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Outlaw 14 - Thoupos vs Cabal PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beo Hafje (ranked 5501 p4p, 6397 weight class) and Jammed Haunter Jr (ranked 627 p4p, 679 weight class). Jammed Haunter Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beo Hafje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jammed Haunter Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haunter Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hafje feinted with a counter takedown.
Hafje gets a double leg takedown into Haunter Jr's guard.
Haunter Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hafje slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haunter Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hafje pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haunter Jr is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haunter Jr wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haunter Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hafje.
Haunter Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Hafje closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hafje lands in his opponent's guard.
Haunter Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hafje off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hafje stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hafje wants it to stay on the feet.
Hafje decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haunter Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Haunter Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hafje seems to be working for a kimura but Haunter Jr defends the submission attempt.
Hafje wants to get back to his feet.
Hafje performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haunter Jr tries to get to full guard but Hafje has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haunter Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hafje wants to free his trapped foot but Haunter Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hafje slips a nice elbow through Haunter Jr's hands, connecting with Haunter Jr's forehead.
Hafje drops an elbow to the side of Haunter Jr's head.
Hafje prevents Haunter Jr from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hafje with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hafje seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haunter Jr for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hafje moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haunter Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Hafje pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beo Hafje has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jammed Haunter Jr.
Hafje misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Beo Hafje will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haunter Jr tries to clinch up but Hafje circles away and keeps his distance.
Hafje tries to counter with a takedown but Haunter Jr is quick to defend against it.
Haunter Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Haunter Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hafje as he avoids it easily.
Hafje closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hafje manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hafje breaks from the clinch.
Haunter Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hafje swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hafje changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haunter Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Haunter Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hafje is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haunter Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haunter Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Hafje keeps moving and retains side control.
Haunter Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hafje controlling the position well.
Hafje tries to kick Haunter Jr off but Haunter Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haunter Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hafje on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hafje tries to get out of the position.
Hafje wants to control but Haunter Jr is keeping busy.
Hafje makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hafje.
Hafje looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hafje escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haunter Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hafje is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Haunter Jr rolls with it to try and escape but Hafje cranks on the arm and Haunter Jr is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beo Hafje!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saebergur Hoisson (ranked 3945 p4p, 4058 weight class) and Apollinaire Aury (ranked 494 p4p, 505 weight class). Aury has chosen Party Up as his entrance music. Apollinaire Aury 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saebergur Hoisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollinaire Aury!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aury gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoisson.
Hoisson tries to land a leg kick but Aury saw it coming and moves away.
Aury throws a counter combo.
Hoisson tries to clinch but Aury is having none of it.
Aury lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aury moves into the clinch.
Aury lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aury.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoisson can't find room to land a body shot as Aury controls the action.
Aury lands with a left to the head.
Hoisson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aury scores with a shot to the side of Hoisson's head.
Hoisson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Aury.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoisson misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Aury.
 Hoisson is rocked!
Aury pushes Hoisson against the cage. Aury is working some dirty boxing. Aury pushes off with a quick right hook! Hoisson goes down! Hoisson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aury moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollinaire Aury!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Woodie Maykit (ranked 4236 p4p, 6120 weight class) and Lion Rezende (ranked 530 p4p, 669 weight class). Lion Rezende acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Woodie Maykit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Rezende!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rezende thuds a left hand into Maykit's body.
Maykit throws a leg kick but Rezende checks it.
Rezende misses with a double jab.
Maykit checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Maykit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rezende's corner calls for a 1-2. Rezende obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maykit has Rezende up against the cage in a clinch.
Maykit misses with the head strike.
Maykit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maykit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rezende blocks an uppercut.
Maykit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rezende uses from the top position.
Rezende is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Maykit has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rezende is looking to defend but Maykit has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rezende! Maykit pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rezende taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Woodie Maykit!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 4271 p4p, 5960 weight class) and Darius Morgandorffer (ranked 393 p4p, 482 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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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darius Morgandorffer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Morgandorffer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morgandorffer slips a straight right by Barnes.
Morgandorffer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy body kick from Barnes
and Morgandorffer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morgandorffer preventing the sweep.
Morgandorffer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes is trying to keep Morgandorffer in close.
Morgandorffer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Morgandorffer isn't so interested in that idea.
Morgandorffer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Morgandorffer from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgandorffer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morgandorffer cracks Barnes with a big elbow.
Morgandorffer working the head and body with strikes.
Morgandorffer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barnes some visible discomfort.
Morgandorffer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgandorffer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes looks to move to half guard but instead Morgandorffer has passed into mount! Damn!
Morgandorffer unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgandorffer raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Morgandorffer wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Morgandorffer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morgandorffer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Morgandorffer lands a couple of good shots and Barnes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Morgandorffer lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Barnes hold on?!
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Morgandorffer gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Morgandorffer lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Morgandorffer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgandorffer controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Morgandorffer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morgandorffer not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
Barnes won't enjoy being in this position. Morgandorffer looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Barnes is tapping - it's over boys! Morgandorffer picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darius Morgandorffer!
A very excited looking Darius Morgandorffer 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lisakhanya Adofo (ranked 4809 p4p, 4830 weight class) and Chumani Adofo (ranked 426 p4p, 430 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lisakhanya Adofo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chumani Adofo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chumani Adofo has Lisakhanya Adofo up against the cage in a clinch.
