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Syn 679 Piano vs Frankels PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 2164 p4p, 260 weight class) and Pave Hunt (ranked 1966 p4p, 239 weight class). Rydeland kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Robbery - Not sneak attack. Hunt has chosen Limp Bizkit - Eat You Alive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Rydeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pave Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rydeland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt feints and then cracks Rydeland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rydeland down.
Rydeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Rydeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rydeland scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Rydeland presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Rydeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt works on Rydeland's body with a couple of short punches.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland lands a right hand.
Hunt tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
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!
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rydeland shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rydeland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt lands a high kick!
Rydeland lands a nice looking body shot.
Rydeland has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rydeland obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Rydeland avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Rydeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Rydeland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rydeland clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Rydeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Rydeland presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt gets through Rydeland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rydeland obliges.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rydeland lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
A short right from Rydeland on the inside.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
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 John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland'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.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Rydeland.
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Hunt catches Rydeland right on the button with a cross.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Rydeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Rydeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Rydeland's leg but Rydeland calmly moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunt.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt throws a push kick but Rydeland slaps the foot to one side.
Rydeland tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rydeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Hunt.
Rydeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt misses with a hook. Rydeland ducked under it nicely.
Rydeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rydeland looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rydeland.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.
Rydeland pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland breaks the clinch.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rydeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt punishes Rydeland's body with a nice straight punch.
Rydeland checks a low kick from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rydeland circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Hunt.
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!
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes. Rydeland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Rydeland scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rydeland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rydeland tries to clinch up.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rydeland tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Rydeland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Rydeland off the cage and back into range.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Rydeland wants to clinch.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt feints a jab promting Rydeland to slip. Hunt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rydeland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hunt jabs at Rydeland's body.
Pave Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rydeland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rydeland throws a lazy head kick
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydeland swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rydeland throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland cracks Hunt with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rydeland moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rydeland staying out of range there.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rydeland is able to avoid easily.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Rydeland seems unphased.
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rydeland eats them both and turns towards Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunt throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Rydeland's defenses.
Rydeland slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rydeland counters by clinching up.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rydeland avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rydeland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Rydeland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunt tries to bum rush Rydeland with a series of wild strikes but Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Rydeland darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Rydeland is working Hunt over against the cage.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rydeland moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt throws a counter combo.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rydeland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt sizes up Rydeland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rydeland throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pave Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunt 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pave Hunt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pave Hunt made sure he mentioned Kato, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Butane (ranked 1590 p4p, 174 weight class) and Albert Pulkkinen (ranked 2319 p4p, 226 weight class). Butane's entrance music is Genesis. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hulk Butane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butane needs to keep his hands up - Pulkkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Butane throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen dodges the punch combination from Butane.
Pulkkinen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Butane blocks it well.
Butane throws a body shot but no joy.
Butane motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Butane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen misses with a double jab.
Butane avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Butane in the body.
Pulkkinen works Butane's body with a nice hook.
Butane throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Butane tries to land a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butane misses with a hook
and Butane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hulk Butane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Butane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butane loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Butane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Butane misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Butane lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Butane's leg but Butane calmly moves out of range.
Butane throws a body kick that misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Butane is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A low kick from Butane is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen blocks a leg kick.
Butane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Butane wants to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Butane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Butane slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Butane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butane down.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butane.
Pulkkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Butane throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Butane there.
Pulkkinen thumps Butane with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Butane as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen misses with a double jab.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Butane saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Butane.
Butane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen lands a left and a right that send Butane crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
Butane is rocked!
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
A big left from Butane misses.
Pulkkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Butane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Butane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butane.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen sends Butane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pulkkinen is motioning to the referee to let Butane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Butane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Butane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Butane is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Butane flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Butane is out cold! Pulkkinen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caius Cosades (ranked 1269 p4p, 168 weight class) and Russell Northrop (ranked 2731 p4p, 316 weight class). Cosades's entrance music is Morrowind. A fine choice. Northrop has chosen Alive And Kicking as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Caius Cosades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Northrop!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosades lands with a cross.
Cosades drops his hands momentarily and Northrop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cosades walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Northrop darts in looking for a takedown but Cosades gets double underhooks and turns Northrop into the cage.
Northrop lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Cosades sprawling to the canvas. Northrop follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Cosades hang on?
It looks like Caius Cosades has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades actively working from the bottom here.
