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Madness Insanity Vol 420 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gatis Krutainis (ranked 4582 p4p, 6589 weight class) and Frank Duyanas (ranked 157 p4p, 185 weight class). Gatis Krutainis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gatis Krutainis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Duyanas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duyanas keeps the fight on the outside.
Duyanas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duyanas loads up on a big right hand but Krutainis slips the punch.
Duyanas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutainis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duyanas.
Krutainis is looking for a counter combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duyanas!
Krutainis takes one to the side of the head.
Duyanas closes the distance and clinches.
Duyanas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duyanas breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Duyanas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krutainis doesn't seem phased though.
Duyanas drives through and clinches with Krutainis against the cage.
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!
Duyanas gets control of Krutainis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Duyanas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Krutainis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krutainis passes into half guard.
Krutainis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Krutainis stops Duyanas from getting back to his feet.
Duyanas pushes Krutainis off, looking to escape but Krutainis dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Duyanas is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gatis Krutainis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between T. J. Romero (ranked 24751 p4p, 24804 weight class) and Javier Tapia (ranked 717 p4p, 743 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Javier Tapia enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, T. J. Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Tapia!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romero is fending him off so far but Tapia persists. Nope, Romero circles away and we're back to standing.
Romero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tapia fails with a takedown attempt.
Tapia leaves Romero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tapia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Romero quickly recovers to half guard.
Romero trying to control from the bottom.
Tapia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romero 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.
Romero trying to control here.
Romero is in trouble now - Tapia has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero wants to control but Tapia is having none of it.
Tapia looking to finish with strikes here!
Romero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tapia.
Tapia tries to control but Romero wriggling away.
Tapia goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Romero is on top in guard.
Tapia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Romero uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero trying to control the position but Tapia is working away.
Tapia isn't going anywhere.
Romero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tapia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapia keeps working.
Tapia struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tapia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Romero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapia tries to improve position but can't.
Tapia is trying to control Romero's posture but Romero avoids it.
Tapia tries to bench press Romero off him but Romero keeps the position.
Tapia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Romero tries to stand but Tapia is controlling his head.
Romero trying to control the position but Tapia is working away.
Tapia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romero gets to mount! Tapia was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tapia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tapia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Romero pushes past his half guard into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapia is working to get back to half guard.
Romero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Romero throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tapia because Romero loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tapia is holding on tight.
Romero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tapia is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that T. J. Romero will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tapia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tapia is in Romero's guard.
Tapia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tapia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tapia has gone for a leg lock! Romero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tapia's guard.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Tapia has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero pushes down on Tapia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romero is trying to control. Tapia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
T. J. Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tapia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Romero prevents Tapia from improving his position.
Romero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tapia trying to hold on to Romero's head to control him but Romero postures up.
Tapia is trying to get back to full guard.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapia keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tapia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Romero.
Tapia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tapia has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
Romero wants to stand but Tapia is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapia keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tapia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tapia not doing much here.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
Tapia is working for a kimura here but Romero manages to reverse the position and he's now in Tapia's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapia has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
Tapia wants to hit a sweep here but Romero passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tapia there!
Tapia wants to get back to his feet.
Tapia wants to control but Romero is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tapia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Romero.
Romero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
T. J. Romero dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tapia blocks a head kick by Romero.
Romero sets himself, and Tapia steps forward looking for the clinch! Romero avoids it this time.
Tapia gets a takedown into half guard.
Romero is pressing down on Tapia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Tapia from controlling successfully.
Romero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tapia forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapia is looking for a kimura here.
Tapia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapia moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Romero.
Romero defending against the ground and pound.
Romero wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Romero gets back to half guard.
Tapia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero trying to hold on to Tapia's head to control him but Tapia postures up.
Tapia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tapia stalling away here and it's allowed Romero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Romero is looking for a triangle here but Tapia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Romero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tapia's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is refusing to be controlled, as Tapia sits in half guard.
Tapia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tapia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Romero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tapia.
Tapia uses his free foot to push down on Romero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Romero.
Javier Tapia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tapia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tapia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tapia prevents Romero from getting the reversal.
Tapia throwing strikes here but Romero is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tapia trying to control but Romero is having none of it.
Tapia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
T. J. Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tapia throwing strikes here but Romero is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Tapia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... T. J. Romero!
A victorious T. J. Romero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abigg Chungus (ranked 5464 p4p, 4461 weight class) and Kewl Guyseen (ranked 628 p4p, 561 weight class). Abigg Chungus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kewl Guyseen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abigg Chungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kewl Guyseen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guyseen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guyseen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chungus.
Guyseen tries to bum rush Chungus with a series of wild strikes but Chungus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guyseen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chungus throws out a loose jab but Guyseen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guyseen misses with a double jab.
Chungus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A slow jab from Guyseen misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Chungus misses the target.
Guyseen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chungus.
Guyseen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chungus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Guyseen misses with a looping left.
As Guyseen looks to move away, Chungus throws a big counter combo but Guyseen just gets out of the way.
Guyseen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chungus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chungus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Chungus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guyseen.
Guyseen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chungus at a distance.
Guyseen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guyseen is looking to clinch but Chungus is avoiding it.
