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Bellicose - Pustik vs Orlov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Altena (ranked 6740 p4p, 24283 weight class) and Guillermo Mendoza (ranked 632 p4p, 661 weight class). Altena comes to the cage accompanied by Grontapu by Double Rock. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruud Altena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guillermo Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendoza throws a combination that misses
and Altena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Guillermo Mendoza has been cut.
Altena dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Altena moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Altena moves into range and clinches up with Mendoza.
Mendoza letting Altena take a breather here.
Altena lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Altena scores with a shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
Altena lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Altena prevents Mendoza from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altena creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altena keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Altena lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Mendoza is rocked!
Altena dips a shoulder and cracks Mendoza with a mighty uppercut! Mendoza falls back against the cage and Altena unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mendoza is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Altena screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruud Altena!
Ruud Altena decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Baldwin (ranked 24410 p4p, 5375 weight class) and Howie Finkelman (ranked 492 p4p, 398 weight class). Baldwin comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Baldwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howie Finkelman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baldwin is defended easily by Finkelman.
Finkelman lands a jab.
Finkelman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldwin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Finkelman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Finkelman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baldwin is controlling him well.
Baldwin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Finkelman's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkelman struggling a bit here.
Baldwin controls the position from side control.
Finkelman is trying to buck Baldwin off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baldwin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baldwin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baldwin is looking to clinch but Finkelman is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Finkelman. That snapped Baldwin's head back.
Baldwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baldwin lands in his opponent's guard.
Baldwin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin tries to stand but Finkelman is controlling from the bottom.
Baldwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baldwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baldwin throws a strike but Finkelman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baldwin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baldwin has a closed guard, preventing Finkelman from standing up.
Baldwin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finkelman is controlling him.
Finkelman wanted to stand there but Baldwin had control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Finkelman wants to stand and escape but instead Baldwin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Baldwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finkelman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baldwin gets to his feet - Finkelman follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baldwin tries to clinch up but Finkelman circles away and keeps his distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baldwin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Baldwin dominated that round.
That's time! Baldwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baldwin drops his hands momentarily and Finkelman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finkelman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finkelman cracks Baldwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matt Baldwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finkelman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Finkelman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Finkelman. That snapped Baldwin's head back.
Baldwin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finkelman sprawls well initially but Baldwin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baldwin controlling the action here.
Baldwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Finkelman wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baldwin is looking for a kimura here.
Matt Baldwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finkelman is trying to stand back up but Baldwin is controlling him
Baldwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finkelman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baldwin.
Baldwin works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin controlling his opponent.
Baldwin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baldwin breaks from Finkelman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Finkelman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Baldwin controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baldwin has control of Finkelman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Finkelman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baldwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Baldwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin looking for a guillotine from mount but Finkelman is having none of it.
Finkelman is in a horrible position here. Baldwin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Baldwin controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Baldwin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baldwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baldwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finkelman can do to turn this around?
Finkelman lands with a cross.
Baldwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baldwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finkelman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finkelman lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finkelman.
Baldwin misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Finkelman.
Finkelman tries to clinch there but Baldwin circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finkelman!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finkelman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finkelman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baldwin.
Finkelman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkelman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finkelman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finkelman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Finkelman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baldwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Finkelman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkelman lands a nice shot to the body.
Baldwin moves in looking to clinch but Finkelman pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baldwin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finkelman tries to clinch but Baldwin is having none of it.
Finkelman stuffs the takedown attempt from Baldwin. Baldwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Baldwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finkelman sprawls well. Finkelman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baldwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finkelman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baldwin sprawls well initially but Finkelman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baldwin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Finkelman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkelman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finkelman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finkelman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baldwin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Finkelman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finkelman cracks Baldwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baldwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finkelman lands a nice looking body shot.
Finkelman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finkelman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finkelman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baldwin sneaks out the side door and pushes Finkelman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Finkelman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Finkelman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baldwin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finkelman connects with a body shot.
Finkelman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Finkelman tries to stand and escape but Baldwin is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baldwin is trying to stand back up but Finkelman is controlling him
Finkelman wants to take a breather but Baldwin is having none of it.
Baldwin wants to get back to full guard.
Finkelman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Finkelman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baldwin doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Baldwin misses.
Howie Finkelman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkelman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finkelman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Howie Finkelman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Baldwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finkelman lands a really nice looking cross but Baldwin seems unphased.
Finkelman cracks Baldwin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Baldwin falls to his knees and Finkelman 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 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Finkelman!
