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Grunge 2: Blackhole Sun PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billel Kassib (ranked 24851 p4p, 623 weight class) and Eriks Tregubs (ranked 24692 p4p, 625 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Billel Kassib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eriks Tregubs!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tregubs dives in for a single leg takedown but Kassib sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eriks Tregubs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassib scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tregubs doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Kassib.
Kassib lands a left and a right that send Tregubs crashing to the mat, dazed. Kassib thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tregubs is rocked!
It looks like Eriks Tregubs has been cut.
Kassib grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Tregubs takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kassib cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billel Kassib!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Sonneborn (ranked 7925 p4p, 698 weight class) and Habib Mcgregor (ranked 24585 p4p, 745 weight class). Mcgregor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rammstein - Deutschland. Habib Mcgregor looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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211 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Sonneborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Habib Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonneborn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sonneborn lands a head shot.
Sonneborn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcgregor wants to stand but Sonneborn is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonneborn wants to control from the top but Mcgregor keeps moving.
Sonneborn stands up and waves to Mcgregor to follow him.
Sonneborn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mcgregor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgregor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonneborn working a defensive guard here.
Sonneborn pushes a forearm under Mcgregor's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mcgregor is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Sonneborn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 23079 p4p, 605 weight class) and Yvan Dumas (ranked 25686 p4p, 608 weight class). Outlaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. Dumas has chosen Time Stand Still as his entrance music. The Devils Outlaw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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285 lbs
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yvan Dumas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Outlaw has closed the distance and engaged Dumas in a clinch.
Outlaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Outlaw lands a knee to the body.
Dumas looks winded!
Outlaw scores with a shot to the side of Dumas's head.
A body shot lands from Outlaw.
Outlaw landing knees to the head.
It looks like Yvan Dumas has been cut.
Outlaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dumas backwards.
Outlaw floors Dumas with a big punch on the inside! Dumas is trying to recover but Outlaw dives into side control.
Dumas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outlaw crunches a massive hammerfist down on Dumas - he's out! Outlaw Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between White Privilege (ranked 2665 p4p, 318 weight class) and Titus Branch (ranked 21666 p4p, 663 weight class). Privilege comes to the cage accompanied by John Denver - Country Roads. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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189 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Privilege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Branch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Privilege misses with an uppercut.
Privilege chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Privilege misses with a hook.
Privilege tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Privilege's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Privilege misses with a wild body shot.
Branch misses the shot to the body.
Privilege jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Branch misses with the combination.
Branch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Privilege swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branch looks to land a combination but Privilege avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Privilege throws a nice outside leg kick.
Branch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Privilege circles away quickly and effectively.
Branch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Branch moves out of range of the body kick from Privilege.
Privilege throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Branch misses with a low kick as Privilege jumps back.
Privilege half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Privilege missing with a left hand there. Branch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Privilege blocks the leg kick.
Titus Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Privilege misses.
Privilege tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Privilege.
Privilege connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Privilege connects with a solid leg kick.
Branch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branch throws a series of punches but Privilege moves out of range.
Branch misses the shot to the body.
Branch misses with a hook. Privilege ducked under it nicely.
Privilege looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Privilege. That snapped Branch's head back.
It looks like Titus Branch has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Privilege.
Privilege lands with a straight right. Branch didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Privilege throws a jab when Branch was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Privilege lunges at Branch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Branch's hand.
Privilege looks for the body kick but Branch saw that one coming.
Privilege blocks a leg kick.
Branch lands a jab-cross combination.
Branch throws a leg kick but Privilege sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Branch blocks the leg kick.
And Branch tries to counter it with a takedown but Privilege pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good exchange - Privilege coming out on top.
Branch misses with a low kick.
Branch lands a nice hook to Privilege's body. Privilege takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Privilege. That one must have hurt.
Branch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Privilege.
Privilege misses with an attempted mid kick.
Branch throws a series of punches but Privilege moves out of range.
Branch is looking to chop away at Privilege's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branch digs a good body shot into Privilege's ribs.
Privilege swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Branch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Branch avoids a kick to the body.
Branch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Branch throws a series of punches but Privilege moves out of range.
It looked like Privilege wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Branch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Privilege's sensitive parts.
Privilege chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Branch throws a head kick that misses.
Branch throws a body punch but Privilege moves out of range.
Privilege feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Branch's calf.
Privilege misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Branch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Branch scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick there by Privilege.
Privilege just misses with a punch to the body.
Branch just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Privilege chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branch misses the shot to the body.
Branch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Privilege was well out of range. Poor timing from Branch.
Privilege quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Privilege.
