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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ci Qu Ci (ranked 25000 p4p, 24894 weight class) and Peter Stillman (ranked 545 p4p, 562 weight class). 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ci Qu Ci! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Stillman! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stillman works Qu Ci's body with a nice hook. Stillman throws a nice inside leg kick. Stillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qu Ci appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Stillman throws a wild body kick that Qu Ci sees coming a mile off. A nice leg kick from Stillman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stillman moves out of range of the body kick from Qu Ci.
Qu Ci scores with a jab to the body. Jab from Qu Ci. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stillman looks to land a left hand but Qu Ci moved out of range nicely. Stillman moves out of range of the body kick. Stillman throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stillman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Qu Ci is looking for a counter combo. Stillman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Qu Ci avoids the head kick by Stillman.
Qu Ci lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Stillman looks to land a right hand but Qu Ci moved out of range. Qu Ci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Stillman avoids a kick to the body.
Stillman throws a poor cross that misses
and Qu Ci counters with a slapping leg kick. Stillman connects with a body shot that sends Qu Ci's belly button to the back. Stillman throws a lazy right hand but Qu Ci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Qu Ci looks for the body kick but Stillman saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Qu Ci.
Qu Ci throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Qu Ci throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Qu Ci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stillman misses with a straight right. Qu Ci appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Stillman scores with a shot to the body.
Stillman lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick by Qu Ci misses and Stillman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Peter Stillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stillman misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stillman throws a low kick, looking for Qu Ci's leg but Qu Ci calmly moves out of range. Qu Ci throws a quick inside leg kick. Qu Ci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qu Ci takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Qu Ci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stillman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jab by Qu Ci. Stillman misses the jab. Stillman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Qu Ci looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stillman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stillman throws a sloppy head kick and Qu Ci finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Stillman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Qu Ci avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Qu Ci appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Stillman jabs Qu Ci right on the nose. Qu Ci blinks but takes it well. Stillman ducks right into an uppercut from Qu Ci. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Qu Ci. Qu Ci tries a head kick but it misses.
Qu Ci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Qu Ci punishes Stillman's body with a nice straight punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Stillman will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Stillman throws a body kick that misses and Qu Ci counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stillman's knee momentarily. Stillman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Stillman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qu Ci swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Good leg kick by Qu Ci. Qu Ci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Stillman misses with a two punch combination.
Qu Ci blocks a head kick by Stillman.
Peter Stillman seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stillman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qu Ci throws out the jab. Qu Ci misses with a hook
and Stillman counters with a one-two to the body. Stillman throws a leg kick that is checked and Qu Ci counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Qu Ci lands with a cross. Qu Ci swings and misses with a shot to the body and Stillman counters with a slapping leg kick. Qu Ci scores with a spinning back kick! A head kick by Qu Ci misses and Stillman counters with a lovely shot to the body. Stillman throws the kick towards the body but Qu Ci avoids it. Qu Ci went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Stillman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nice defenses there by Qu Ci. Stillman misses with a double jab
and Qu Ci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Stillman is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stillman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Qu Ci scores with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Stillman. Those never looked like landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Qu Ci lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Qu Ci throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Qu Ci connects with the punch. Stillman blocks the body kick.
Stillman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stillman throws a body punch but Qu Ci moves out of range. Qu Ci throwing a counter right hand but Stillman manages to avoid it. Stillman swings widly with a right hand
and Qu Ci counters with a body kick. Qu Ci looks to score with a jab to the body but Stillman is just out of range. Qu Ci checks the leg kick. Qu Ci is looking to counter with a body kick. Qu Ci connects with a crisp jab. Stillman misses with a body kick. Stillman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stillman ducks right into an uppercut from Qu Ci.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Qu Ci throws a nice inside leg kick. Stillman tries to land a front kick but Qu Ci steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Stillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qu Ci.
Qu Ci sizes up Stillman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Qu Ci misses the shot to the body. Qu Ci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Qu Ci tries a head kick but it misses.
Qu Ci lands a really nice looking cross but Stillman seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Qu Ci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ci Qu Ci dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! Stillman throws a sloppy head kick and Qu Ci moves out of range easily. Stillman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qu Ci stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Stillman lands with a slapping head kick. Qu Ci looks to land a combination but Stillman avoids it well. A low kick from Stillman misses and Qu Ci counters with a big head kick but Stillman shrugs it off. Stillman throws a hook but Qu Ci avoids it easily. Qu Ci seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stillman wants to slow Qu Ci down by chopping away at his legs. A quick step to the side and Qu Ci tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Stillman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Stillman blocks a head kick by Qu Ci.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stillman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Qu Ci slips a straight right by Stillman. As Stillman backs away, Qu Ci returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Qu Ci tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Stillman. Some wild striking there from Stillman.
Qu Ci digs a good hook to Stillman's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Qu Ci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stillman throws a sloppy head kick and Qu Ci moves out of range easily. Qu Ci steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stillman. That one must have hurt. Qu Ci scores with a kick to the body.
Stillman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stillman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Stillman misses with a leg kick and Qu Ci counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Stillman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Qu Ci has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Stillman throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Qu Ci blocks a head kick by Stillman.
Stillman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Qu Ci fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stillman just manages to avoid it. Stillman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Qu Ci counters with a thumping low kick. Qu Ci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stillman.
