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Grand Prix Semi-Finals PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mathis Malen (ranked 4378 p4p, 398 weight class) and Baron Geisler (ranked 5082 p4p, 429 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mathis Malen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baron Geisler!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geisler.
Malen avoids the body shot from Geisler.
Geisler throws a big shot that misses.
Malen 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.
Malen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Geisler blocks a head kick by Malen.
Geisler takes a swing at Malen's ribcage but misses.
Malen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the body from Geisler misses
and Malen counters with a nice leg kick.
Geisler thuds his right hand into Malen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Geisler to the ground. Malen is now in Geisler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malen wants to stand but Geisler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geisler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malen wants to get up but he can't break Geisler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Geisler wants to stand up but Malen is controlling him.
Malen gets to his feet. Geisler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baron Geisler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geisler lands a right hook to the body.
Geisler swings for the body but Malen moves out of range.
Malen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malen throws a front kick that sends Geisler stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Geisler misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Geisler misses its intended target.
Geisler misses with a looping left.
Malen wants to clinch.
Malen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Geisler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Geisler stops a takedown attempt from Malen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathis Malen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geisler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malen moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Malen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Geisler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geisler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geisler misses with a wild body shot.
Baron Geisler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Geisler to the mat! Geisler manages to get full guard.
Malen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geisler is keeping the position for now.
Geisler can't keep his opponent in guard - Malen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malen trying to mount his opponent but Geisler defends it.
Malen is trying to control the action in half guard but Geisler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geisler is just riding it out for now. Malen eventually gives up the hold.
Geisler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geisler tries to avoid it but Malen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geisler to the ground. Geisler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Geisler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malen circles away quickly and effectively.
Geisler looks to score with a jab to the body but Malen is just out of range.
Geisler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geisler wants it to stay on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Geisler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Geisler sizes up Malen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Geisler misses with a straight left.
Geisler scores with a jab. Malen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malen throws a sloppy head kick and Geisler moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Geisler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Geisler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Geisler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baron Geisler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malen throws a head kick that misses
and Malen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malen drops his hands momentarily and Geisler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malen moves away from the strike by Geisler.
Geisler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malen.
A punch combination from Geisler misses.
Geisler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Geisler misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Geisler finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geisler lunges at Malen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malen's hand.
Malen is rocked!
Geisler walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Malen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Geisler swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Malen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baron Geisler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 3125 p4p, 326 weight class) and Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 3772 p4p, 361 weight class). Jimmy McLarnin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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197 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy McLarnin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLarnin was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLarnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between McLarnin's legs - danger averted.
McLarnin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to McLarnin's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.
McLarnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Martinez wants to get up but he can't break McLarnin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McLarnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLarnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between McLarnin's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martinez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McLarnin is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
McLarnin looking for subs off his back but Martinez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martinez working McLarnin over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
McLarnin keeps trying to improve his position.
Martinez is pressing down on McLarnin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLarnin is holding on for now.
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez wants to pass to mount but McLarnin is defending the position.
Martinez slips a nice elbow through McLarnin's hands, connecting with McLarnin's forehead.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but McLarnin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martinez wants to take a breather but McLarnin is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
McLarnin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Martinez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McLarnin lands a damaging elbow.
Martinez wants a takedown.
McLarnin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez has clasped his hands together around McLarnin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Martinez in the domination position with McLarnin hanging on.
Martinez swings around for an armbar but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Martinez's guard.
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 Marcos Martinez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Martinez.
McLarnin stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from McLarnin misses the target.
McLarnin tries to clinch up
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet.
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McLarnin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez 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.
McLarnin is trying to control but can't.
Martinez misses with a head shot. McLarnin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Martinez works over McLarnin with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McLarnin has an active guard here but Martinez has managed to pass into half guard.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLarnin keeps working.
Martinez is taking a breather. McLarnin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McLarnin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marcos Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez drives through with a takedown into McLarnin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McLarnin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martinez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Martinez jumps into guard, dragging McLarnin to the mat.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but McLarnin pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
McLarnin throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McLarnin tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McLarnin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Marcos Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
McLarnin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martinez is on him like a limpet, forcing McLarnin back against the cage.
Martinez tries to score a body lock takedown but McLarnin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martinez has McLarnin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Martinez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McLarnin tumbling to the mat - Martinez dives into McLarnin's guard.
McLarnin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martinez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLarnin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martinez dives in for a single leg takedown but McLarnin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McLarnin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McLarnin avoids it really well and circles away.
McLarnin misses with a double jab.
Martinez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martinez gets the takedown into side control.
McLarnin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
McLarnin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martinez under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a kick to the body.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up with McLarnin, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes McLarnin against the cage but McLarnin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLarnin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martinez.
Martinez cracks McLarnin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McLarnin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
McLarnin is trying to work for a sweep but Martinez has mounted him!
