot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kristian works over Shot with some ground and pound from guard.
Shot has momentary wrist control but Kristian slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kristian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kristian working some strikes from top position.
Shot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kristian is one step ahead there.
Kristian looking to pass the guard.
Shot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kristian manages to get himself to full guard.
Shot preventing the sweep.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kristian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot has gone for a leg lock! Kristian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shot's guard.
Kristian postures up.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kristian landing with the ground and pound.
Kristian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shot's head.
Shot trying to control the position.
Kristian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shot's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Sebastian Shot.
I think Shot 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Shot!
Sebastian Shot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Gvozdev (ranked 4908 p4p, 461 weight class) and Ricky Jones (ranked 2547 p4p, 295 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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273 lbs
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265 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Gvozdev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gvozdev jabs at Jones's body.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gvozdev misses with a wild body shot.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Gvozdev.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gvozdev circles away.
Gvozdev throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gvozdev tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gvozdev to the ground. Gvozdev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gvozdev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooh!!! Gvozdev has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Gvozdev steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Ricky Jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gvozdev is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Gvozdev circles away and we're back to standing.
George Gvozdev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gvozdev loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
George Gvozdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gvozdev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gvozdev lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jones falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gvozdev dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Gvozdev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Fusi (ranked 2470 p4p, 287 weight class) and Buddy Lang (ranked 4336 p4p, 436 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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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Fusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddy Lang!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Fusi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fusi is looking for a counter combo.
Fusi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fusi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lang 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 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Fusi!
James Fusi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 2716 p4p, 316 weight class) and Thiago Neves (ranked 2192 p4p, 263 weight class). Neves has chosen Emicida - Sorriso Favela as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Lothbrok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Neves!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok fails with a takedown attempt.
Neves unleashes a big counter combination but Lothbrok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lothbrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Neves is just out of range.
Neves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot
and Neves counters with a shoot takedown. Lothbrok fights it but they end up in guard.
Lothbrok is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lothbrok keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully.
Lothbrok wants to reverse the position here. Neves has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Lothbrok is forced to tap! Lothbrok looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thiago Neves! Thiago Neves retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Thiago Neves 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hocka Loogie (ranked 1702 p4p, 199 weight class) and Michael Swango (ranked 2587 p4p, 286 weight class). Loogie comes into the arena with Spit It Out blaring out of the sound system. Hocka Loogie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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173 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hocka Loogie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Swango!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swango connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Loogie momentarily.
Loogie wants to clinch.
Swango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swango throws a right hand that Loogie ducks under and follows up with a left that Loogie also avoids with ease.
Swango lands a glancing blow to the side of Loogie's head.
Swango slips a jab and a cross from Loogie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loogie doesn't manage to clinch there - Swango circles away.
Loogie misses with a takedown
and Swango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swango shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Loogie eats them both and turns towards Swango to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loogie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loogie looks for a takedown but Swango sprawls well.
Swango with a jab.
Loogie is rocked!
Swango Throws a clean left jab. Swango Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Loogie's chin! Loogie crumbles to the ground and Swango follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Swango!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Swango!
Michael Swango is the new welterweight champion!
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A |
G |
S |
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B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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