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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ulriksen (ranked 11250 p4p, 654 weight class) and Make You Bleed (ranked 19011 p4p, 648 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
16 - 20 - 0 |
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222 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Ulriksen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Make You Bleed! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ulriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulriksen slips a jab and a cross from Bleed.
Ulriksen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bleed throws a right and a left that both miss. Bleed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ulriksen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight. Ulriksen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ulriksen closes the distance and clinches up with Bleed, looking for a takedown. Ulriksen pushes Bleed against the cage but Bleed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ulriksen misses with an uppercut. Ulriksen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bleed's waist but Bleed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ulriksen off to one side. Bleed throws a leg kick but Ulriksen sees it coming and moves out of range. Ulriksen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bleed sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ulriksen walks into a jab. Ulriksen misses with a body shot.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bleed as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ulriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bleed thumps Ulriksen with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ulriksen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ulriksen looks to land a left hand but Bleed moved out of range nicely. Bleed steps in with a hook that catches Ulriksen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bleed follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ulriksen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make You Bleed! Our winner, Make You Bleed, 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. The defeated Victor Ulriksen had this to say: 'TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT - LMAO'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perry St Hype (ranked 2692 p4p, 243 weight class) and Dardan Douchebag (ranked 2884 p4p, 263 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Douchebag's choice of entrance music: Donkey. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 cm
30
158 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
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176 cm
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155 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry St Hype! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dardan Douchebag! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! St Hype throws a series of punches but Douchebag avoids them all with ease. St Hype swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Douchebag moves into the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Douchebag.
St Hype has a couple of punches blocked by Douchebag.
St Hype tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Douchebag avoids it. St Hype breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! St Hype thumps Douchebag with a low kick. A big left from St Hype misses. St Hype misses with a straight left. Douchebag blocks a jab. We've been informed that Douchebag 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. St Hype misses with a looping right. Douchebag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Hype. Douchebag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Douchebag staying out of range there. Douchebag shoots in for a takedown but St Hype shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Douchebag looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Douchebag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. St Hype wants to control but Douchebag is keeping busy.
St Hype is refusing to be controlled, as Douchebag sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Douchebag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Douchebag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. St Hype keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Douchebag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Douchebag prevents St Hype from improving his position. Douchebag is thwarting St Hype's attempts to control the position. St Hype is controlling Douchebag's trapped leg to prevent Douchebag from advancing to side control. Douchebag prevents St Hype from improving his position. Douchebag is nestled in close to St Hype, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Douchebag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. St Hype is trying to control but can't.
Douchebag trying to control the action but St Hype is working from the bottom. St Hype gets full guard. Douchebag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Douchebag working some strikes from top position. St Hype preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. St Hype seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Douchebag looking to sit in guard and control but St Hype gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Douchebag striking off his back but it's not causing St Hype any problems. Douchebag is looking for a triangle but St Hype pushes his legs off easily.
Douchebag thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Douchebag has momentary wrist control but St Hype slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Douchebag looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Douchebag has his foot on St Hype's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Hype works his way back into a safe position though. St Hype stands up over Douchebag, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. St Hype connects with a couple of short punches. St Hype distracts Douchebag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Douchebag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Douchebag wants to sweep but no luck. St Hype trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom. Douchebag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. St Hype with a nice head shot there. St Hype trying to control the position from guard on top but Douchebag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Douchebag wants to sweep but no luck. St Hype makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Douchebag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Hype is aware though and is defending well. Douchebag has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but St Hype has passed into side control.
Douchebag is trying to escape the position but St Hype is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Douchebag tries to bench press St Hype off him but St Hype keeps the position. St Hype tries to move into full mount but can't pass Douchebag's legs. St Hype cracks Douchebag with an elbow. That is naaassty. Douchebag tries to buck St Hype off but St Hype is having none of it. St Hype tries to advance to mount but Douchebag denies him. St Hype lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. St Hype working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Douchebag is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. St Hype scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Douchebag is pressing down on St Hype's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. St Hype makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Douchebag looking to sweep here. No luck so far. St Hype lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. St Hype wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving. St Hype scores with a decent looking elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry St Hype dominated that round. That's time! St Hype's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St Hype lands the left hand. A lazy left from St Hype finds it's target. St Hype scores with a head kick.