Martinez landing strikes from the mount and McLarnin is in trouble!
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Martinez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McLarnin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McLarnin looks a forlorn figure.
McLarnin is still in real trouble! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez avoids the attempt from McLarnin to control.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.
Martinez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez prevents McLarnin from getting the reversal.
Martinez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McLarnin has worked his arm free - good work by McLarnin!
Martinez controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez laying and praying for a moment but McLarnin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but McLarnin is blocking nicely.
McLarnin gets full guard.
McLarnin wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McLarnin keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.
Martinez wanted to stand there but McLarnin had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound.
McLarnin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Martinez tries to pull guard but McLarnin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McLarnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McLarnin after a bit of a struggle.
Martinez manages to pull guard.
McLarnin distracts Martinez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McLarnin advances position into side control!
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy McLarnin.
I think McLarnin 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimmy McLarnin!
Our winner, Jimmy McLarnin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Reborn (ranked 3481 p4p, 342 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 3183 p4p, 329 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Reborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff gets the takedown into side control.
Reborn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duff.
Reborn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duff is looking for the big counter here.
Reborn darts in trying to clinch
and Duff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reborn!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reborn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Duff drops an elbow to the side of Reborn's head.
Reborn is trying to get back to full guard.
Reborn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duff slips a nice elbow through Reborn's hands, connecting with Reborn's forehead.
Reborn actively working from the bottom here.
Reborn tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Duff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Reborn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reborn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff lands with a punch from half guard.
Duff throws a strike but Reborn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Duff stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Reborn throws up his legs and catches Duff in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Duff tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Reborn! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danny Reborn!
Danny Reborn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jo Boo (ranked 2217 p4p, 257 weight class) and Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 2458 p4p, 284 weight class). Von Kuschelbär comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Erasure - Always kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jo Boo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jo Boo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Kuschelbär connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boo manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boo.
It looked like Boo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from Von Kuschelbär finds it's target.
Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Kuschelbär managing to block the knees to the body from Boo.
Boo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boo blocks a body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Boo blocks a body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär has Boo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Von Kuschelbär pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boo tumbling to the mat - Von Kuschelbär dives into Boo's guard.
Boo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Kuschelbär can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelbär with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Boo with a solid left hand.
Boo wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelbär controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelbär chips away with some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelbär is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control from the top but Boo keeps moving.
Boo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Kuschelbär's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelbär gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Kuschelbär landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Kuschelbär stands up over Boo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär is working Boo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boo keeping full guard, as Von Kuschelbär tries to pass.
Boo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Kuschelbär is controlling him.
Von Kuschelbär is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär works over Boo with some ground and pound from guard.
Boo working for a triangle but Von Kuschelbär defends it easily.
Boo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Kuschelbär defends well.
Von Kuschelbär is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Kuschelbär with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Kuschelbär landing with the ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo working a defensive guard here.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands a big shot to Boo's brow.
Boo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Kuschelbär throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boo tries a head kick but it misses.
Boo throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär moved away.
Von Kuschelbär lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Kuschelbär checks it well.
Von Kuschelbär feints the counter takedown.
Jab from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Boo moved away.
A head kick misses from Boo.
Von Kuschelbär dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boo throws a wild body kick that Von Kuschelbär sees coming a mile off.
Von Kuschelbär swings widly with a right hand
and Boo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boo.
Von Kuschelbär has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Kuschelbär has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär tightens his grip and picks Boo up, before dumping him to the ground. Boo manages to land in guard.
Von Kuschelbär working some strikes from top position.
Boo working for a triangle but Von Kuschelbär defends it easily.
Von Kuschelbär seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelbär gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boo is adopting a defensive guard.
Boo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands a big shot to Boo's brow.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boo looking for a sweep. Not yet Boo, not yet.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Boo is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Kuschelbär landing with the ground and pound.
Boo is trying to keep Von Kuschelbär in close.
Von Kuschelbär makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boo is rocked!
Von Kuschelbär pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boo is keeping the position for now.
Von Kuschelbär looking to sit in guard and control but Boo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär wants to sweep here but Boo controlling him for the moment.
Boo looking to pass the guard.
Boo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boo trying to control but Von Kuschelbär is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boo's guard.
Boo wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelbär controlling him for the moment.
Boo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Kuschelbär content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boo wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Kuschelbär is in close to Boo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands a big shot to Boo's brow.
Oh Boo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boo working a defensive guard here.
Boo seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Kuschelbär lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Kuschelbär is working Boo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelbär gets to his feet and stands over Boo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Boo felt that one! Von Kuschelbär unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Boo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
In his post fight interview, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Putin (ranked 2327 p4p, 271 weight class) and Ander Silva (ranked 2494 p4p, 286 weight class). Putin comes into the arena with Rasputin Vladimir Putin Love The Way You Move blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ander Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin moves into the clinch.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva 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.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Putin lands with a short shot to the head.
