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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delirious Creation (ranked 21698 p4p, 544 weight class) and Ricky Rawse (ranked 4221 p4p, 372 weight class). Delirious Creation could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Rawse's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Delirious Creation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Rawse!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Rawse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Creation misses.
Creation looks to land a combination but Rawse avoids it well.
Creation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creation misses with a few strikes there.
Creation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rawse misses with a hook. Creation ducked under it nicely.
Creation throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawse.
Rawse misses with a hook. Creation ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Rawse as he checks the leg kick.
Creation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Rawse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawse misses with the combination.
We've been told by Creation's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rawse throws out a loose jab but Creation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Rawse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creation throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creation looks to land a combination but Rawse avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Creation will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rawse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Creation throws a series of punches but Rawse moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawse scores with a body shot.
Delirious Creation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse lands a nice shot that snaps Creation's head back.
Creation misses with a head kick.
Rawse throws out a counter right but Creation avoids it with no problem.
Creation darts in looking for a takedown but Rawse gets double underhooks and turns Creation into the cage.
Creation is breathing heavily.
Rawse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Creation.
Rawse dodges the punch combination from Creation.
Rawse lands a jab to Creation's midsection.
Rawse throws a series of strikes that have Creation backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Creation.
Creation looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rawse!
Creation looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rawse is avoiding damage well.
Rawse is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rawse told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rawse wants to improve his position but Creation is controlling well.
Creation trying to control the action but Rawse is working from the bottom.
Rawse tries to roll over but Creation keeps him under control.
Rawse wants to control but Creation is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse is not content to let Creation control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creation thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Creation throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rawse is looking for a sweep. Creation is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rawse is looking to control Creation's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rawse avoid being mounted?
Rawse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Creation trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawse wants to sweep but no luck.
Creation postures up in Rawse's guard and throws a big left but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse 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.
Creation throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rawse is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creation pushes down on Rawse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rawse is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawse tries to get to full guard but Creation has control of the leg.
Rawse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rawse is refusing to be controlled, as Creation sits in half guard.
Rawse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Creation wants to control from the top but Rawse keeps moving.
Rawse working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Delirious Creation will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Creation throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Creation.
Creation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawse changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Creation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rawse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creation throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rawse counters with a big right hand! Oh Creation is in trouble here! Rawse follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
Our winner, Ricky Rawse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ferenc Puskas (ranked 4034 p4p, 430 weight class) and Willy Brandon (ranked 2289 p4p, 281 weight class). Puskas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ferenc Puskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Brandon. No joy for Puskas on that attempt.
Brandon misses with a double jab
enabling Puskas to counter with a crisp jab.
Puskas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandon, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Puskas as the two fighters clinch.
Brandon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puskas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puskas tries to pull guard but Brandon holds him up against the cage and eventually Puskas drops back down to his feet.
Puskas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brandon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferenc Puskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puskas pulls guard successfully.
Puskas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puskas wants to sweep but no luck.
Puskas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brandon manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon decides to return to a standing position.
Puskas staying out of range there.
Puskas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandon.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandon. That snapped Puskas's head back.
Brandon misses the jab.
Puskas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandon looks for the body kick but Puskas saw that one coming.
Puskas's corner calls for a 1-2. Puskas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puskas takes one on the button.
Puskas tries to clinch up.
Brandon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puskas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brandon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Puskas is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puskas sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puskas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Brandon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandon wants to hit a switch here but Puskas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brandon there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puskas thowing shots but they're missing.
Brandon is looking to get to half guard.
Brandon tries to lock up and control but Puskas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puskas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brandon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brandon and Puskas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brandon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Puskas.
Puskas tries to advance to mount but Brandon denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puskas controls the position from side control.
Puskas trying to control the position but Brandon is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puskas tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferenc Puskas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Puskas ducks under a wild hook from Brandon.
Brandon with a jab.
Brandon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puskas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brandon is trying to force a seperation but Puskas has the dominant position.
Brandon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brandon breaks the clinch.
Willy Brandon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandon looks to score with a jab to the body but Puskas is just out of range.
Puskas tries to clinch there but Brandon circles away.