Chumani Adofo effectively controlling the action here.
Chumani Adofo taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chumani Adofo has Lisakhanya Adofo pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chumani Adofo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Chumani Adofo to work.
The crowd are getting on Chumani Adofo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chumani Adofo.
Chumani Adofo closes the distance and clinches.
Chumani Adofo avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lisakhanya Adofo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lisakhanya Adofo'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chumani Adofo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chumani Adofo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chumani Adofo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Mesquita (ranked 3241 p4p, 6408 weight class) and Butch Cassidy (ranked 411 p4p, 663 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzo Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butch Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy shows good takedown defense.
Cassidy connects with a crisp jab.
Cassidy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mesquita to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mesquita looks to clinch but Cassidy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mesquita taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Butch Cassidy!
A victorious Butch Cassidy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muenster Romano (ranked 3511 p4p, 4372 weight class) and Carey Bolden (ranked 444 p4p, 537 weight class). Muenster Romano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muenster Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carey Bolden!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolden. Bolden gets slowly back to his feet.
Muenster Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolden on the side of the head.
Bolden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romano but Romano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romano clinches with his opponent.
Bolden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Bolden is trying to force a seperation but Romano has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Bolden takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Romano.
Bolden tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Bolden.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano digs a right hand into Bolden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolden's gas tank.
Bolden looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolden.
Bolden takes a shot to the head.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boldens head.
Bolden takes a shot to the head.
 Bolden is rocked!
Nice body punch from Romano - that landed with a thud.
Bolden is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Bolden's head.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano dips a shoulder and cracks Bolden with a mighty uppercut! Bolden falls back against the cage and Romano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bolden 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 - Romano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Another Try (ranked 3321 p4p, 5949 weight class) and Victoras Papapetrou (ranked 454 p4p, 655 weight class). Victoras Papapetrou has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Another Try's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Another Try!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victoras Papapetrou!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Try scores with a shot to the body.
Papapetrou 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.
Papapetrou gets tackled into the cage by Try. Try maintains the clinch.
Try is trying to stall.
A short left from Papapetrou.
Try pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Try looks to land a combination but Papapetrou avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papapetrou.
Try fails with an attempt to clinch.
Try throws a good cross that connects.
Try looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Try takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Papapetrou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Papapetrou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Victoras Papapetrou has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papapetrou defending well as Try loads up on a big left hand.
Try wants to clinch.
Try throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Papapetrou!
 It looks like Another Try has been cut.
Another Try seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Try throws a series of strikes that have Papapetrou backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Try uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papapetrou.
Try rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papapetrou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papapetrou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papapetrou lands a lovely overhand right.
Papapetrou explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Papapetrou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papapetrou.
Try misses with a two punch combination.
Try moves into the clinch.
Try breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Try takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Papapetrou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papapetrou scores with the left hand. Try knows he should have avoided that one.
Try is rocked!
Try darts in and clinches Papapetrou up against the cage.
A short right from Papapetrou on the inside.
Try breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Try tries to close the distance and clinch but Papapetrou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Papapetrou throws a fast counter high kick but Try manages to duck under it in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papapetrou.
Try keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Try clinches with his opponent.
Try breaks from the clinch.
Papapetrou punishes Try's body with a nice straight punch.
Papapetrou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Try swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Try tries to close the distance and clinch but Papapetrou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Try lands with a kick to the temple. Papapetrou shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Try looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papapetrou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Papapetrou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Papapetrou does it's job there.
Try misses with a double jab.
Papapetrou throws out a counter right but Try avoids it with no problem.
Try takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Papapetrou lands a brutal head kick. Try looks out on his feet and Papapetrou throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Victoras Papapetrou!
An out of breath Victoras Papapetrou 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Butler Hickok (ranked 3259 p4p, 3627 weight class) and Alexander Brown (ranked 432 p4p, 475 weight class). Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Migos Straightenin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Butler Hickok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Brown!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickok lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown tries to clinch but Hickok is having none of it.
Hickok scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Hickok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hickok lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Brown falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hickok dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Butler Hickok!
James Butler Hickok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alexander Brown had this to say: 'IM STAY I WILL KEEP DOING THIS'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Thoupos (ranked 2651 p4p, 2903 weight class) and Santino Cabal (ranked 347 p4p, 380 weight class). Thoupos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 151 Rum - JID. Santino Cabal acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Thoupos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santino Cabal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabal's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thoupos moves forwards but Cabal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cabal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thoupos defending well as Cabal loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Thoupos.
Santino Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabal's head.
Thoupos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thoupos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabal.
Thoupos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoupos throws a series of punches but Cabal moves out of range.
Cabal looks to land a combination but Thoupos avoids it well.
Thoupos throwing a counter right hand but Cabal manages to avoid it.
Cabal fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoupos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabal digs a good hook to Thoupos's body.
Cabal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoupos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos lands a left and a right that send Cabal crashing to the mat, dazed. Thoupos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cabal is rocked!
Cabal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cabal throws a jab but it's blocked by Thoupos.
Thoupos cracks Cabal with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cabal looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thoupos finish him?
Cabal is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoupos finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thoupos drops Cabal with a big left hand! Cabal is injured, injured bad! Thoupos jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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