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SYN 861 Babinski vs. Knox PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Skjoldr Leifsson (ranked 2507 p4p, 1987 weight class) and Medieval Mercenary (ranked 314 p4p, 261 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skjoldr Leifsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Medieval Mercenary!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercenary just misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson is looking to slow Mercenary down with leg kicks.
Leifsson connects with a leg kick.
Mercenary ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercenary pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leifsson is out of range and Mercenary settles back down.
Mercenary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leifsson.
Leifsson gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mercenary.
Mercenary tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercenary blocking some punches.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Mercenary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
A short left from Leifsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercenary lands with a right to the head.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leifsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercenary.
Mercenary lands a knee to the head.
Leifsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercenary gets through Leifsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercenary lands a body punch.
Mercenary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Mercenary blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Mercenary.
Mercenary gets through Leifsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercenary lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
A short right from Mercenary on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercenary blocks a body shot from Leifsson.
Mercenary tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Mercenary tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercenary gets through Leifsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercenary struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Leifsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mercenary walks away with a smile on his face. Leifsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leifsson checks a low kick from Mercenary.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson connects with a jab.
Mercenary throws a good cross that connects.
Leifsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leifsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mercenary lands a nice hook to Leifsson's body. Leifsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leifsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercenary misses with a left hand
and Leifsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mercenary's knee momentarily.
Mercenary takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leifsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercenary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leifsson defending well as Mercenary loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leifsson. That's going to slow Mercenary down.
Mercenary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leifsson scores with a leg kick.
Mercenary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mercenary misses with a hook.
Mercenary throws a right and a left that Leifsson avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Leifsson misses the target.
Leifsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercenary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Mercenary is looking to land body kicks.
Medieval Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson checks a low kick from Mercenary.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Mercenary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson.
It looked like Leifsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leifsson slips under a jab from Mercenary.
Leifsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mercenary lands the left hand.
Mercenary scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercenary misses with a few strikes there.
Leifsson thuds his right hand into Mercenary's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mercenary gets tackled into the cage by Leifsson. Leifsson maintains the clinch.
Mercenary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercenary blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary tries to land knees in the clinch but Leifsson avoids the damage to the body.
Mercenary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mercenary is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mercenary with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercenary throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercenary misses with a knee strike.
Leifsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercenary to keep the fight standing.
Mercenary pushes Leifsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercenary working aggressively here.
Leifsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercenary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercenary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leifsson blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Mercenary on the inside.
Mercenary scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Leifsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Leifsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Medieval Mercenary will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mercenary misses with a hook. Leifsson ducked under it nicely.
Leifsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercenary looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leifsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mercenary checks a leg kick.
Mercenary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
Leifsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leifsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leifsson scores with a nice body kick.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Medieval Mercenary seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Mercenary misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Mercenary finds it's target.
Leifsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercenary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercenary circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercenary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leifsson.
Mercenary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Leifsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mercenary just manages to avoid it.
Leifsson throws a series of punches but Mercenary avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Mercenary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercenary throws a body punch but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercenary has time to react.
Mercenary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercenary throws a sloppy head kick and Leifsson moves out of range easily.
Mercenary throws the kick towards the body but Leifsson avoids it.
Mercenary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Leifsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Mercenary avoided it.
Leifsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mercenary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leifsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leifsson punishes Mercenary's body with a nice straight punch.
Mercenary throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercenary works over Leifsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Leifsson. That snapped Mercenary's head back.
Leifsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercenary swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mercenary throws a nice looking combination but Leifsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Mercenary misses.
Mercenary misses with the combination.
Leifsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercenary.
Mercenary lands a jab to the nose.
Mercenary throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Leifsson misses its target.
Leifsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leifsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leifsson throws a lazy right hand but Mercenary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leifsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Leifsson throws a lazy right hand but Mercenary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercenary tries to land a front kick but Leifsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Leifsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary with a hook.