Brandon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Brandon. Those never looked like landing.
Brandon wants to slow Puskas down by chopping away at his legs.
Puskas lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Brandon sprawling to the canvas. Puskas follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Brandon hang on?
It looks like Willy Brandon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandon wants to improve his position but Puskas is controlling well.
Puskas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puskas is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Brandon to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Puskas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandon can do to turn this around?
Brandon is controlling Puskas's posture.
Puskas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puskas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brandon keeping full guard, as Puskas tries to pass.
Puskas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brandon controlling Puskas's posture.
Puskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puskas wants to pass the guard but Brandon is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Puskas wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Brandon finds it's way through Puskas's defenses.
Willy Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon throws a hook to the side of Puskas's head but Puskas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puskas is looking to clinch but Brandon is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Brandon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandon tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon throws the kick towards the body but Puskas avoids it.
Brandon keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandon thuds his shin into the meat of Puskas's side.
Brandon looks to land a body kick but Puskas moved away.
Brandon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puskas.
Puskas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Puskas blocks it well.
Brandon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puskas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puskas lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon tries to land a front kick but Puskas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puskas moves into the clinch.
Brandon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Puskas has Brandon pressed against the cage, preventing Brandon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandon wants to get back to striking at distance but Puskas won't allow it.
Puskas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt - Puskas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Brandon as he connects with a hook.
Puskas feints and as Brandon raises his hands in defense, Puskas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brandon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puskas stands and steps away. Brandon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Puskas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brandon has one foot on Puskas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ferenc Puskas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Brandon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Puskas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puskas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Brandon tries to get set, Puskas tries to push him back and clinch up but Brandon manages to avoid the attempt.
A left and a right from Brandon both land. Nice combination.
Puskas tries to clinch
and Brandon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brandon.
Puskas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brandon's guard.
Ferenc Puskas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandon keeping full guard, as Puskas tries to pass.
Brandon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puskas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Puskas trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon is trying to keep Puskas in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puskas trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Brandon is looking to stand up but Puskas isn't so interested in that idea.
Brandon controls Puskas momentarily but Puskas frees himself.
Puskas with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puskas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puskas throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puskas has his takedown stuffed
and Brandon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandon looks to throw the jab but Puskas is out of range.
Puskas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puskas swinging wildly here.
Brandon cracks Puskas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puskas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandon throws a head kick that misses.
Brandon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brandon!
Puskas moves out of range as Brandon strikes.
Puskas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Puskas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brandon pushes Puskas off and gets back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brandon!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandon throws a head kick but Puskas moves out of range.
Puskas moves away from the strike by Brandon.
Puskas jabs Brandon right on the nose. Brandon blinks but takes it well.
Brandon tries to keep at a distance but Puskas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brandon is looking to break free of the clinch but Puskas has double underhooks.
Brandon wants to get back to striking at distance but Puskas won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puskas pulls Brandon into guard.
Brandon won't allow Puskas to sweep him here.
Brandon stands and throws Puskas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Puskas parries the strikes from Brandon easily there. Brandon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Puskas to escape.
Puskas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puskas punching from the bottom.
Puskas is looking for a sweep. Brandon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferenc Puskas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puskas trying to control but Brandon postures up.
Puskas has hold of Brandon's hands but Brandon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Brandon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puskas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferenc Puskas!
An out of breath Ferenc Puskas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Holey (ranked 2945 p4p, 147 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 5891 p4p, 221 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Holey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalla to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lalla passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lalla tries for a kimura but Holey is defending well.
Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lalla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lalla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lalla advances to full mount.
Lalla wants to finish this one by submission but Holey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lalla.
Holey is trying desperately to improve position.
Lalla tries to take his opponent's back but Holey turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holey postures up in Lalla's guard and throws a big left but Lalla blocks it.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holey throws a strike but Lalla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lalla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holey dives on top into guard.
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lalla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Holey uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla regains half guard there - taking advantage of Holey's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Holey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lalla controls his leg.
Holey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holey trying to control but Lalla is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lalla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lalla regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lalla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holey's guard.
Holey wants to sweep here but Lalla controlling him for the moment.
