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Syn'ASP 8: ZOMBIE STRIPPERS! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Purple From Down Under (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitonen's entrance music is Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nahka Vitonen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Purple From Down Under! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! From Down Under misses with a takedown attempt - Vitonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Vitonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like The Purple From Down Under has been cut. Vitonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Vitonen misses with a wild body shot. Vitonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Vitonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from From Down Under. Vitonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! From Down Under lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. No luck for From Down Under with that takedown attempt. Nahka Vitonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Purple From Down Under. From Down Under looks gassed! Vitonen connects with a nice cross there... From Down Under is looking wobbly and Vitonen recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send From Down Under to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Vitonen jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nahka Vitonen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by forever. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erkki Black! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Hyabusa! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hyabusa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hyabusa!
Black darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyabusa's head. Black prevents Hyabusa from standing back up.
Black slips a nice elbow through Hyabusa's hands, connecting with Hyabusa's forehead. Hyabusa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though. Black winds up and cracks Hyabusa with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hyabusa wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Black is thwarting Hyabusa's attempts to control the position. Hyabusa tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg. Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hyabusa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hyabusa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black. Hyabusa wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hyabusa slips under a jab. Hyabusa throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease. A punch combination from Hyabusa misses. Hyabusa misses with a wild combination.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
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. Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyabusa. Hyabusa throws and low kick but Black moves out of range easily. Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyabusa sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hyabusa avoids the body shot from Black.
Hyabusa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively. Hyabusa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hyabusa avoids the body shot from Black.
Black throws a hook but Hyabusa avoids it easily. Hyabusa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hyabusa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Black punishes Hyabusa's body with a nice straight punch. Hyabusa looks gassed! Black ducks under a wild hook from Hyabusa. Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyabusa sees it coming and avoids it easily. Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hyabusa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss! Hyabusa misses with a few strikes there.
Hyabusa throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it. Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Hyabusa.
A swing and a miss from Black. Hyabusa ducks under a wild hook from Black. Hyabusa is looking to clinch. Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively. Hyabusa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ryu Hyabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Black throws a hook to the side of Hyabusa's head but Hyabusa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hyabusa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Black working over Hyabusa with some ground and pound. Hyabusa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hyabusa is rocked! Black scores with a big shot! Hyabusa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hyabusa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erkki Black!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Warlord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Alstott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alstott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hip Hop Is Dead by Nas. Cleon Warlord has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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213 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cleon Warlord! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Alstott! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Warlord delivers a nice body kick. Alstott looks gassed! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warlord.
Alstott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warlord. Warlord obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warlord, right into the meat.
Good work by Alstott as he checks the leg kick. Whack! Warlord lands a heavy head kick that drops Alstott. The ref tackles Warlord to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Alstott was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cleon Warlord!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beefheart comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yellow Snow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Benton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captain Beefheart! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beefheart lands with a shot to the body. Beefheart lands with a kick to the temple. Benton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" The fight moves into the clinch position. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beefheart. Beefheart misses with a knee to the head. Benton tries to break free but Beefheart pushes him back against the cage. Beefheart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benton's efforts to push away. Beefheart trying to land knees to the body.
Beefheart looking to throw knees to the head but Benton is blocking nicely.
Benton managing to block the knees to the body from Beefheart.
Beefheart tries to land knees in the clinch but Benton avoids the damage to the body. Benton wants to break free but Beefheart has control.
Beefheart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beefheart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beefheart throws a one two combo.
Benton blocks the body kick.
Beefheart misses with a double jab.
Benton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beefheart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Beefheart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beefheart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benton finds it's way round the side to connect with Beefheart's head.
It looks like Captain Beefheart has been cut. Benton misses with a hook. Beefheart ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beefheart throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Beefheart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Beefheart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Beefheart lands a jab. Benton misses with a double jab
and Beefheart counters with a nice leg kick. George Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Beefheart pushes Benton up against the cage in a clinch. Benton is trying to break free. Beefheart landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Beefheart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Benton throws a one two combo.
Beefheart ducks under a wild hook from Benton. Beefheart rushes Benton and presses him up against the cage. The referee calls for Beefheart to work.
Beefheart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benton.
