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Madness 45 Kocak vs Ferreira PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kona (ranked 3599 p4p, 356 weight class) and Jeff Fafa (ranked 5418 p4p, 435 weight class). Kona comes to the cage accompanied by A Warriors Call. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kai Kona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Fafa!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fafa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fafa lands a nice hook to Kona's body. Kona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fafa throws a body punch but Kona moves out of range.
Fafa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fafa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fafa throws a head kick but Kona moves out of range.
Fafa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fafa.
Fafa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fafa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Kona. Those never looked like landing.
Kona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kona feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fafa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fafa misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafa missing with a left hand there. Kona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fafa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fafa misses with a combination
and Kona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kona lands a jab to the head.
Kona sizes up Fafa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kona clinches with his opponent.
Fafa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fafa! But no joy.
Fafa misses with a wild combination.
Kona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fafa lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kona slips under a jab from Fafa.
Kona closes the distance and clinches.
Fafa has a couple of punches blocked by Kona.
Fafa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kona's elbow.
Kona prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kona.
Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Kona lands a shoulder strike.
Kona lands a nice uppercut.
Kona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Fafa.
Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Fafa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kona throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kona.
Fafa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fafa manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kona lands with a cross.
Fafa misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Fafa.
Kona avoids the head kick by Fafa.
Kona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fafa. Fafa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fafa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kona throws a series of punches but Fafa avoids them all with ease.
Kona misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Fafa.
Fafa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Fafa misses.
Kona connects with a body shot that sends Fafa's belly button to the back.
Fafa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kona rather than just go for the knockout.
Kona connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Fafa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kona.
Kona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kona clinches up with Fafa and pushes him back against the cage.
Kona pushes Fafa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kona.
Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Fafa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kona.
A body shot lands from Kona.
A head punch on the inside from Kona fails to land.
Fafa blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kona.
Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Fafa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fafa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fafa is trying to maintain a safe position but Kona gets an underhook and turns Fafa into the cage.
Kona lands with a light punch inside.
Kona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fafa backwards.
Kona lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeff Fafa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kona's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fafa under the eye.
Kona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kona's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fafa under the eye.
Fafa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kona lands with a hook. Fafa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kona drives through and clinches with Fafa against the cage.
Fafa blocks an uppercut.
Fafa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fafa looking to slow down the pace here.
Fafa blocking some punches.
Fafa blocking some punches.
Fafa blocking some punches.
Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Kona working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kona.
Fafa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fafa tries for a takedown but Kona manages to get underhooks.
Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kona lands a left hand.
Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kona scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kona.
Kona lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kona.
Kona lands with a left to the head.
Fafa is rocked!
Kona misses with some punches.
Fafa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kona finish him?
Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Kona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fafa backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fafa blocking some punches.
Fafa seems to have recovered his senses.
Kona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fafa is breathing heavily.
Fafa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kona's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Fafa.
Kai Kona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fafa wants to get back to striking at distance but Kona won't allow it.
Fafa throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kona.
Fafa looking to slow down the pace here.
Fafa tries a body shot but Kona blocks it.
Fafa trying to control the position but instead, Kona has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fafa into the cage.
Fafa is trying to maintain a safe position but Kona gets an underhook and turns Fafa into the cage.
Fafa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kona misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fafa.
Fafa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kona lands with a light punch inside.
Fafa is trying to pull guard but Kona has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fafa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fafa has a couple of punches blocked by Kona.
Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fafa.
A right hook to the body lands for Kona.
Kona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kona lands with a right to the head.
Kona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fafa backwards.
A short right from Kona on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fafa - that landed with a thud.
Kona lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kona unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fafa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kona is unloading with more strikes now! Fafa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kona!
An out of breath Kai Kona thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Zapp (ranked 3671 p4p, 440 weight class) and Andrey Gorohov (ranked 3481 p4p, 422 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Zapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Gorohov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gorohov to score with a decent uppercut.
Gorohov connects with a single shot there.
Zapp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gorohov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gorohov is pressed up against the cage. Zapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gorohov down to the mat. Gorohov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gorohov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gorohov stuffs the takedown.
Gorohov scores with a jab to the head.
Zapp gets a clinch.
Zapp prevents a body shot from Gorohov.
Zapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Zapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorohov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gorohov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zapp clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorohov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gorohov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zapp takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zapp jumps guard but Gorohov stands there with Zapp around his waist. Zapp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gorohov fails to land.
Gorohov lands a right hand.
Zapp blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorohov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Johnny Zapp has been cut.
Gorohov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorohov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Gorohov.
Zapp darts in and clinches Gorohov up against the cage.