Northrop prevents Cosades from improving his position.
Northrop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Northrop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop drops back looking for a leg! Cosades is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cosades manages to kick Northrop off! Northrop jumps back into Cosades's guard.
Cosades seems keen to control Northrop's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosades working a defensive guard but Northrop passes into half guard.
Cosades is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Northrop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cosades trying to control here.
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cosades has managed to free his arm - good work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Northrop working his ground and pound in the gym.
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Northrop pulls his head out easily.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades gets full guard.
Cosades has momentary wrist control but Northrop slips an elbow through the middle.
Northrop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrop trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cosades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Northrop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northrop defends well.
Cosades controlling the position.
Northrop trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Northrop scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop postures up.
Northrop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cosades wants to improve his position but instead Northrop has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosades trying to control here.
Northrop slips a nice elbow through Cosades's hands, connecting with Cosades's forehead.
Northrop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cosades defends it well.
Northrop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cosades trying to control here.
Northrop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Northrop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cosades is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrop scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cosades keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Northrop is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cosades is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Cosades manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Northrop works over Cosades with some ground and pound from guard.
Cosades working for a triangle but Northrop defends it easily.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
That's time! Cosades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Northrop closes the distance and clinches.
Northrop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cosades to keep the fight standing.
Cosades 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.
Northrop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cosades.
Cosades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Northrop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cosades to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Northrop. That's going to slow Cosades down.
Northrop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Northrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades is looking to counter punch.
A lazy body kick from Northrop
letting Cosades counter with a right hand.
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cosades counters with a crisp right that sends Northrop to the canvas! Cosades follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Cosades!
A relieved looking Caius Cosades thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Russell Northrop stepped up to the mic, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nuri Jafar (ranked 904 p4p, 106 weight class) and Peter Narz (ranked 701 p4p, 85 weight class). Nuri Jafar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Narz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jafar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Narz wants to slow Jafar down by chopping away at his legs.
Narz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jafar clinches with his opponent.
Narz blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narz tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Narz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narz misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Narz.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz.
Narz works on Jafar's body with a couple of short punches.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Narz controls his hands.
Jafar works on Narz's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Narz.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narz tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Narz throws a head punch that misses.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Narz leaning against his opponent.
Narz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Narz receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jafar lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Jafar.
Narz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narz misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jafar misses its target.
Jafar lands a head shot.
Narz takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Narz connects with an inside leg kick.
Narz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Narz tries to keep at a distance but Jafar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Narz tries to stall but Jafar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Narz tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Narz.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Narz.
Narz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Narz scores with a hook to the body.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Narz.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narz tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Jafar is leaning against Narz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
Narz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Narz avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narz tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Narz wants to stall.
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 Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jafar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Narz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jafar circles away quickly and effectively.
Narz connects with a single shot there.
Narz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Narz takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Narz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Narz is looking to slow Jafar down with leg kicks.
Narz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Narz moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Narz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Narz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar connects with a nice looking jab.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Narz.
A head kick misses from Narz.
Narz takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narz.
Nice takedown defense from Narz. No joy for Jafar on that attempt.
Jafar avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Narz misses.
Jafar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jafar throws a good cross that connects.
Jafar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jafar slips under a jab from Narz.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar slips under a jab.
Narz moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Narz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Narz misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Narz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jafar thuds his right hand into Narz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Narz as he avoids it easily.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Narz.
Jafar lands a head shot.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Narz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jafar drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Narz gets to his feet. Jafar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narz throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Narz has Jafar up against the cage in a clinch.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Narz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz lands a body punch.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Narz.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Narz wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
A right hand to the body from Narz.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz is looking to control Jafar's arms but Jafar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Narz has his back to the cage.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Narz.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Narz lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Jafar does it's job there.
Narz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Narz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Narz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Narz gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Narz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Jafar lands an overhand right.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jafar staying out of range there.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Narz. That snapped Jafar's head back.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Narz throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
Jab from Jafar.
Narz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jafar.
Jafar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jafar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Narz takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
Narz stuns Jafar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Narz pushes him off.
Narz throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narz connects with an inside leg kick.
Narz throws a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Narz swivels and escapes.
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Narz feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Narz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Narz avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Narz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narz can pounce on him.
Narz tries a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Narz's belly button to the back.
