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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Krieg (ranked 2442 p4p, 94 weight class) and Fernand Duif (ranked 3263 p4p, 126 weight class). Blitz Krieg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernand Duif!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duif digs a good body shot into Krieg's ribs.
Krieg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duif.
Duif scores with a leg kick.
Duif is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krieg ducks under a wild hook from Duif.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duif circles away quickly and effectively.
Krieg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duif doesn't seem bothered though.
Krieg misses with an uppercut. Duif saw that one coming.
Duif wants to counter with a clinch but Krieg pushes him away.
Krieg moves out of range as Duif strikes.
Duif misses with an uppercut.
As Duif looks to move away, Krieg throws a big counter combo but Duif just gets out of the way.
Duif chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krieg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duif.
Duif defending well as Krieg loads up on a big left hand.
Krieg throws a right hand that Duif ducks under and follows up with a left that Duif also avoids with ease.
Duif closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
Krieg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duif scores with a shot to the side of Krieg's head.
Duif lands an uppercut.
Duif scores with a shot to the side of Krieg's head.
Duif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kriegs head.
Krieg swings wildly with an uppercut but Duif uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krieg is trying to break free.
Duif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krieg backwards.
Krieg misses with the head strike.
Duif lands with a short shot to the head.
Krieg takes a shot to the head.
Krieg takes a shot to the head.
Krieg lands with a right to the head.
Krieg swings wildly with an uppercut but Duif uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duif.
Krieg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duif.
Krieg is breathing heavily.
Duif presses Krieg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krieg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Duif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duif.
Duif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krieg has a couple of punches blocked by Duif.
Krieg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duif gets through Krieg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duif stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duif lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krieg tries to break free but Duif pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Duif.
Duif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blitz Krieg's cut is getting worse.
Duif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krieg backwards.
Duif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duif lands an uppercut.
Krieg is rocked!
Duif drops Krieg onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Krieg is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Krieg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duif misses with a punch on the inside.
Krieg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krieg.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krieg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Duif as the two fighters clinch.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by Krieg.
Krieg seems to have got his legs back now.
Duif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duif gets through Krieg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duif.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krieg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Duif on the inside.
Blitz Krieg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duif lands a right hand.
Duif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krieg backwards.
Duif scores with a hook to the body.
Duif throws a big uppercut that drops Krieg! More strikes from Duif and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Krieg lies dazed against the cage as Duif celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernand Duif!
The defeated Blitz Krieg had this to say: 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alen Ohanian (ranked 2789 p4p, 355 weight class) and Tim Pierno (ranked 2589 p4p, 327 weight class). Ohanian comes to the cage accompanied by The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus . Pierno has chosen Sick Puppies - You're Going Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ohanian.
Pierno moves out of range as Ohanian strikes.
Pierno throws out a counter right but Ohanian avoids it with no problem.
Ohanian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
Ohanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pierno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pierno tries to clinch up but Ohanian circles away and keeps his distance.
Pierno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ohanian.
Pierno moves away from the strike by Ohanian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pierno! But no joy.
Ohanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierno throws a counter combo.
Ohanian throws a body punch but Pierno moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ohanian, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ohanian, right into the meat.
Ohanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierno.
Pierno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ohanian lands a head kick!
Pierno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Ohanian.
Pierno misses with a hook.
Ohanian takes a swing at Pierno's ribcage but misses.
Pierno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ohanian throws a hook but Pierno avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Ohanian.
Ohanian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pierno circles away quickly and effectively.
Pierno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ohanian.
Pierno tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tim Pierno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohanian shoots in and gets a takedown into Pierno's guard.
Ohanian forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno is trying to maintain the position but Ohanian is very close to passing his half guard.
Ohanian tries to pass to full mount but Pierno defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pierno tries to get to full guard but Ohanian has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian is trying to work for a kimura but Pierno is defending well.
Ohanian wants to pass to mount but Pierno is defending the position.
Pierno is trying to get back to full guard.
Ohanian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierno keeps working.
Ohanian wants to pass to mount but Pierno is defending the position.
That's four 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.
Ohanian works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pierno working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohanian trying to control but Pierno is having none of it.
Pierno tries to hold on but Ohanian postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pierno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ohanian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pierno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pierno takes one to the side of the head.
Ohanian looks to land a combination. Pierno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ohanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohanian tests Pierno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pierno throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Ohanian does no damage.