Douchebag moves out of range as St Hype strikes. St Hype throws a right and a left that Douchebag avoids nicely. Douchebag fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Douchebag 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. Douchebag throws a strike but St Hype rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! St Hype content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Douchebag manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Hype manages to get himself to full guard.
Douchebag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. St Hype is looking for a triangle but Douchebag pushes his legs off easily.
Douchebag advances to half guard. St Hype is not content to let Douchebag control the position. St Hype wants to control but Douchebag is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. St Hype holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. St Hype on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Douchebag trying to control the action but St Hype is working from the bottom. St Hype on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. St Hype keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. St Hype trying to control here.
Douchebag is sneakily working for an arm triangle but St Hype sees it coming and defends easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Douchebag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. St Hype keeps control of the position for the meantime. Douchebag is trying to control. St Hype wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Douchebag lands with a punch from half guard. Douchebag is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Douchebag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. St Hype is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Douchebag scores with a couple of nice shots. Douchebag wants to work for an arm triangle but St Hype is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Douchebag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed St Hype's head. St Hype trying to control but Douchebag postures up.
Douchebag is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed St Hype to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. St Hype is trying to keep Douchebag in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Douchebag works over St Hype with some ground and pound from guard. Douchebag passes easily into side control. Nice work. Douchebag works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. St Hype is looking to regain half guard here but Douchebag keeps moving and retains side control. Douchebag scores with punches from side control. St Hype is positioning himself to get back to half guard. St Hype can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Douchebag misses with the ground and pound. St Hype tries to improve position but can't. Douchebag working the ground and pound from side control. Douchebag tries to score with some ground and pound. St Hype controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. St Hype taking punishment in the form of punches.
St Hype is looking for a sweep. Douchebag landing strikes. St Hype is holding Douchebag down, trying to stall. Dardan Douchebag has got the better of the ground game so far. Douchebag lands some shots froms side control. Douchebag sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but St Hype is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Douchebag lands a nice forearm strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dardan Douchebag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! St Hype's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Douchebag there. Douchebag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A slow jab from St Hype misses its intended target. Douchebag tries to clinch up but St Hype circles away and keeps his distance. No luck for Douchebag with that takedown attempt. St Hype is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Douchebag misses with a looping right. Douchebag is looking to clinch. Douchebag has a takedown stuffed. St Hype throws a nice inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douchebag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Douchebag stopping the sweep attempt from St Hype. Douchebag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Douchebag wants to control from the top but St Hype keeps moving. Douchebag postures up.
St Hype lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Douchebag looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Hype is one step ahead there. St Hype trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom. Douchebag controlling St Hype's posture. St Hype landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. St Hype lands a couple of digs. St Hype works over Douchebag with some ground and pound from guard. St Hype working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Douchebag is on top in guard.
Douchebag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. St Hype keeping full guard, as Douchebag tries to pass. St Hype seems keen to control Douchebag's posture. Douchebag wants to control from the top but St Hype keeps moving. Douchebag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. St Hype trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Douchebag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Douchebag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as St Hype works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Douchebag controlling from the top position. Douchebag chips away with some ground and pound. St Hype lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Douchebag manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Hype manages to get himself to full guard.