Benton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Benton letting Beefheart take a breather here. Benton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beefheart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benton avoids it. Beefheart looks to throw an elbow but misses. Benton takes an elbow to the forehead. Benton avoiding damage as Beefheart throws knees to the body.
Beefheart has Benton pressed against the cage.
Beefheart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benton working hard to break the clinch. Benton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beefheart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benton up against the cage. Beefheart has Benton pressed against the cage, preventing Benton from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Beefheart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beefheart using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beefheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Beefheart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Benton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beefheart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Benton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Beefheart tries a knee to the head but Benton blocks it.
Benton wants to get back to striking at distance but Beefheart won't allow it.
Beefheart breaks from the clinch.
Captain Beefheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Benton scores with a nice strike. Benton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beefheart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Benton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benton. Beefheart looks gassed! Beefheart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Benton misses with a series of wild punches.
Beefheart doesn't manage to clinch there - Benton circles away.
Benton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That has opened up Captain Beefheart's cut even more. 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! Benton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beefheart tries to clinch up but Benton circles away and keeps his distance. Beefheart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Benton throws a hook but Beefheart avoids it easily. Benton misses with a double jab
and Beefheart counters with a head kick. That will keep Benton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Benton tries to bum rush Beefheart with a series of wild strikes but Beefheart uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Some wild striking there from Benton.
Beefheart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Beefheart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benton. Benton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beefheart counters by moving into the clinch. Benton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beefheart has him pressed against the cage. Beefheart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benton can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Benton working hard to break the clinch. Beefheart breaks from the clinch.
Beefheart tries to clinch but Benton is having none of it. Beefheart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benton's hands. 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 George Benton will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Captain Beefheart's cut. That's time! Benton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beefheart misses with a takedown attempt - Benton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Beefheart clinches up against the cage. Beefheart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beefheart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beefheart throws an elbow but it misses.
Beefheart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benton avoids it. Benton being controlled against the cage. Beefheart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beefheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benton throws a series of punches but Beefheart avoids them all with ease. Beefheart closes the distance and clinches. Knees in the clinch landing for Beefheart.
Benton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beefheart has him pressed against the cage. Benton blocks the elbow strike.
Benton avoiding damage as Beefheart throws knees to the body.
Benton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Beefheart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benton wants to break free but Beefheart has control.
Beefheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Beefheart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut. Benton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Beefheart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beefheart scores with a jab. Benton keeps the fight on the outside. Beefheart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beefheart tries to clinch there but Benton circles away.
Benton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Beefheart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benton paws at him with a jab and circles away. Beefheart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benton, pushing him back against the cage. Beefheart breaks from the clinch.
Benton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beefheart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benton is fending him off so far but Beefheart persists. Nope, Benton circles away and we're back to standing. Beefheart is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Benton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beefheart counters by moving into the clinch. Benton is looking to break free of the clinch but Beefheart has double underhooks. The referee is keeping an eye on Beefheart - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benton dodges an elbow strike from Beefheart.
Beefheart tries a knee to the head but Benton blocks it.
Benton working hard to break the clinch. Beefheart lands a knee to the head.
Benton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beefheart has him pressed against the cage. Beefheart working Benton over with knees to the body. Beefheart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benton is trying to break the clinch but Beefheart has him pressed against the cage. Beefheart misses with a knee to the head. A frustrated look appears on Benton's face as he tries to break the clinch. Beefheart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beefheart is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Benton throws a right and a left that both miss. Beefheart fails in his attempt to clinch. George Benton is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beefheart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beefheart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beefheart obliges. Beefheart scores a nice knee to the body.
Beefheart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beefheart keeps control of Benton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Beefheart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beefheart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Benton misses with a looping right. The fight stays on the outside here - Beefheart looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Beefheart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beefheart looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Benton misses with the combination.
Beefheart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beefheart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Beefheart moves into the clinch. Beefheart taking a breather. Beefheart unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beefheart has him pressed against the cage. Beefheart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beefheart moves into range and clinches up with Benton. Benton blocks an elbow strike from Beefheart.
Beefheart missing with knees to the body.
Benton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Benton can't break the clinch.
Beefheart misses with a knee strike.
Beefheart missing with knees to the body.
