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RapidFC 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Third Eye (ranked 7146 p4p, 519 weight class) and Ugor Voross (ranked 24384 p4p, 548 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ugor Voross!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eye counters with a slapping leg kick.
Voross with a poor takedown
and Eye counters with a low kick, right behind Voross 's knee.
Eye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Voross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eye lunges at Voross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Voross's hand.
Eye scores with a sloppy right hand. Voross should have avoided that one.
Voross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eye.
Eye throws a quick counter kick to the body but Voross avoids it.
Voross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Voross is rocked!
Eye fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Voross out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Third Eye!
Third Eye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Krashenko (ranked 6290 p4p, 498 weight class) and Jake Ruth (ranked 24282 p4p, 544 weight class). Krashenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Polyushka Polye. 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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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Krashenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krashenko clinches up against the cage.
Krashenko is trying to pull guard but Ruth has him pressed against the cage.
Ruth successfully pulls guard.
Krashenko trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Krashenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krashenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krashenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krashenko won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krashenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krashenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruth 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.
Krashenko trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krashenko won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
Krashenko has gone for a leg lock! Ruth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Krashenko's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krashenko wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Ruth is stalling in the full guard.
Krashenko has his foot on Ruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Krashenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krashenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krashenko working for a triangle but Ruth defends it easily.
Krashenko has his foot on Ruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Krashenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krashenko is looking for a triangle but Ruth pushes his legs off easily.
Ruth stands up and waves to Krashenko to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krashenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruth wants to get back to striking at distance but Krashenko won't allow it.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth stands there with Krashenko around his waist. Krashenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krashenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruth walks away with a smile on his face. Krashenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Krashenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krashenko has managed to clinch.
Krashenko tries to pull guard but Ruth holds him up against the cage and eventually Krashenko drops back down to his feet.
Krashenko tries to pull guard but Ruth won't allow it.
Krashenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruth walks away with a smile on his face. Krashenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vladimir Krashenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krashenko is looking to clinch.
Krashenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko has his foot on Ruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krashenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruth has managed to get both his arms back between Krashenko's legs - danger averted.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krashenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krashenko working for a triangle but Ruth defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krashenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Krashenko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krashenko wants to clinch.
Ruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Krashenko.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Krashenko.
Krashenko has managed to clinch.
Krashenko fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krashenko jumps guard and drags Ruth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Krashenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruth has picked Krashenko up and slammed him! Krashenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruth manages to pass to side control!
Krashenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Krashenko stops Ruth from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Krashenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Krashenko's face as Ruth controls the position.
Ruth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krashenko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ruth stands up.
Krashenko is looking to clinch.
Ruth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krashenko.
Ruth throws a combination. Krashenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krashenko is trying to pull guard but Ruth has him pressed against the cage.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth stands there with Krashenko around his waist. Krashenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Krashenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krashenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krashenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruth gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Krashenko regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krashenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Krashenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krashenko looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Krashenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruth defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruth wants to stand but Krashenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Krashenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruth has picked Krashenko up and slammed him! Krashenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruth manages to pass to side control!
Krashenko defending against the ground and pound.
Ruth trying to control the position but Krashenko is working away.
Ruth decides to stand up, so the ref orders Krashenko to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krashenko enables Ruth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krashenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Krashenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Krashenko has wrist control.
Ruth stands up from Krashenko's guard - Ruth perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vladimir Krashenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krashenko is looking to clinch.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krashenko is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krashenko tries to clinch there but Ruth circles away.
Krashenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krashenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Krashenko tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
Krashenko is looking to clinch.
Ruth gets a takedown into half guard.
Krashenko actively working from the bottom here.
Ruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krashenko actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth stalling.
Krashenko actively working from the bottom here.
Jake Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth decides to return to a standing position.
Ruth has closed the distance and engaged Krashenko in a clinch.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Krashenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruth just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Krashenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krashenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruth to keep the fight standing.
Krashenko fails to pull guard.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ruth tries to circle away but Krashenko has him pinned against the cage.
Krashenko is trying to pull guard but Ruth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krashenko jumps guard but Ruth stands there with Krashenko around his waist. Krashenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruth pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krashenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ruth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krashenko has Ruth in his guard.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Krashenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ruth passes into half guard.
Krashenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
Krashenko is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Krashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Krashenko tries to reverse the position but Ruth maintains control.