Stillman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Qu Ci with a body shot. Stillman throws a head kick that misses and Qu Ci counters with a straight right hand. Stillman misses with a head kick.
Qu Ci scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Qu Ci throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Qu Ci connects with an inside leg kick. A leg kick checked by Qu Ci. It appears Qu Ci was looking to counter with a kick there. Stillman blocks the body kick.
Stillman looks to score with a jab to the body but Qu Ci is just out of range. Qu Ci quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Stillman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Qu Ci counters with a head kick. Qu Ci lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. 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! Stillman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stillman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromQu Ci. Qu Ci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ci Qu Ci. Well Qu Ci 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ci Qu Ci!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Fatman (ranked 25003 p4p, 24482 weight class) and George Kasler (ranked 515 p4p, 566 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Experienced |
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Fatman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Kasler! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fatman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A head kick by Kasler misses and Fatman counters with a head kick. That will keep Kasler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Fatman looks for the body kick but Kasler saw that one coming. Fatman moves out of range as Kasler throws a body kick.
Fatman appears to be looking for a big counter. Kasler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fatman is looking to counter with a body kick. Fatman throws a body shot but no joy. Kasler feints a counter leg kick. Fatman throws a head kick that misses and Kasler counters with a stiff right hand. Fatman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kasler looks for the body kick but Fatman saw that one coming. Kasler tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kasler scores with a head kick.
That kick from Fatman tenderised Kasler's leg. Kasler is trying to keep his angry face on. Fatman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kasler is out of range and Fatman settles back down. Kasler tries a quick counter leg kick but Fatman is wise to it. Kasler misses with a leg kick. Fatman tries to score with a low kick but Kasler moves his leg out of the way. Kasler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fatman moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kasler digs a good hook to Fatman's body.
Fatman takes a swing at Kasler's ribcage but misses. Fatman throws a front kick that sends Kasler stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kasler looks to land a body kick but Fatman moved away. Fatman throws a series of punches but Kasler avoids them all with ease. Fatman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kasler scores to the head and body with a nice combination! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fatman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kasler looks to throw a body kick and Fatman counters with a good low kick that Kasler was not able to check. Kasler misses with a head kick.
George Kasler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kasler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fatman scores with a punch to the head. Fatman lands a nice shot to the body.
Fatman takes a kick to the side of the head. Kasler scores with a decent looking hook. Fatman throws a solid leg kick but Kasler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fatman. Kasler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fatman swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fatman avoids the head kick by Kasler.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Kasler scores with a head kick.
Kasler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fatman. Fatman throws a sloppy head kick and Kasler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fatman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kasler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kasler throws a wild body kick that Fatman sees coming a mile off. As Kasler backs away, Fatman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Fatman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Kasler will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! A low kick lands for Fatman.
Kasler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Kasler tenderised Fatman's leg. Fatman is trying to keep his angry face on. Fatman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaslers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fatman throws a hook to the side of Kasler's head but Kasler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fatman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fatman throws a head kick that Kasler semi-blocks.
Fatman avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fatman checks a leg kick nicely. Fatman goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kasler throws a head kick but Fatman moves out of range.
Fatman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Kasler punishes Fatman's body with a nice straight punch. Kasler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fatman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Fatman avoids the head kick by Kasler.
Kasler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Fatman.
Fatman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kasler misses with a low kick. Good standup being displayed there by Fatman as he connects with a hook. Kasler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kasler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kasler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fatman checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kasler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. George Kasler seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kasler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fatman's sensitive parts. A head kick misses from Fatman. Fatman misses with a body shot.
Kasler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasler lands a glancing blow to the side of Fatman's head. Kasler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Fatman lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fatman connects with a solid leg kick. Fatman moves out of range of the body kick from Kasler.
It looked like Fatman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kasler. Fatman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A bone on bone clash there as Fatman blocks the leg kick.
Kasler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fatman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kasler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Kasler will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Kasler misses with an uppercut
and Fatman counters with a head kick. Kasler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Fatman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fatman - that will leave a mark!
Kasler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Fatman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kasler replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fatman blocks it well. Fatman walks into a stiff left hand from Kasler. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Left hook, right uppercut from Kasler. Fatman throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kasler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kasler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fatman manages to avoid it. Kasler throws a head kick that misses. Fatman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasler doesn't seem bothered though. Fatman lands with a slapping head kick. Fatman misses with a wild body shot. Kasler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fatman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Barry Fatman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! George Kasler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kasler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kasler looks for the body kick but Fatman saw that one coming. Fatman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fatman. Kasler throws a head kick that misses. Kasler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick misses from Fatman. Kasler throws a half hearted mid kick. Fatman throws a low kick but Kasler moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kasler tries to land a front kick but Fatman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Fatman tried to counter with a leg kick but Kasler avoided it. Kasler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fatman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A head kick misses from Fatman. Kasler throws a head kick but Fatman moves out of range.
Fatman throws a quick counter head kick but Kasler was just out of range. A shot to the body from Fatman misses and Kasler counters with a solid body kick. Fatman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fatman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kasler swings for the body but Fatman moves out of range.
Fatman moves out of range of the body kick. Fatman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Fatman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kasler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nice body kick from Kasler. Kasler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barry Fatman. Well Kasler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... George Kasler!
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