Jafar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Narz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jafar somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuri Jafar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jafar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Narz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narz throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Jafar moves out of range as Narz throws a body kick.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz scores with a jab to the body.
Narz scores with a sloppy right hand. Jafar should have avoided that one.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
A clash of legs there as Jafar blocks the low kick.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar takes a swing at Narz's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Jafar blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Narz.
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Narz.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Narz blocks an uppercut.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Narz.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Narz.
Narz lands with a short shot to the head.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Narz tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Narz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Narz 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Narz!
Peter Narz 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.
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 1008 p4p, 122 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 1017 p4p, 124 weight class). Gro Ulfimph comes to the cage accompanied by Hired Gun. Sepulveda has chosen Lady Gaga - Alejandro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
137 lbs
18 - 12 - 1 |
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38
141 lbs
35 - 22 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gro Ulfimph staying out of range there.
Sepulveda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sepulveda throws a sloppy body shot
and Sepulveda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda throws a jab but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a counter high kick but Sepulveda was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sepulveda connects with a body shot that sends Gro Ulfimph's belly button to the back.
Gro Ulfimph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sepulveda throws out the jab.
A low kick from Sepulveda misses
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda rushes Gro Ulfimph and presses him up against the cage.
Sepulveda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice body shot.
Gro Ulfimph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sepulveda lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sepulveda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gro Ulfimph. That did some damage!
Sepulveda jabs Gro Ulfimph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sepulveda lands a head shot.
Sepulveda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gro Ulfimph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sepulveda lands a nice shot to the body.
Sepulveda throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sepulveda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back to recover.
Sepulveda tries to clinch up.
Gro Ulfimph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Sepulveda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph feints and then cracks Sepulveda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sepulveda down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepulveda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gro Ulfimph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sepulveda clobbers Gro Ulfimph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gro Ulfimph moves to clinch but Sepulveda breaks away
and Gro Ulfimph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sepulveda misses with a looping left.
Sepulveda connects with a body shot.
Sepulveda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sepulveda scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda throws a right hand that misses
and Sepulveda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Sepulveda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gro Ulfimph doesn't seem phased though.
Sepulveda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sepulveda throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws a counter high kick but Sepulveda was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sepulveda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gro Ulfimph had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gro Ulfimph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sepulveda moves out of range of the leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Sepulveda scores with a body shot.
Sepulveda punishes Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice straight punch.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sepulveda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sepulveda tests Gro Ulfimph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepulveda throws a sloppy head kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a head kick.
Sepulveda fakes the leg kick and cracks Gro Ulfimph in the body.
Sepulveda connects with a right hand. Gro Ulfimph shakes it off.
Sepulveda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sepulveda is rocked!
Sepulveda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sepulveda is still on wobbly legs! Can Gro Ulfimph finish him?
Sepulveda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sepulveda seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Sepulveda there.
Sepulveda scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sepulveda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sepulveda misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sepulveda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gro Ulfimph scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sepulveda with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sepulveda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sepulveda staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph tried to counter with a leg kick but Sepulveda avoided it.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sepulveda does it's job there.
Sepulveda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Sepulveda moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph wants to land a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range.
Sepulveda misses with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Sepulveda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sepulveda lunges at Gro Ulfimph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gro Ulfimph's hand.
Sepulveda throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph takes one to the chin there.
Sepulveda tries to clinch there but Gro Ulfimph circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sepulveda.
Sepulveda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sepulveda cracks the inside of Gro Ulfimph's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sepulveda throws a lazy right hand but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sepulveda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sepulveda is looking to chop away at Gro Ulfimph's legs.
Gro Ulfimph gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sepulveda.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sepulveda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Sepulveda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sepulveda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sepulveda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sepulveda closes the distance but Gro Ulfimph moves to the side
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sepulveda swings widly with a right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but Sepulveda manages to avoid it.
Sepulveda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sepulveda swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sepulveda was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throws a counter high kick but Sepulveda was just alert enough to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sepulveda.
Sepulveda slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Sepulveda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Sepulveda catches Gro Ulfimph right on the button with a cross.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sepulveda blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Sepulveda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sepulveda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gro Ulfimph walks into a left hand.
Sepulveda throws a poor cross that misses
and Sepulveda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gro Ulfimphs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big left from Sepulveda misses.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sepulveda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sepulveda connects with a crisp jab.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice body shot.