Pierno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ohanian connects with a body shot that sends Pierno's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Pierno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ohanian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno moves into range and clinches up with Ohanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierno.
Pierno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohanian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pierno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ohanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ohanian is trying to trip Pierno. He has hold of a leg but Pierno is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ohanian persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ohanian won't allow Pierno to sweep him here.
Pierno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierno is trying to keep Ohanian in close.
Ohanian won't allow Pierno to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierno is retaining full guard.
Ohanian is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pierno 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ohanian feints and then cracks Pierno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierno down.
Ohanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierno blocks a jab.
Ohanian sets himself, and Pierno steps forward looking for the clinch! Ohanian avoids it this time.
Ohanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierno can do to turn this around?
Pierno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohanian lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohanian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pierno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian throws a series of punches but Pierno avoids them all with ease.
Ohanian sets himself, and Pierno steps forward looking for the clinch! Ohanian avoids it this time.
Tim Pierno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Pierno misses.
Ohanian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pierno. That did some damage!
Ohanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierno was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohanian.
Ohanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ohanian misses with a shot to the body
and Pierno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pierno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pierno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ohanian throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Pierno to counter with a crisp jab.
Ohanian lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohanian swings widly with a right hand
and Pierno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohanian connects with a leg kick. Pierno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Ohanian misses.
Pierno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ohanian with a body shot.
Alen Ohanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierno walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Ohanian. That snapped Pierno's head back.
Pierno moves away from the strike by Ohanian.
Alen Ohanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pierno connects with a single shot there.
Ohanian misses with a head kick.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pierno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy body kick from Ohanian
and Pierno counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Ohanian dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ohanian digs a good hook to Pierno's body.
Ohanian misses with a low kick.
Pierno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ohanian.
Ohanian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierno.
Pierno tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pierno takes one to the chin there.
Pierno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ohanian.
Pierno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohanian.
Ohanian lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian punishes Pierno's body with a nice straight punch.
Ohanian closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pierno's guard.
Pierno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ohanian passes Pierno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno actively working from the bottom here.
Pierno tries to roll over but Ohanian keeps him under control.
Ohanian is looking to advance position but Pierno won't allow it.
Tim Pierno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Ohanian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pierno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pierno.
Pierno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pierno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ohanian pushing down on Pierno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pierno trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno is looking for a sweep. Ohanian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohanian is looking for a kimura but Pierno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ohanian to get the leverage.
Ohanian trying to pass the guard but Pierno defending well.
Pierno tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pierno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ohanian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ohanian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four 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.
Pierno throws a hook but Ohanian avoids it easily.
Ohanian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pierno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pierno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alen Ohanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pierno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pierno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pierno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ohanian throws out the jab.
Pierno tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohanian connects with a right hand. Pierno shakes it off.
Pierno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ohanian's corner calls for a 1-2. Ohanian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Ohanian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ohanian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Ohanian!
Alen Ohanian 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 1830 p4p, 220 weight class) and Sampson Shain (ranked 1757 p4p, 210 weight class). Nazaryan comes into the arena with DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami blaring out of the sound system. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Shain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shain throws out a leg kick but Nazaryan moves out of range and Shain only half commits.
Nazaryan tries to land a front kick but Shain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shain lands a right hook to the body.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Shain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazaryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shain.
Shain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Shain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shain throws a right and a left that Nazaryan avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shain throws a right hand that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Shain misses its intended target.
Shain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shain connects with a body shot that sends Nazaryan's belly button to the back.
Shain avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shain. That's going to slow Nazaryan down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazaryan.
Shain connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is looking to land body kicks.
Shain throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem.
Shain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shain wants to land a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Shain's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shain.
An inside leg kick lands from Shain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan throws a front kick aimed at Shain's knee but Shain avoids it well.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Shain avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shain.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
Shain dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
Shain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Nazaryan.
It looks like Sampson Shain has been cut.
Shain misses the jab.
Nazaryan thuds a left hand into Shain's body.
Shain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick from Shain lands but Nazaryan takes it in his stride.
Shain digs a good hook to Nazaryan's body.
Shain scores with a jab to the head.
Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Shain.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Shain lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shain works Nazaryan's body with a nice hook.
Nazaryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Shain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shain.
Nazaryan misses with the body kick
and Shain counters with a head kick. That will keep Nazaryan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shain lands with a nice body punch.
Nazaryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shain.
Shain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shain scores with a head kick.
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!
Shain throws a series of punches but Nazaryan moves out of range.
A head kick by Nazaryan misses
and Shain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Shain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
A little feinted left hand from Nazaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Shain blocks it.
Shain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazaryan.
Jab by Shain.
Shain scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shain blocks a jab.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the body
and Shain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shain lands a big head kick that sends Nazaryan tumbling to the mat! Shain takes a step backwards and waves Nazaryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazaryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shain throws a leg kick which misses Nazaryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazaryan tries to avoid it.
Nazaryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Nazaryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sampson Shain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that Shain avoids nicely.
Shain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazaryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Shain throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
Nazaryan throws a counter high kick but Shain was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nazaryan takes one on the button.
Shain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nazaryan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that Shain avoids nicely.
Nazaryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shain misses the shot to the body.
Shain throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazaryan. That did some damage!
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nazaryan.
Shain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that Shain avoids nicely.
A cross from Shain lands.
Nazaryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan throws a wild body kick that Shain sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Shain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shain defending well as Nazaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sampson Shain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan looks to land a combination. Shain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shain sizes up Nazaryan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain connects with an inside leg kick.
Nazaryan scores with a push kick.
Shain throws a sloppy head kick and Nazaryan moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Shain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
It looked like Nazaryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Nazaryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shain. Shain obviously looking to wear him down.
Shain misses with a head kick.
Shain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Shain slips the punch.
Shain loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
Nazaryan tries to work over Shain's front leg with a kick but Shain checks it.
Shain is looking for the big counter here.
Nazaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nazaryan counters with a series of strikes. Shain will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Shain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shain clobbers Nazaryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Shain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
Nazaryan throws a quick counter head kick but Shain was just out of range.
Shain ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Shain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Shain moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shain.
Good exchange - Shain coming out on top.
Shain lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shain manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan looks to land a combination. Shain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Shain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shain throws a head kick but Nazaryan moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazaryan. Shain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shain looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan walks into a straight right hand from Shain.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shain.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
Shain lands a jab to Nazaryan's midsection.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shain looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaryan connects with a body shot that sends Shain's belly button to the back.
Nazaryan stuns Shain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sampson Shain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sampson Shain's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shain cracks Nazaryan with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shain moves out of range of the strikes.
Shain slips a straight right by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a right hand
and Shain counters with a nice body shot.
Shain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazaryan's calf.
Shain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Shain moves out of range.
Nazaryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Shain as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shain lands with a good body shot.
Shain lands with a hook. Nazaryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nazaryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
and Shain counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Nazaryan! He's just covering up as Shain starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampson Shain!
Vrej Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monte Cassino (ranked 1072 p4p, 116 weight class) and Burke Heimer (ranked 996 p4p, 108 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Cassino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Burke Heimer !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimer .
Heimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Heimer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heimer throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Heimer 's belly button to the back.
Heimer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
Heimer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cassino's hands.
Heimer takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Heimer has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimer is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassino gets an underhook and turns Heimer into the cage.
Heimer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heimer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cassino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Heimer avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Cassino gets through Heimer 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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!
Heimer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Heimer saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cassino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cassino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heimer connects with a crisp jab.
Heimer scores with a jab. Cassino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heimer moves out of range of the body kick from Cassino.
Cassino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heimer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heimer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heimer moves into range and clinches up with Cassino.
Heimer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Heimer .
Cassino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimer scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Heimer misses.
Cassino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Cassino tries to clinch up.
Heimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimer throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heimer tried to score with a low kick but Cassino checks it.
Heimer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heimer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cassino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heimer .
Decent striking displayed by Heimer there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimer throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Cassino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heimer .
Cassino tries to work over Heimer 's front leg with a kick but Heimer checks it.
Heimer closes the distance and clinches.
Heimer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cassino up against the cage.
Cassino is trying to force a seperation but Heimer has the dominant position.
Heimer 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cassino breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Cassino's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
A swing and a miss from Heimer .
Cassino scores with a jab. Heimer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimer throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimer lands with a cross.
Heimer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cassino on the side of the head.
Heimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimer .
As Heimer backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Heimer .
Heimer throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino dodges the punch combination from Heimer .
Heimer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burke Heimer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cassino has closed the distance and engaged Heimer in a clinch.
Heimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heimer blocks a body shot from Cassino.