Guyseen ducks under a wild hook from Chungus.
Guyseen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Chungus does it's job there.
Chungus looks to throw the jab but Guyseen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guyseen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chungus tries to clinch up.
Chungus lands an overhand right.
Chungus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chungus throwing a counter right hand but Guyseen manages to avoid it.
Chungus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guyseen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chungus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guyseen.
Chungus lands a slapping body shot.
Chungus lands with an overhand left.
Chungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guyseen manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chungus slips a straight right by Guyseen.
Chungus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guyseen throws a chopping leg kick but Chungus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guyseen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guyseen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chungus.
Chungus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chungus duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chungus throws a combination that misses
and Guyseen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chungus misses with the combination.
Guyseen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Guyseen misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Chungus. Those never looked like landing.
Guyseen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chungus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guyseen.
Guyseen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guyseen throws a series of punches but Chungus moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Guyseen.
Guyseen swings widly with a right hand
and Chungus counters with a nice uppercut.
Guyseen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chungus throws a hook to the side of Guyseen's head but Guyseen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guyseen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chungus.
Guyseen throws out a counter right but Chungus avoids it with no problem.
Chungus slips under a jab from Guyseen.
Chungus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chungus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guyseen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chungus throws a series of punches but Guyseen moves out of range.
Chungus looks to land a combination. Guyseen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guyseen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chungus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chungus scores with a three punch combo!
Guyseen tries to bum rush Chungus with a series of wild strikes but Chungus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chungus looks to score with a jab to the body but Guyseen is just out of range.
Guyseen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chungus.
Guyseen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guyseen moves out of range as Chungus strikes.
Chungus defending well as Guyseen loads up on a big left hand.
Chungus throws a series of strikes that have Guyseen backpedaling.
Chungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guyseen moves away.
Chungus connects with a crisp jab.
Chungus throws a jab but it's blocked by Guyseen.
Chungus's corner calls for a 1-2. Chungus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Chungus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Guyseen as he connects with a hook.
Chungus lands with an uppercut that bounces Guyseen off the cage and back into range.
Chungus lands with a hook. Guyseen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guyseen sizes up Chungus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Guyseen lands.
Guyseen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guyseen drops his hands momentarily and Chungus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Guyseen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chungus.
Chungus is working the combinations to good effect here.
A swing and a miss from Guyseen.
Guyseen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chungus on the side of the head.
 Chungus is rocked!
Guyseen tries to bum rush Chungus with a series of wild strikes but Chungus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Chungus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Guyseen.
Chungus throws a looping overhand right but Guyseen ducks down to avoid it.
Guyseen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chungus seems to have got his legs back now.
Chungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guyseen manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Guyseen misses.
Chungus throwing a counter right hand but Guyseen manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Guyseen - just one landing.
Guyseen tries to bum rush Chungus with a series of wild strikes but Chungus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guyseen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abigg Chungus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guyseen takes a swing at Chungus's ribcage but misses.
Chungus moves into the clinch successfully.
Guyseen tries to break free but Chungus pushes him back against the cage.
Guyseen struggles to land a body shot inside as Chungus controls his hands.
Guyseen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guyseen tries to throw a body punch but Chungus avoids it by throwing Guyseen back against the cage.
Chungus tries to circle away but Guyseen has him pinned against the cage.
Guyseen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guyseen tries to break the clinch but Chungus is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chungus is looking to break free of the clinch but Guyseen has double underhooks.
Guyseen keeps control of Chungus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guyseen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chungus has him pressed against the cage.
Guyseen wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guyseen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guyseen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guyseen looking to slow down the pace here.
Chungus tries to break free but Guyseen pushes him back against the cage.
Guyseen can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chungus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guyseen's efforts to push away.
Guyseen is trying to break the clinch but Chungus is controlling him.
Guyseen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chungus's elbow.
Chungus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Chungus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chungus is trying to push Guyseen away but Guyseen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chungus has Guyseen pushed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guyseen trying to control the position but instead, Chungus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Guyseen into the cage.
Guyseen is trying to maintain a safe position but Chungus gets an underhook and turns Guyseen into the cage.
Guyseen is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Guyseen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chungus's elbow.
Chungus has Guyseen pressed against the cage, preventing Guyseen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guyseen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chungus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chungus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chungus as Guyseen tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guyseen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guyseen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chungus prevents Guyseen from breaking the clinch.
Chungus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Chungus catches Guyseen right on the button with a cross.
Chungus missing with a left hand there. Guyseen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guyseen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chungus scores with a jab to the body.
Guyseen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guyseen walks into a stiff left hand from Chungus.
Chungus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Guyseen to counter with a crisp jab.
Chungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guyseen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guyseen connects with a solid leg kick.
Guyseen connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guyseen connects with a solid leg kick.
Guyseen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chungus at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Chungus. Those never looked like landing.
Chungus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chungus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guyseen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chungus throws out the jab.
Guyseen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chungus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guyseen.
Abigg Chungus is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chungus blocks a jab.
Guyseen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guyseen misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abigg Chungus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Guyseen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chungus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guyseen finds it's way round the side to connect with Chungus's head.