Mercenary works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mercenary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leifsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercenary checks a leg kick.
Mercenary swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leifsson moves into range and clinches up with Mercenary.
Leifsson digs a right hand underneath Mercenary's ribcage. Mercenary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mercenary lands with a left to the head.
Leifsson scores with a shot to the side of Mercenary's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mercenary scores with a knee to the head.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Mercenary throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
A head punch on the inside from Mercenary fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercenary working aggressively here.
Mercenary scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercenary.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
Mercenary misses with some punches.
Mercenary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson presses Mercenary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skjoldr Leifsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mercenary scores with a hook to the body.
Mercenary working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mercenary creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mercenary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercenary using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leifsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercenary.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Mercenary lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mercenary ducks under a wild hook from Leifsson.
Mercenary throws a body kick that misses.
Leifsson is looking to clinch but Mercenary is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Leifsson.
An inside leg kick from Leifsson misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leifsson. That's going to slow Mercenary down.
Leifsson tries to bum rush Mercenary with a series of wild strikes but Mercenary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercenary looks to land a body kick but Leifsson moved away.
Leifsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mercenary looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Mercenary's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercenary fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercenary moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson.
Mercenary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercenary lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leifsson will feel that in the morning.
Leifsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercenary off the cage and back into range.
Leifsson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercenary throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Mercenary moved away.
Mercenary throws a sloppy head kick and Leifsson moves out of range easily.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Mercenary plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mercenary cracks Leifsson with an open hand slap.
Mercenary moves out of range of the leg kick from Leifsson.
Leifsson 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.
Mercenary tries to land a body kick
and Leifsson counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mercenary.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercenary throws out the jab.
Leifsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leifsson throws a leg kick which misses Mercenary's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercenary tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Mercenary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leifsson. Leifsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercenary moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leifsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leifsson scores with the left hand. Mercenary knows he should have avoided that one.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Mercenary saw that one coming.
Mercenary let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mercenary tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Leifsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Leifsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercenary moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercenary swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mercenary lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leifsson doesn't seem phased though.
Leifsson moves in looking to clinch but Mercenary pushes him off.
Mercenary scores with a jab to the head.
Leifsson blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary tries to land a body kick
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercenary throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson closes the distance and clinches.
Leifsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mercenary lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leifsson or not.
Mercenary misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercenary struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Mercenary tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leifsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Leifsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leifsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mercenary gets to his feet. Leifsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Leifsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercenary off the cage and back into range.
Leifsson slips a jab and a cross from Mercenary.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercenary is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leifsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercenary.
Leifsson misses with a kick to the body.
Mercenary throws a series of punches but Leifsson avoids them all with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mercenary.
Nice defenses there by Mercenary.
Leifsson clinches up with Mercenary and pushes him back against the cage.
Leifsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercenary.
Mercenary with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mercenary blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary takes a shot to the head.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson works on Mercenary's body with a couple of short punches.
Mercenary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Skjoldr Leifsson.
I think Leifsson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skjoldr Leifsson!
After the fight, Skjoldr Leifsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esa Kettu (ranked 998 p4p, 1335 weight class) and Radio Active (ranked 137 p4p, 178 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Active's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Radio Active is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 27 - 20 - 3, fighting out of New York, Esa Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radio Active!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Active does a little dance to reset his feet.
Active is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Active connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
 It looks like Radio Active has been cut.
Kettu cracks a nice hook into Active's ribs.
Active takes one to the side of the head.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Active moves out of range.
A jab from Kettu misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Active! But no joy.
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kettu throws a nice looking combination but Active bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Active throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Active gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Active uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
And Active tries to counter it with a takedown but Kettu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kettu scores with the left hand. Active knows he should have avoided that one.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Active with the counter takedown but Kettu avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kettu.
Kettu misses with a body shot
and Active cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Esa Kettu has been cut.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Active! But no joy.
Esa Kettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kettu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Active's hands.