Heimer tries to score a body lock takedown but Cassino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Heimer has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Heimer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Heimer lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heimer lands with a right to the head.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Monte Cassino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimer misses with the head strike.
Cassino digs a right hand into Heimer 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heimer 's gas tank.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Cassino.
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heimer throws a leg kick
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
Burke Heimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino misses with a jab to the body
and Heimer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heimer lands a jab to the head.
Heimer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cassino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heimer checks a leg kick nicely.
Heimer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cassino swings for the body but Heimer moves out of range.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Heimer .
Heimer lands a jab to the head.
Cassino lands a high kick!
It looks like Burke Heimer has been cut.
Cassino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimer throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Heimer works the jab nicely.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heimer .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Heimer throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Burke Heimer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Heimer . Beautiful body shot.
Heimer sizes up Cassino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
Heimer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heimer misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heimer misses with a double jab.
Heimer moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Cassino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heimer s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Heimer throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassino tries to clinch up but Heimer circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimer lands with a straight right. Cassino didn't see that one coming.
Cassino doesn't manage to clinch there - Heimer circles away.
Heimer has Cassino up against the cage in a clinch.
Heimer successfully pulls guard.
Cassino gets to his feet - Heimer follows without any prompting.
Heimer looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Heimer sizes up Cassino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Heimer .
Cassino throws a body punch but Heimer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heimer ! But no joy.
Heimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassino drops his hands momentarily and Heimer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimer .
Cassino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cassino counters with a good low kick that Heimer was not able to check.
Heimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Heimer to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassino slips under a jab from Heimer .
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino throws a big counter combination but Heimer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A left lands for Cassino.
Cassino tries to move into range but Heimer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimer .
Heimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heimer scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Burke Heimer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Burke Heimer 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Heimer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Heimer misses with a left hand
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heimer , as that shot connected.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
Cassino connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimer lands with a good body shot.
Heimer lands a nice hook to Cassino's body. Cassino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heimer scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
Heimer cracks Cassino with a good jab.
Heimer scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Heimer throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heimer .
Heimer throws a big shot that misses.
Heimer takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heimer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Heimer checks it.
Heimer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Heimer misses.
Cassino catches Heimer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Heimer scores with a hook to the body. Cassino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heimer misses with a series of wild punches.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimer throws a right and a left that Cassino avoids nicely.
Heimer throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heimer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Heimer with a hook.
Heimer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cassino's calf.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Heimer slips the punch.
Cassino is looking to clinch but Heimer is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Cassino.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimer .
Cassino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cassino slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Heimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino defending well as Heimer loads up on a big left hand.
Heimer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Heimer misses the jab.
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
Cassino tries to clinch up.
Heimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heimer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cassino cracks Heimer with an open hand slap.
Heimer misses with an uppercut
and Cassino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heimer thinking.
Cassino walks into a left hand.
Cassino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heimer missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimer .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino lands a left and a right that send Heimer crashing to the mat, dazed. Cassino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Heimer is rocked!
A slow jab from Heimer misses its intended target.
Heimer is still on wobbly legs! Can Cassino finish him?
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimer .
Heimer misses with a body shot
and Cassino counters with a thumping low kick.
Heimer seems to have recovered his senses.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
Cassino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cassino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burke Heimer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cassino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
Cassino throws a big counter combination but Heimer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimer connects with a right hand. Cassino shakes it off.
Heimer throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Burke Heimer .
I've got Heimer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boon Wrecking Ball (ranked 2309 p4p, 19 weight class) and Paul Starker (ranked 1152 p4p, 57 weight class). Starker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Catrin O'Neill - Ar Lan Y Mor. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
260 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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265 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boon Wrecking Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Starker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starker closes the distance and pushes Wrecking Ball back into the cage.
Wrecking Ball tries to score a body lock takedown but Starker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Starker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wrecking Ball blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker successfully pulls guard.
Wrecking Ball 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.
Wrecking Ball postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wrecking Ball trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball advances to half guard.
Wrecking Ball missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starker defending well though.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wrecking Ball working Starker over with strikes.
Wrecking Ball 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.
Wrecking Ball is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wrecking Ball takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Starker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball trying to control from half guard but Starker is working away.
Starker taking some punishment here, with Wrecking Ball in his half guard.