Branch throws the left hand but Privilege avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Privilege wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Branch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Privilege rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Privilege. That's going to slow Branch down.
Branch throws a body punch but Privilege moves out of range.
Branch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Branch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Branch defending well as Privilege loads up on a big left hand.
Privilege connects with a solid leg kick.
Branch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Privilege checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Privilege looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Branch throws a series of strikes that have Privilege backpedaling.
Branch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Branch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Privilege throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 White Privilege will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titus Branch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Branch thuds a left hand into Privilege's body.
Privilege tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Branch digs a good body shot into Privilege's ribs.
Branch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Branch moves out of range as Privilege throws a body kick.
Privilege swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Privilege swings for the body but Branch moves out of range.
Branch tries to bum rush Privilege with a series of wild strikes but Privilege uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Branch scores with a jab.
Branch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Privilege checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch moves out of range as Privilege strikes.
Privilege misses with a straight right.
Branch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Privilege ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Branch pushes Privilege away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Privilege lands a head kick!
Titus Branch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Privilege throws a leg kick
and Branch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Privilege won't be happy with that.
Branch wants to control but Privilege is keeping him busy.
Privilege is looking for a sweep.
Privilege stops Branch from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Privilege is trying to escape the position but Branch is controlling the position.
Privilege tries to bench press Branch off him but Branch keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Privilege's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Branch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Privilege keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branch scores with a couple of short elbows.
Privilege tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Branch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Branch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Privilege is looking to escape.
Branch controlling from the full mount.
Privilege is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Privilege is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branch tries to control but Privilege wriggling away.
Branch get's back to his feet.
Branch slips under a jab from Privilege.
Branch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Branch misses with a few strikes there.
Privilege half committed to a counter leg kick.
Branch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Privilege moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Privilege on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Privilege jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Privilege lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Branch throws a series of punches but Privilege moves out of range.
White Privilege is winning the standup battle so far.
Privilege finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Privilege avoids the body shot from Branch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Privilege moves out of range of the leg kick from Branch.
Branch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Branch throws a chopping leg kick but Privilege manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Privilege's jab looks to have found its range, popping Branch under the eye.
Branch is rocked!
Privilege takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branch is still on wobbly legs! Can Privilege finish him?
Branch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Privilege was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Branch.
Branch throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branch misses with a straight left.
Privilege drops Branch with a huge uppercut! Branch drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Privilege is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Privilege!
A very excited looking White Privilege made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ihadababy Itsaboy (ranked 6716 p4p, 617 weight class) and Lazar Markov (ranked 7696 p4p, 672 weight class). Ihadababy Itsaboy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lazar Markov's chin.
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ihadababy Itsaboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazar Markov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Itsaboy was covering up waiting for the punch and Markov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Itsaboy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Itsaboy tries to get out of the position.
Itsaboy can't keep his opponent in guard - Markov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Itsaboy has his hands clasped together around Markov's back. He's all about the action.
Markov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Itsaboy is looking to improve his position.
Markov is nestled in close to Itsaboy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Markov wants to pass to mount but Itsaboy is defending the position.
Markov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Itsaboy defending well though.
Markov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Itsaboy's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itsaboy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Markov is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Markov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Itsaboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markov on the ground.
Itsaboy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Itsaboy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markov lands with a punch from half guard.
Markov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Markov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Itsaboy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Itsaboy is rocked!
Itsaboy is in trouble now - Markov has advanced to mount!
Oh Itsaboy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markov lands a big shot to the head and Itsaboy winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lazar Markov!
A relieved looking Lazar Markov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Liguy (ranked 20505 p4p, 649 weight class) and Edward Tonu (ranked 5585 p4p, 525 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Tonu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liguy was covering up waiting for the punch and Tonu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonu looking to pass the guard.
Liguy is working an open guard so Tonu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tonu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liguy is trying to defend but Tonu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tonu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liguy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liguy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonu trying to mount his opponent but Liguy defends it.
Tonu content to control rather than advance.
Tonu is looking to advance position but Liguy won't allow it.
Tonu is looking for a kimura but Liguy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonu to get the leverage.
Tonu throwing shots but Liguy is blocking nicely.
Tonu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tonu is looking to advance position but Liguy won't allow it.
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.
Tonu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liguy keeps working.
Liguy is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tonu seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Liguy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liguy throws a hook to the side of Tonu's head but Tonu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liguy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tonu is pulling down on Liguy's head. It's preventing any offense from Liguy, at least for the moment.
Tonu is trying to keep Liguy in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liguy works over Tonu with some ground and pound from guard.
Tonu wants to sweep here but Liguy controlling him for the moment.
Liguy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liguy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liguy throwing strikes from guard but Tonu blocks nicely.