St Hype controlling the position. St Hype has momentary wrist control but Douchebag slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Douchebag looking to pass the guard. Douchebag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. St Hype avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. St Hype has his hands on Douchebag's head, controlling the position. St Hype is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but St Hype is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. St Hype is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 Perry St Hype. I think St Hype 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 2467 p4p, 273 weight class) and Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 2201 p4p, 244 weight class). Nazaryan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
34 - 19 - 1 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alika Hakekia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nazaryan connects with the punch. Hakekia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakekia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab. Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Hakekia counters with a slapping leg kick. Left hook, right uppercut from Nazaryan. Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively. Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. 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! Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hakekia takes one to the chin there. Nazaryan scores with a nice right hand.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hakekia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nazaryan throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily. Some bone on bone action there as Nazaryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Nazaryan with a nice cross. Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nazaryan. Nazaryan defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand. Nazaryan misses the body punch and Hakekia counters with a good, hard body kick but Nazaryan shrugs it off. Nazaryan throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side. Hakekia avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut. Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it. Hakekia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nazaryan lands with a shot to the body. Nazaryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hakekia lands with a straight right. Nazaryan didn't see that one coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nazaryan lands with a right hand. Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hakekia's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakekia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nazaryan is rocked! A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target. Nazaryan throws a lazy body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Hakekia. Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hakekia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hakekia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nazaryan sprawling to the canvas! Nazaryan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hakekia finish him?!
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him? Hakekia blocks a jab. Nazaryan throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range. Hakekia fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Nazaryan out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alika Hakekia! Alika Hakekia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. The defeated Vrej Nazaryan had this to say: 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rothschild (ranked 2183 p4p, 248 weight class) and Timothy Wilkinson (ranked 1426 p4p, 167 weight class). Rothschild kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Maiden- Wrathchild. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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183 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rothschild! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Wilkinson! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilkinson throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.
We've been informed that Wilkinson 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. Wilkinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wilkinson swings for the body but Rothschild moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rothschild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wilkinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothschild.
Rothschild was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wilkinson lands a leg kick that knocks Rothschild off balance momentarily. A jab from Wilkinson finds it's way through Rothschild's defenses. Wilkinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rothschild finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilkinson's head. Rothschild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wilkinson throws a series of punches but Rothschild avoids them all with ease. Wilkinson instigates a clinch. I was talking to Rothschild's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Rothschild's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rothschild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rothschild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rothschild wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rothschild breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. Wilkinson does a little dance to reset his feet. Some wild striking there from Wilkinson.
Rothschild throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wilkinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rothschild listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rothschild misses with an uppercut. Wilkinson saw that one coming. Rothschild connects with a body shot that sends Wilkinson's belly button to the back. Rothschild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wilkinson closes the distance and pushes Rothschild back into the cage. Rothschild blocks a body shot from Wilkinson. Wilkinson prevents Rothschild from breaking the clinch. Rothschild misses with the head strike.
Rothschild breaks the clinch.
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! Good exchange - Rothschild coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkinson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rothschild off the cage and back into range. Rothschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Wilkinson. Wilkinson missing with a left hand there. Rothschild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rothschild throws a jab when Wilkinson was well out of range. Rothschild throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Wilkinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Timothy Wilkinson has been cut. Rothschild throws a hook but Wilkinson avoids it easily. Rothschild cracks Wilkinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rothschild throws a nice inside leg kick. Wilkinson slips under a jab. Rothschild misses with a hook. Wilkinson ducked under it nicely. Rothschild staying out of range there. Nice body punch from Rothschild. Wilkinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Rothschild throws a shot from downtown. Wilkinson moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A combination from Rothschild does no damage. Timothy Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rothschild throws a hook to the side of Wilkinson's head but Wilkinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rothschild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rothschild paws at him with a jab and circles away. An attempted straight right counter from Rothschild misses the target. Rothschild tries to keep at a distance but Wilkinson has taken the fight into the clinch. Rothschild slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothschild. Wilkinson is leaning against Rothschild and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Rothschild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wilkinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Rothschild avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage. Rothschild working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Wilkinson as the two fighters clinch.
Wilkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rothschild paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wilkinson scores with a nice right hand.