Wrecking Ball thows a huge punch but Starker dodges it nicely.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wrecking Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starker keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wrecking Ball is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Starker is just riding it out for now. Wrecking Ball eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wrecking Ball scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wrecking Ball working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wrecking Ball connects with a nice short shot to Starker's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball drops an elbow to the side of Starker's head.
Wrecking Ball scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wrecking Ball is nestled in close to Starker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots but Starker is blocking nicely.
Wrecking Ball slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wrecking Ball connects with a nice short shot to Starker's temple.
Starker is trying to stand.
Starker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starker defending well though.
Wrecking Ball lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball is looking for a kimura but Starker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wrecking Ball to get the leverage.
Starker is trying to stand up here but Wrecking Ball is controlling him well.
Wrecking Ball thows a huge punch but Starker dodges it nicely.
Starker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wrecking Ball.
Starker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Wrecking Ball.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Starker is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrecking Ball wants to work for an arm triangle but Starker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wrecking Ball is nestled in close to Starker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boon Wrecking Ball dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Starker instigates a clinch.
Wrecking Ball is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Starker to keep the fight standing.
Starker jumps guard and drags Wrecking Ball to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wrecking Ball throws a big right hand that misses.
Boon Wrecking Ball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wrecking Ball chips away with some ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball postures up in Starker's guard and throws a big left but Starker blocks it.
Wrecking Ball landing with the ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball looking to pass the guard.
Wrecking Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starker can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball stands and throws Starker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wrecking Ball throwing strikes but Starker manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Starker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball is looking to reverse the position.
Wrecking Ball is working hard here to advance position.
Starker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Starker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wrecking Ball is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wrecking Ball gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wrecking Ball keeping control of the position.
Starker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Starker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wrecking Ball wants to control but Starker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starker seems to be working for a kimura but Wrecking Ball defends the submission attempt.
Wrecking Ball gets back to full guard.
Starker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball trying to control the position here.
Starker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Starker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.
Wrecking Ball has Starker pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrecking Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecking Ball works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecking Ball works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball working a defensive guard here.
Starker throwing strikes from guard but Wrecking Ball blocks nicely.
Wrecking Ball is trying to control the position but Starker postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wrecking Ball feints a jab promting Starker to slip. Wrecking Ball then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Starker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Starker has closed the distance and engaged Wrecking Ball in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wrecking Ball walks away with a smile on his face. Starker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Starker clinches.
Starker decides to pull guard.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Wrecking Ball from controlling successfully.
Wrecking Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Starker's head.
Wrecking Ball with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrecking Ball throws an elbow that misses. Starker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wrecking Ball's guard. Nice move by Starker!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starker looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starker throws an elbow that misses. Wrecking Ball uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starker's guard. Nice move by Wrecking Ball!
Wrecking Ball connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Starker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boon Wrecking Ball's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Starker clinches up with Wrecking Ball and pushes him back against the cage.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wrecking Ball's defenses.
Wrecking Ball blocks the elbow strike.
Starker pulls guard effortlessly.
Starker wants to stand and escape but Wrecking Ball is having none of it.
Wrecking Ball trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball throws an elbow that misses. Starker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wrecking Ball's guard. Nice move by Starker!
Wrecking Ball managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker wants to pass the guard but Wrecking Ball is keeping the position.
Starker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Starker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Starker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wrecking Ball dives on top into guard.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Wrecking Ball from controlling successfully.
Wrecking Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Starker has wrist control.
Wrecking Ball postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wrecking Ball throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball throws a strike but Starker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Starker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball pulls Starker in close to his closed guard and prevents Starker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wrecking Ball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball trying to keep a closed guard but Starker is proving a slippery customer.
Starker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrecking Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Starker is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrecking Ball has wrist control.
Wrecking Ball wants to get back to his feet but Starker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Starker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrecking Ball looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Wrecking Ball fails to pull guard.
Wrecking Ball takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wrecking Ball jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Starker walks away with a smile on his face. Wrecking Ball gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrecking Ball rushes Starker and presses him up against the cage.
Wrecking Ball is trying to force a seperation but Starker has the dominant position.
Starker jumps guard and drags Wrecking Ball to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Starker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrecking Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Starker has wrist control.
Wrecking Ball stands up over Starker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wrecking Ball accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Starker's brow.
Wrecking Ball is in close to Starker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wrecking Ball throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Starker has momentary wrist control but Wrecking Ball slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrecking Ball keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Starker's head.
Wrecking Ball stands up over Starker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Starker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starker 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Starker!