Ruth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krashenko tries to improve his position but instead Ruth has taken his back!
Krashenko wants to escape the position.
Krashenko is working hard here to advance position.
Krashenko turns into Ruth and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is looking for a triangle but Krashenko pushes his legs off easily.
Krashenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ruth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krashenko has Ruth in his guard.
Krashenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krashenko's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krashenko wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Ruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruth 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Ruth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cucu Maco (ranked 4506 p4p, 363 weight class) and Dimitri Emelianenko (ranked 23005 p4p, 482 weight class). Dimitri Emelianenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cucu Maco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maco feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Emelianenko crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cucu Maco!
A less than humble Cucu Maco misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tai Whishermann (ranked 3528 p4p, 357 weight class) and Del Werthers (ranked 4094 p4p, 405 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 Sydney, Tai Whishermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Del Werthers!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Werthers.
Werthers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Werthers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whishermann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Whishermann shoots and misses
and Werthers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Werthers throws a combination. Whishermann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Whishermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Werthers pinned against the cage. Werthers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Whishermann shoots in and drives through. Werthers sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Whishermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whishermann looks for a takedown but Werthers sprawls well.
Werthers misses with a two punch combination.
Werthers lands a jab-cross combination.
Whishermann shoots in for a double leg but Werthers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tai Whishermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werthers lands with an overhand left.
Whishermann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Werthers.
Whishermann is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BAM! Werthers delivers a spinning backfist that drops Whishermann like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Del Werthers!
Del Werthers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Blackfoot (ranked 6610 p4p, 508 weight class) and Hector Zorba (ranked 3430 p4p, 373 weight class). Hector Zorba told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Blackfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Zorba!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackfoot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackfoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Zorba circles away.
Blackfoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Zorba circles away.
Zorba throws out a counter right but Blackfoot avoids it with no problem.
Zorba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zorba has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blackfoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackfoot has managed to clinch.
Blackfoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Zorba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackfoot lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorba goes for a takedown attempt but Blackfoot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blackfoot forces Zorba back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zorba has Blackfoot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blackfoot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blackfoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Zorba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackfoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackfoot misses with the head strike.
Blackfoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zorba goes for a takedown attempt but Blackfoot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chief Blackfoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Zorba.
Blackfoot tries to clinch but Zorba is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zorba! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Blackfoot.
Blackfoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Zorba circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zorba! But no joy.
Blackfoot tries to clinch
and Zorba counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zorba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackfoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zorba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackfoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zorba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Zorba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blackfoot tries to clinch there but Zorba circles away.
Blackfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zorba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Zorba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blackfoot tries to clinch there but Zorba circles away.
Zorba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackfoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zorba counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackfoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zorba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackfoot tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot wants to clinch
and Zorba counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zorba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Zorba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackfoot tries to clinch but Zorba is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Zorba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blackfoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zorba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chief Blackfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackfoot looks to clinch
and Zorba counters with a big uppercut that knocks Blackfoot off his feet! Zorba dives into side control looking to finish!
Blackfoot is rocked!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd goes nuts as Zorba knocks Blackfoot out cold with a massive hammerfist! Zorba Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
A very excited looking Hector Zorba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manfred Schmidt (ranked 3203 p4p, 364 weight class) and Nate Dillinger (ranked 3096 p4p, 355 weight class). Schmidt comes to the cage accompanied by Riders High. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manfred Schmidt !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt moves into range and clinches up with Dillinger.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmidt clinches up against the cage.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dillinger is struggling to control the position.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schmidt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt has Dillinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillinger avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt looking for a takedown.
Dillinger effectively controlling the action here.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillinger smiles and moves away.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt misses with a wild combination.
Dillinger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmidt .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmidt .
Dillinger throws a hook but Schmidt blocks it.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schmidt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillinger counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dillinger.
Schmidt digs a good hook to Dillinger's body.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillinger as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger tries to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Schmidt misses
and Dillinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dillinger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt fails with the takedown.
Schmidt darts in and clinches Dillinger up against the cage.
Dillinger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dillinger digs a right hand into Schmidt 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schmidt 's gas tank.
Dillinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Dillinger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillinger.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Schmidt is trying to drag Dillinger to the mat but Dillinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger lands a body punch.
Dillinger is working Schmidt over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dillinger.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schmidt looking to stall.