Wilkinson slips a jab from Rothschild. Rothschild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilkinson scores with a shot to the body.
Rothschild rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilkinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rothschild sets himself, and Wilkinson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rothschild avoids it this time. Rothschild swinging wildly here.
Rothschild sets himself, and Wilkinson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rothschild avoids it this time. Rothschild lands with a shot to the body. Rothschild connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wilkinson closes the distance and pushes Rothschild back into the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rothschild blocks a body shot from Wilkinson. Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rothschild dominated that round. The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wilkinson moves into the clinch. Wilkinson lands a nice shot to the body. Wilkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rothschild backwards. Wilkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rothschild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rothschild fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilkinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilkinson. Wilkinson forces Rothschild back against the cage and clinches. Wilkinson lands a damaging elbow. Rothschild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rothschild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rothschild takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilkinson pushes Rothschild up against the cage in a clinch. Rothschild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rothschild. Wilkinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rothschild circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rothschild tries to bum rush Wilkinson with a series of wild strikes but Wilkinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rothschild, pushing him back against the cage. Wilkinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rothschild's defenses. Rothschild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Rothschild throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rothschild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rothschild misses with the combination.
Wilkinson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rothschild, pushing him back against the cage. Rothschild swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it. Rothschild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rothschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow. Rothschild lands an uppercut. Rothschild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses. Rothschild breaks the clinch.
Rothschild jabs Wilkinson right on the nose. Wilkinson blinks but takes it well. Wilkinson avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rothschild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wilkinson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rothschild blocks a body shot from Wilkinson. Wilkinson pulls guard effortlessly. Wilkinson is looking to sweep but instead, Rothschild has passed into half guard.
Wilkinson has his hands clasped together around Rothschild's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson trying to control from the bottom.
Rothschild gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild. Wilkinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rothschild circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rothschild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but Wilkinson ducks down to avoid it. Wilkinson tries to counter with a clinch but Rothschild shakes him off and moves away. A big right from Wilkinson misses. Rothschild takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wilkinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rothschild keeps the fight on the outside. Wilkinson throws a chopping leg kick but Rothschild manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wilkinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rothschild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wilkinson moves into the clinch. Rothschild misses with a short punch on the inside. Wilkinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rothschild's defenses. Rothschild prevents a body shot from Wilkinson. Rothschild stalling against the cage.
A short left from Wilkinson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rothschild manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Wilkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilkinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rothschild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A swing and a miss from Rothschild. Wilkinson thows a left - swing and a miss! Wilkinson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rothschild can't break the clinch.
Rothschild is trying to break free. Wilkinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rothschild is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Wilkinson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rothschild wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkinson won't allow it.
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Wilkinson.
Rothschild misses with a short punch on the inside. Wilkinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rothschild's efforts to push away. Rothschild leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilkinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Timothy Wilkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rothschild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rothschild moves out of range of the body kick. Wilkinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rothschild's calf. Rothschild moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rothschild looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rothschild gets tackled into the cage by Wilkinson. Wilkinson maintains the clinch. Wilkinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rothschild is trying to break the clinch but Wilkinson is controlling him. Rothschild has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothschild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson lands a leg kick that knocks Rothschild off balance momentarily. Wilkinson clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rothschild blocks an elbow strike from Wilkinson.
Rothschild manages to break the clinch.
Wilkinson throws a right and a left that both miss. Wilkinson is looking to clinch. Wilkinson gets in close and instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothschild. Rothschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wilkinson is looking to clinch but Rothschild is avoiding it.
Wilkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rothschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkinson moves away. Wilkinson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rothschild. Rothschild keeps the fight on the outside. Wilkinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothschild's elbow. Rothschild is trying to push Wilkinson away but Wilkinson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Wilkinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilkinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rothschild or not. Rothschild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rothschild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
Rothschild is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Wilkinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wilkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rothschild backwards. Rothschild wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rothschild blocking some punches.