A very excited looking Howie Finkelman 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 Nuufo Seanoa (ranked 6913 p4p, 5153 weight class) and Patrick Knight (ranked 705 p4p, 592 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuufo Seanoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Knight!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seanoa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seanoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seanoa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight throws a right hand that misses
and Seanoa counters with a body kick.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Seanoa saw that one coming.
Seanoa throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa throws a shot to the body.
Knight looks winded!
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Seanoa scores with a jab.
Seanoa throws a pinpoint strike between Knight's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Knight crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Seanoa scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nuufo Seanoa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petr Vrabec (ranked 3292 p4p, 3365 weight class) and Rodolfo Cadena (ranked 314 p4p, 318 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vrabec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodolfo Cadena!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrabec changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cadena tries to avoid it but Vrabec manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cadena to the ground. Cadena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vrabec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cadena bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vrabec's head backwards.
Cadena feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vrabec sprawling to the canvas! Vrabec rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cadena finish him?!
 Vrabec is rocked!
Vrabec shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cadena manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vrabec keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oh Vrabec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadena is looking to break free of the clinch but Vrabec has double underhooks.
Vrabec seems to have got his legs back now.
Vrabec changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vrabec takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cadena lands with a shot to the body.
Cadena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrabec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cadena.
Cadena stuffs the takedown attempt from Vrabec. Vrabec gets slowly back to his feet.
Cadena looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Vrabec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrabec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cadena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vrabec.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vrabec.
Cadena scores with a shot to the body.
Cadena slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cadena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vrabec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cadena misses with a wild body shot.
Cadena dances in with a quick combination. Vrabec is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Cadena snaps Vrabec's head back. Vrabec stumbles backwards against the cage. Cadena steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Vrabec's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Vrabec just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodolfo Cadena!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Syruncle (ranked 4143 p4p, 1853 weight class) and Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 519 p4p, 274 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Syruncle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov stalks Syruncle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Syruncle's face. Syruncle staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Syruncle misses.
Syruncle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Syruncle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syruncle wants to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Syruncle misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Syruncle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syruncle. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syruncle throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Syruncle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Syruncle's corner calls for a 1-2. Syruncle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Syruncle cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Syruncle. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Syruncle doesn't seem bothered though.
Syruncle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Syruncle with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov sizes up Syruncle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Syruncle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov lands with an overhand left.
Syruncle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syruncle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syruncle blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Syruncle.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Syruncle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syruncle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Syruncle does no damage.
Syruncle misses with a body kick.
Syruncle misses the jab.
Syruncle thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
Syruncle misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syruncle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Syruncle is rocked!
Kuznetsov cracks Syruncle with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Kuznetsov!
Our winner, Alexander Kuznetsov, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pate Hunt (ranked 1878 p4p, 3345 weight class) and Pee Wee Sasaki (ranked 116 p4p, 212 weight class). Pee Wee Sasaki has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pee Wee Sasaki!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Sasaki throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sasaki.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Sasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sasaki misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Pate Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Sasaki needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Sasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sasaki looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Sasaki's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Sasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Sasaki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sasaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sasaki ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range.
Sasaki moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Sasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sasaki moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sasaki slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Sasaki.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasaki is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
enabling Sasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sasaki misses with a looping left.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Sasaki's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sasaki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt slips a straight right by Sasaki.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasaki.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sasaki. Sasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws a right hand that Sasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Sasaki also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sasaki.
Sasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Sasaki settles back down.
A cross from Hunt lands.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasaki cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Sasaki avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sasaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sasaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sasaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Sasaki saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a hook but Sasaki avoids it easily.
Sasaki moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Sasaki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sasaki can pounce on him.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Sasaki's leg. Sasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt takes a swing at Sasaki's ribcage but misses.
Sasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Sasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sasaki.
Sasaki throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sasaki slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Sasaki.
A jab from Hunt misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Sasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasaki. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Sasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sasaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Sasaki.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Sasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Sasaki moves away and avoids it.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt throws a hook but Sasaki blocks it.
Sasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Sasaki.
Sasaki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pee Wee Sasaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sasaki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Sasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sasaki catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sasaki misses the jab.
Sasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Sasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the cage and back into range.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Sasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Sasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Sasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sasaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Sasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Sasaki checks it
and Sasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Sasaki jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sasaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Decent striking displayed by Sasaki there.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Sasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sasaki is out of range and Hunt settles back down.
Sasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sasaki throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sasaki moves away.
Sasaki misses with a straight left.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt 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.
Sasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Sasaki moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sasaki.
Hunt throws the left hand but Sasaki avoids the punch easily.
Sasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Sasaki scores with a jab to the head.
Sasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Sasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Sasaki scores with a nice strike.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sasaki.
Sasaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sasaki moves away.
Hunt throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range.
Sasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sasaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sasaki.
Sasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sasaki.
Hunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
A left lands for Sasaki.
Hunt lands a jab to Sasaki's midsection.
Sasaki looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sasaki!
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hunt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sasaki scores with a kick to the body.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Sasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Sasaki is out of range.
Sasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sasaki connects with the punch.
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sasaki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Sasaki closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hunt! Sasaki dives in looking to finish! Hunt 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 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pee Wee Sasaki!
Pee Wee Sasaki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Saturn (ranked 2075 p4p, 5138 weight class) and Jay Gatsby (ranked 68 p4p, 589 weight class). Saturn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama said knock you out by LL COOL J. Gatsby has chosen Yung n Bootyfull as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jay Gatsby enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Saturn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Gatsby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saturn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatsby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gatsby takes one to the chin there.
Gatsby fails with the takedown
and Gatsby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gatsby goes for a double leg but Saturn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saturn continues to drive forward.
Bobby Saturn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Gatsby.
Saturn walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gatsby drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Saturn swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gatsby's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Saturn!
A very excited looking Bobby Saturn 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.
Jay Gatsby spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Daisy.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Veenhof (ranked 2195 p4p, 1842 weight class) and Nero Hardy (ranked 269 p4p, 243 weight class). Veenhof comes to the cage accompanied by Common - Drivin' Me Wild. Nero Hardy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Derek Veenhof's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Veenhof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nero Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Hardy.
Veenhof blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Veenhof avoids the elbow strike from Hardy, against the cage.
Hardy lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Veenhof controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Hardy.
Veenhof trying to control the position but instead, Hardy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Veenhof into the cage.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Hardy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veenhof stalling.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Veenhof controls the action.
Veenhof is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy pushes off an throws an elbow but Veenhof leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Veenhof dodges an elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy tries a body shot but Veenhof blocks it.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Veenhof lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veenhof blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veenhof.
Veenhof blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veenhof taking a breather.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veenhof is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Veenhof controls his hands.
Veenhof prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Hardy digs a right hand into Veenhof's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veenhof's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries a body shot but Veenhof blocks it.
Hardy tries a body shot but Veenhof blocks it.
A short uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veenhof's elbow.
Veenhof trying to control the position but instead, Hardy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Veenhof into the cage.
Hardy prevents Veenhof from breaking the clinch.
Veenhof dodges an elbow strike from Hardy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardy as Veenhof tries to tie him up.
Veenhof is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardy is keeping busy.
Maybe Veenhof would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Veenhof controls the action.
Hardy pushes Veenhof back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veenhof is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Veenhof avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veenhof blocking some punches.
Veenhof blocks an uppercut.
Hardy lands a right hand.
Hardy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Veenhof misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veenhof misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veenhof throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Veenhof jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veenhof throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Veenhof misses with an uppercut.
Veenhof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Veenhof's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Hardy lands.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veenhof is rocked!
Hardy forces Veenhof back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Veenhof is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veenhof blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veenhof seems to have got his legs back now.
Nero Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Veenhof turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Veenhof tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Veenhof is trying to stall.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Veenhof blocks the elbow strike.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Veenhof taking a breather.
Hardy tries a body shot but Veenhof blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veenhof.
Veenhof looking to stall.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Veenhof controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veenhof wants to stall.
Veenhof wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Veenhof stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
A short left from Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy misses with an elbow strike.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Veenhof blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Veenhof misses with a punch on the inside.
Veenhof's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veenhof.
Veenhof blocks an uppercut.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Veenhof controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veenhof wants to stall.
Hardy tries to work over Veenhof's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy pushes Veenhof against the cage. Hardy is working some dirty boxing. Hardy pushes off with a quick right hook! Veenhof goes down! Veenhof tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hardy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nero Hardy!
An out of breath Nero Hardy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Smif (ranked 836 p4p, 1735 weight class) and Micka Slice (ranked 112 p4p, 227 weight class). Smif comes to the cage accompanied by Playtime. Slice is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Legend. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micka Slice!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Slice tries to bum rush Smif with a series of wild strikes but Smif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice jabs at Smif's body.