Paul Starker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Trew (ranked 1617 p4p, 74 weight class) and Gomu Gomu (ranked 1452 p4p, 17 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Trew might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fuck You - Lily Allen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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37
294 lbs
26 - 19 - 0 |
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260 lbs
25 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Archie Trew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomu Gomu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trew misses with an uppercut. Gomu saw that one coming.
Gomu throws a hook to the side of Trew's head but Trew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trew closes the distance and clinches.
Gomu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trew just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gomu's brow.
Gomu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Archie Trew has been cut.
Gomu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trew throws a sloppy body shot
and Gomu counters with a left to the body.
Trew tries to clinch but Gomu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trew tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomu misses with a body shot.
Gomu swats away the attempt to clinch by Trew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trew throws a head kick but Gomu moves out of range.
Gomu throws out a counter right but Trew avoids it with no problem.
Gomu swats away the attempt to clinch by Trew.
Trew tries to clinch up.
Trew tries to clinch up but Gomu circles away and keeps his distance.
Trew rushes Gomu and presses him up against the cage.
Gomu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomu.
Trew crunches a lovely knee into Gomu's ribcage.
Gomu scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trew's elbow.
Trew prevents a body shot from Gomu.
Gomu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomu tries a knee to the head but Trew blocks it.
Gomu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomu struggles to land a body shot inside as Trew controls his hands.
Gomu lands a right hand.
Trew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trew's elbow.
Gomu trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomu.
Gomu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gomu throws a head punch that misses.
Trew presses Gomu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gomu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trew breaks the clinch.
Gomu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trew.
Good shot there by Gomu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomu misses with an uppercut
and Trew counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Gomu misses with a lunging right hand
and Trew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Archie Trew's cut is getting worse.
Trew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gomu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trew is out of range.
As Gomu backs away, Trew returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gomu looks to score with a jab to the body but Trew is just out of range.
Trew doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomu circles away.
Trew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomu moves away.
Trew tries to clinch but Gomu moves out of range.
Gomu throws a hook but Trew blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trew.
Gomu moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gomu fails to land.
Gomu blocks an elbow strike from Trew.
Trew scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gomu misses with a knee strike.
Gomu looking to throw knees to the head but Trew is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomu Gomu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gomu tries to keep at a distance but Trew has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomu can't find room to land a body shot as Trew controls the action.
Gomu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trew.
Trew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gomu's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomu.
Trew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomu throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trew throws a leg kick but Gomu checks it.
Gomu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trew moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trew tries to clinch up but Gomu circles away and keeps his distance.
Trew misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gomu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomu looks to throw the jab but Trew is out of range.
Trew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trew throws a leg kick but Gomu checks it.
Gomu throws a big counter head kick but Trew avoids it with no problem.
Trew tries to clinch but Gomu is having none of it.
It seemed like Gomu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trew gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trew lands an elbow inside that Gomu shrugs off.
That has opened up Gomu Gomu's cut even more.
Trew lands with a short shot to the head.
Trew trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gomu.
Gomu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trews head.
Gomu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trew rushes Gomu and presses him up against the cage.
Trew swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomu Gomu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trew breaks from the clinch.
Trew moves to clinch but Gomu breaks away
and Gomu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trew at a distance.
Trew slips under a jab from Gomu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomu throws a front kick aimed at Trew's knee but Trew avoids it well.
Trew clinches up against the cage.
Trew gets through Gomu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trew or not.
Gomu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trew blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Gomu.
Gomu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gomu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomu Gomu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomu.
Archie Trew's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Trew moves forwards but Gomu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gomu blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomu looks to land a left hand but Trew moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Trew misses the target.
It seemed like Gomu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trew takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jeez, Archie Trew's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Archie Trew's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gomu Gomu!
Gomu Gomu gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 821 p4p, 119 weight class) and Roy Whitaker (ranked 613 p4p, 89 weight class). Nikolai Kuznetsov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Whitaker 's chin.
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30
186 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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25
175 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Whitaker !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Kuznetsov throws a big counter combination but Whitaker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Whitaker .
Whitaker closes the distance and pushes Kuznetsov back into the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Whitaker .
A short right from Whitaker .
Kuznetsov working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Whitaker scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whitaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body kick.
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Whitaker takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Whitaker 's ribs.
Whitaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuznetsov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Whitaker , taking a breather.
Whitaker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuznetsov.