Jab from Kettu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Active sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Active releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Active seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Active avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kettu.
 Active is rocked!
Kettu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Active! Kettu dives in looking to finish! Active is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kettu!
Our winner, Esa Kettu, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryer McGuire (ranked 982 p4p, 572 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 126 p4p, 78 weight class). McGuire's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd. Sven Torvik acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik sends McGuire crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Torvik is motioning to the referee to let McGuire up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Bryer McGuire has been cut.
Torvik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Torvik.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Torvik controls his hands.
Torvik stalling.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Torvik has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Torvik.
Torvik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torvik.
McGuire tries a body shot but Torvik blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torvik managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torvik avoids it.
McGuire landing knees to the body.
Torvik tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Torvik can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Torvik blocking some punches.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Torvik prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Torvik breaks the clinch.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Torvik's ribs.
Torvik looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Torvik covering up! McGuire comes in with a big uppercut and Torvik goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bryer McGuire!
A relieved looking Bryer McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lawrence (ranked 805 p4p, 597 weight class) and Obama Filth (ranked 120 p4p, 89 weight class). Lawrence comes to the cage accompanied by No Surrender. Filth has chosen Beat the Bastards as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Obama Filth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence throws a lazy head kick
and Filth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Filth throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Filth throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filth as he jumps to the side.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Filth is working away.
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura but Filth is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Filth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Filth is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to control but Filth is working from the bottom.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filth is keeping the position for now.
Filth wants to stand up but Lawrence is controlling him.
Lawrence slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Filth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawrence looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Filth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lawrence has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Filth stops a takedown attempt from Lawrence.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawrence no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Filth wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling his posture from full guard.
Filth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Filth wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filth passes into side control.
Filth stands up and beckons Lawrence to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawrence.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filth stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawrence. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Filth misses.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lawrence trying to control the position but Filth is working away.
Lawrence tries to advance to mount but Filth denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lawrence is pressing down on Filth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filth is holding on for now.
Filth wants to get back to his feet.
Filth has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Filth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence prevents Filth from getting back to his feet.
Lawrence passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Filth defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Obama Filth 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.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filth defends it nicely.
Lawrence shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filth counters with a nice uppercut.
Filth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Filth throws a fast counter high kick but Lawrence manages to duck under it in time.
Filth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lawrence connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Filth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
Lawrence doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawrence.
Lawrence is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawrence drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Filth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filth.
Lawrence fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence sizes up Filth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lawrence lands with an uppercut that bounces Filth off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Filth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Filth.
Filth missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawrence with a body shot.
Lawrence moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filth scores with a jab to the head.
Filth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence lands a head shot.
Obama Filth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawrence has time to react.
Filth works Lawrence's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Lawrence. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lawrence.
Filth misses with a right hand
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Lawrence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lawrence throws a looping overhand right but Filth ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Lawrence does it's job there.
Decent striking displayed by Filth there.
Filth throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filth counters with a nice uppercut.
Filth throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Lawrence decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawrence wants to free his trapped foot but Filth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filth taking some punishment here, with Lawrence in his half guard.
Filth has hold of Lawrence's hands but Lawrence slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence trying to control from Filth's half guard. Filth has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Filth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
Obama Filth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Filth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Filth gets to his feet - Lawrence follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Filth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lawrence takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Filth shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filth.
Lawrence throws an off balance right hand
and Filth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawrence defending well as Filth loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence throws a jab when Filth was well out of range.
Filth slips under a jab.
Filth throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.
Filth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence misses with a body shot
and Filth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Filth avoids nicely.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Filth is just out of range.
Lawrence 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obama Filth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Filth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Filth.
Lawrence thows a leg kick but Filth checks it
and Filth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filth with a jab.
Filth tries to move into range but Lawrence moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Filth throws a hook to the side of Lawrence's head but Lawrence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filth lands a jab.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy right hand. Filth should have avoided that one.
Filth throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth scores with a jab.