Zapp pulls guard effortlessly.
Gorohov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Zapp throws up his legs and catches Gorohov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Gorohov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Zapp! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Zapp!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Zapp started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bilal Vinsson (ranked 4336 p4p, 380 weight class) and Kurt Wagner (ranked 3744 p4p, 335 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bilal Vinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Vinsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinsson throws a nice looking combination but Wagner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vinsson misses with a body kick.
Wagner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinsson defends it well.
Vinsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wagner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wagner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vinsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vinsson.
Vinsson misses with a double jab
and Wagner counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Vinsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinsson wants to get back to his feet but Wagner drags him back down.
Vinsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wagner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vinsson is trying to escape and Wagner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vinsson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wagner! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Wagner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urtan Urtanson (ranked 2364 p4p, 248 weight class) and Ryan Hall (ranked 3134 p4p, 321 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Urtan Urtanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urtanson moves into the clinch.
Urtanson lands with a short shot to the head.
Our sources have told us that Urtanson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Urtanson counters with a straight right hand.
Hall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urtanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Urtanson.
Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urtanson.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.
Urtanson blocks a jab.
Hall throws a hook but Urtanson blocks it.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Urtanson.
Urtanson lands with a shot to the body.
Urtanson staying out of range there.
Urtanson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hall.
Urtanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
A nice left hand lands by Urtanson.
Urtanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Urtanson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Urtanson tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Urtanson back against the cage.
Urtanson blocks an uppercut.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Urtanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Urtanson tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Urtanson back against the cage.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urtanson.
Hall misses with the combination.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urtanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urtanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urtanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urtanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urtanson.
Urtanson lands a shoulder strike.
Urtanson lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Urtanson avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Urtanson.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Urtanson misses with a hook.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Urtanson blocks a jab.
Urtanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Urtanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urtanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Hall will probably get the nod.
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.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Urtanson.
It looks like Urtan Urtanson has been cut.
Hall takes a swing at Urtanson's ribcage but misses.
Urtanson moves into the clinch.
Urtanson scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
Hall tries to break the clinch but Urtanson is controlling the position.
Urtanson is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Urtan Urtanson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Urtanson prevents a body shot from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urtanson lands a right hand.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Ryan Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urtanson digs a good hook to Hall's body.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urtanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urtanson.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.
Urtanson is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Urtanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Urtanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Urtanson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urtanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urtanson clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Urtanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urtanson scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Hall.
Urtanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Urtanson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urtanson.
Hall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Urtanson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hall can turn it around.
Urtanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Urtanson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Urtanson.
Urtanson lands a right hand.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urtanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Urtanson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall is looking to control Urtanson's arms but Urtanson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hall has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Urtanson.
Hall is breathing heavily.
A short right from Urtanson on the inside.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urtanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urtanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Urtanson moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Urtanson catches Hall right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urtanson rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Urtanson.
Urtanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urtanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Urtanson won't allow it.
Urtanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urtanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Urtanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Urtanson.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Urtanson.
Urtanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urtan Urtanson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Urtan Urtanson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Urtanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall throws a fast counter high kick but Urtanson manages to duck under it in time.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Urtanson's shoulder, as Urtanson tries to avoid the shot.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Urtanson throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Urtanson forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.
Hall is trying to break free.
Hall tries to break free but Urtanson pushes him back against the cage.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urtanson blocks a body shot from Hall.
Urtanson lands a body punch.
Urtanson prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Urtanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urtanson counters with a straight right hand.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Urtanson is out of range.
Urtanson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urtanson scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urtanson slips under a jab.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Urtanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urtanson slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urtanson counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urtanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urtanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Hall misses with a combination
letting Urtanson counter with a right hand.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a hook
and Urtanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urtanson.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Urtanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urtanson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Urtanson. Urtanson maintains the clinch.
Urtanson scores with a shoulder strike.
Urtanson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to work over Urtanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urtanson has Hall pressed against the cage, preventing Hall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Urtanson.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Urtanson digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Urtanson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urtanson digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Urtanson is controlling him.
A short right from Urtanson on the inside.
Urtanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A short left from Urtanson.
Hall misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urtan Urtanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urtanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urtan Urtanson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dale Holloway (ranked 2543 p4p, 142 weight class) and Sacha Gardet (ranked 2217 p4p, 240 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dale Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gardet is in Holloway's guard.
Holloway looking to control.
Holloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Holloway is keeping the position.
Gardet passes Holloway's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holloway looking for submissions off his back.
Gardet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holloway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Holloway regains half guard.
Gardet is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holloway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holloway is looking to control Gardet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holloway avoid being mounted?