Smif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slice swings widly with a right hand
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Micka Slice has been cut.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Nice shot by Smif.
Slice gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Smif gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Slice is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
Bill Smif thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prokop Pustik (ranked 784 p4p, 1441 weight class) and Krigor Orlov (ranked 107 p4p, 197 weight class). Orlov has chosen Мы Русские...С нами Бог as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krigor Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Pustik. Pustik gets slowly back to his feet.
Pustik has managed to clinch.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov manages to break the clinch.
Orlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pustik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prokop Pustik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krigor Orlov.
Pustik clinches up against the cage.
Orlov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pustik looking to throw knees to the head but Orlov is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pustik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pustik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pustik swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pustik working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pustik misses with a knee to the head.
Orlov is looking for a takedown.
Pustik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orlov blocks it with crossed arms.
Pustik misses with a knee strike.
Orlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
I was talking to Pustik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Orlov wants to break free but Pustik has control.
Pustik lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pustik fails to land.
Orlov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pustik is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pustik.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pustik misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov has Pustik pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Orlov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pustik tumbling to the mat - Orlov dives into Pustik's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pustik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlov is one step ahead there.
Orlov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orlov preventing the sweep.
Pustik trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Orlov is in close to Pustik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orlov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orlov postures up and lands a big shot to Pustik's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pustik wants to sweep here but Orlov controlling him for the moment.
Orlov wants to control from the top but Pustik keeps moving.
Orlov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov preventing the sweep.
Pustik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pustik tries to get out of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pustik is on top in guard.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pustik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orlov is looking to stand up but Pustik isn't so interested in that idea.
Pustik looking to pass the guard.
Pustik lands a couple of elbows.
Orlov keeping full guard, as Pustik tries to pass.
Pustik throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pustik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pustik throwing strikes from guard but Orlov blocks nicely.
Pustik throws a big right hand that misses.
Pustik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pustik passes into half guard.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Pustik is controlling well.
Pustik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orlov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pustik.
Pustik thows a huge punch but Orlov dodges it nicely.
Pustik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prokop Pustik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pustik, pushing him back against the cage.
Pustik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pustik lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pustik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pustik dodges an elbow strike from Orlov.
Pustik landing knees to the head.
It looks like Krigor Orlov has been cut.
Orlov stalls.
Orlov digs a right hand underneath Pustik's ribcage. Pustik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pustik trying to land knees to the body.
Pustik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Pustik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlov lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov trying to control the position but instead, Pustik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Orlov into the cage.
Pustik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orlov shoots in but Pustik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pustik tries to clinch but Orlov is having none of it.
Pustik pushes Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Pustik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orlov wants to take the fight to the mat but Pustik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orlov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prokop Pustik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krigor Orlov.
Orlov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orlov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pustik prevents it.
Pustik misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pustik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlov is defending well for now.
Orlov tries a body shot but Pustik blocks it.
Pustik tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Pustik back against the cage.
Pustik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Pustik tightens his grip and picks Orlov up, before dumping him to the ground. Orlov manages to land in guard.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Pustik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prokop Pustik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pustik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orlov wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pustik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov wants to stand and escape but Pustik is having none of it.
Pustik throws a big right hand that misses.
Pustik postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it.
Pustik postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pustik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pustik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orlov can do to turn this around?
Orlov keeping full guard, as Pustik tries to pass.
Pustik passes into half guard.
Orlov is looking to control Pustik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orlov avoid being mounted?
Pustik thows a huge punch but Orlov dodges it nicely.
Orlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orlov.
Pustik throws a big elbow that misses.
Pustik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pustik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pustik stops Orlov from standing up.
Pustik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orlov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orlov is pulling down on Pustik's head. It's preventing any offense from Pustik, at least for the moment.
Orlov wants to stand up but Pustik is controlling him.
Pustik tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlov is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pustik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pustik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pustik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlov is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pustik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prokop Pustik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krigor Orlov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pustik closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage.
Orlov wants a takedown.
Pustik tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Pustik back against the cage.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pustik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Pustik.
Pustik lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pustik.
Pustik lands a nice knee to the body.
Pustik lands with a right to the head.
Pustik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pustik crunches a lovely knee into Orlov's ribcage.
Pustik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlov is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pustik misses with a knee strike.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlov is trying to break the clinch but Pustik is controlling him.
