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GDL 48: Kong vs Stone PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 3006 p4p, 3638 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 390 p4p, 444 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiryu Kazuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Kazuma's head coaches at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kazuma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kazuma has closed the distance and engaged Weadababyitsaboy in a clinch.
Kazuma breaks from the clinch.
Kazuma tries to keep at a distance but Weadababyitsaboy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch.
Kazuma gets tackled into the cage by Weadababyitsaboy. Weadababyitsaboy maintains the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazuma backwards.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks from the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kazuma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kazuma tries for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy gets caught napping as Kazuma dives in and scores a takedown. Weadababyitsaboy manages to retain guard.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazuma prevents Weadababyitsaboy from getting back to his feet.
Kazuma won't allow Weadababyitsaboy to sweep him here.
Kazuma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Weadababyitsaboy has a closed guard, preventing Kazuma from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuma stopping the sweep attempt from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping full guard, as Kazuma tries to pass.
Weadababyitsaboy controlling Kazuma's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kazuma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kazuma tries for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy manages to get underhooks.
Weadababyitsaboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weadababyitsaboy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kazuma has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiryu Kazuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazuma has a takedown stuffed.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a head kick.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazuma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weadababyitsaboy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kazuma's head.
Weadababyitsaboy has closed the distance and engaged Kazuma in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch.
Kazuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weadababyitsaboy doesn't seem bothered though.
Kazuma defending well as Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big left hand.
Kazuma clinches up against the cage.
Kazuma can't break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazuma shoots in and drives through. Weadababyitsaboy sprawls well.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weadababyitsaboy slips under a jab from Kazuma.
Kazuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazuma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy gets tackled into the cage by Kazuma. Kazuma maintains the clinch.
Kazuma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weadababyitsaboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weadababyitsaboy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kazuma tries to clinch up but Weadababyitsaboy circles away and keeps his distance.
Weadababyitsaboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a jab to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy pushes Kazuma up against the cage in a clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks from the clinch.
Kazuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weadababyitsaboy sizes up Kazuma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazuma slips a jab and a cross from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazuma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kazuma. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma is looking to clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a combination. Kazuma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kazuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weadababyitsaboy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kazuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weadababyitsaboy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazuma misses with a takedown attempt - Weadababyitsaboy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weadababyitsaboy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kazuma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Weadababyitsaboy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weadababyitsaboy leaves Kazuma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kazuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazuma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Bob Weadababyitsaboy has been cut.
Kazuma throws a shot from downtown. Weadababyitsaboy moves away and avoids it.
Kazuma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazuma lands a nice looking body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy works the jab nicely.
Kazuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kazuma throws a sloppy head kick and Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Weadababyitsaboy coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a low kick.
Kazuma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weadababyitsaboy quickly recovers to half guard.
Kazuma tries to stand and escape but Weadababyitsaboy actually recovers to full guard.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping moving, preventing Kazuma from controlling successfully.
Weadababyitsaboy has his foot on Kazuma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazuma works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuma preventing the sweep.
Kazuma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kazuma throws an elbow that misses. Weadababyitsaboy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kazuma's guard. Nice move by Weadababyitsaboy!
Kazuma working for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.
Kazuma wants to stand up but Weadababyitsaboy is controlling him.
Kazuma pulls Weadababyitsaboy in close to his closed guard and prevents Weadababyitsaboy from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weadababyitsaboy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazuma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weadababyitsaboy is controlling him.
Weadababyitsaboy looking to pass the guard.
Kazuma keeping moving, preventing Weadababyitsaboy from controlling successfully.
Kazuma is trying to control the position but Weadababyitsaboy postures up.
Weadababyitsaboy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weadababyitsaboy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kazuma's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy passes Kazuma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Weadababyitsaboy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Weadababyitsaboy decides to stand and escape the position.
Kazuma tries to clinch up.
Kazuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weadababyitsaboy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazuma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy cracks Kazuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a jab. Kazuma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to slow Kazuma down by chopping away at his legs.
Kazuma is looking to clinch but Weadababyitsaboy is avoiding it.
Weadababyitsaboy clobbers Kazuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weadababyitsaboy leaves Kazuma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weadababyitsaboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kazuma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kazuma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weadababyitsaboy tests Kazuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy works the jab nicely.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a crisp jab.
Weadababyitsaboy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kazuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazuma moves away.
Weadababyitsaboy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazuma.
Weadababyitsaboy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Weadababyitsaboy's cut.
That's time! Kazuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A combination from Kazuma does no damage.
Kazuma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazuma is looking for a counter combo.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kazuma slips a jab and a cross from Weadababyitsaboy.
Kazuma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kazuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weadababyitsaboy. Weadababyitsaboy obviously looking to wear him down.
