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CMMA XS8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kozlow (ranked 3358 p4p, 22546 weight class) and Sven Eriksson (ranked 415 p4p, 629 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kozlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson with a poor takedown
enabling Kozlow to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Sven Eriksson has been cut.
Eriksson looks for a takedown but Kozlow sprawls well.
Kozlow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eriksson.
Krzysztof Kozlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eriksson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eriksson.
Danga de danga de dang - Eriksson scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kozlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlow.
Eriksson goes for a double leg but Kozlow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kozlow continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Kozlow misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kozlow counters with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kozlow. No joy for Eriksson on that attempt.
Sven Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlow looks to throw the jab but Eriksson is out of range.
Kozlow sets himself, and Eriksson steps forward looking for the clinch! Kozlow avoids it this time.
Eriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozlow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Eriksson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kozlow misses with a head kick.
Eriksson works over Kozlow's head and body with a nice combination.
Kozlow lands a glancing blow to the side of Eriksson's head.
Kozlow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlow cracks Eriksson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Eriksson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kozlow finish him?
 Eriksson is rocked!
That has opened up Sven Eriksson's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlow lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Eriksson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kozlow from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Eriksson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kozlow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mulk Visti (ranked 23601 p4p, 2750 weight class) and Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 344 p4p, 168 weight class). Fukumitsu has chosen YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL (AIZZO Remix) as his entrance music. Mulk Visti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mulk Visti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu lands a two punch combo.
Fukumitsu dodges the punch combination from Visti.
Fukumitsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Visti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fukumitsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Visti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fukumitsu 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.
Fukumitsu leaves Visti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fukumitsu darts in looking for a takedown but Visti gets double underhooks and turns Fukumitsu into the cage.
Visti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Fukumitsu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Visti is able to avoid easily.
A quick step to the side and Visti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Visti moves forwards but Fukumitsu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Visti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukumitsu.
A little jabbing left from Fukumitsu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fukumitsu lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Fukumitsu. Beautiful body shot.
Visti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Visti throws a combination that misses
enabling Fukumitsu to counter with a crisp jab.
 Visti is rocked!
Fukumitsu scores with a jab. Visti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Visti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fukumitsu cracks Visti with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Visti falls to his knees and Fukumitsu doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blade (ranked 23303 p4p, 3777 weight class) and William OConnor (ranked 653 p4p, 497 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OConnor is fending him off so far but Blade persists. Nope, OConnor circles away and we're back to standing.
OConnor swinging wildly here.
OConnor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blade.
Blade lunges at OConnor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OConnor's hand.
It looks like William OConnor has been cut.
OConnor is looking to clinch but Blade is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade throws a body punch but OConnor moves out of range.
OConnor fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Blade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor wants to clinch up but Blade keeps it at a distance.
OConnor clinches up against the cage.
OConnor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blade has dropped down and is working for a takedown. OConnor is trying to keep an underhook but Blade manages to get the takedown into half guard.
OConnor is trying to control but can't.
Blade prevents OConnor from standing back up.
Blade keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blade wants to pass to mount but OConnor is defending the position.
OConnor trying to hold on to Blade's head to control him but Blade postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OConnor is trying to maintain the position but Blade is very close to passing his half guard.
Blade is taking a breather. OConnor 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OConnor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade.
OConnor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Blade misses its target.
Blade looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnor is just out of range.
OConnor darts in trying to clinch
and Blade counters with a left and a right... And another left! OConnor is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Za Beast (ranked 3163 p4p, 4746 weight class) and Rajon Shaw (ranked 422 p4p, 564 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Za Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rajon Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beast.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but Beast is dominant here and he's now got Shaw's back!
Shaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beast is hanging on to Shaw's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shaw trying to control the position but Beast manages to sink in the hooks.
Shaw is trying to stand back up.
Shaw 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.
Shaw is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Beast.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast scores with punches from the back.
Beast definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beast lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Shaw hold on?!
Beast keeps control of the position easily here as Shaw tries to buck him off.
Beast has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to escape the position.
Shaw is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Beast scores with strikes from the back.
Beast connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Shaw to escape the position.
Shaw is rocked!
Beast has good solid back control here.
Shaw is still in real trouble! Can Beast finish him?
Beast is hanging on to Shaw's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shaw seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Beast is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Shaw is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Za Beast!
Za Beast seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rajon Shaw was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I have one thing to say about my opponent great fight you did everything u were supposed to I let my guard down a bit but I want a rematch and I'm not taking no for a f*cking answer.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Hoost (ranked 517 p4p, 866 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 71 p4p, 119 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wayne's choice of entrance music: Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clarence Hoost!
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, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne throws a low kick but Hoost avoids it.
Hoost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoost staying out of range there.
Hoost tries to counter by clinching up but Wayne breaks away and moves out of range.
Hoost slips under a jab from Wayne.
Hoost is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wayne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoost. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoost.
Hoost tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Wayne digs a good hook to Hoost's body.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wayne takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne swings for the body but Hoost moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne throws a hook but Hoost avoids it easily.
Hoost fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wayne just manages to avoid it.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoost misses the target.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Hoost jabs at Wayne's body.
Hoost throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoost lands a big head kick that sends Wayne tumbling to the mat! Hoost takes a step backwards and waves Wayne back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoost staying out of range there.
Hoost throwing a counter right hand but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hoost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Hoost blocks the body kick.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Hoost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost lands a big uppercut and Wayne crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wayne looks OK. Hoost waves Wayne back to his feet!
That has opened up Anthony Wayne's cut even more.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
Wayne lands a leg kick that knocks Hoost off balance momentarily.
Wayne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoost jabs at Wayne's body.
Hoost throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wayne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Anthony Wayne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wayne jabs Hoost to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wayne's corner calls for a 1-2. Wayne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoost misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wayne! But no joy.
We've been told by Hoost's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoost.
Hoost fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wayne just manages to avoid it.
Hoost is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wayne thows a leg kick but Hoost checks it
and Hoost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne takes a swing at Hoost's ribcage but misses.
Hoost lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoost throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Hoost misses with an uppercut
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoost cracks Wayne with a good jab.
Hoost throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoost.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Hoost swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Hoost misses with a body shot
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoost attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoost punishes Wayne's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Wayne - just one landing.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoost counters with a nice body shot.
Wayne looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wayne misses with a right hand
and Hoost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoost throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Hoost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoost misses the body punch
and Wayne counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hoost misses with a body kick.
Hoost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne throws a head kick that half lands.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
and Hoost counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hoost.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Hoost moves away and avoids it.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Hoost counters with a straight right hand.
Anthony Wayne's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Wayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clarence Hoost!
In his post fight interview, Clarence Hoost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Anthony Wayne was interviewed post fight and said 'We will go back and watch some film and determine what we need to do to get better for the next time. Hail American Revolutionaries!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darragh Fiachna (ranked 416 p4p, 1069 weight class) and Stefan Andersson (ranked 71 p4p, 148 weight class). Fiachna comes to the cage accompanied by Suspect Device. Stefan Andersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darragh Fiachna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Andersson with a hook.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Andersson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andersson continues to drive forward.
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Andersson lands a head shot.
It looks like Darragh Fiachna has been cut.
Fiachna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Andersson scores with a shot to the body.
Fiachna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fiachna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. 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.
Andersson lands a really nice looking cross but Fiachna seems unphased.
Fiachna is rocked!
Fiachna with a poor takedown
and Andersson counters with a huge right that knocks Fiachna out cold! Andersson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stefan Andersson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stefan Andersson waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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