Schmidt wants to take the fight to the mat but Dillinger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger works on Schmidt 's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Dillinger.
A short right from Dillinger on the inside.
Dillinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dillinger lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Dillinger taking a breather.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dillinger continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dillinger has Schmidt pressed against the cage.
Schmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmidt is trying to drag Dillinger to the mat but Dillinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillinger has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.
Schmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillinger, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Dillinger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick by Schmidt misses
and Dillinger counters by clinching up.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillinger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dillinger works on Schmidt 's body with a couple of short punches.
Schmidt is looking for a takedown.
Dillinger is leaning against Schmidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dillinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmidt s head.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dillinger.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body.
Dillinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dillinger gets underhooks to prevent Schmidt 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger digs a right hand underneath Schmidt 's ribcage. Schmidt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillinger.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmidt up against the cage.
Schmidt goes for a takedown attempt but Dillinger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt instigates a clinch.
Schmidt being controlled against the cage.
Dillinger lands an uppercut.
Dillinger is pushing Schmidt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Dillinger to work.
Dillinger leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.
Schmidt misses with the combination.
Dillinger lands a really nice looking cross but Schmidt seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillinger is fending him off so far but Schmidt persists. Nope, Dillinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Schmidt instigates a clinch.
Dillinger has Schmidt pressed against the cage, preventing Schmidt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dillinger lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger slows down the pace here.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Dillinger manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Schmidt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger controlling the action here for a moment.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger is stalling here.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schmidt letting Dillinger take a breather here.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schmidt needs to keep his hands up - Dillinger had a free shot at his head there.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt clinches with his opponent.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmidt up against the cage.
Dillinger is pushing Schmidt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dillinger receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger shows good takedown defense.
Dillinger tries to counter with a clinch but Schmidt shakes him off and moves away.
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmidt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Dillinger to work.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Dillinger's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dillinger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dillinger.
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!
Schmidt letting Dillinger take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Dillinger throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt .
Nate Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schmidt darts in and clinches Dillinger up against the cage.
Dillinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger cracks Schmidt with a nice body shot.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body.
Dillinger is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Dillinger as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dillinger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dillinger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schmidt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillinger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillinger smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schmidt is rocked!
Dillinger cracks Schmidt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Schmidt falls backwards against the cage. Dillinger follows up with more strikes that drop Schmidt to his knees. Dillinger keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Schmidt ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Dillinger!
Nate Dillinger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 2458 p4p, 272 weight class) and Pablo Rodriguez (ranked 2586 p4p, 280 weight class). Pablo Rodriguez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralphie Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldonado misses its target.
Rodriguez takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maldonado misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been told by Maldonado's head coaches at Valhalla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maldonado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldonado misses with a straight right.
Maldonado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Maldonado loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Maldonado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodriguez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado scores with a kick to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Maldonado with a series of wild strikes but Maldonado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Maldonado scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldonado.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Maldonado's head but Maldonado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Maldonado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldonado misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes one on the button.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Maldonado is out of range.
Maldonado thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maldonado throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldonado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldonado looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Maldonado.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldonado.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldonado was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldonado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldonado is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez cracks Maldonado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldonado lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Maldonado.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Maldonado saw that one coming.
Maldonado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Maldonado slips the punch.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldonado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldonado throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Maldonado throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Maldonado blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldonado.
It looked like Maldonado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maldonado.
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Maldonado.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez cracks Maldonado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Maldonado counters with a thumping low kick.
Maldonado moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rodriguez works over Maldonado's head and body with a nice combination.
Maldonado is rocked!
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Maldonado's shoulder, as Maldonado tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Maldonado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldonado.
Rodriguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldonado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range.
Donk. Maldonado catches Rodriguez right on the button with a cross.
Maldonado throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Maldonado seems to have got his legs back now.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Maldonado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Maldonado avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maldonado.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldonado.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch
and Maldonado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Maldonado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Maldonado walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldonado.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Maldonado staying out of range there.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez lands a left and a right that send Maldonado crashing to the mat, dazed. Rodriguez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Maldonado throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez steps in with a hook that catches Maldonado right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Rodriguez follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Maldonado looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alzonz Appalusu (ranked 2705 p4p, 312 weight class) and Abraham Alcantara (ranked 2478 p4p, 289 weight class). Appalusu's entrance music is Rocky theme song. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alzonz Appalusu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Appalusu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alcantara sprawls well initially but Appalusu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Appalusu is looking for a kimura here.