Kazuma tries to clinch up.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kazuma defends well and Weadababyitsaboy ends up having to push Kazuma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kazuma moves into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazuma dives in and grabs Weadababyitsaboy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weadababyitsaboy pushes down on Kazuma's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy darts in and clinches Kazuma up against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weadababyitsaboy lands the left hand.
Kazuma fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiryu Kazuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuma tries to clinch there but Weadababyitsaboy circles away.
Kazuma misses with a wild combination.
Weadababyitsaboy's corner calls for a 1-2. Weadababyitsaboy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good exchange - Weadababyitsaboy coming out on top.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with an overhand left.
Kazuma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kazuma misses with the combination.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a good cross that connects.
Weadababyitsaboy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Kazuma with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazuma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weadababyitsaboy pinned against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Weadababyitsaboy. No joy for Kazuma on that attempt.
Kiryu Kazuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weadababyitsaboy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kazuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a jab to the nose.
Kazuma moves out of range of the leg kick from Weadababyitsaboy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazuma or perhaps it was just good defense by Weadababyitsaboy, which made it look bad.
Sloppy strikes from Weadababyitsaboy. Those never looked like landing.
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and clinches.
Kazuma manages to break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a solid leg kick.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a jab-cross combination.
Kazuma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazuma wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazuma misses with a straight left.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weadababyitsaboy jabs Kazuma right on the nose. Kazuma blinks but takes it well.
Kazuma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weadababyitsaboy, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy is pressed up against the cage. Kazuma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weadababyitsaboy down to the mat. Weadababyitsaboy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Weadababyitsaboy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a hook. Kazuma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kazuma misses with a wild combination.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a one two! Kazuma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kazuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weadababyitsaboy sizes up Kazuma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weadababyitsaboy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weadababyitsaboy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Weadababyitsaboy thuds his right hand into Kazuma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 Kazuma is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuma shoots in looking for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazuma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Weadababyitsaboy misses.
Kazuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazuma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weadababyitsaboy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weadababyitsaboy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Kazuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma shoots in for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy shows good takedown defense.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weadababyitsaboy is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kazuma hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Larkin (ranked 25001 p4p, 7601 weight class) and Veo Swift (ranked 691 p4p, 655 weight class). Veo Swift will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veo Swift!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift connects with a body shot.
A head kick from Swift lands but Larkin takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Shane Larkin has been cut.
Swift lands a brutal head kick. Larkin looks out on his feet and Swift throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Veo Swift!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bejamin Gold (ranked 4373 p4p, 7187 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 516 p4p, 646 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bejamin Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Gold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gold pushes Gunnarsson off looking to stand but Gunnarsson dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gunnarsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson stops Gold from getting back to his feet.
Gunnarsson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gold is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magnus Gunnarsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kelien Brisco (ranked 3275 p4p, 4466 weight class) and Fred El Celso (ranked 413 p4p, 517 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelien Brisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred El Celso!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brisco tries to clinch there but El Celso circles away.
Brisco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Celso is trying to pull guard but Brisco has him pressed against the cage.
Brisco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Celso backwards.
Brisco presses El Celso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brisco misses with a punch to the body.
Brisco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from El Celso.
Brisco lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Celso backwards.
Brisco scores with a shot to the side of El Celso's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brisco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brisco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Celso's elbow.
El Celso tries to pull guard but Brisco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kelien Brisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred El Celso.
Brisco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Celso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brisco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Brisco.
Brisco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brisco dives in and scores a takedown into El Celso's guard.
Brisco trying to control but El Celso is working from the bottom.
El Celso has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brisco doesn't defend quickly enough and El Celso has managed to lock this one up! Can Brisco escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to El Celso on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fred El Celso!
A relieved looking Fred El Celso 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobig Tofail (ranked 2398 p4p, 24989 weight class) and Ethan Hunt (ranked 113 p4p, 232 weight class). Tobig Tofail has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobig Tofail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Hunt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tofail stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tofail throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Tofail drops Hunt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hunt looks back up at him and smiles so Tofail waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Hunt is rocked!
It looks like Ethan Hunt has been cut.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Tofail finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt tries to get into range but Tofail steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Hunt! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tofail scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobig Tofail!
Our winner, Tobig Tofail, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy Lebeau (ranked 3375 p4p, 3005 weight class) and Walter Hartwell White (ranked 425 p4p, 389 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Lebeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Hartwell White!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebeau misses with a straight left.
Hartwell White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hartwell White slips a jab and a cross from Lebeau.
Lebeau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartwell White loads up on a big right hand but Lebeau slips the punch.
Lebeau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lebeau fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Lebeau misses the target.
Lebeau misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Lebeau lands.
The fighters circling - Lebeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hartwell White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Lebeau avoids the body shot from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White swings widly with a right hand
letting Lebeau counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartwell White throws out the jab.
Hartwell White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lebeau misses with a right hand
and Hartwell White counters with a nice uppercut.