Liguy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tonu pulls Liguy in close to his closed guard and prevents Liguy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tonu looking to control but Liguy passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liguy stops Tonu from getting back to his feet.
Liguy 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.
Liguy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Liguy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Liguy is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonu taking some punishment here, with Liguy in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonu wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
Tonu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Tonu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tonu gets the takedown into side control.
Liguy throws Tonu to one side and escapes!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Liguy enables Tonu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Liguy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tonu wants to pass the guard but Liguy is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liguy is pulling down on Tonu's head. It's preventing any offense from Tonu, at least for the moment.
Tonu wants to control from the top but Liguy keeps moving.
Tonu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liguy's guard.
Tonu is looking to take a break and control but Liguy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy is looking for a sweep. Tonu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liguy is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonu.
Tonu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tonu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tonu trying to control the position from guard on top but Liguy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonu preventing the sweep.
Tonu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Liguy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonu controls the pace.
Liguy keeping moving, preventing Tonu from controlling successfully.
Tonu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Liguy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tonu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tonu working a defensive guard here.
Tonu working a defensive guard but Liguy manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liguy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tonu some visible discomfort.
Oleg Liguy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonu can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Liguy looks up at the clock and then as Tonu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Liguy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Liguy cracks Tonu with a big elbow.
Liguy misses with the ground and pound.
Liguy is working Tonu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Liguy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Liguy advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonu tries to hold on but Liguy pushes him away.
Tonu can't escape the position.
Tonu holds on for dear life, controlling Liguy's posture momentarily.
Tonu tries to hold on but Liguy pushes him away.
Liguy trying to control but Tonu is having none of it.
Tonu regains half guard.
Tonu wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
Tonu taking some punishment here, with Liguy in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Liguy dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
Liguy tries to sprawl but Tonu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tonu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Liguy.
Tonu trying to control the action but Liguy is working from the bottom.
Tonu content to control rather than advance.
Liguy is not content to let Tonu control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu is looking for a kimura but Liguy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonu to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonu wants to free his trapped foot but Liguy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tonu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Liguy's guard.
Liguy wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonu looking to pass the guard.
Tonu trying to control but Liguy is working from the bottom.
Tonu is looking to advance position but Liguy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tonu is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonu is bucking up trying to escape but Liguy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Liguy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tonu looks a forlorn figure.
Liguy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Liguy is working for a guillotine from mount but Tonu frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liguy prevents Tonu from getting the reversal.
Liguy with the ground and pound from mount.
Tonu is rocked!
Liguy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tonu is still in real trouble! Can Liguy finish him?
A big strike lands for Liguy! That's really hurt Tonu and he's turned his back - Liguy keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Liguy jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Liguy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bea Mason (ranked 21079 p4p, 696 weight class) and Manu Ahonen (ranked 3329 p4p, 406 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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30
175 lbs
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37
170 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bea Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manu Ahonen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Ahonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAhonen.
Mason avoids the head kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahonen takes a shot to the head.
Ahonen decides to pull guard.
Ahonen has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Ahonen is proving a slippery customer.
Ahonen is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason looking to control.
Ahonen stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Ahonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ahonen looking to control.
Ahonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahonen keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason postures up.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Ahonen looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason stands and steps away. Ahonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ahonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mason's half guard.
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
My spies in Gym inform me that Ahonen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason wants to stand but Ahonen is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Ahonen. Ahonen maintains the clinch.
Ahonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahonen closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahonen's waist but Ahonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Mason wants to clinch but Ahonen slips to the side
and Ahonen counters with a two punch combo.
Ahonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mason punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason trying to control here.
Ahonen is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ahonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason can't escape the position.
Mason regains half guard.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Ahonen has control of the leg.
Ahonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahonen is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ahonen in particular looking to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahonen connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is pressing down on Ahonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason wants to improve his position but Ahonen is controlling well.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason is looking to control Ahonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahonen connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple.
Mason has hold of Ahonen's hands but Ahonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahonen is taking a breather. Mason says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
Ahonen controlling the action here.
Ahonen working Mason over with strikes.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahonen swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Ahonen dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahonen defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen is continuing to stall.
Mason trying to control the position.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Ahonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason looking to control.
Ahonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Mason's brow.
Ahonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason looking to control.
Mason wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ahonen prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Ahonen stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Mason's brow.
Manu Ahonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahonen 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.
Let's hope that Ahonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Ahonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Granit (ranked 15939 p4p, 732 weight class) and Victor Ulriksen (ranked 11429 p4p, 751 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Granit might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trumpsta (Contiez feat. Treyy G). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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40
211 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
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48
202 lbs
16 - 22 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Granit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Ulriksen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Granit scores with a leg kick.