Whitaker tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Whitaker back against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Whitaker fails to land.
Whitaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Whitaker scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whitaker throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Whitaker catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Whitaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Whitaker . Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Whitaker checks a leg kick.
Whitaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whitaker darts in and clinches Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position but instead, Whitaker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuznetsov into the cage.
Whitaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to circle away but Whitaker has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker .
Kuznetsov is looking to wear down Whitaker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
It looks like Roy Whitaker has been cut.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Whitaker is rocked!
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Whitaker .
Whitaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Whitaker scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whitaker gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kuznetsov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kuznetsov!
After the fight, Nikolai Kuznetsov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fanta Coco (ranked 1016 p4p, 10 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 1562 p4p, 71 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coco misses with a kick to the body.
Coco misses with a straight right.
Suckerpunch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coco in his tracks.
Suckerpunch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suckerpunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suckerpunch throws a right and a left that Coco avoids nicely.
Suckerpunch pushes Coco up against the cage in a clinch.
Suckerpunch lands with a left to the head.
Coco scores with a shoulder strike.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suckerpunch pushes Coco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suckerpunch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco misses with a punch to the body.
Suckerpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coco's elbow.
Coco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suckerpunch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suckerpunch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch is trying to stall.
Coco works on Suckerpunch's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Suckerpunch - that landed with a thud.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Suckerpunch controls the action.
A hook to the body from Suckerpunch.
A short right from Coco.
Suckerpunch lands with a short shot to the head.
Suckerpunch tries a body shot but Coco blocks it.
Coco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coco.
Coco tries a body shot but Suckerpunch blocks it.
Coco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suckerpunch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suckerpunch presses Coco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coco is breathing heavily.
Suckerpunch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Suckerpunch controls his hands.
Suckerpunch lands a nice knee to the body.
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
We've been told by Coco's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suckerpunch looks to land a combination but Coco avoids it well.
Suckerpunch clinches up against the cage.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suckerpunch looking to throw knees to the head but Coco is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coco.
Suckerpunch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coco lands a right hand.
Suckerpunch tries a body shot but Coco blocks it.
A short left from Suckerpunch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suckerpunch.
A right hand to the body from Coco.
Suckerpunch lands with a left to the head.
Coco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suckerpunch's elbow.
A short left from Suckerpunch.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suckerpunch backwards.
Suckerpunch lands a hook that snaps the head of Coco backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suckerpunch just leaning against Coco, taking a breather.
Suckerpunch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suckerpunch tries a body shot but Coco blocks it.
Coco lands a nice shot to the body.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suckerpunch backwards.
Coco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suckerpunch misses with a knee strike.
Suckerpunch blocks a body shot from Coco.
Suckerpunch tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suckerpunchs head.
Coco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suckerpunch or not.
Coco working aggressively here.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Suckerpunch.
Coco has Suckerpunch pressed against the cage, preventing Suckerpunch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suckerpunch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Coco.
Coco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suckerpunch prevents a body shot from Coco.
Suckerpunch stalling in the clinch but Coco improves position.
Coco tries to work over Suckerpunch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coco misses with a punch to the body.
Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suckerpunch tries to throw a body punch but Coco avoids it by throwing Suckerpunch back against the cage.
Coco lands a nice uppercut.
Coco lands with a right to the head.
Coco digs a right hand underneath Suckerpunch's ribcage. Suckerpunch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suckerpunch swings wildly with an uppercut but Coco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coco lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Suckerpunch to his knees! Coco keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fanta Coco!
Fanta Coco 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 1354 p4p, 162 weight class) and Bob The Man (ranked 636 p4p, 80 weight class). Lazy Bastard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob The Man!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard misses with a hook.
The Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by The Man.
The Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and The Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from The Man.
Bastard blocks a body shot from The Man.
A short right from The Man on the inside.
The Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
The Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bastards head.
The Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as The Man controls the action.
Bastard manages to break the clinch.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Man manages to avoid it.
The Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bastard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Man lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bastard struggling a bit here.
Bastard is looking for a sweep.
The Man grinds an elbow into Bastard's temple.
Bastard gets back to half guard.
The Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastard defending well though.
Bastard is controlling The Man's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Man thows a huge punch but Bastard dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard wants to improve his position but The Man is controlling well.
The Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Man connects with a nice short shot to Bastard's temple.
The Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
The Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Man uses his free foot to push down on Bastard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bastard.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You get the feeling that Bastard really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Bastard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bastard holds on for dear life.