Filth cracks Lawrence with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filth but Filth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
Lawrence lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Filth backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filth scores with a nice strike.
Filth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filth scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Filth misses.
Obama Filth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filth scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawrence tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filth swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Filth lands.
Lawrence throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Filth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lawrence is in Filth's guard.
Lawrence throws a strike but Filth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Filth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Filth stands up and waves to Lawrence to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filth misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence takes a swing at Filth's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence misses the jab.
Filth throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence fails with the takedown
enabling Filth to counter with a crisp jab.
John Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Filth is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Filth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence lands with a right hand.
Lawrence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Filth moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
Filth misses the shot to the body.
Filth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filth swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lawrence to counter with a crisp jab.
Filth scores with a decent looking hook.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Filth throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Filth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Filth misses with a looping left.
Filth cracks Lawrence with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lawrence misses with a left hand
enabling Filth to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawrence scores with a three punch combo!
Lawrence misses with a shot to the body
and Filth counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filth. That did some damage!
Lawrence needs to keep his hands up - Filth had a free shot at his head there.
 Lawrence is rocked!
The fighters circling - Filth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence misses with a combination
and Filth counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Lawrence 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.
Filth throws a big shot that misses.
Filth cracks Lawrence with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lawrence tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Filth pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lawrence is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obama Filth!
After the fight, Obama Filth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
John Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elazar Shalit (ranked 220 p4p, 230 weight class) and Killer Kidd (ranked 12 p4p, 14 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Elazar Shalit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Killer Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Shalit defending well as Kidd loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Kidd finds it's way through Shalit's defenses.
Kidd feints and then cracks Shalit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shalit down.
Shalit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shalit connects with a jab.
It looks like Killer Kidd has been cut.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
Nice cross by Kidd.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Killer Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit misses with a looping left.
Shalit throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Shalit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
An attempted straight right counter from Shalit misses the target.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing.
Shalit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Shalit.
Shalit lands with a hook. Kidd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Kidd tries a quick counter leg kick but Shalit is wise to it.
Shalit cracks Kidd with a good jab.
Kidd works over Shalit's head and body with a nice combination.
Kidd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Kidd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Shalit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Shalit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
As Kidd looks to move away, Shalit throws a big counter combo but Kidd just gets out of the way.
Shalit tries to move into range but Kidd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kidd cracks a nice hook into Shalit's ribs.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Shalit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shalit throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Shalit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidd.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shalit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kidd with a hook.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Shalit misses.
Kidd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kidd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Shalit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shalit missing with a left hand there. Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd defending well as Shalit loads up on a big left hand.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd connects with an inside leg kick.
Kidd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kidd lands with a right hand.
Kidd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shalit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shalit misses with a looping right.
Shalit misses with a hook. Kidd ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kidd as he connects with a hook.
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Shalit walks into a left hand.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Shalit throws a hook but Kidd avoids it easily.
Shalit slips a straight right by Kidd.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd throws a hook but Shalit avoids it easily.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shalit throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Kidd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Kidd connects with a single shot there.
Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Shalit's ribs.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Shalit's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected.
Shalit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shalit swinging wildly here.
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shalit is rocked!
Kidd walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Shalit drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kidd swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Shalit's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Kidd!
Killer Kidd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 204 p4p, 279 weight class) and Joost Van Buren (ranked 32 p4p, 44 weight class). Hallbjornsson comes to the cage accompanied by Herr Mannelig. 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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25
220
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39
206
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adils Hallbjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joost Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallbjornsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Buren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hallbjornsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren moves out of range as Hallbjornsson strikes.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallbjornsson's sensitive parts.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallbjornsson tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Hallbjornsson misses
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren throws out a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and Van Buren only half commits.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Buren avoids it.
Hallbjornsson looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Buren finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson throws out a leg kick but Van Buren moves out of range and Hallbjornsson only half commits.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Buren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Hallbjornsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Van Buren is predictable there
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a front kick that sends Hallbjornsson stumbling back into the cage.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren with a nice calf kick.
