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IFC Presents: Apocalypso 25.6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giani Muscat (ranked 25066 p4p, 24662 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 532 p4p, 508 weight class). Giani Muscat looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Giani Muscat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Muscat looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Parker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
My spies in Hyperbolic Time Chamber inform me that Parker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Parker seems to be working for a kimura but Muscat defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker controlling the action here.
Parker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Parker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parker connects with a nice short shot to Muscat's temple.
Parker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Well, if Parker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Parker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muscat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Parker controlling the action here.
Parker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker not doing much here.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Parker working over Muscat with some ground and pound. Muscat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parker lands strikes from half guard.
Parker stalling.
That's four 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.
Let's hope that Parker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Parker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Muscat could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Parker has cracked it and Muscat is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Parker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Manger (ranked 5626 p4p, 24886 weight class) and Andriy Yarmalenko (ranked 561 p4p, 632 weight class). Tim Manger had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Manger!
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, Andriy Yarmalenko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarmalenko stuffs the takedown.
Manger moves into range and clinches up with Yarmalenko.
Manger wants to take the fight to the mat but Yarmalenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yarmalenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Manger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Manger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yarmalenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yarmalenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yarmalenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manger backwards.
A short right from Yarmalenko on the inside.
Yarmalenko presses Manger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manger is breathing heavily.
Yarmalenko pushes Manger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yarmalenko digs a right hand underneath Manger's ribcage. Manger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yarmalenko jerks Manger to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Manger's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Yarmalenko steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Andriy Yarmalenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Petrov (ranked 4817 p4p, 24737 weight class) and Hank Soderstedt (ranked 549 p4p, 701 weight class). Soderstedt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eyeless - Slipknot. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Soderstedt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov swings for the body but Soderstedt moves out of range.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Soderstedt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Hank Soderstedt has been cut.
Soderstedt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soderstedt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov lands a jab to Soderstedt's midsection.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soderstedt.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soderstedt backs up against the cage.
Petrov takes a swing at Soderstedt's ribcage but misses.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soderstedt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Soderstedt sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Soderstedt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov is looking to wear down Soderstedt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Hank Soderstedt's cut even more.
Petrov throws a right hand that Soderstedt ducks under and follows up with a left that Soderstedt also avoids with ease.
Soderstedt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
 Soderstedt is rocked!
Petrov pounces like a tiger and cracks Soderstedt with a vicious hook! Soderstedt is down but not out! Petrov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aoru Kunie (ranked 4085 p4p, 24932 weight class) and Cameron Betts (ranked 385 p4p, 494 weight class). Cameron Betts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aoru Kunie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aoru Kunie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Betts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunie stuffs the takedown.
Betts shoots in for a double leg but Kunie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kunie is looking to counter the offense by Betts and move into the clinch.
Kunie moves into the clinch.
Kunie gets underhooks to prevent Betts's takedown attempt.
Aoru Kunie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Betts.
Kunie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kunie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kunie lands a nice uppercut.
Kunie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kunie gets through Betts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kunie.
Kunie has Betts pushed against the cage.
Kunie presses Betts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Betts looks winded!
Kunie lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kunie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kunie lands an uppercut.
Kunie scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Betts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kunie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kunie lands a right hand.
Kunie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Betts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kunie after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Kunie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kunie.
Kunie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betts.
Kunie digs a right hand into Betts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Betts's gas tank.
Kunie is leaning against Betts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kunie cracks Betts with a nice body shot.
Kunie scores with a shot to the side of Betts's head.
Betts takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kunie.
Kunie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kunie gets through Betts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Betts is rocked!
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kunie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kunie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kunie.
Kunie lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Kunie.
A right handed body shot lands from Kunie.
Kunie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kunie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kunie.
Kunie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Betts up against the cage.
Kunie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kunie.
Kunie presses Betts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kunie lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kunie.
Kunie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Kunie to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kunie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kunie lands a body punch.
Kunie lands with a short shot to the head.
Kunie lands a left hand.
Kunie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kunie cracks Betts with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kunie.
Kunie lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kunie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kunie'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.
A shot in the inside from Kunie.
Kunie lands a shot to the body.
Kunie digs a right hand into Betts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Betts's gas tank.
Kunie is stalling here.
Kunie lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kunie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bettss head.
Kunie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kunie.
Kunie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Betts is still on wobbly legs! Can Kunie finish him?
Kunie lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoru Kunie dominated that round.