Wilkinson prevents a body shot from Rothschild. Wilkinson tries a body shot but Rothschild blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rothschild wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rothschild is trying to break the clinch but Wilkinson is controlling him. Wilkinson has Rothschild pressed against the cage, preventing Rothschild from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rothschild breaks from the clinch.
Rothschild takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Wilkinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rothschild's sensitive parts. Rothschild avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Rothschild misses the target. Wilkinson wants to clinch up but Rothschild keeps it at a distance. Wilkinson fails in his attempt to clinch. Rothschild connects with a looping right hand.
Wilkinson moves into the clinch. 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! Rothschild is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Rothschild wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilkinson has him pressed against the cage. Rothschild throws a head punch that misses. Rothschild misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Timothy Wilkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wilkinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Wilkinson! During a confident post fight interview, Timothy Wilkinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Andy Rothschild stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry everyone.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Grimrock (ranked 2473 p4p, 288 weight class) and Tyler Cage (ranked 2127 p4p, 261 weight class). Tyler Cage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Grimrock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Cage! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grimrock is looking to land body kicks. Cage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Grimrock lands a jab-cross combination. Grimrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Grimrock slips a straight right by Cage. Grimrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Cage misses with a straight right. Cage jabs Grimrock right on the nose. Grimrock blinks but takes it well. Cage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cage throws a right hand that Grimrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimrock also avoids with ease. Left hook, right uppercut from Cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grimrock tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Grimrock lands an overhand right. Cage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grimrock. That one must have hurt. Sloppy strikes from Grimrock. Those never looked like landing. Cage avoids the head kick by Grimrock.
A lazy left from Grimrock finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cage misses with a straight right. Grimrock quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Cage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimrock's head. A jab from Cage misses. A left and a right from Grimrock both land. Nice combination. Grimrock misses with a hook. Grimrock throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range. Grimrock scores with a jab to the body. Grimrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage. Grimrock avoids the body shot from Cage.
Cage connects with a right hand. Grimrock shakes it off. A big left from Cage misses. Grimrock appears to be looking for a big counter. This has been an exciting period of action! Cage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grimrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Grimrock misses. Cage cracks Grimrock with an open hand slap.
It looks like Lee Grimrock has been cut. Grimrock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cage walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Grimrock drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Cage swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Grimrock's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Cage! An out of breath Tyler Cage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charley Hanagan (ranked 1105 p4p, 171 weight class) and Melchizedek Halo (ranked 968 p4p, 151 weight class). Hanagan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guilty Until Proven Innocent. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charley Hanagan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melchizedek Halo! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Halo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hanagan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halo's hands. Hanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Halo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanagan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hanagan looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely. Hanagan thows a left - swing and a miss! Halo moves into range and connects with a jab. Halo misses with a head kick.
Hanagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halo. Hanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanagan. Halo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice shot lands for Hanagan. 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! Halo scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Hanagan missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Halo tries to keep at a distance but Hanagan has taken the fight into the clinch. A short right from Halo. Halo throws a head punch that misses. Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Hanagan.
Hanagan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hanagan misses with a punch to the body.
Hanagan can't break the clinch.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Hanagan avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Hanagan.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hanagan lands with a left to the head. Hanagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanagan cracks Halo with a nice body shot. Hanagan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hand to the body from Halo.
Hanagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo lands a nice uppercut. Hanagan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Halo prevents it.
Hanagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Halo prevents a body shot from Hanagan. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo. Hanagan working aggressively here.
Hanagan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hanagan throws a head punch that misses. Halo working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanagan. Hanagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Halo is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanagans head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanagan or not. Hanagan has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
A left hand lands to the body for Halo.
Hanagan blocks a body shot from Halo. Hanagan working aggressively here.
Halo manages to break the clinch.