Gro Ulfimph cracks the inside of Sepulveda's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sepulveda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gro Ulfimph is able to avoid easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot from downtown. Sepulveda moves away and avoids it.
Sepulveda connects with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sepulveda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gro Ulfimph's head backwards.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sepulveda moves away.
Sepulveda works Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice hook.
Sepulveda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sepulveda closes the distance but Gro Ulfimph moves to the side
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a crisp right that sends Sepulveda to the canvas! Gro Ulfimph follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
An out of breath Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Stewart (ranked 601 p4p, 84 weight class) and Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 1624 p4p, 204 weight class). Stewart comes to the cage accompanied by free ma niggas!. 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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187 lbs
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187 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Mikhasevich!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mikhasevich is looking to land body kicks.
Mikhasevich missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
A big left from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Mikhasevich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mikhasevich motions for Stewart to come forward. Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Mikhasevich avoids it well and moves away.
Mikhasevich throws out a leg kick but Stewart moves out of range and Mikhasevich only half commits.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
Mikhasevich misses with a two punch combination.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich misses with a head kick.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhasevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 GROUND in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mikhasevich.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stewart defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and moves away.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Mikhasevich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mikhasevich wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Mikhasevich misses with the body kick
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mikhasevich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stewart.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and Stewart counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mikhasevich!
Mikhasevich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stewart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mikhasevich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mikhasevich trying to control but Stewart postures up.
Mikhasevich tries to get to full guard but Stewart has control of the leg.
Mikhasevich is controlling Stewart's trapped leg to prevent Stewart from advancing to side control.
Mikhasevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhasevich trying to control but Stewart postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is nestled in close to Mikhasevich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position.
Stewart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stewart is working away from the top position though.
Mikhasevich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stewart postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Mikhasevich.
Stewart throws an elbow that misses. Mikhasevich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stewart's guard. Nice move by Mikhasevich!
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Mikhasevich any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck.
Stewart throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stewart is striking off his back. Mikhasevich thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mikhasevich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom but Mikhasevich passes into side control!
Mikhasevich in side control, just content to control the action for now.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) inform me that Mikhasevich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stewart won't allow Mikhasevich to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich trying to control the action but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart tries to roll over but Mikhasevich keeps him under control.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mikhasevich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stewart is staying active underneath Mikhasevich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mikhasevich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mikhasevich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikhasevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Mikhasevich seems content to control.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom but Mikhasevich passes into side control!
Stewart wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Stewart striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Stewart striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mikhasevich working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart tries to improve position but can't.
Mikhasevich just content to control the position.
Stewart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mikhasevich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Mikhasevich avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich misses with a left hand
and Stewart counters with a shoot takedown. Mikhasevich fights it but they end up in guard.
Stewart throws a strike but Mikhasevich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Mikhasevich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stewart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stewart is looking to sweep but instead, Mikhasevich has passed into half guard.
Mikhasevich seems to be looking for submissions.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhasevich is trying to control the action in half guard but Stewart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stewart is pressing down on Mikhasevich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Mikhasevich any problems.
Mikhasevich trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhasevich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stewart's head.
Mikhasevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Mikhasevich controlling him for the moment.
Stewart trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhasevich is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stewart thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mikhasevich landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mikhasevich wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Mikhasevich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mikhasevich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gennady Mikhasevich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gennady Mikhasevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikhasevich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 865 p4p, 106 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 478 p4p, 65 weight class). Branca's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, original score medley. Joao Cajo Branca is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branca checks a leg kick.
Branca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mouth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mouth has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branca is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branca throws a good cross that connects.
Mouth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca misses with a body kick.
Mouth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mouth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mouth. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth shoots in and bounces Branca off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Branca wants to sweep but no luck.
Branca pulls Mouth in to control the position.
Mouth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mouth throws a big right hand that misses.
Branca looking to control.
Branca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Branca has Mouth pulled in close to control his posture.
Mouth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Branca keeping moving, preventing Mouth from controlling successfully.
Mouth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Branca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Branca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branca tries to get out of the position.
Branca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mouth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Branca has Mouth pulled in close to control his posture.
Branca looking for a sweep. Not yet Branca, not yet.
Mouth landing with the ground and pound.
Branca trying to control the position here.
Mouth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Branca looking for a sweep. Not yet Branca, not yet.
Mouth working some strikes from top position.
Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth wants to control from the top but Branca keeps moving.
Mouth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Branca's head.