Van Buren thumps Hallbjornsson with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren lands a really nice looking cross but Hallbjornsson seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Buren is able to avoid easily.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren looks for the body kick but Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hallbjornsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren lands a jab.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallbjornssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Buren.
Van Buren punishes Hallbjornsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Buren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Buren's hands.
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Van Buren sees coming a mile off.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren cracks Hallbjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Hallbjornsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren throws a leg kick which misses Hallbjornsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Hallbjornsson off the cage and back into range.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallbjornsson momentarily.
Van Buren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Buren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick from Van Buren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Hallbjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Van Buren.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Van Buren responds with a good body kick, but Hallbjornsson manages to step out the way in time.
Hallbjornsson with a nice cross.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hallbjornsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Buren cracks a nice hook into Hallbjornsson's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Van Buren sees coming a mile off.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Van Buren works Hallbjornsson's body with a nice hook.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallbjornsson throws out the jab.
Jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallbjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hallbjornsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallbjornsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Hallbjornsson jumps back.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Hallbjornsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hallbjornsson keeps Van Buren at a distance using the push kick.
Van Buren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren just manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Hallbjornsson off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick which misses Van Buren's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Buren tries to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Van Buren lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallbjornsson momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson wants to slow Van Buren down by chopping away at his legs.
Hallbjornsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren throws a lazy body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Buren really felt that one!
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses
and Van Buren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hallbjornsson's knee momentarily.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Buren 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
After the fight, Joost Van Buren was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 108 p4p, 136 weight class) and Rob Roy (ranked 15 p4p, 23 weight class). Urameshi comes to the cage accompanied by Smile Bomb. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 32 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Roy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Nice jab there from Roy.
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi connects with a single shot there.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Roy is just out of range.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.
Roy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Urameshi sprawling to the canvas! Urameshi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Roy finish him?!
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Urameshi out cold! What a finish! Roy is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Roy!
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Rain (ranked 105 p4p, 77 weight class) and Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 20 p4p, 15 weight class). Rain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Branca comes into a darkened arena with his song building. original score medley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 40 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Branca.
Branca misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Branca digs a good hook to Rain's body.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Branca connects with a right hand. Rain shakes it off.
Branca keeps Rain at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain throws a quick counter head kick but Branca was just out of range.
Branca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Branca tries a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Branca connects with the punch.
Branca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Branca connects with an inside leg kick.
Branca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Rain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Branca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Branca misses with a low kick as Rain jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Rain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Branca misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branca throws out the jab.
Branca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branca gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rain is looking to clinch but Branca is avoiding it.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Branca scores with a nice right hand.
Branca lands with a cross.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Rain misses with a combination
and Branca counters with a thumping low kick.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.
Branca lands with a shot to the body.
Rain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rain throws a nice looking combination but Branca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branca throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Branca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Branca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Branca delivers a nice body kick.
Branca thows a leg kick but Rain checks it
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Branca cracks Rain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Branca finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Rain.
That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Rain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
Rain appears to be looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rain might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rain.
Branca scores with a hook to the body. Rain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Branca lunges at Rain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rain's hand.
Rain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Branca slips under a jab from Rain.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Branca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branca throws a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Branca is looking to land body kicks.
Branca takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Heavy Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick from Branca.
Good leg kick by Branca.
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca missing with a left hand there. Rain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Branca looks to move away, Rain throws a big counter combo but Branca just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branca misses with a body punch
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain avoids the body shot from Branca.
Rain throwing a counter right hand but Branca manages to avoid it.
Rain's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branca misses with a jab to the body
and Rain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
Branca throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
Branca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Branca blocks a jab.
It seemed like Branca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Branca saw that one coming.
Branca connects with a body shot that sends Rain's belly button to the back.
Rain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Branca lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branca thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Cajo Branca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Branca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rain has time to react.
Good leg kick by Branca.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target.
Rain thinks about countering with a body kick.
Branca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rain checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca misses with a body kick.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branca scores with a leg kick.