Halo throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little feinted left hand from Hanagan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A jab from Hanagan misses. Hanagan moves forwards but Halo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nice uppercut there from Halo. Hanagan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Halo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanagan. Halo jabs at Hanagan's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanagan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hanagan throws a poor cross that misses
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Halo thows a left - swing and a miss! An attempted straight right counter from Hanagan misses the target. Halo is looking to score with low kicks. Hanagan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Halo misses with a hook. Halo connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanagan moves forwards but Halo connects with a nice, crisp jab. A cross from Halo lands. Melchizedek Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hanagan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hanagan misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet. Hanagan appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Halo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanagan. Halo slips a straight right by Hanagan. Halo scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hanagan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halo dips to his left and cracks Hanagan with an uppercut! An inside leg kick from Halo misses. A slow jab from Hanagan misses its intended target. Hanagan throws a hook but Halo blocks it. Halo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanagan misses with a body shot.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot. Hanagan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Halo looks to land a left hand but Hanagan moved out of range nicely. Halo lands with a hook. Hanagan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A jab from Hanagan misses. Halo lands a front kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hanagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Halo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanagan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Halo thows a left - swing and a miss! Halo with a nice cross. Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanagan manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melchizedek Halo dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Halo avoids the body shot from Hanagan.
Halo throws an off balance right hand
and Hanagan counters by clinching up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo. Halo throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut. Hanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanagan prevents a body shot from Halo. Melchizedek Halo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Halo lands a body shot. A short uppercut from Hanagan. Hanagan misses with a short punch on the inside. Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Halo breaks from the clinch.
Halo takes a swing at Hanagan's ribcage but misses. Halo lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Halo lands a really nice looking cross but Hanagan seems unphased.
Halo lands a high kick!
Halo swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Hanagan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Halo cracks Hanagan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Halo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Halo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanagan manages to avoid it. Halo lands with a shot to the body. A jab from Halo does it's job there. Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Halo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halo looks for the body kick but Hanagan saw that one coming. Hanagan lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Halo scores with a spinning back kick! Halo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hanagan pushes Halo up against the cage in a clinch. Hanagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hanagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it. Hanagan blocks a body shot from Halo. A body shot lands from Hanagan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Halo lands with a left to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hanagan cracks Halo with a nice body shot. Halo is breathing heavily. Halo misses with some punches.
Hanagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hanagan lands a nice uppercut. Hanagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanagan. Hanagan misses with the head strike.
Halo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hanagan lands with a left to the head. Hanagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Halo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanagan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hanagan looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range. Melchizedek Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Halo dodges the punch combination from Hanagan.
Halo misses with a shot to the body and Hanagan counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Halo is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanagan in particular looking to stall. Halo trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Halo is not content to let Hanagan control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Halo manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hanagan wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position. Hanagan trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hanagan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Hanagan is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Halo throws out a loose jab but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it. Halo misses with a head kick.
Hanagan moves out of range as Halo strikes. Hanagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halo on the side of the head. Halo misses with a looping left. A big right from Hanagan misses. Halo slips a jab from Hanagan. Halo throws a jab when Hanagan was well out of range. Hanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo feints and then cracks Hanagan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanagan down. Hanagan scores with a nice head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanagan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halo circles away. Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hanagan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Halo misses with a hook
letting Hanagan counter with a right hand. Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hanagan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Halo is trying to escape and Hanagan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Halo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hanagan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charley Hanagan! During a confident post fight interview, Charley Hanagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 1016 p4p, 122 weight class) and Feihck Tiote (ranked 1793 p4p, 209 weight class). Feihck Tiote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Feihck Tiote! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bastard throws an off balance right hand
and Tiote counters with a takedown into side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Bastard on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Tiote throws an elbow but Bastard slips to the side and avoids it well. Bastard manages to get back to half guard. Bastard is looking to escape. Bastard is looking to improve his position.
Bastard wants to control but Tiote is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bastard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tiote. Tiote is looking to take a break and control but Bastard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tiote has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tiote controlling the action here. Bastard wants to improve his position but Tiote is controlling well.