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holey has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Holey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holey sees it coming and defends easily.
Holey wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holey sees it coming and defends easily.
Holey punching from the bottom.
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Holey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holey wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holey trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holey tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Holey defend it? Lalla steps over the head and cranks it - Holey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lalla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Friedrichsen (ranked 3401 p4p, 319 weight class) and Seishin Ryoshun (ranked 2360 p4p, 251 weight class). Ryoshun has chosen The Strumbellas - Spirits as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
286 lbs
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285 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Friedrichsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seishin Ryoshun!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryoshun throws a combination that misses
and Friedrichsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Seishin Ryoshun has been cut.
Ryoshun misses with a lunging right hand
and Friedrichsen counters with a nice right hand that sends Ryoshun toppling to the canvas! Ryoshun scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Friedrichsen finish him?!
Ryoshun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryoshun scores with a shot to the body.
Friedrichsen misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Ryoshun.
It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Friedrichsen lands with a nice body kick.
Friedrichsen scores with the left hand. Ryoshun knows he should have avoided that one.
Ryoshun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryoshun is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Friedrichsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Friedrichsen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ryoshun to the canvas! Ryoshun doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Friedrichsen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Friedrichsen!
Erik Friedrichsen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Seishin Ryoshun stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing feels worse than winning feels good.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Gee (ranked 1873 p4p, 209 weight class) and Daniel Brand (ranked 3636 p4p, 332 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Gee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gee swinging wildly here.
Gee misses with a body kick.
Brand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gee moves away.
Gee clinches with his opponent.
Brand tries to break free but Gee pushes him back against the cage.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gee'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.
Nice body punch from Gee.
Gee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brand looks winded!
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Gee won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gee pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gee.
A hook to the body from Gee.
Gee lands a nice uppercut.
Gee lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee lands a shot to the body.
Gee cracks Brand with a nice body shot.
Gee pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brand up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gee - that landed with a thud.
Our sources have told us that Gee has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Gee.
Gee leaning against his opponent.
Gee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brand or not.
Gee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gee stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gee.
A short right from Gee on the inside.
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!
Gee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gee lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gee.
A short uppercut from Gee.
Gee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brands head.
Gee lands an uppercut.
Gee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gee is stalling here.
Brand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Gee cracks Brand with a nice body shot.
Gee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gee.
Gee working Brand over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Gee on the inside.
Gee lands a nice knee to the body.
Gee is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gee'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.
Still in the clinch, Gee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gee lands a body punch.
Gee pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brand or not.
A right hand to the body from Gee.
Gee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Gee lands with a right to the head.
Gee lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gee lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Gee slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gee works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.
Gee lands a left hand.
Gee lands with a right to the head.
Brand wants to break free but Gee has control.
Gee lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Gee gets through Brand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gee lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gee - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Gee.
Gee connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Brand goes down! Gee jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Brand is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gee stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Brand is still on wobbly legs! Can Gee finish him?
Gee circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Brand tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gee wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inspektor Gee!
An out of breath Inspektor Gee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1112 p4p, 155 weight class) and Bob Hauweg (ranked 991 p4p, 141 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Marzenia. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bob Hauweg was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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174 lbs
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26
183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Hauweg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat gets caught napping as Hauweg dives in and scores a takedown. Biernat manages to retain guard.
Hauweg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biernat is keeping the position for now.
Biernat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biernat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hauweg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hauweg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hauweg trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Hauweg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biernat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hauweg has managed to get both his arms back between Biernat's legs - danger averted.
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Hauweg from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauweg has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Biernat to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hauweg is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Biernat pulls down on the head and he's put Hauweg to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mateusz Biernat!
A very excited looking Mateusz Biernat made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Maan (ranked 1420 p4p, 191 weight class) and Middle Weight (ranked 2588 p4p, 312 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nobody Speak. This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Maan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Weight!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Weight scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maan moves to clinch but Weight breaks away
and Weight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maan has time to react.
Maan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maan on the side of the head.
Maan throws a series of punches but Weight avoids them all with ease.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maan on the side of the head.