That's time! Kunie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kunie has Betts up against the cage in a clinch.
Betts seems to have recovered his senses.
Kunie lands a body punch.
Kunie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Kunie.
Kunie lands with a light punch inside.
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kunie.
Betts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kunie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kunie moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunie presses Betts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kunie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kunie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Betts is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunie scores with a shot to the side of Betts's head.
The referee calls for Kunie to work.
Betts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kunie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kunie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betts can do to turn this around?
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoru Kunie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kunie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kunie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betts.
Kunie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kunie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kunie gets through Betts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kunie is working Betts over against the cage.
Kunie scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kunie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kunie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie works on Betts's body with a couple of short punches.
Kunie slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Kunie - that landed with a thud.
Kunie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kunie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kunie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kunie lands a hook that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kunie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betts or not.
Still in the clinch, Kunie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kunie cracks Betts with a nice body shot.
Kunie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betts or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kunie as the two fighters clinch.
Kunie works on Betts's body with a couple of short punches.
Kunie digs a right hand into Betts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Betts's gas tank.
Kunie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kunie has Betts pressed against the cage.
Kunie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kunie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kunie lands a hook that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie is leaning against Betts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Kunie.
Kunie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kunie presses Betts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kunie scores with a shot to the side of Betts's head.
Kunie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kunie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bettss head.
Kunie lands a nice shot to the body.
Kunie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bettss head.
Kunie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Betts letting Kunie take a breather here.
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kunie.
Aoru Kunie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kunie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bettss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kunie.
A right hand to the body from Kunie.
Cameron Betts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kunie lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoru Kunie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kunie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 20:16
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 20:16
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 20:16
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoru Kunie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Brown (ranked 4637 p4p, 5585 weight class) and Gilbert Horal (ranked 533 p4p, 596 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Mercy - Kane West. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 London, Isiah Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gilbert Horal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown closes the distance and pushes Horal back into the cage.
Brown is leaning against Horal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Horal's coach down at 1119 Combatives was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Horal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Horal looks winded!
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horal manages to break the clinch.
Horal misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Horal shoots and misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
It looks like Gilbert Horal has been cut.
Brown lands with a right and another and another! Horal is in big trouble! Brown lands again and this time it's lights out for Horal! A quality knockout there for Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isiah Brown!
Isiah Brown very nearly forgot to thank Seventh Circle Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerard De Ridefort (ranked 4731 p4p, 5023 weight class) and Michael Dewire (ranked 552 p4p, 567 weight class). Dewire has chosen Come With Me Now as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerard De Ridefort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Dewire!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewire drives through with a takedown into De Ridefort's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Ridefort is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dewire dives into side control.
De Ridefort is being controlled here.
Dewire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Ridefort, who protects the arm well.
De Ridefort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewire controls the position from side control.
De Ridefort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dewire on the ground.
Let's hope that Dewire has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Ridefort, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Ridefort being controlled for a moment.
Dewire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Ridefort is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dewire is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. De Ridefort looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dewire gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. De Ridefort is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dewire lets go of the hold and De Ridefort can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Dewire!
Michael Dewire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Alaska (ranked 3230 p4p, 25175 weight class) and Lester Perry (ranked 362 p4p, 562 weight class). Lester Perry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lester Perry!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alaska on his heels. He'll look to pass Alaska's guard now, I'm sure.
Alaska seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alaska bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perry's guard.
Alaska engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska advances position into side control!
Alaska is working to tighten his grip on Perry's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Perry has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alaska is really squeezing tight and eventually Perry passes out! Alaska breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richie Alaska!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morse Carson (ranked 5021 p4p, 3844 weight class) and Emir Devic (ranked 542 p4p, 468 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive. Emir Devic looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morse Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emir Devic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson jabs at Devic's body.
A punch combination from Carson misses.
Carson stalks Devic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Devic's face. Devic staggers backwards, shaken.
Devic shoots in and drives through. Carson sprawls well.
Devic throws a big shot that misses.
Carson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Devic backs up against the cage.
Devic looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Carson. Beautiful body shot.
Carson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carson connects with a single shot there.
Carson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Devic walks into a straight right hand from Carson.
Carson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carson scores with a nice right hand.
Carson lands a left and a right that send Devic crashing to the mat, dazed. Carson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Devic is rocked!
Carson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Devic to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Devic looks to clinch but Carson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Devic taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Morse Carson!