Holloway missing with punches from the bottom.
Gardet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holloway!
Holloway keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardet looking to control but Holloway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardet manages to capitalize on a mistake by Holloway to take his back!
Holloway tries to escape the position.
Holloway fending off the submission attempt from Gardet.
Gardet is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Holloway has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gardet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Holloway knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Holloway for a finish.
Holloway defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardet is working for a rear naked choke. Holloway is not defending it well and Gardet has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Holloway refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Holloway's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sacha Gardet!
The defeated Dale Holloway had this to say: 'sometimes your the pawn and sometimes your the king, tonight I was the pawn.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malik El Shabazz (ranked 1687 p4p, 218 weight class) and Bob Saget (ranked 1552 p4p, 206 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malik El Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Saget!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saget pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saget feints and then cracks El Shabazz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow El Shabazz down.
Saget throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat.
El Shabazz tries a low kick but Saget avoids it.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saget.
Saget lands with a nice combination. El Shabazz backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
We've been informed that Saget has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saget misses with a straight left.
It looked like El Shabazz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saget.
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Saget.
Saget slips a jab from El Shabazz.
Saget misses with a head kick.
Saget swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Saget backs away, El Shabazz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
El Shabazz takes a kick to the side of the head.
El Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Saget moves out of range easily.
El Shabazz slips a jab and a cross from Saget.
El Shabazz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Saget avoids it.
A clash of legs there as El Shabazz blocks the low kick.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from El Shabazz finds it's target.
A punch combination from Saget misses.
Saget lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saget pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saget throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Shabazz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saget takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saget fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saget scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looks to throw a body kick
and Saget counters with a two punch combo.
El Shabazz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saget can pounce on him.
El Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saget throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
Saget looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saget!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saget will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Saget moved out of range nicely.
Saget checks the leg kick nicely there.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saget.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Saget dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz'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.
El Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
El Shabazz wants to land a leg kick but Saget is out of range.
El Shabazz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saget tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saget throws a series of punches but El Shabazz avoids them all with ease.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saget throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saget tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Saget.
Nice body punch from Saget.
Saget throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saget misses with a left hand
and El Shabazz counters with a leg kick.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick as Saget jumps back.
Saget pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saget throws out a powerful jab.
Saget tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz half committed to a counter leg kick.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Saget.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saget misses with the combination.
As Saget looks to move away, El Shabazz throws a big counter combo but Saget just gets out of the way.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Saget's leg. Saget is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saget misses with the body kick
and El Shabazz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bob Saget seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Saget is out of range.
Saget misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob Saget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saget tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saget has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saget there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Saget. Those never looked like landing.
Saget swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saget has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saget misses the jab.
Saget pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saget just manages to avoid it.
Saget scores with a crisp jab that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz connects with a single shot there.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Saget's head back.
Saget misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Saget takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saget counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Saget.
Nice jab there from Saget.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Saget showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
El Shabazz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saget circles away quickly and effectively.
Saget lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Saget.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by El Shabazz there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saget works over El Shabazz's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body punch from Saget.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saget is looking to land body kicks.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Saget manages to avoid it.
Saget throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from El Shabazz.
Saget misses with the combination.
Saget scores with a jab to the body.
Malik El Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saget misses with a two punch combination.
Saget tries a head kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether El Shabazz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Saget misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Saget sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saget throws a counter combo.
El Shabazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Saget's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saget throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saget throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
El Shabazz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saget moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Saget.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Saget manages to avoid it.
Bob Saget is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saget misses with a body kick.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Saget moved away.
Saget plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saget was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
El Shabazz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saget scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saget throws a push kick but El Shabazz slaps the foot to one side.
Saget tries to move into range but El Shabazz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saget misses the body punch
and El Shabazz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saget missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz tried to counter with a leg kick but Saget avoided it.
El Shabazz throws a solid leg kick but Saget takes the impact on his shin and smiles at El Shabazz.
An inside leg kick from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saget.
Saget is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Saget comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saget 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Saget!
Bob Saget gave a mention to Hot Spunk in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Davidson (ranked 2149 p4p, 282 weight class) and Robert Robertsson (ranked 2118 p4p, 277 weight class). Robert Robertsson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Robertsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson closes the distance and clinches.
Robertsson digs a right hand into Davidson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davidson's gas tank.
Robertsson prevents a body shot from Davidson.
Robertsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidson tries to throw a body punch but Robertsson avoids it by throwing Davidson back against the cage.
Robertsson pushes Davidson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Davidson.
Robertsson blocking some punches.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertsson's elbow.