The Man cracks Bastard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Man with a couple of short strikes.
Bastard is rocked!
Bastard tries to buck The Man off but he can't manage it.
Oh Bastard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Man avoids the attempt from Bastard to control.
Bastard gets back to half guard.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Man connects with a nice short shot to Bastard's temple.
The Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Man lands strikes from half guard.
Bastard is trying to maintain the position but The Man is very close to passing his half guard.
The Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bastard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Man.
Bastard is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bastard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard gets full guard.
The Man works over Bastard with some ground and pound from guard.
The Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Man is one step ahead there.
Bastard is working hard here to advance position.
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard is trying to keep The Man in close.
The Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob The Man dominated that round.
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.
Bastard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bastard throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
The Man drops Bastard with a beautiful combination! Bastard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The Man is looking for the KO!
Bastard throws a hook but The Man avoids it easily.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Man.
The Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
The Man throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but The Man slips the punch.
Bastard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastard.
The Man takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
The Man lands with an overhand left.
The Man gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bastard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bastard takes a swing at The Man's ribcage but misses.
The Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bastard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Man scores with a takedown into Bastard's guard.
Bastard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Man wants to get back to full guard.
Bastard is thwarting The Man's attempts to control the position.
Bastard is trying to control the action in half guard but The Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Man is looking to control Bastard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Man avoid being mounted?
The Man is positioning himself well to prevent Bastard advancing to mount.
Bastard moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from The Man.
The Man regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bastard's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bob The Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Man is trying to maintain the position but Bastard is very close to passing his half guard.
Bastard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Man is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The Man is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bastard is trying to control. The Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Man lands with a few short shots to the body.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but The Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastard content to control rather than advance.
The Man is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The Man wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Bastard seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Man thows a body kick. Bastard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastard circles away quickly and effectively.
The Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bastard misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from The Man. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bastard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Bastard catches The Man right on the button with a cross.
Bastard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Man counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lazy Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard swings for the body but The Man moves out of range.
Bastard cracks The Man with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by The Man!
The Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bastard rather than just go for the knockout.
The Man with a hook.
The Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
Bastard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob The Man 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. This is the final round!
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Man tries to move into range but Bastard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bob The Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bastard checks a low kick from The Man.
The Man rushes Bastard and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from The Man.
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
Bastard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Man has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from The Man.
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bastard.
Bastard is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Man pushes Bastard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from The Man.
The Man scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from The Man.
The Man lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for The Man.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Man misses with some punches.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as The Man controls the action.
Bob The Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Man misses with the head strike.
Bastard is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for The Man.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
The Man can't find room to land a body shot as Bastard controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for The Man.
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!
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Man is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from The Man - that landed with a thud.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
The Man presses Bastard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bastard can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from The Man.
The Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bastard.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bastard tries to break free but The Man pushes him back against the cage.
The Man's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is trying to force a seperation but The Man has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
The Man lands a right hand.
The Man lands a shoulder strike.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Bastard prevents a body shot from The Man.
The Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bastard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by The Man.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Man scores with a takedown into Bastard's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Man controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob The Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Man has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob The Man!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Chocolate (ranked 789 p4p, 39 weight class) and Edmond Honda (ranked 649 p4p, 30 weight class). Chocolate kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cookie Dance. Honda has chosen E. Honda Stage Theme Extended as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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285 lbs
22 - 20 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda moves out of range of the strikes.
Chocolate throws a looping overhand right but Honda ducks down to avoid it.
Chocolate blocks a head kick by Honda.
Chocolate dips to his left and cracks Honda with an uppercut!
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chocolate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Honda.
And Honda tries to counter it with a takedown but Chocolate pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda misses with the body kick
letting Chocolate counter with a right hand.
Chocolate lands a really nice looking cross but Honda seems unphased.
Chocolate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Honda tries to avoid it but Chocolate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Honda to the ground. Honda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Chocolate misses the target.
Chocolate misses with a looping left.
Honda gets caught flat footed, as Chocolate shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chocolate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Honda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chocolate has picked Honda up and slammed him! Honda can't keep hold of the triangle and Chocolate manages to pass to side control!
Honda is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Chocolate's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chocolate in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That has opened up Edmond Honda's cut even more.
Chocolate working the head with strikes.
Edmond Honda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edmond Honda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chip Chocolate!
A less than humble Chip Chocolate misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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FIGHT
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