Morse Carson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Tony Miller really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 268.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with DeWayne DeJohnson was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petr Amagov (ranked 3884 p4p, 2278 weight class) and Aahad Moustaffa (ranked 414 p4p, 268 weight class). Moustaffa has chosen Robot Stop by King Gizard & The Lizard Wizard as his entrance music. Petr Amagov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the lightweight 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 London, Petr Amagov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aahad Moustaffa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moustaffa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amagov manages to avoid it.
Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amagov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moustaffa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amagov thinking.
Moustaffa takes a swing at Amagov's ribcage but misses.
Amagov attempts a counter takedown but Moustaffa avoids it well and moves away.
Moustaffa misses with a head kick.
Amagov feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moustaffa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amagov moves away.
Amagov misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moustaffa's corner calls for a 1-2. Moustaffa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moustaffa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amagov. Moustaffa does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Amagov backs off Moustaffa throws a huge counter combo but Amagov manages to avoid it all.
Moustaffa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amagov tries to counter with a takedown but Moustaffa is quick to defend against it.
Moustaffa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amagov goes for a double leg but Moustaffa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moustaffa continues to drive forward.
Moustaffa is looking for the big counter here.
Moustaffa working hard to break the clinch.
Moustaffa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amagov misses with a takedown attempt - Moustaffa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moustaffa throws a looping overhand right but Amagov ducks down to avoid it.
Moustaffa misses with a hook.
Amagov throws a leg kick but Moustaffa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moustaffa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moustaffa throws a hook but Amagov blocks it.
Moustaffa tries to land a body kick
and Amagov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov uses his free foot to push down on Moustaffa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moustaffa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amagov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moustaffa has worked his arm free - good work by Moustaffa!
Amagov is trying to get an arm triangle but Moustaffa is defending well.
Amagov trying to control the action but Moustaffa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amagov swings around for an armbar but Moustaffa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amagov's guard.
Amagov looking for a sweep. Not yet Amagov, not yet.
Amagov trying to keep a closed guard but Moustaffa is proving a slippery customer.
Amagov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moustaffa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amagov trying to control the position.
Moustaffa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amagov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moustaffa was well out of range. Poor timing from Amagov.
Amagov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moustaffa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moustaffa checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Moustaffa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Moustaffa misses its intended target.
Moustaffa leaves Amagov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moustaffa throws a lazy right hand but Amagov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moustaffa connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Amagov. Beautiful body shot.
Moustaffa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moustaffa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amagov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moustaffa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Moustaffa catches Amagov right on the button with a cross.
Amagov tries for a takedown but Moustaffa circles away easily
and Moustaffa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amagov throws a leg kick
and Moustaffa counters with a straight right hand.
Amagov wants to land a leg kick but Moustaffa is out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amagov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Moustaffa counter with a right hand.
Amagov ducks under a wild hook from Moustaffa.
Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Moustaffa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amagov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moustaffa misses with a shot to the body
and Amagov counters with a shoot takedown. Moustaffa fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aahad Moustaffa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amagov is defended easily by Moustaffa.
Some wild striking there from Amagov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov swings for the body but Moustaffa moves out of range.
Moustaffa throws out a counter right but Amagov avoids it with no problem.
Amagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Moustaffa - just one landing.
Moustaffa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amagov tries to land a leg kick but Moustaffa saw it coming and moves away.
Amagov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov walks into a straight right hand from Moustaffa.
Amagov is looking to wear down Moustaffa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Amagov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moustaffa pinned against the cage. Moustaffa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Moustaffa. No joy for Amagov on that attempt.
Moustaffa counters with a body kick.
Moustaffa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amagov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moustaffa thuds his shin into the meat of Amagov's side.
Moustaffa checks a leg kick.
Amagov shoots for a double leg takedown but Moustaffa sprawls well. He's pushed Amagov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Moustaffa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amagov fails with the takedown.
Moustaffa throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Moustaffa slams his shin into Amagov's torso.
Amagov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moustaffa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amagov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moustaffa. That one must have hurt.
Amagov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moustaffa cracks Amagov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amagov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moustaffa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amagov moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Moustaffa. No joy for Amagov on that attempt.
Moustaffa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Moustaffa.
 Amagov is rocked!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amagov throws a lazy head kick
and Moustaffa counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Amagov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Moustaffa! Amagov is backing up but he can't get away as Moustaffa lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Amagov and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aahad Moustaffa!
Aahad Moustaffa is the new lightweight champion!
Aahad Moustaffa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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