Jeez, Joao Cajo Branca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joao Cajo Branca's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mush Mouth!
Mush Mouth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Garra Nutri for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 681 p4p, 95 weight class) and Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 548 p4p, 77 weight class). 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 Jesse Kilpatrick was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick missing with a left hand there. Rubenstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Kilpatrick misses.
Rubenstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilpatrick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rubenstein avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Rubenstein throwing a counter right hand but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick misses with a left hand
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jesse Kilpatrick has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick catches Rubenstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpatrick. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kilpatrick to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein wanted to stand there but Kilpatrick had control of the position.
Rubenstein stands up from Kilpatrick's guard - Rubenstein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rubenstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Kilpatrick looks to move away, Rubenstein throws a big counter combo but Kilpatrick just gets out of the way.
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.
Rubenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kilpatrick has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kilpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Rubenstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubenstein misses with a body shot.
Rubenstein takes one to the chin there.
Kilpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rubenstein staying out of range there.
Rubenstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kilpatrick looks to throw the jab but Rubenstein is out of range.
Kilpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubenstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands the left hand.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook to the body
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rubenstein moves forwards but Kilpatrick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rubenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubenstein is just out of range.
Kilpatrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Kilpatrick lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rubenstein lands with a good body shot.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubenstein moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubenstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rubenstein's head.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Rubenstein ducks under a wild hook from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick connects with a right hand. Rubenstein shakes it off.
Kilpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubenstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubenstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Kilpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick'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.
Kilpatrick moves into the clinch.
Kilpatrick blocks a body shot from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein blocks a body shot from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick tries to work over Rubenstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubenstein blocks a body shot from Kilpatrick.
Rubenstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Kilpatrick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rubenstein regains guard.
Rubenstein wants to stand up but Kilpatrick is controlling him.
Rubenstein trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rubenstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilpatrick.
Rubenstein keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rubenstein misses with a looping left.
Kilpatrick connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilpatrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilpatrick as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilpatrick looks to land a right hand but Rubenstein moved out of range.
Kilpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubenstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubenstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jesse Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
Rubenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilpatrick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rubenstein defends it well.
Rubenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick wants to clinch up but Rubenstein keeps it at a distance.
Kilpatrick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRubenstein.
Kilpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubenstein manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick throws the left hand but Rubenstein avoids the punch easily.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubenstein.
A jab lands there for Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kilpatrick lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilpatrick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRubenstein.
Kilpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Rubenstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rubenstein slips under a jab from Kilpatrick.
A quick step to the side and Rubenstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick swings for the body but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Kilpatrick misses with a straight left.
Kilpatrick missing with a left hand there. Rubenstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubenstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Rubenstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kilpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubenstein is looking for a counter combo.
Kilpatrick shoots in and gets a takedown into Rubenstein's guard.
Rubenstein keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
Kilpatrick prevents Rubenstein from getting back to his feet.
Kilpatrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rubenstein pushes Kilpatrick off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick throws a jab when Rubenstein was well out of range.
Kilpatrick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rubenstein defends well and Kilpatrick ends up having to push Rubenstein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Kilpatrick looks to move away, Rubenstein throws a big counter combo but Kilpatrick just gets out of the way.
Kilpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubenstein.
And Kilpatrick tries to counter it with a takedown but Rubenstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein moves away from the strike by Kilpatrick.
Rubenstein throwing a counter right hand but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Rubenstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilpatrick.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubenstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rubenstein misses its target.
Kilpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Rubenstein throws a counter high kick but Kilpatrick was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rubenstein slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilpatrick closes the distance but Rubenstein moves to the side
and Rubenstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Rubenstein's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubenstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kilpatrick doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rubenstein counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Jesse Kilpatrick's cut even more.
Rubenstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubenstein's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Rubenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubenstein throwing a counter right hand but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands a nice shot that snaps Rubenstein's head back.
Kilpatrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rubenstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilpatrick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rubenstein manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kilpatrick keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubenstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but Kilpatrick avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
Kilpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Rubenstein avoids it by throwing Kilpatrick back against the cage.
Kilpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Rubenstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rubenstein gets underhooks to prevent Kilpatrick's takedown attempt.
Spencer Rubenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer Rubenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kilpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilpatrick throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rubenstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilpatrick connects with a body shot that sends Rubenstein's belly button to the back.
Kilpatrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilpatrick throws out a powerful jab.
Jesse Kilpatrick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kilpatrick stuns Rubenstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kilpatrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kilpatrick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Kilpatrick!
Jesse Kilpatrick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Garibaldi (ranked 142 p4p, 20 weight class) and Wilson Brooks (ranked 310 p4p, 48 weight class). Garibaldi's entrance music is Resist and Bite - Sabaton. A fine choice. Wilson Brooks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilson Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
It looked like Garibaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brooks.
A low kick from Brooks misses
and Garibaldi counters with a nice leg kick.
Garibaldi instigates a clinch.
Garibaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garibaldi misses with some punches.
I was talking to Garibaldi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi blocking some punches.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks misses with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi throws a head kick that misses.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garibaldi lands a big head kick that sends Brooks tumbling to the mat! Garibaldi takes a step backwards and waves Brooks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Wilson Brooks has been cut.
Garibaldi instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garibaldi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garibaldi throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Brooks finds it's way through Garibaldi's defenses.
Brooks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garibaldi counters with a nice right hand that sends Brooks toppling to the canvas! Brooks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Garibaldi finish him?!
Brooks is rocked!
Garibaldi moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Garibaldi finish him?
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Garibaldi won't allow it.
Brooks seems to have recovered his senses.
Garibaldi tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brooks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garibaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Garibaldi staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Garibaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brooks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Brooks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brooks.
A jab lands there for Brooks.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Garibaldi.
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garibaldi.
Garibaldi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brooks just manages to avoid it.
Brooks misses with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks misses with a jab to the body
and Garibaldi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garibaldi defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Garibaldi motions for Brooks to come forward. Garibaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Brooks misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi thows a leg kick but Brooks checks it
and Brooks counters with a right hand to the body.
Garibaldi staying out of range there.
Garibaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garibaldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks throws a counter combo.
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garibaldi.
It looked like Garibaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garibaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Brooks coming out on top.
Brooks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garibaldi.
It looked like Garibaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Garibaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilson Brooks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garibaldi slips a jab from Brooks.
Garibaldi gets a clinch.
Garibaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Brooks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garibaldi keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garibaldi dodges an elbow strike from Brooks.
Garibaldi blocks a body shot from Brooks.
Garibaldi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brooks smiles and moves away.
Brooks misses with a body shot
and Garibaldi counters with a flying knee that drops Brooks! Garibaldi dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Garibaldi!
Michael Garibaldi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Piano (ranked 60 p4p, 7 weight class) and Rocket Bob Frankels (ranked 85 p4p, 10 weight class). Piano comes into the arena with Rick going ham on a bitch blaring out of the sound system. Frankels has chosen Dawn....Summer Solstice... as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Piano !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocket Bob Frankels!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Piano misses with a straight right.
A big right from Piano misses.
Piano misses with a kick to the body
and Frankels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piano throws a head kick that Frankels semi-blocks.
Piano takes a swing at Frankels's ribcage but misses.
Frankels misses with a body shot.
Piano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Rick Piano has been cut.
Piano takes a swing at Frankels's ribcage but misses.
Piano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Frankels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Piano breaks the clinch.
Frankels misses with an uppercut
and Piano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Piano misses.
Frankels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frankels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Piano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frankels throws a lazy right hand but Piano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frankels takes a swing at Piano 's ribcage but misses.
Piano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Piano misses with an uppercut. Frankels saw that one coming.
A jab from Piano misses.
Piano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Frankels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piano .
A shot to the body from Piano misses
and Frankels counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piano .
Frankels throws out a counter right but Piano avoids it with no problem.
Piano moves out of range of the body kick from Frankels.
Frankels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piano .
Frankels keeps Piano at a distance using the push kick.
Frankels lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frankels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frankels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Rocket Bob Frankels's cut even more.
Frankels throws a hook but Piano avoids it easily.
Frankels throws a push kick but Piano slaps the foot to one side.
Piano swings widly with a right hand
enabling Frankels to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Piano to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Piano looks to clinch but Frankels throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Piano taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels is the new heavyweight champion!
Rocket Bob Frankels looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'A heavyweight is not supposed to be this good, this old! Thank you all my thousands of fans. 59 fights. Still kicking ass.'.
Rick Piano spoke after the fight, saying 'I need more roids!'.
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