Davidson is pressed up against the cage. Robertsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davidson down to the mat. Davidson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robertsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
Davidson prevents Robertsson from breaking the clinch.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertsson's elbow.
Robertsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Davidson regains guard.
Davidson is trying to keep Robertsson in close.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davidson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robertsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Robertsson being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to keep Robertsson in close.
Robertsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davidson trying to control the position.
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
Davidson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robertsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robertsson postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
Robertsson works over Davidson with some ground and pound from guard.
It looks like Luke Davidson has been cut.
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertsson trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davidson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertsson.
Robertsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davidson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.
Davidson trying to control the position.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Robertsson from controlling successfully.
Davidson is controlling Robertsson's posture.
Davidson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davidson is keen to just control but Robertsson is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davidson is keen to just control but Robertsson is a slippery customer.
Davidson prevents Robertsson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to control from Robertsson's half guard. Robertsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Robertsson is looking to stand up but Davidson isn't so interested in that idea.
Davidson looking to pass the guard.
Davidson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertsson is pulling down on Davidson's head to control his posture.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Robertsson keeps moving.
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.
Davidson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Robertsson keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Davidson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Davidson wants to clinch up but Robertsson keeps it at a distance.
Robert Robertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Davidson.
Davidson lands a jab to Robertsson's midsection.
Robertsson loads up on a big right hand but Davidson slips the punch.
Davidson tries to counter by clinching up but Robertsson breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertsson takes one to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robertsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Robertsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Davidson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davidson tries to clinch but Robertsson moves out of range.
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davidson moves into the clinch successfully.
Robertsson manages to break the clinch.
Robertsson gets a clinch.
Davidson scores with a hook to the body.
Robertsson prevents a body shot from Davidson.
Robertsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Robertsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davidson pulls Robertsson in close to prevent any damage.
Davidson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson is in close to Davidson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robertsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Davidson controls Robertsson momentarily but Robertsson frees himself.
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.
Robertsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robertsson postures up.
Robertsson slips nicely into half guard.
Robertsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robertsson lands a nice short elbow.
Robertsson working Davidson over with strikes.
Davidson wants to improve his position but Robertsson is controlling well.
Davidson taking some punishment here, with Robertsson in his half guard.
Robertsson 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.
Davidson is looking to improve his position.
Robertsson drops an elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.
Davidson has hold of Robertsson's hands but Robertsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Luke Davidson's cut is getting worse.
Davidson gets back to full guard.
Robertsson postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Robertsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson trying to control the position here.
Robert Robertsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davidson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davidson tries to get out of the position.
Robertsson distracts Davidson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robertsson postures up.
Robertsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Robertsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robertsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robertsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Davidson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davidson 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.
Davidson is pulling down on Robertsson's head to control his posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertsson distracts Davidson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Luke Davidson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Davidson trying to control the position.
Robertsson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Davidson covers up, he's hurt! Robertsson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Robertsson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Robertsson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Robertsson!
Robert Robertsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damocles Tarver (ranked 1036 p4p, 146 weight class) and Ronny Limmerick (ranked 1537 p4p, 213 weight class). Tarver comes into the arena with Ain't No Sunshine - DMX blaring out of the sound system. Damocles Tarver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronny Limmerick's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damocles Tarver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronny Limmerick!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Limmerick.
Tarver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarver lands a left and a right that send Limmerick crashing to the mat, dazed. Tarver thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Limmerick is rocked!
It looks like Ronny Limmerick has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Tarver. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tarver.
Limmerick is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarver finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Limmerick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarver.
Tarver cracks Limmerick with a hook to the temple - Limmerick is on wobbly legs here! Tarver swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Limmerick falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tarver wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damocles Tarver!
Damocles Tarver managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FIGHTSPORT Apparel™, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Petrov (ranked 320 p4p, 48 weight class) and Jaxon Stoner (ranked 808 p4p, 106 weight class). The key to victory for Vasil Petrov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasil Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Stoner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoner avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Stoner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Stoner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrov won't be happy with that.
Petrov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Petrov parries the strikes from Stoner easily there. Stoner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Petrov to escape.
Petrov's coaches at Fury MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Stoner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Petrov seems a little lost for a moment, as Stoner dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stoner throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Petrov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stoner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petrov 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.
Stoner throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stoner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stoner throwing strikes but missing.
Stoner lands a couple of digs.
Stoner is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrov has wrist control.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stoner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stoner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrov is controlling Stoner's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stoner distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Petrov has momentary wrist control but Stoner slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stoner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov seems keen to control Stoner's posture.
Stoner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoner counters with a takedown into side control.