Hartwell White misses with a looping right.
Hartwell White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lebeau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Remy Lebeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Lebeau.
Hartwell White ducks under a wild hook from Lebeau.
Hartwell White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hartwell White misses with an uppercut. Lebeau saw that one coming.
Lebeau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hartwell White dodges the punch combination from Lebeau.
Hartwell White avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebeau misses with a hook.
Hartwell White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lebeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartwell White jabs Lebeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartwell White takes a swing at Lebeau's ribcage but misses.
Lebeau misses with an uppercut.
Hartwell White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lebeau looks to land a combination but Hartwell White avoids it well.
Hartwell White slips a jab from Lebeau.
A nice side step and Hartwell White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hartwell White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hartwell White is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lebeau.
Hartwell White throws a shot to the body.
Hartwell White scores with a body shot.
Hartwell White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lebeau.
Lebeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartwell White manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Hartwell White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell White moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartwell White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lebeau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lebeau loads up on a big right hand but Hartwell White slips the punch.
Lebeau throws a series of punches but Hartwell White moves out of range.
Hartwell White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lebeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lebeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartwell White.
Good exchange - Hartwell White coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Hartwell White - just one landing.
Hartwell White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lebeau.
Hartwell White lands a big uppercut and Lebeau crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lebeau looks OK. Hartwell White waves Lebeau back to his feet!
Lebeau is rocked!
Lebeau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartwell White looks to land a left hand but Lebeau moved out of range nicely.
Lebeau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebeau misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hartwell White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hartwell White misses with a left hand
and Lebeau counters with a straight right hand.
Lebeau misses with a combination
and Hartwell White scores with a counter punch that sends Lebeau to the canvas! Hartwell White smells blood - he's punishing Lebeau with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lebeau has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Hartwell White!
Walter Hartwell White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor Royale (ranked 2231 p4p, 1775 weight class) and Mattias Lundgren (ranked 302 p4p, 244 weight class). The key to victory for Connor Royale has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Big right hand |
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Royale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren is looking to clinch but Royale is avoiding it.
It looked like Royale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Royale scores with a jab to the body.
Royale motions for Lundgren to come forward. Royale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Royale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Royale pushes Lundgren off, looking to escape but Lundgren dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Royale is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruenor Battlehammer (ranked 2524 p4p, 1089 weight class) and Papa Legba (ranked 324 p4p, 156 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruenor Battlehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Legba!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba lands with an uppercut that bounces Battlehammer off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Legba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legba.
Legba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Legba shoots in looking for a takedown but Battlehammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Legba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battlehammer moves out of range as Legba strikes.
Battlehammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Legbas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Legba needs to keep his hands up - Battlehammer had a free shot at his head there.
Legba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Battlehammer's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Legba lands with a hook. Battlehammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Legba misses with a takedown
and Battlehammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruenor Battlehammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba shoots in and bounces Battlehammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Legba won't allow Battlehammer to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba trying to control but Battlehammer is working from the bottom.
Battlehammer wants to stand but Legba is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Battlehammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Legba looking for a takedown.
Battlehammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Legba.
Legba is working for takedown but Battlehammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Legba tries to work over Battlehammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battlehammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battlehammer.
Battlehammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battlehammer tries to break free but Legba pushes him back against the cage.
Legba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Legba on the inside.
Battlehammer is breathing heavily.
Battlehammer misses with the head strike.
Legba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Battlehammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Legba works on Battlehammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Legba is leaning against Battlehammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Legba has picked Battlehammer up - he's going for a ride! Legba dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba is working for a kimura but Battlehammer is defending it quite comfortably.
Legba is trying for a kimura here. Battlehammer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Legba wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Papa Legba!
A victorious Papa Legba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Kong (ranked 1608 p4p, 1825 weight class) and Aaron Stone (ranked 78 p4p, 31 weight class). Aaron Stone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Stone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stone kicks off Kong and gets to his feet.
Kong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kong shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stone was covering up waiting for the punch and Kong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stone kicks Kong off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone throws a series of punches but Kong moves out of range.
Stone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stone wants it to stay on the feet.
Kong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong fails with the takedown
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong feinted with a counter takedown.
Stone scores with a nice right hand.
Kong has a takedown stuffed.
Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong throwing strikes but missing.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional inform us that Stone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kong connects with a couple of short punches.
Kong trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stone trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
Kong lands with a punch from half guard.
It looks like Aaron Stone has been cut.
Kong has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Kong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That has opened up Aaron Stone's cut even more.
Kong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stone wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
Kong stalling.
Kong 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.
The cut above Aaron Stone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong slips a nice elbow through Stone's hands, connecting with Stone's forehead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kong wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Kong in his half guard.
Aaron Stone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Stone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cole Kong!
Cole Kong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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