Tiote is keen to just control but Bastard is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bastard wants to get back to his feet. Tiote trying to control the action but Bastard is working from the bottom. Bastard is trying to escape back to his feet but Tiote uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tiote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bastard keeps working. Tiote controlling from side mount. Tiote prevents Bastard from escaping the position. Tiote is looking to take a break and control but Bastard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tiote prevents Bastard from escaping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tiote slips under a jab. Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Tiote moves away and avoids it. Tiote staying out of range there. Tiote drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bastard defends it well. Tiote takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bastard throws a series of punches but Tiote moves out of range. Tiote is looking to clinch but Bastard is avoiding it.
Tiote shoots for a takedown but Bastard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tiote ducks right into an uppercut from Bastard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bastard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Bastard lands. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiote. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A big right from Bastard misses. Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bastard tries to bum rush Tiote with a series of wild strikes but Tiote uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tiote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tiote takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lazy Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bastard works Tiote's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bastard throws an off balance right hand
and Tiote counters with a nice double leg into guard. Tiote won't allow Bastard to sweep him here. Tiote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now. Bastard working a defensive guard here.
Bastard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiote's guard. Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bastard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tiote is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazy Bastard dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Tiote counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've been hearing good reports from Bastard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Tiote throws a big right hand that misses. Tiote scoring with some ground and pound. Tiote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tiote working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bastard's head. Bastard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tiote dives into side control.
Bastard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Bastard tries to buck Tiote off but Tiote is having none of it. Bastard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Feihck Tiote has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tiote cracks Bastard with an elbow. That is naaassty. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bastard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tiote asserts his dominance and retains side control. Bastard throws Tiote to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiote moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Tiote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tiote flicks out a counter leg kick but Bastard steps away. Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard jabs Tiote to the body, keeping him at a distance. Tiote looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bastard is fending him off so far but Tiote persists. Nope, Bastard circles away and we're back to standing. Bastard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tiote avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Tiote shapes to counter with a head kick. Bastard lands a nice hook to Tiote's body. Tiote takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target. Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bastard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tiote cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tiote looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Tiote blocks a jab. Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bastard throws a good cross that connects.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tiote slips under a jab. Tiote appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Tiote shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bastard as he jumps to the side. Lazy Bastard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feihck Tiote. Bastard throws a series of punches but Tiote avoids them all with ease. Bastard works the jab nicely. Bastard misses with a looping right. Tiote has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiote there as he acknowledges the shot. Bastard scores with a decent looking hook. Tiote takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Nice defenses there by Tiote. Bastard misses with a shot to the body and Tiote counters with a head kick. Bastard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiote decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bastard's guard.
Bastard is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiote's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bastard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Tiote gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Tiote postures up.
Tiote is fighting to break Bastard's control of his arms but Bastard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Bastard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tiote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bastard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tiote manages to pass to side control. Tiote throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bastard to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiote trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiote is one step ahead there. Tiote wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving. Tiote is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bastard is looking to stand up but Tiote isn't so interested in that idea. Bastard working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazy Bastard dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bastard connects with the punch. Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tiote feints the counter takedown. Bastard misses with a double jab
and Tiote counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tiote. Tiote is standing up over Bastard. Bastard looks to escape but Tiote dives into side control.
Bastard tries to buck Tiote off but Tiote is having none of it. Bastard sneaks back into half guard. Bastard moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bastard wants to get back to his feet but Tiote is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bastard trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Bastard working a defensive guard here.
Tiote looking to pass the guard. Bastard wants to stand and escape but Tiote is having none of it. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tiote's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Bastard is trying to keep Tiote in close.
Tiote trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bastard has momentary wrist control but Tiote slips an elbow through the middle. Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Tiote wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving. Tiote sitting in guard, not really doing much. Bastard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastard, not yet. Tiote cracks Bastard with a solid left hand. Tiote working some strikes from top position. Tiote passes easily into side control. Nice work. Tiote trying to control the action but Bastard is working from the bottom. Bastard can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiote cracks Bastard with a big right hand but Bastard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bastard is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Bastard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tiote's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bastard wants to improve his position but Tiote is controlling well.