Maan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maan misses with a combination
and Weight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oh Maan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maan misses with some punches.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Maan tries to pull guard but Weight holds him up against the cage and eventually Maan drops back down to his feet.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Maan's ribcage. Maan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight throws a big uppercut that drops Maan! More strikes from Weight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maan lies dazed against the cage as Weight celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
After winning the bout, Middle Weight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Canseco (ranked 911 p4p, 115 weight class) and Inspektor Bee (ranked 1416 p4p, 163 weight class). Canseco comes to the cage accompanied by Lisa Gerrard, Peter Bourke - Meltdown. 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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255 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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245 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Bee!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee closes the distance and clinches.
Canseco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Canseco pushes Bee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Canseco fails to land.
Canseco can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
Bee crunches a lovely knee into Canseco 's ribcage.
Bee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canseco .
Canseco is breathing heavily.
Bee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canseco tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Canseco back against the cage.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Canseco controls the action.
A hook to the body from Bee.
Bee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bee.
Bee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bee.
Bee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bee lands a good knee to the midsection. Canseco won't want to take too many of those.
Bee misses with a body punch.
Bee gets through Canseco 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee scores with a shoulder strike.
Bee lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Canseco goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Bee in side control.
Canseco is rocked!
It looks like Jose Canseco has been cut.
Bee stands up.
Bee takes the fight into the clinch.
Canseco 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee pushes Canseco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Canseco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Canseco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Canseco seems to have got his legs back now.
Bee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bee.
Bee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Canseco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bee is working Canseco over against the cage.
Bee lands a knee to the body.
Bee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Bee.
Bee looking to throw knees to the head but Canseco is blocking nicely.
Bee'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.
Bee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canseco backwards.
A short right from Bee.
Bee scores with a shot to the side of Canseco 's head.
Bee pushes Canseco against the cage. Bee is working some dirty boxing. Bee pushes off with a quick right hook! Canseco goes down! Canseco tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Bee!
During a confident post fight interview, Inspektor Bee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jose Canseco was interviewed post fight and said 'Fucking CTE'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Butabi (ranked 1263 p4p, 171 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1457 p4p, 196 weight class). Kaz McStafferson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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186 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Butabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Butabi is trying to get back to full guard.
McStafferson trying to control from half guard but Butabi is working away.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
Butabi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McStafferson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McStafferson's back!
Butabi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Butabi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McStafferson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Butabi has both hooks in and is working for a choke. McStafferson is in real trouble here. Butabi gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, McStafferson is tapping out! Butabi wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Butabi!
Steve Butabi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tud Stoddler (ranked 69 p4p, 10 weight class) and Valerio Bartoli (ranked 134 p4p, 21 weight class). Stoddler comes to the cage accompanied by Arcade Fire - Ready to Start. Bartoli has chosen Modulate - Bass Alert as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tud Stoddler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valerio Bartoli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler throws a hook but Bartoli blocks it.
Stoddler misses with a head kick.
Bartoli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bartoli misses with a hook. Stoddler ducked under it nicely.
Stoddler looks to land a left hand but Bartoli moved out of range nicely.
Stoddler drops Bartoli with a beautiful combination! Bartoli stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stoddler is looking for the KO!
It looks like Valerio Bartoli has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoddler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartoli counters with a body kick.
Bartoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoddler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bartoli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Stoddler misses
enabling Bartoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Stoddler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stoddler takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Bartoli is looking for the big counter here.
Bartoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoddler.
Stoddler swings widly with a right hand
and Bartoli counters with an outside leg kick.
Stoddler delivers a nice body kick.
Bartoli defending well as Stoddler loads up on a big left hand.
Bartoli throws an off balance right hand
and Stoddler counters with a stiff right hand.
Tud Stoddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler looks to land a body kick but Bartoli moved away.
Bartoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Bartoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoddler moves away.
Stoddler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoddler throws a head kick that misses.
Bartoli throws out a counter right but Stoddler avoids it with no problem.
Bartoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bartoli misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Bartoli takes one on the button.
Stoddler sends Bartoli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stoddler is motioning to the referee to let Bartoli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bartoli is rocked!
Stoddler weaves into range and cracks Bartoli right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bartoli goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Stoddler is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Tud Stoddler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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pop
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