Petrov is trying to control Stoner's posture but Stoner avoids it.
Stoner cracks Petrov with a big right hand but Petrov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stoner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stoner misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Stoner tries to score with some ground and pound. Petrov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stoner prevents Petrov from escaping the position.
Stoner scores with punches from side control.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Stoner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Petrov some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Stoner.
Petrov tries to buck Stoner off but Stoner is having none of it.
Petrov regains half guard.
Stoner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Stoner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stoner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov is staying active underneath Stoner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoner throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Stoner from advancing to side control.
Petrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stoner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stoner.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoner prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Stoner working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Stoner is controlling well.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Stoner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Stoner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov wants to control but Stoner is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stoner.
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stoner.
Petrov pushes Stoner off looking to stand but Stoner dives back in and keeps control.
Stoner lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Stoner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Stoner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrov won't be happy with that.
Stoner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stoner working the strikes but Petrov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Petrov is trying is best to control the position here.
Stoner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stoner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stoner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrov is concentrating on defense, preventing Stoner from advancing position.
Stoner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
Stoner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaxon Stoner has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stoner thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Stoner has control of the leg.
Stoner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.
Stoner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Petrov to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Stoner from controlling successfully.
Petrov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stoner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Stoner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stoner.
Petrov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Petrov clinches up with Stoner and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov is pressed up against the cage. Stoner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrov down to the mat. Petrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Stoner's head back.
It looks like Jaxon Stoner has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Stoner tries to counter it with a takedown but Petrov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vasil Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov takes a swing at Stoner's ribcage but misses.
Stoner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stoner defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrov duly obliges.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoner off the cage and back into range.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Stoner with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stoner.
Stoner feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoner was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Stoner with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Stoner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stoner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Stoner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Stoner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stoner.
Petrov 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.
Petrov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stoner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stoner prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoner is looking for a takedown.
Stoner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
Stoner is looking for a takedown.
Vasil Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Stoner.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Petrov.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov pushes Stoner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoner backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov cracks Stoner with a nice body shot.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Stoner prevents a body shot from Petrov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
Good body shot from Petrov.
Petrov pushes Stoner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoner backwards.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov digs a good hook to Stoner's body.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Stoner avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Stoner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
That has opened up Jaxon Stoner's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Stoner ducks down to avoid it.
Stoner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Stoner's belly button to the back.
Petrov takes a swing at Stoner's ribcage but misses.
Stoner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasil Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov is looking to wear down Stoner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov jabs Stoner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Stoner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Stoner feints the counter takedown.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoner feints the counter takedown.
Stoner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stoner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stoner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov tests Stoner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stoner slips under a jab.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoner can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a jab when Stoner was well out of range.
Oooooh!!! Petrov has knocked Stoner down with a huge combo! Petrov steps away and waves a wobbly Stoner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stoner is rocked!
The cut above Jaxon Stoner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoner with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Stoner is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov drops Stoner with a naaaaasty hook - Stoner is in real trouble here! Petrov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Petrov!
Vasil Petrov retains his welterweight title!
Vasil Petrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jaxon Stoner was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to all my fans for your support tonight. I'm sorry I did not bring home the victory, but I will go back, train harder, and come back stronger and better to give you what you all deserve! A winner, a champion, a legend!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demir Kocak (ranked 747 p4p, 96 weight class) and Alex Ferreria (ranked 383 p4p, 60 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Alex Ferreria acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Demir Kocak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Ferreria!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreria slips under a jab.
Ferreria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kocak throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kocak throws the left hand but Ferreria avoids the punch easily.
Ferreria shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kocak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kocak connects with a single shot there.
Ferreria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kocak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kocak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ferreria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferreria misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreria.
Kocak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferreria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kocak misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreria throws out a loose jab but Kocak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ferreria.
Kocak lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreria misses with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferreria takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferreria lands a high kick!
Kocak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kocak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferreria steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kocak. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferreria.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ferreria.
Ferreria throws a head kick but Kocak moves out of range.
It looked like Kocak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferreria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocak.
Kocak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kocak. Ferreria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocak lands with a kick to the temple. Ferreria shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Alex Ferreria has been cut.
Ferreria walks into a stiff left hand from Kocak.
Kocak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferreria throws a jab when Kocak was well out of range.
Kocak lands a big head kick that sends Ferreria tumbling to the mat! Kocak takes a step backwards and waves Ferreria back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ferreria is rocked!
Kocak drops Ferreria with a huge uppercut! Ferreria drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kocak is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak is the new heavyweight champion!
Demir Kocak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
53% |
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