Putin digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Putin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Putin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Putin is blocking nicely.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Putin is blocking nicely.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Putin.
Putin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ander Silva has been cut.
Silva looks winded!
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Putin scores a nice knee to the body.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Putin tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Putin blocks with his arms.
Putin lands an uppercut.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Putin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Putin.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putin.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Putin landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Putin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Silva is rocked!
Putin jerks Silva's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Silva drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Putin goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Putin because Silva was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Vlad Putin!
Vlad Putin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Ozaki (ranked 1310 p4p, 162 weight class) and James Steel (ranked 1081 p4p, 129 weight class). 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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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
32 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeru Ozaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel blocks a head kick by Ozaki.
Ozaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ozaki misses with a low kick.
Ozaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ozaki misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steel 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.
Ozaki throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Ozaki looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Ozaki throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A clash of legs there as Ozaki blocks the low kick.
Ozaki scores with a nice right hand.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Ozaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel forces Ozaki back against the cage and clinches.
Ozaki throws a head punch that misses.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Steel.
Ozaki tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozaki misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozaki can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Ozaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozaki pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ozaki fails to land.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Steel.
Ozaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ozaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Ozaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steel moves away from the strike by Ozaki.
Ozaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Ozaki misses.
The fighters circling - Ozaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
Steel wants to clinch up but Ozaki keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozaki doesn't seem phased though.
Steel tests Ozaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeru Ozaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozaki defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Ozaki coming out on top.
Steel scores with a takedown into Ozaki's guard.
Ozaki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ozaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Ozaki.
Ozaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeru Ozaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel lands with a cross.
Steel moves out of range as Ozaki strikes.
Ozaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Ozaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ozaki misses with an uppercut
and Ozaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Ozaki misses.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Ozaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steel is trying to defend but Ozaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ozaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ozaki's back!
Ozaki is really stuck here.
Ozaki trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Ozaki right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ozaki.
Ozaki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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 Takeru Ozaki will probably get the nod.
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.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozaki doesn't seem phased though.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozaki's calf.
Ozaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Ozaki looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Ozaki loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Steel scores with a four punch combination!
Steel moves out of range as Ozaki strikes.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
James Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozaki throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozaki misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Ozaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozaki dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Ozaki's head and hops out.
Ozaki misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Ozaki throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
A jab from Ozaki misses.
Ozaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozaki.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel moves out of range as Ozaki strikes.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Ozaki - just one landing.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ozaki as he avoids it easily.
Ozaki scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steel checks a leg kick.
A big left from Steel misses.
As Steel backs away, Ozaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozaki tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Ozaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Ozaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozaki misses with a body punch.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozaki's elbow.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozaki tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel tries to work over Ozaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozaki's elbow.
Ozaki breaks from the clinch.
Steel looking to score a takedown here. Ozaki is defending well but Steel drives through and ends up in Ozaki's guard.
Ozaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Ozaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozaki trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Ozaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel postures up.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel passes Ozaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ozaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Ozaki defends the submission attempt.
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozaki wants to stand back up but Steel manages to pass into side control.
Ozaki can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ozaki is trying to improve his position.
Ozaki is working hard here to advance position.
Ozaki is not content to let Steel control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Steel 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozaki throws out the jab.
Steel cracks Ozaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ozaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozaki throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
That kick from Ozaki tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozaki ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Ozaki.
Steel jabs Ozaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ozaki throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozaki dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel slips a jab from Ozaki.
Ozaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
Ozaki throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Ozaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ozaki misses with a looping right.
Ozaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Ozaki looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Ozaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ozaki tries to score with a low kick but Steel moves his leg out of the way.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steel darts in looking for a takedown but Ozaki gets double underhooks and turns Steel into the cage.
Ozaki misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Ozaki misses with a low kick.
Ozaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel defending well as Ozaki loads up on a big left hand.
Steel cracks Ozaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ozaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ozaki loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozaki misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Ozaki.
Steel misses with the combination.
Ozaki throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozaki throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Ozaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ozaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Ozaki as Steel shoots in.
Ozaki shoots and misses
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozaki checks it well.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Ozaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ozaki misses with a leg kick
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Ozaki is predictable there
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Ozaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozaki throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel slips a jab from Ozaki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ozaki misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel slips a straight right by Ozaki.
Ozaki throws a head kick that Steel semi-blocks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ozaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ozaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ozaki is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozaki misses with a looping left.
Ozaki lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
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!
Ozaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ozaki off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozaki moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Ozaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Steel avoided it.
Ozaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozaki gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ozaki misses with some punches.
Steel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ozaki can't fight it off and eventually Steel manages to take the fight to the floor. Ozaki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steel postures up.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ozaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozaki keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozaki has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Ozaki keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steel 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Steel!