Tiote trying to control from half guard but Bastard is working away. Tiote works his way into side control. Tiote advances nicely into full mount. Tiote controlling from mount. Bastard wants to hold on but Tiote pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bastard tries to reverse the position but Tiote maintains control. Tiote wants to control the pace but Bastard is squirming around nicely. Bastard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bastard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tiote tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bastard is trying desperately to improve position. Feihck Tiote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tiote lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Feihck Tiote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bastard 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazy Bastard! Lazy Bastard very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 797 p4p, 23 weight class) and Corey Parker (ranked 1644 p4p, 24 weight class). Wolfsbruder's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cradel to the grave. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Elric Wolfsbruder! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Parker! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wolfsbruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Parker throws an off balance right hand
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wolfsbruder misses with a wild body shot. Wolfsbruder tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wolfsbruder scores with a nice strike. Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolfsbruder's waist but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side. Wolfsbruder throws a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Parker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Wolfsbruder scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wolfsbruder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Parker looks winded! Parker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Parker with a hook. Parker shoots in but no luck this time. We've been told by Wolfsbruder's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Corey Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parker throws an off balance right hand
and Wolfsbruder counters with a stiff right hand. Wolfsbruder lands with a straight right. Parker didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolfsbruder connects with a crisp jab.
Parker is rocked! A left lands for Parker. Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfsbruder finish him? Wolfsbruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Parker seems to have recovered his senses. Wolfsbruder throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wolfsbruder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolfsbruder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat. Elric Wolfsbruder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Parker. Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolfsbruder counters with a nice kick to the body. Wolfsbruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it. Parker cracks Wolfsbruder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A jab lands there for Wolfsbruder. Wolfsbruder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker. Wolfsbruder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wolfsbruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker. The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolfsbruder lands a jab to Parker's midsection. Wolfsbruder throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Parker wants to counter the offense by Wolfsbruder and move into the clinch position. A jab from Wolfsbruder does it's job there. Wolfsbruder slips under a jab from Parker. Wolfsbruder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Wolfsbruder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfsbruder manages to avoid it. Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder. Wolfsbruder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Parker misses with a double jab.
Parker takes one to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though. Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker gets the takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Wolfsbruder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wolfsbruder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Wolfsbruder trying to mount his opponent but Parker defends it. Parker trying to hold on to Wolfsbruder's head to control him but Wolfsbruder postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker wants to improve his position but Wolfsbruder is controlling well.
Wolfsbruder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Parker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wolfsbruder tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wolfsbruder trying to control but Parker is having none of it. Wolfsbruder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Wolfsbruder wants to control the action but instead Parker gets a body lock and reverses into Wolfsbruder's guard! Nice work! Parker wants to pass the guard but Wolfsbruder is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolfsbruder is controlling Parker's posture. Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots. Parker with a flurry of punches that miss. Parker preventing the sweep. Wolfsbruder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Parker is trying to control the position but Wolfsbruder postures up. Wolfsbruder forces his way into half guard. Wolfsbruder wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wolfsbruder is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolfsbruder circles away. Parker throws a head kick but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range. Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolfsbruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it. Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfsbruder.
Parker misses with a wild body shot. A cross from Wolfsbruder lands. Parker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wolfsbruder counters with a right hand to the body. A big right from Wolfsbruder misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolfsbruder cracks Parker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wolfsbruder has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Parker to stand back up! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice defenses there by Wolfsbruder. Wolfsbruder drops Parker with a naaaaasty hook - Parker is in real trouble here! Wolfsbruder dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elric Wolfsbruder! Elric Wolfsbruder is the new super heavyweight champion! A relieved looking Elric Wolfsbruder 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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