Branca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
Branca throws a lazy uppercut
and Rain counters with a nice body shot.
Branca 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.
Branca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rain needs to keep his hands up - Branca had a free shot at his head there.
Branca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Branca throws an off balance right hand
and Rain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branca just misses with a punch to the body.
Branca lands a jab.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Branca lands a brutal uppercut that launches Rain off his feet! Rain tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
A relieved looking Joao Cajo Branca 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pupuki Namasuzuki (ranked 224 p4p, 170 weight class) and Inspektor Bee (ranked 37 p4p, 29 weight class). Namasuzuki comes to the cage accompanied by Stand By Me- Ben King. Inspektor Bee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pupuki Namasuzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Bee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bee throws a leg kick but Namasuzuki checks it.
Namasuzuki stuns Bee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bee works Namasuzuki's body with a nice hook.
Namasuzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Namasuzuki drives through with a takedown into Bee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Namasuzuki content to stall in guard here.
Bee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Namasuzuki manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee wants to get back to his feet.
Namasuzuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bee defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namasuzuki prevents Bee from standing back up.
Namasuzuki is taking a breather. Bee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bee is trying to stand back up but Namasuzuki is controlling him
Namasuzuki is pressing down on Bee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bee is holding on for now.
Namasuzuki controlling the pace.
Bee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Namasuzuki wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.
Bee tries to kick Namasuzuki off but Namasuzuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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.
Bee checks a leg kick.
Bee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bee misses with a double jab.
Bee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Namasuzuki's hands.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Namasuzuki is out of range.
Namasuzuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bee. That did some damage!
Namasuzuki swings widly with a right hand
and Bee counters with a three punch combo that has Namasuzuki backing up. Namasuzuki nods at Bee to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Namasuzuki misses the target.
Namasuzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee is looking to land body kicks.
Namasuzuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bee. That did some damage!
Namasuzuki is looking to slow Bee down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki moves out of range of the leg kick from Bee.
Bee throws a leg kick but Namasuzuki checks it.
Namasuzuki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bee.
Bee scores with a head kick.
It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Namasuzuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Namasuzuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Namasuzuki scores with the left hand. Bee knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Namasuzuki misses.
Bee raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Inspektor Bee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Bee loads up on a big right hand but Namasuzuki slips the punch.
Bee misses with a body shot
and Namasuzuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Namasuzuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Namasuzuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namasuzuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Namasuzuki working aggressively here.
Namasuzuki tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Namasuzuki back against the cage.
Namasuzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee is trying to force a seperation but Namasuzuki has the dominant position.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Namasuzuki pushes Bee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki misses with a punch to the body.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bee blocking some punches.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namasuzuki tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namasuzuki throws a head punch that misses.
Bee tries a knee to the head but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as Namasuzuki controls his hands.
Bee scores with a knee to the head.
Namasuzuki misses with a body punch.
Bee crunches a lovely knee into Namasuzuki's ribcage.
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 Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
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.
Bee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Namasuzuki.
Bee throws the kick towards the body but Namasuzuki avoids it.
Namasuzuki misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Namasuzuki misses its intended target.
Inspektor Bee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Namasuzuki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand.
Bee connects with an inside leg kick.
Bee misses with a right hand
letting Namasuzuki counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki missing with a left hand there. Bee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Bee.
It looked like Namasuzuki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Namasuzuki misses the shot to the body.
Bee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee scores with a nice head shot.
Bee digs a good hook to Namasuzuki's body.
A combination from Bee does no damage.
Namasuzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Namasuzuki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Namasuzuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
Namasuzuki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Namasuzuki misses.
Bee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Namasuzuki's head.
Bee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Namasuzuki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Namasuzuki lands a nice looking body kick.
Namasuzuki tries to clinch up.
Namasuzuki moves out of range as Bee throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki misses with a jab to the body
and Bee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Namasuzuki blocks a low kick nicely.
Bee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee blocks a jab.