Beefheart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benton avoids the elbow strike from Beefheart, against the cage.
Benton avoiding damage as Beefheart throws knees to the body.
Beefheart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Benton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beefheart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beefheart. Beefheart tries to land knees in the clinch but Benton avoids the damage to the body. Beefheart prevents Benton from breaking the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Beefheart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Captain Beefheart'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!
Benton looks to land a combination. Beefheart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Benton throws a series of punches but Beefheart moves out of range. Beefheart slips a jab and a cross from Benton.
Benton throws a lazy right hand but Beefheart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Benton fails to land with a series of punches.
Beefheart wants to clinch up but Benton keeps it at a distance. Beefheart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benton, pushing him back against the cage. Beefheart misses with a knee to the head. Benton blocks the elbow strike.
Benton is trying to force a seperation but Beefheart has the dominant position. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beefheart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benton's brow. Benton dodges an elbow strike from Beefheart.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beefheart - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beefheart utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Beefheart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Beefheart breaks the clinch.
Beefheart is looking to clinch but Benton is avoiding it.
Benton throws a combination. Beefheart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beefheart misses with a two punch combination.
Benton scores with a jab. Beefheart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beefheart moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Benton misses with a double jab
and Beefheart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Beefheart crunches a lovely knee into Benton's ribcage. Beefheart working Benton over with knees to the body. Beefheart breaks the clinch.
Benton keeps the fight on the outside. Beefheart rushes Benton and presses him up against the cage. Beefheart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benton avoids it. Beefheart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Beefheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benton misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beefheart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Beefheart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Beefheart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Benton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Beefheart moves out of range as Benton strikes. Beefheart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benton.
Beefheart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benton swats him away and circles back towards the center. A combination from Beefheart does no damage. Beefheart defending well as Benton loads up on a big left hand. Benton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Benton duly obliges. The fight stays on the outside here - Beefheart looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Benton throws a series of strikes that have Beefheart backpedaling.
The cut above Captain Beefheart's eye is starting to cause him problems now. This has been an exciting period of action! Beefheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benton moves away. Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benton lands a left and a right that send Beefheart crashing to the mat, dazed. Benton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Good shot there by Benton.
Captain Beefheart'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 Captain Beefheart's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Benton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cobb Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Gooderich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobb Fury! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Gooderich! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gooderich lands a two punch combo.
Good shot there by Gooderich. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fury misses with a hook. Gooderich takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses. Gooderich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gooderich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gooderich moves away. Gooderich throws a front kick aimed at Fury's knee but Fury avoids it well. A slow jab from Gooderich misses its intended target. Gooderich misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gooderich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fury. Fury throws a looping overhand right but Gooderich ducks down to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Fury. Fury throws a jab when Gooderich was well out of range. Fury missing with a left hand there. Gooderich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gooderich scores with a leg kick.
Fury is breathing heavily. 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! Gooderich scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gooderich thows a body shot but no joy. Gooderich throws a leg kick which misses Fury's front leg but catches the back leg as Fury tries to avoid it. Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gooderich.
Gooderich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fury is able to avoid easily. Fury tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice uppercut lands for Gooderich. That snapped Fury's head back.
It looks like Cobb Fury has been cut. Gooderich throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Fury counter with a right hand. Gooderich throws out a loose jab but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gooderich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fury. Fury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gooderich. Gooderich ducks under a wild hook from Fury. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Gooderich looks to land a left hand but Fury moved out of range nicely. Gooderich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gooderich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gooderich fails to land with a series of punches.
Fury is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gooderich's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Gooderich misses the shot to the body.
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. Gooderich misses with a double jab.
Gooderich throws out a leg kick but Fury moves out of range and Gooderich only half commits. Fury thows a left - swing and a miss! Gooderich missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gooderich lands a nice shot that snaps Fury's head back.