Appalusu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alcantara sees it coming and defends easily.
Appalusu is looking for a kimura here.
Appalusu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alcantara sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Appalusu'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.
Alcantara is trying to get back to full guard.
Appalusu is working for a kimura but Alcantara is defending it quite comfortably.
Appalusu wants to work for an arm triangle but Alcantara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Appalusu wants to work for an arm triangle but Alcantara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Appalusu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Appalusu is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alcantara is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Rogue Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alojz Sanel (ranked 1178 p4p, 141 weight class) and Hits Hard (ranked 3474 p4p, 308 weight class). Hits Hard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alojz Sanel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hits Hard!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard throws a lazy head kick
and Sanel counters with a straight right hand.
Hard tries to land a body kick
letting Sanel counter with a right hand.
It looks like Hits Hard has been cut.
Hard throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hard thinking.
Hard tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanel misses its target.
A punch lands to the side of Hard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanel lands a right hook to the body.
Hits Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hard looks winded!
Sanel scores with a jab. Hard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hard is rocked!
Sanel goes for a small jab and connects. Now Sanel goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hard stumbles back but Sanel runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hard to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hard will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alojz Sanel!
Our winner, Alojz Sanel, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Trigger (ranked 624 p4p, 81 weight class) and Mwenye Kwadwo (ranked 937 p4p, 115 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Trigger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mwenye Kwadwo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwadwo lands with a nice body punch.
Trigger misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trigger. Kwadwo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwadwo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Kwadwo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kwadwo.
Trigger moves into the clinch.
Trigger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwadwo's elbow.
Kwadwo blocks a body shot from Trigger.
Trigger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kwadwo.
I was talking to Trigger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trigger missing with knees to the body.
Trigger misses with some punches.
Trigger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trigger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwadwo cracks Trigger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Jackson Trigger has been cut.
Kwadwo takes a swing at Trigger's ribcage but misses.
Kwadwo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kwadwo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trigger throwing a counter right hand but Kwadwo manages to avoid it.
Kwadwo swings for the body but Trigger moves out of range.
Trigger gets a clinch.
Kwadwo managing to block the knees to the body from Trigger.
Trigger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kwadwo misses with a punch to the body.
Kwadwo tries to throw a body punch but Trigger avoids it by throwing Kwadwo back against the cage.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trigger can't find room to land a body shot as Kwadwo controls the action.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the head but Kwadwo blocks with his arms.
Trigger misses with a body punch.
Kwadwo prevents a body shot from Trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo wants to stall.
Trigger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trigger misses with some punches.
Trigger misses with a body punch.
Trigger blocks a body shot from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo has a couple of punches blocked by Trigger.
Trigger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kwadwo is defending well for now.
Trigger lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trigger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kwadwo blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Trigger.
A nice left hand lands by Trigger.
A head punch on the inside from Trigger fails to land.
Trigger gets through Kwadwo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trigger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but Kwadwo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trigger lands a hook that snaps the head of Kwadwo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger.
Kwadwo just leaning against Trigger, taking a breather.
Trigger tries to throw a body punch but Kwadwo avoids it by throwing Trigger back against the cage.
Trigger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwadwo controls his hands.
Trigger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kwadwo misses with a body punch.
Trigger tries to work over Kwadwo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trigger looking to throw knees to the head but Kwadwo is blocking nicely.
Kwadwo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Trigger on the inside.
Trigger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trigger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kwadwo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Trigger.
Trigger tries to throw a body punch but Kwadwo avoids it by throwing Trigger back against the cage.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but Kwadwo blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trigger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwadwo.
Trigger lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trigger misses with a body punch.
Kwadwo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kwadwo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trigger lands a body punch.
Kwadwo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trigger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trigger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwadwo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trigger backwards.
Trigger tries to work over Kwadwo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwadwo takes a shot to the head.
Kwadwo blocking some punches.
Kwadwo tries a body shot but Trigger blocks it.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Trigger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Trigger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trigger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kwadwo is rocked!
Trigger cracks Kwadwo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kwadwo falls backwards against the cage. Trigger follows up with more strikes that drop Kwadwo to his knees. Trigger keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kwadwo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Trigger!
Jackson Trigger is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jackson Trigger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Mwenye Kwadwo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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