Post fight, an emotional James Steel said 'I want William Wallace. That's all I have to say'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Boe (ranked 2846 p4p, 108 weight class) and Kyle Cruz (ranked 2379 p4p, 101 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Agnes - Release Me. The key to victory for Johannes Boe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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266 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johannes Boe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Boe's head but Boe avoids it well.
Boe is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz working the head with strikes.
Boe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cruz.
Cruz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boe!
Cruz lands a nice shot to the head.
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Boe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cruz working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
Cruz throwing strikes but Boe bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz working for a triangle but Boe defends it easily.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Boe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boe postures up.
Boe wants to get up but he can't break Cruz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boe content to stall in guard here.
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.
Boe tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Boe postures up.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz working for a triangle but Boe defends it easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Boe finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
Boe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boe with a hook.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Boe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boe throws a quick counter head kick but Cruz was just out of range.
Johannes Boe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Cruz.
Boe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Boe counters with a leg kick.
BAM! Boe delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cruz like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Johannes Boe!
After winning the bout, Johannes Boe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugues Dupont (ranked 1046 p4p, 57 weight class) and Alf Konrad (ranked 1058 p4p, 58 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hugues Dupont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alf Konrad!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konrad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dupont shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Konrad's guard.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupont pushing down on Konrad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dupont is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dupont works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Konrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupont. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Konrad is squirming around, avoiding Dupont's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont is looking to work his way around to Konrad's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dupont controlling from the full mount.
Dupont working for a guillotine from mount but Konrad is in no mood to give up.
Dupont is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Konrad can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dupont moves to the back position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is persistently looking for the submission but Konrad is defending it well.
Konrad is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dupont.
Dupont has his arm under Konrad's chin here. Game over son! Dupont squeezes tightly and Konrad is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugues Dupont!
Alf Konrad spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Okino Naruhiko (ranked 339 p4p, 20 weight class) and Alan Odrobny (ranked 853 p4p, 44 weight class). Alan Odrobny has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Okino Naruhiko's chin.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Okino Naruhiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alan Odrobny!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naruhiko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odrobny circles away.
Odrobny is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Naruhiko shoots in and bounces Odrobny off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Naruhiko works over Odrobny with some ground and pound from guard.
Naruhiko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Odrobny wants to stand up but Naruhiko is controlling him.
Naruhiko is in close to Odrobny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Odrobny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Naruhiko lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Odrobny can do anything to dispel that myth.
Odrobny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko advances position into side control!
Naruhiko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Odrobny some visible discomfort.
Naruhiko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Odrobny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Naruhiko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Naruhiko working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhiko lands a few punches from side control.
Naruhiko has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Naruhiko working Odrobny over with strikes here.
Odrobny's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko with good strikes from the mount here!
Naruhiko working the ground and pound effectively.
Naruhiko is landing with some decent strikes but Odrobny is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Odrobny is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Naruhiko working Odrobny over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naruhiko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Odrobny?
Odrobny is rocked!
Odrobny wants to get back to his feet.
A big strike lands for Naruhiko! That's really hurt Odrobny and he's turned his back - Naruhiko keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Naruhiko jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
A very excited looking Okino Naruhiko 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Slaughter (ranked 322 p4p, 16 weight class) and Amanda Nunes (ranked 518 p4p, 24 weight class). Amanda Nunes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Amanda Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter looks to clinch
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Victor Slaughter has been cut.
Slaughter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaughter fails to land the takedown.
Slaughter shoots in but no luck this time.
Slaughter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Slaughter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Slaughter fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Slaughter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Slaughter.
Nunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter tries to move into range but Nunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slaughter moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaughter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nunes counters with a nice right hand that sends Slaughter toppling to the canvas! Slaughter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nunes finish him?!
Victor Slaughter's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes scores with a body shot.
Nunes tries to keep at a distance but Slaughter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nunes lands with a right to the head.
Nunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slaughters head.
Slaughter tries to pull guard but Nunes holds him up against the cage and eventually Slaughter drops back down to his feet.
Nunes lands a body shot.
Nunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunes punishes Slaughter's body with a nice straight punch.
Slaughter is breathing heavily.
Nunes throws a hook but Slaughter avoids it easily.
As Nunes tries to get set, Slaughter tries to push him back and clinch up but Nunes manages to avoid the attempt.
Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slaughter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunes.
Nunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slaughter tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Nunes cracks Slaughter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Slaughter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nunes finish him?
Victor Slaughter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes thuds a left hand into Slaughter's body.
Slaughter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nunes throws a lazy right hand but Slaughter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nunes cracks Slaughter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nunes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Slaughter to stand back up!
Slaughter is rocked!
Jeez, Victor Slaughter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Victor Slaughter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Amanda Nunes!
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