Pustik scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Pustik gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pustik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pustik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pustik thows a huge punch but Orlov dodges it nicely.
Pustik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pustik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Orlov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pustik looks to land a strike but Orlov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pustik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pustik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orlov has momentary wrist control but Pustik slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pustik's guard.
Pustik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pustik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pustik distracts Orlov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pustik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pustik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pustik.
Pustik throws a big elbow that misses.
Pustik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pustik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pustik stops Orlov from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Pustik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orlov's head.
Pustik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pustik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orlov looking to control.
Pustik passes Orlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pustik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orlov's head.
Orlov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pustik.
Pustik winds up and cracks Orlov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Orlov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orlov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pustik is looking to advance position but Orlov won't allow it.
Pustik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pustik thows a huge punch but Orlov dodges it nicely.
Pustik stops Orlov from getting back to his feet.
Pustik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pustik lands a nice short elbow.
Orlov wants to control but Pustik is keeping busy.
Pustik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pustik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pustik with a couple of short strikes.
Pustik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Orlov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pustik throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prokop Pustik clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Krigor Orlov's cut.
That's time! Pustik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pustik or perhaps it was just good defense by Orlov, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlov! But no joy.
Prokop Pustik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Pustik. No joy for Orlov on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orlov is defended easily by Pustik.
Orlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prokop Pustik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krigor Orlov.
Pustik moves into range and clinches up with Orlov.
Come on Pustik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Prokop Pustik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pustik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Pustik.
Pustik scores with a shoulder strike.
Pustik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pustik prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov is trying to maintain a safe position but Pustik gets an underhook and turns Orlov into the cage.
Pustik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Pustik stops a takedown attempt from Orlov.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pustik is looking for a takedown.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pustik looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pustik.
Pustik tries for a takedown but Orlov manages to get underhooks.
Pustik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Orlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlov blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orlov throws an elbow but misses.
Pustik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pustik tries to clinch but Orlov is having none of it.
Orlov tries to counter with a clinch but Pustik shakes him off and moves away.
Orlov shoots for a takedown but Pustik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pustik darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
Pustik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlov avoids it.
Pustik misses with some punches.
Orlov wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Orlov to work.
Pustik misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov wants a takedown.
A short right from Pustik on the inside.
Orlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pustik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pustik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pustik lands an uppercut.
Orlov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pustik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orlov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pustik after a bit of a struggle.
Pustik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pustik looking to throw knees to the head but Orlov is blocking nicely.
Pustik lands a knee to the body.
Pustik lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Pustik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov managing to block the knees to the body from Pustik.
Pustik tries to land a knee to the head but Orlov blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Pustik.
Pustik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pustik.
Pustik scores with a shot to the side of Orlov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pustik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov tries to stall but Pustik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pustik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pustik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pustik tries to land a knee to the head but Orlov blocks with his arms.
Pustik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov is working for takedown but Pustik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orlov tries for a takedown but Pustik manages to get underhooks.
Pustik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prokop Pustik had his way with Krigor Orlov in that round.
The cut man is working on Krigor Orlov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pustik.
Orlov tries to counter with a clinch but Pustik shakes him off and moves away.
Pustik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pustik somewhat.
Orlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pustik tries to clinch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pustik.
Orlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pustik but Pustik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orlov throws out a powerful jab.
Pustik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pustik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pustik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pustik throws a strike but Orlov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Orlov trying to control but Pustik is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pustik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pustik has wrist control.
Orlov is working Pustik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orlov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pustik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pustik wants to sweep but no luck.
Orlov cracks Pustik with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pustik is on top in guard.
Pustik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pustik is looking to pass into half guard but Orlov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Orlov is in guard.
Pustik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pustik is trying to keep Orlov in close.
Orlov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pustik's head.
Pustik looking to control.
Pustik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orlov has passed into side control.
Orlov working the head with strikes.
Pustik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pustik sneaks back into half guard.
Pustik is looking to improve his position.
Orlov working the head and body with strikes.
Pustik moves into full guard.
Pustik wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pustik wants to hit a sweep here but Orlov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pustik there!
Orlov working the ground and pound effectively.
Orlov lands with some strikes.
Orlov scoring with strikes but Pustik is staying in there.
Orlov working the ground and pound effectively.
Pustik is rocked!
Orlov cracks Pustik with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krigor Orlov!
Krigor Orlov is the new heavyweight champion!
Krigor Orlov gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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