Gooderich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Fury slips a jab from Gooderich. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gooderich getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A big right from Gooderich misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gooderich dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cobb Fury'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.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Fury checks a leg kick. Gooderich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fury. A combination from Gooderich does no damage. Grant Gooderich seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fury misses with a combination
and Gooderich counters with a crisp one two that drops Fury! Gooderich thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fury to his feet! Fury is in big trouble! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fury moves out of range of the strikes. Gooderich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gooderich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gooderich cracks Fury with a right hand to the side of the head. A decent looking cross lands there for Gooderich. This has been an exciting period of action! Gooderich misses with a shot to the body letting Fury counter with a right hand. Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fury is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Gooderich tries to land a front kick but Fury steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Fury misses with a jab to the body
and Gooderich counters with a lovely straight right hand! A big left from Fury misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gooderich throws a leg kick which misses Fury's front leg but catches the back leg as Fury tries to avoid it. Gooderich throws a nice outside leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gooderich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fury. That did some damage! A solid leg kick lands there for Gooderich.
Gooderich lands with a cross. Gooderich has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gooderich misses with an uppercut. Fury saw that one coming. Gooderich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fury misses the shot to the body. Fury moves out of range of the strikes. Fury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gooderich looks to land a body kick but Fury moved away. Cobb Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gooderich throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury. Fury is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fury throws a hook but Gooderich avoids it easily. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gooderich in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gooderich.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab, jab by Gooderich - just one landing. 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! Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gooderich manages to avoid it. Gooderich throws a chopping leg kick but Fury manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Fury sizes up Gooderich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Gooderich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury. Gooderich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fury circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gooderich feints and then cracks Fury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fury down. Gooderich lands a big head kick that sends Fury tumbling to the mat! Gooderich takes a step backwards and waves Fury back to his feet - he wants the finish! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gooderich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Cobb Fury's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gooderich throws a right and a left that both miss. A jab from Gooderich misses. Fury swings for the body but Gooderich moves out of range.
Fury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gooderich lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobb Fury's cut is getting worse. A chopping leg kick lands by Gooderich. Gooderich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fury. Gooderich moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gooderich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gooderich throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gooderich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gooderich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fury. Gooderich scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gooderich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gooderich misses with a looping left. Gooderich is looking to slow Fury down with leg kicks. Fury connects with a right hand. Gooderich shakes it off. Nice shot by Gooderich. Gooderich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gooderich swings and misses with a shot to the body and Fury counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice straight punches there by Gooderich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gooderich.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gooderich misses with a series of wild punches.
Gooderich jabs Fury right on the nose. Fury blinks but takes it well. Fury swings for the body but Gooderich moves out of range.
Fury thuds a left hand into Gooderich's body. Fury throws a big shot that misses. Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gooderich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gooderich looks to land a right hand but Fury moved out of range. A jab from Gooderich misses. Gooderich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fury.
Fury misses the shot to the body. Grant Gooderich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gooderich.
Cobb Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fury connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fury takes a swing at Gooderich's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Grant Gooderich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gooderich 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Gooderich!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Dos Alva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geasus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chiddy Bang - Opposite Of Adults kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Geasus Maximus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murilo Dos Alva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geasus Maximus! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maximus walks into a left hand. Maximus fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Alva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximus throws a right and a left that both miss. Dos Alva moves into range and clinches up with Maximus. Maximus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Murilo Dos Alva has been cut. Maximus throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maximus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dos Alva's brow. Maximus keeps control of Dos Alva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Maximus pulls Dos Alva into guard.
Dos Alva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Maximus 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. Dos Alva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dos Alva stops Maximus from standing up. Dos Alva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now. Maximus trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dos Alva trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom. Dos Alva stops Maximus from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Maximus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dos Alva finds it's way round the side to connect with Maximus's head. Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Alva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maximus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Maximus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Maximus is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dos Alva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Alva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Dos Alva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maximus is looking to get to half guard. Dos Alva controlling his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dos Alva has control of Maximus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Maximus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dos Alva controlling from the full mount.
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. Maximus tries to reverse the position but Dos Alva maintains control. Maximus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Maximus is trying desperately to improve position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dos Alva looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Maximus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Dos Alva dominated that round. The cut man is working on Murilo Dos Alva's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Alva ducks under a wild hook from Maximus. Dos Alva takes a kick to the side of the head. The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dos Alva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Dos Alva wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy. You can see the frustration on Maximus's face as Dos Alva controls the position. Dos Alva is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dos Alva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Dos Alva keeps moving and retains side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Dos Alva jabbing away but nothing is landing. Maximus wants to clinch. Jab by Maximus. Maximus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Dos Alva staying out of range there. Maximus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dos Alva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximus. Geasus Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Alva moves out of range easily. Maximus slips a straight right by Dos Alva. Maximus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Dos Alva. That snapped Maximus's head back.