Bee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bee cracks Namasuzuki with a good jab.
A big left from Bee misses.
Namasuzuki tries to clinch but Bee moves away
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Namasuzuki throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bee misses.
Namasuzuki shoots in and gets a takedown into Bee's guard.
Bee is looking to stand up but Namasuzuki isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Namasuzuki won't allow Bee to get back to his feet.
Namasuzuki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Namasuzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bee is keeping the position for now.
Bee wants to get back to his feet but Namasuzuki passes into half guard.
Namasuzuki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bee really wants to buck Namasuzuki off and get back to his feet.
Bee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki controlling from the full mount.
Bee is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Namasuzuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Namasuzuki controlling his opponent.
Bee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namasuzuki takes Bee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bee is in trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Inspektor Bee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bee throws a chopping leg kick but Namasuzuki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Namasuzuki's corner calls for a 1-2. Namasuzuki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Namasuzuki lands a glancing blow to the side of Bee's head.
Namasuzuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bee throws a big counter head kick but Namasuzuki avoids it with no problem.
Namasuzuki throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki misses the jab.
Bee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bee misses with a head kick.
Namasuzuki shoots and misses
and Bee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bee connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee looks to land a combination but Namasuzuki avoids it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Namasuzuki.
Bee tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bee is trying to stand up.
Pupuki Namasuzuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Namasuzuki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Namasuzuki has hold of Bee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bee tries to buck Namasuzuki off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Bee trying to get back to his feet but Namasuzuki is in full control for now.
Namasuzuki keeps control of the position easily here as Bee tries to buck him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee is trying to stand back up.
Namasuzuki controls the action.
Bee manages to stand up with Namasuzuki still on his back. Eventually Namasuzuki drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee throws a shot to the body.
Bee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Namasuzuki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Namasuzuki misses with a kick to the body.
Bee throws a leg kick
and Namasuzuki counters with a takedown into side control.
Bee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Bee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bee throws a leg kick
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee takes a swing at Namasuzuki's ribcage but misses.
Namasuzuki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bee sprawls and moves away.
Namasuzuki blocks a head kick by Bee.
Bee lands with a right hand.
Bee thumps Namasuzuki with a low kick.
Bee swings widly with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a stiff right hand.
Bee thuds a left hand into Namasuzuki's body.
Bee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Namasuzuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Namasuzuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bee throws a lazy uppercut
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bee thinking.
The fighters circling - Namasuzuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pupuki Namasuzuki.
I think Namasuzuki 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!
A very excited looking Pupuki Namasuzuki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Babinski (ranked 48 p4p, 30 weight class) and Yardbird Knox (ranked 10 p4p, 6 weight class). Babinski comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood - Slayer. Knox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Now's The Time | Charlie Parker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yardbird Knox!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox takes a swing at Babinski's ribcage but misses.
Knox moves forwards but Babinski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
A jab from Knox misses.
It looked like Babinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox lands with a cross.
Babinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a combination that misses
enabling Babinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Babinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Babinski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a body punch but Babinski moves out of range.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babinski.
Knox scores with a jab.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Yardbird Knox's cut even more.
Yardbird Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Babinski is looking to counter punch.
Babinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Knox misses.
Babinski is looking to counter punch.
Knox 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babinski throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Babinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babinski with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Babinski moved out of range nicely.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babinski.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babinski with a body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babinski throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with the combination.
Babinski misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babinski moves away.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Babinski is looking to counter punch.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Babinski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Babinski defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Babinski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Babinski ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babinski throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Babinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox moves out of range as Babinski strikes.
Babinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Babinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babinski staying out of range there.
Babinski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yardbird Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yardbird Knox's cut.
That's time! Babinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Babinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Babinski misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Babinski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Babinski clinches up against the cage.
Babinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Babinski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Babinski throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox drops Babinski with a big knee straight up the middle! Babinski is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Babinski is rocked!
It looks like Alexei Babinski has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Babinski! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yardbird Knox!
Our winner, Yardbird Knox, 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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