Sloppy strikes from Guyseen. Those never looked like landing.
Chungus scores with a nice head shot.
Chungus slips a straight right by Guyseen.
Chungus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Guyseen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chungus.
Chungus cracks Guyseen with a good jab.
Guyseen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guyseen throws a lazy uppercut
and Chungus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Guyseen misses with a wild body shot.
Chungus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Guyseen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chungus fails to land with a series of punches.
Guyseen tries a quick counter leg kick but Chungus is wise to it.
Guyseen swats away the attempt to clinch by Chungus.
Guyseen ducks under a wild hook from Chungus.
Abigg Chungus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guyseen slips a jab from Chungus.
Guyseen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chungus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guyseen throws out a powerful jab.
Chungus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guyseen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guyseen misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Chungus. Those never looked like landing.
Chungus scores with a jab to the head.
Guyseen defending well as Chungus loads up on a big left hand.
Guyseen looks to land a left hand but Chungus moved out of range nicely.
Chungus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chungus misses with a double jab.
Guyseen connects with a right that clearly hurt Chungus. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Guyseen proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Chungus collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kewl Guyseen!
Kewl Guyseen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ekwall (ranked 3829 p4p, 5092 weight class) and James Shortman (ranked 131 p4p, 161 weight class). Wes Ekwall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Ekwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Shortman!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekwall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shortman in his tracks.
 It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Shortman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekwall avoids it really well and circles away.
Ekwall dips to his left and cracks Shortman with an uppercut!
Shortman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shortman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekwall.
Ekwall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shortman slips a jab and a cross from Ekwall.
Ekwall cracks Shortman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekwall leaves Shortman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekwall sends Shortman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ekwall is motioning to the referee to let Shortman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Shortman or perhaps it was just good defense by Ekwall, which made it look bad.
Wes Ekwall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Shortman.
Ekwall lands a hook that stumbles Shortman back into the cage. Ekwall follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Shortman to the canvas! Ekwall pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Shortman has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wes Ekwall!
A very excited looking Wes Ekwall rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lotta Cox (ranked 3341 p4p, 3465 weight class) and Ichioka Kaori (ranked 372 p4p, 386 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kaori's choice of entrance music: YAKUZA. Lotta Cox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lotta Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichioka Kaori!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox misses with a shot to the body
letting Kaori counter with a right hand.
Cox lands with a straight right. Kaori didn't see that one coming.
Cox blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaori.
Kaori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaori cracks Cox with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cox looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kaori finish him?
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!
A slow jab from Cox misses its intended target.
Kaori slips under a jab from Cox.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaori.
Cox misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaori counters with a nice right hand that sends Cox toppling to the canvas! Cox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kaori finish him?!
Cox is rocked!
Cox lands a nice shot that snaps Kaori's head back.
Oh Cox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cox doesn't seem bothered though.
Cox seems to have got his legs back now.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Kaori fakes the body blow, causing Cox to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cox goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichioka Kaori!
After winning the bout, Ichioka Kaori thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Barroso (ranked 3446 p4p, 3394 weight class) and Joachin Svenson (ranked 385 p4p, 381 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barroso!
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, Joachin Svenson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson lands a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Svenson.
Barroso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Svenson's half guard.
Barroso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barroso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svenson is just riding it out for now. Barroso eventually gives up the hold.
Barroso is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barroso is looking for a kimura but Svenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barroso to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barroso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Svenson makes his way to full guard, as Barroso worked for a kimura.
Barroso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Svenson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barroso, into his guard.
Svenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Svenson is looking to stand up but Barroso won't let him.
Svenson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Svenson is posturing up here but Barroso has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Svenson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Svenson has to tap! Slick submission there by Barroso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Barroso!
Luis Barroso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Roberto (ranked 3004 p4p, 2650 weight class) and Marvin Jackson (ranked 382 p4p, 342 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Roberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marvin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Roberto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roberto is rocked!
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberto. Roberto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Roberto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Roberto is out on his feet! Jackson sets himself and nearly takes Roberto's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marvin Jackson!
Marvin Jackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HARDCORE Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demo Kable (ranked 2583 p4p, 1871 weight class) and Roman Emelianenko (ranked 279 p4p, 206 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Emelianenko's choice of entrance music: Mala Dama - Kabat. Roman Emelianenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270
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265
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Excellent boxer
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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 Amsterdam, Demo Kable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kable throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Kable looks to land a combination. Emelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Kable.
Kable lands with a straight right. Emelianenko didn't see that one coming.
Kable dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
and Kable counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kable throws a body shot but no joy.
Kable keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Kable moved out of range nicely.
Kable went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Emelianenko defending well as Kable loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kable throws a big shot that misses.
Kable looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Emelianenko 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.
Kable misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Demo Kable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kable throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Roman Emelianenko's cut even more.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko tries to counter with a clinch but Kable shakes him off and moves away.
Kable connects with a body shot.
Kable throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Kable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kable as he connects with a hook.
Emelianenko seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kable shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Emelianenko is backing up but Kable catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Emelianenko covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kable Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demo Kable!
Demo Kable is the new heavyweight champion!
Demo Kable thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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