Maximus throws a nice looking combination but Dos Alva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Maximus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Maximus does it's job there. Dos Alva throws a series of punches but Maximus moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dos Alva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dos Alva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dos Alva trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom. Maximus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dos Alva is controlling him. Dos Alva wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
That's four 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. Dos Alva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Dos Alva trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Alva.
Dos Alva darts in and out, connecting with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geasus Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Murilo Dos Alva'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!
Maximus scores with a head kick.
Maximus connects with the punch. Dos Alva just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Maximus has closed the distance and engaged Dos Alva in a clinch.
Maximus lands a damaging elbow. Maximus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dos Alva tries for a takedown but Maximus manages to get underhooks.
Maximus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murilo Dos Alva's cut is getting worse. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Maximus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dos Alva's defenses. Dos Alva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Alva takes an elbow to the temple. Maximus throws an elbow but it misses.
Maximus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Maximus jumps guard but Dos Alva stands there with Maximus around his waist. Maximus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maximus working Dos Alva over with knees to the body. Maximus prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Maximus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Maximus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dos Alva is pressed up against the cage. Maximus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dos Alva down to the mat. Dos Alva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Murilo Dos Alva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geasus Maximus. Maximus tries to clinch there but Dos Alva circles away.
Dos Alva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Alva circles away.
Dos Alva lands with a straight right. Maximus didn't see that one coming. Maximus is looking to clinch. Dos Alva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Maximus misses with a double jab.
Maximus moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dos Alva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus. Dos Alva cracks Maximus with an open hand slap. No joy there for Maximus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Alva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maximus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Dos Alva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Maximus 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. Dos Alva wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. Maximus wants to get back to his feet but Dos Alva is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Dos Alva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dos Alva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maximus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Dos Alva trying to control the pace. Maximus wants to improve his position but Dos Alva is controlling well.
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. Maximus trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dos Alva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maximus is now in Dos Alva's guard. A big mistake from Dos Alva there, giving up the dominant position! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss. Dos Alva is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Alva is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Geasus Maximus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Maximus 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geasus Maximus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Experimental Drugabuser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drugabuser comes to the cage accompanied by MGMT - Time To Pretend. Leonov has chosen Red october as his entrance music. Experimental Drugabuser has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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248 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Experimental Drugabuser! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Leonov! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Drugabuser misses. Leonov dodges the punch combination from Drugabuser.
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick. Leonov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Drugabuser works the jab nicely. Leonov slips a straight right by Drugabuser. No luck for Leonov with that takedown attempt. Drugabuser throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Leonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fight stays on the outside here - Leonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leonov misses with a takedown attempt - Drugabuser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Experimental Drugabuser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Leonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Drugabuser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leonov momentarily.
It looks like Vadim Leonov has been cut. A head kick misses from Drugabuser. Leonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Experimental Drugabuser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov. 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! Leonov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drugabuser's waist but Drugabuser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leonov off to one side. Leonov looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leonov blocks a head kick by Drugabuser.
An inside leg kick lands from Drugabuser. Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drugabuser. Leonov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drugabuser swivels and escapes. Drugabuser throws a sloppy head kick and Leonov moves out of range easily. Drugabuser throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily. Drugabuser lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Drugabuser lands a big right hand that sends Leonov crashing to the mat! Drugabuser stays standing though and waves Leonov back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drugabuser scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Leonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drugabuser. Drugabuser takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses. Drugabuser misses with a leg kick. Drugabuser throws a nice inside leg kick. Drugabuser punishes Leonov's body with a nice straight punch. Drugabuser drops Leonov with a big left hand! Leonov is injured, injured bad! Drugabuser jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Experimental Drugabuser!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alocke Grenado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Selleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selleck comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hell's Bells kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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194 lbs
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191 lbs
11 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Alocke Grenado! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Selleck! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grenado throws an overhand right that lands on Selleck's shoulder, as Selleck tries to avoid the shot. Selleck is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grenado. Selleck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Selleck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grenado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Selleck throws out the jab. Selleck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Selleck swats away the attempt to clinch by Grenado. Grenado moves in looking to clinch but Selleck pushes him off. Selleck throws a right and a left that both miss. Selleck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Selleck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grenado tries to close the distance and clinch but Selleck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Grenado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Selleck misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Grenado throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grenado fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Selleck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grenado has managed to clinch.