Granit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ulriksen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ulriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granit.
Ulriksen fails to land the takedown.
Ulriksen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Granit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Granit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ulriksen.
Ulriksen throws a poor cross that misses
and Granit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ulriksen sprawling to the canvas! Ulriksen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Granit finish him?!
Ulriksen is rocked!
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!
Ulriksen misses with a takedown
and Granit counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa Granit!
Papa Granit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Victor Ulriksen was interviewed post fight and said 'TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT - LMAO'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 1944 p4p, 243 weight class) and Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 3347 p4p, 383 weight class). Bulletzowich comes to the cage accompanied by THUNDERCAT - THEM CHANGES. Hanny Sledgehammer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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33
186 lbs
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192 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Bulletzowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanny Sledgehammer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulletzowich throws out a loose jab but Sledgehammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sledgehammer throws a hook to the side of Bulletzowich's head but Bulletzowich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Sledgehammer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bulletzowich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bulletzowich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sledgehammer throws out the jab.
Sledgehammer swinging wildly here.
Bulletzowich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sledgehammer to the mat! Sledgehammer manages to get full guard.
Sledgehammer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
I was talking to Bulletzowich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulletzowich takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sledgehammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulletzowich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sledgehammer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bulletzowich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sledgehammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulletzowich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bulletzowich throws a hook to the side of Sledgehammer's head but Sledgehammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sledgehammer.
Bulletzowich throws a looping overhand right but Sledgehammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hanny Sledgehammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sledgehammer throws a big shot that misses.
Bulletzowich takes a swing at Sledgehammer's ribcage but misses.
Sledgehammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sledgehammer walks into a stiff left hand from Bulletzowich.
Sledgehammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Sledgehammer instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sledgehammer fails to land.
Bulletzowich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sledgehammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer misses with a hook.
Bulletzowich misses with a body punch
and Sledgehammer counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulletzowich drives through with a takedown into Sledgehammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand back up but Bulletzowich counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sledgehammer.
Bulletzowich trying to control from Sledgehammer's half guard. Sledgehammer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sledgehammer working for submissions but it's allowed Bulletzowich to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bulletzowich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sledgehammer wants to get back to his feet.
Bulletzowich trying to control the pace.
Sledgehammer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bulletzowich manages to mount him!
Bulletzowich with shots to the head and body - Sledgehammer looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer wants to control but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Bulletzowich 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.
A nice elbow there by Bulletzowich.
Sledgehammer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sledgehammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sledgehammer somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Sledgehammer loads up on a big right hand but Bulletzowich slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Sledgehammer.
Bulletzowich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulletzowich swinging wildly here.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch up.
Sledgehammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sledgehammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sledgehammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sledgehammer misses with an uppercut. Bulletzowich saw that one coming.
Bulletzowich connects with a single shot there.
Sledgehammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sledgehammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Bulletzowich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sledgehammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sledgehammer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch there but Bulletzowich circles away.
Sledgehammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Bulletzowich.
Sledgehammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich avoids the body shot from Sledgehammer.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut.
Sledgehammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sledgehammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sledgehammer wants to clinch up but Bulletzowich keeps it at a distance.
Sledgehammer is looking to clinch but Bulletzowich is avoiding it.
Bulletzowich looks to land a right hand but Sledgehammer moved out of range.
Sledgehammer lands with a right hand.
Bulletzowich dives in and grabs Sledgehammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sledgehammer pushes down on Bulletzowich's head and hops out.
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 Boris Bulletzowich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sledgehammer throws a body kick that misses
and Bulletzowich counters with a single leg into guard. Sledgehammer didn't expect that.
Sledgehammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Sledgehammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Sledgehammer wants to sweep here but Bulletzowich controlling him for the moment.
Sledgehammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bulletzowich is controlling him.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bulletzowich dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich is putting a hurting on Sledgehammer here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sledgehammer's face as Bulletzowich controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is trying to get back to half guard.
Bulletzowich lands an elbow.
Sledgehammer is rocked!
Bulletzowich scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sledgehammer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bulletzowich can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
A very excited looking Boris Bulletzowich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dick (ranked 2429 p4p, 309 weight class) and Jungle Prince (ranked 3468 p4p, 424 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jungle Prince!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Prince really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dick works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prince knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Prince is trying to escape and Dick transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Prince is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dick! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Dick!
Nick Dick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Jungle Prince stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im retiring. I've realised I held onto long and this is my last fight. Thank you all for the support along the way.'.
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