Grenado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Grenado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grenado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Selleck paws at him with a jab and circles away. Grenado slips a jab and a cross from Selleck.
Selleck cracks Grenado with an open hand slap. A lazy left from Selleck finds it's target. Selleck lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grenado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Selleck throws a right and a left that both miss. Grenado lands a head kick. Selleck smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Selleck throws a series of punches but Grenado moves out of range. Grenado wants to clinch up but Selleck keeps it at a distance. Grenado lands with a kick to the temple. Selleck shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Grenado lands a jab to the head.
Alocke Grenado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Selleck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grenado counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Selleck is rocked! Selleck throws a series of punches but Grenado moves out of range. Selleck is still on wobbly legs! Can Grenado finish him? Grenado closes the distance and clinches. Grenado has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Selleck - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Grenado, and another! Selleck is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Alocke Grenado!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lion Takanori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanori has chosen Scary as his entrance music. Peter Parker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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165 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lion Takanori! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takanori lands a jab to the head.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takanori swats him away and circles back towards the center. Takanori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Takanori. Parker slips a straight right by Takanori. Lion Takanori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Takanori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker misses the shot to the body. Takanori throws a right and a left that both miss. Parker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takanori throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Parker clinches up against the cage. Nice elbow from Parker.
It looks like Lion Takanori has been cut. Parker connects with a knee to the head.
Parker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takanori lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Parker crunches a lovely knee into Takanori's ribcage. Come on Parker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parker tries to land a knee to the head but Takanori blocks with his arms.
Parker landing knees to the head.
Takanori avoids a wild elbow strike from Parker. Parker connects with a knee to the head.
Takanori takes an elbow to the temple. Parker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Parker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takanori's face.
Takanori looks gassed! Parker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parker. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Parker'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 two minutes gone in the round. Takanori is trying to break the clinch but Parker has him pressed against the cage. Parker tries to land knees in the clinch but Takanori avoids the damage to the body. The referee is keeping an eye on Parker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parker keeps control of Takanori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Takanori wants to break free but Parker has control.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
That has opened up Lion Takanori's cut even more. Takanori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parker has Takanori pushed against the cage. Parker keeps control of Takanori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Parker misses with a knee to the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Parker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parker keeps control of Takanori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Takanori tries to circle away but Parker has him pinned against the cage. Takanori is trying to break the clinch but Parker has him pressed against the cage. Parker landing knees to the head.
Takanori avoids the elbow strike from Parker, against the cage.
Parker working Takanori over with knees to the body. Takanori can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Takanori leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Parker prevents Takanori from breaking the clinch. Takanori is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks. Takanori lands with a light punch inside. Takanori can't break the clinch.
Takanori takes a knee to the side of the body. Parker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Parker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Parker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Takanori has had enough of the clinch but Parker keeps him there for the moment. Parker scores with a knee to the head.
The cut above Lion Takanori's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Parker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Parker landing knees to the body.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Takanori takes an elbow to the temple. Takanori wants to get back to striking at distance but Parker won't allow it.
Parker leaning his opponent against the cage. Nice elbow from Parker. Parker effectively controlling the action here. Parker lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takanori takes an elbow to the temple. Parker lands a damaging elbow. Takanori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Parker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Parker connects with a knee to the head.
Parker looking to throw knees to the head but Takanori is blocking nicely.
Parker lands an elbow that stopped Takanori in his tracks for a moment. Parker looking to throw knees to the head but Takanori is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Parker.
Parker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Takanori's face as he tries to break the clinch. Parker stalling against the cage.
Takanori tries to break the clinch but Parker is controlling the position. Parker lands an elbow inside. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice elbow from Parker. Parker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takanori tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage. Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Parker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lion Takanori's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Takanori as he connects with a hook. Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takanori. Parker misses with a straight right. Takanori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Takanori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with a thumping low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Takanori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takanori scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takanori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it. Parker fails in his attempt to clinch. Takanori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away. Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Parker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lion Takanori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Takanori connects with a jab. Parker fails in his attempt to clinch. Parker is looking to clinch.
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. Takanori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Takanori throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker. Takanori swinging wildly here.
Parker ducks right into an uppercut from Takanori. Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takanori.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takanori misses with a body shot.
Takanori misses with a body shot
and Takanori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Parker looks to land a left hand but Takanori moved out of range nicely. Takanori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Takanori throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A slow jab from Takanori misses its intended target. Parker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A telegraphed right hand from Takanori misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A nice combination there by Takanori.
Takanori throws a combination that misses and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Takanori throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot. Takanori throws a combination that misses and Parker counters with a nice uppercut. Takanori lands with a good body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Takanori throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely. Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takanori. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lion Takanori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Lion Takanori's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Takanori misses. Takanori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Takanori defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand. Parker rushes Takanori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Parker working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Parker. Parker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takanori has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Parker leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takanori's efforts to push away. Parker keeps control of Takanori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Parker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Takanori blocks the elbow strike.
Parker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takanori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takanori wants to get back to striking at distance but Parker won't allow it.
Takanori tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage. Parker has Takanori pressed against the cage, preventing Takanori from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Takanori tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage. Takanori avoiding damage as Parker throws knees to the body.
Takanori is trying to break free. Takanori can't break the clinch.
Parker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takanori is defending well for now. Parker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takanori.
Parker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takanori has had enough of the clinch but Parker keeps him there for the moment. Takanori breaks the clinch.
Takanori misses with a wild combination.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker wants to clinch up but Takanori keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Takanori just misses with a punch to the body.
Takanori throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily. Takanori throws a hook but Parker blocks it. Parker slips under a jab. Parker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takanori lands with a good body shot. Parker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker misses the body punch and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Parker is looking to clinch but Takanori is avoiding it.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Parker pushes Takanori up against the cage in a clinch.
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. The referee is keeping an eye on Parker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Parker.
Parker trying to land knees to the body.
Takanori breaks the clinch.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Parker tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Takanori counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Takanori throws a combination that misses and Parker counters with an inside leg kick. A big right from Takanori misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Parker showed his dominance in that final round. I think Parker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Evangelisti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Palo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno Palo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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186 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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201 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Evangelisti! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tauno Palo! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Palo throws a hook but Evangelisti blocks it. The fight stays on the outside here - Palo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palo. Evangelisti works Palo's body with a nice hook. Evangelisti throws a leg kick which misses Palo's front leg but catches the back leg as Palo tries to avoid it. A punch combination from Evangelisti misses. Palo cracks Evangelisti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. No joy there for Evangelisti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evangelisti cracks the inside of Palo's front leg. Palo slips under a jab. Evangelisti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palo circles away quickly and effectively. Palo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evangelisti was well out of range. Poor timing from Palo. Evangelisti moves out of range as Palo throws a body kick.
Evangelisti scores with a kick to the body.
Evangelisti clobbers Palo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Palo misses with a body kick. Palo throws a leg kick that is checked and Evangelisti counters with a low kick, right behind Palo 's knee. Evangelisti lands a front kick. Palo looks gassed! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Evangelisti connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Palo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Evangelisti lands a body shot.
Palo motions for Evangelisti to come forward. Palo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Evangelisti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palo. Evangelisti lands a head kick!
Evangelisti throws a good cross that connects.
Good shot there by Evangelisti. Evangelisti tries to bum rush Palo with a series of wild strikes but Palo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tauno Palo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Evangelisti throws a leg kick which misses Palo's front leg but catches the back leg as Palo tries to avoid it. Palo throws a leg kick and Evangelisti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A combination from Evangelisti does no damage. Evangelisti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. 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! Evangelisti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Evangelisti stuns Palo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Evangelisti lands a big head kick that sends Palo to the canvas! Evangelisti follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Evangelisti! Dante Evangelisti is the new middleweight champion!
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