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AVKT 2: Blue - Walken PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Halme (ranked 24512 p4p, 4751 weight class) and Dude Kafka (ranked 556 p4p, 455 weight class). Halme comes to the cage accompanied by Katri Helena-Katson autiota hiekkarantaa. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Halme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dude Kafka!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kafka misses with a double jab
and Halme counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kafka lands a right hook to the body.
Kafka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dude Kafka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kafka knocks out Halme with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kafka before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kafka picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dude Kafka!
Tony Halme was interviewed post fight and said 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernand Legrand (ranked 5751 p4p, 5135 weight class) and Jean Clarkint (ranked 529 p4p, 507 weight class). Fernand Legrand could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jean Clarkint's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernand Legrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Clarkint!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkint misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Legrand thumps Clarkint with a low kick.
Clarkint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legrand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legrand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clarkint dives in for a single leg takedown but Legrand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Legrand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legrand gets a double leg takedown into Clarkint's guard.
Legrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clarkint is proving hard to escape from.
Clarkint is trying to control the position but Legrand postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand wants to get up but he can't break Clarkint's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Legrand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clarkint misses with a takedown attempt
and Legrand counters with a three punch combo that has Clarkint backing up. Clarkint nods at Legrand to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Clarkint.
Clarkint shoots in looking for a takedown. Legrand tries to sprawl out of it but Clarkint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legrand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clarkint enables Legrand to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clarkint manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Legrand is looking to stand up but Clarkint won't let him.
Clarkint looking to control.
Legrand wants to stand but Clarkint is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legrand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clarkint scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legrand doesn't seem bothered though.
Legrand is breathing heavily.
Clarkint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legrand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clarkint looks to clinch
and Legrand counters with a one-two to the body.
Clarkint ducks under a wild hook from Legrand.
Clarkint tries to clinch but Legrand moves away
and Legrand counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarkint working a defensive guard here.
Legrand wants to stand but Clarkint is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legrand gets to his feet - Clarkint follows without any prompting.
Clarkint tries for a takedown but Legrand circles away easily
and Legrand counters with a one-two to the body.
Clarkint slips a straight right by Legrand.
Clarkint goes for a double leg but Legrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legrand continues to drive forward.
Clarkint shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Legrand as he avoids it easily.
Clarkint throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Legrand's waist but Legrand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarkint off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legrand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legrand is looking for a counter combo.
Legrand leaves Clarkint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Legrand shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legrand was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Legrand has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice takedown defense from Legrand. No joy for Clarkint on that attempt.
Legrand throws a big counter combination but Clarkint scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clarkint tries to clinch up but Legrand circles away and keeps his distance.
Clarkint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarkint fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Clarkint looks to move away, Legrand throws a big counter combo but Clarkint just gets out of the way.
Clarkint fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Legrand avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fernand Legrand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clarkint goes for a double leg but Legrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legrand continues to drive forward.
Legrand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clarkint shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legrand but Legrand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legrand feinted with a counter takedown.
Clarkint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clarkint avoids the head kick by Legrand.
Clarkint tries to clinch up but Legrand circles away and keeps his distance.
Legrand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clarkint fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Legrand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clarkint tries to clinch up
and Legrand counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Legrand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkint is trying to control the position but Legrand postures up.
Legrand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarkint can do to turn this around?
Legrand wants to get up but he can't break Clarkint's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Legrand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fernand Legrand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarkint misses with a takedown attempt
and Legrand counters with a shoot takedown. Clarkint fights it but they end up in guard.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Clarkint.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legrand wants to stand but Clarkint is controlling his posture from full guard.
Legrand gets to his feet. Clarkint looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jean Clarkint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkint fails with the takedown.
Legrand shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clarkint manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkint is working an open guard so Legrand takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Clarkint misses with a double jab.
Clarkint tries to clinch but Legrand is having none of it.
Clarkint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legrand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legrand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clarkint gets caught napping as Legrand dives in and scores a takedown. Clarkint manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkint is trying to control the position but Legrand postures up.
Clarkint might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Legrand haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Legrand wants to stand but Clarkint has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Clarkint controls Legrand momentarily but Legrand frees himself.
Legrand gets to his feet - Clarkint follows without any prompting.
Clarkint looks for a takedown but Legrand sprawls well.
Clarkint tries to clinch
and Legrand counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarkint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legrand's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkint prevents Legrand from getting back to his feet.
Clarkint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legrand is keeping the position for now.
Legrand wants to stand up but Clarkint is controlling him.
Clarkint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legrand is keeping the position for now.
Legrand seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clarkint trying to control but Legrand is working from the bottom.
Clarkint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legrand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legrand is looking to stand up but Clarkint isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clarkint works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clarkint is looking for a kimura here.
Clarkint seems to be working for a kimura but Legrand defends the submission attempt.
Clarkint is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legrand has one foot on Clarkint's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fernand Legrand 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clarkint avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legrand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legrand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clarkint fails with a takedown attempt.
Legrand misses with a body kick.
Legrand throws a head kick that misses.
Clarkint closes the distance but Legrand moves to the side
and Legrand counters with a three punch combo that has Clarkint backing up. Clarkint nods at Legrand to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkint closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legrand circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clarkint tries to clinch there but Legrand circles away.
Legrand scores with a takedown into Clarkint's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkint is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clarkint wants to free his trapped foot but Legrand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clarkint is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clarkint tries to pass to full mount but Legrand defends it.
Legrand is trying to stand.
Clarkint is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Legrand still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Legrand has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legrand decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clarkint to his feet.
Clarkint shoots in for a double leg but Legrand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Clarkint looks to move away, Legrand throws a big counter combo but Clarkint just gets out of the way.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Clarkint.
Legrand leaves Clarkint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clarkint fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Legrand. Those never looked like landing.
Clarkint tries to clinch but Legrand is having none of it.
Legrand keeps the fight on the outside.
Clarkint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legrand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legrand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Legrand keeps the fight on the outside.
Legrand fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clarkint to the ground. Legrand is now in Clarkint's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legrand wanted to stand there but Clarkint had control of the position.
Legrand stands and steps away. Clarkint gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Clarkint goes for a double leg but Legrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legrand continues to drive forward.
Clarkint fails with a takedown attempt.
Legrand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clarkint has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clarkint cracks Legrand with an open hand slap.
Clarkint tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legrand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkint somewhat.
Legrand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkint gets caught flat footed, as Legrand shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clarkint is working an open guard so Legrand takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clarkint or perhaps it was just good defense by Legrand, which made it look bad.
Clarkint tries for a takedown but Legrand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legrand is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Legrand.
Clarkint looks to clinch
and Legrand counters with a shoot takedown. Clarkint fights it but they end up in guard.
Jean Clarkint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarkint has a closed guard, preventing Legrand from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernand Legrand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legrand 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernand Legrand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Frankenstein (ranked 4750 p4p, 5653 weight class) and Will Fields (ranked 454 p4p, 499 weight class). Don Frankenstein 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Frankenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Fields!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields looks for a takedown but Frankenstein sprawls well.
Fields looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fields gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Frankenstein gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fields is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Frankenstein!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xerxes Whittaker (ranked 5107 p4p, 5435 weight class) and Dieter Holben (ranked 475 p4p, 492 weight class). Holben has chosen Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xerxes Whittaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dieter Holben!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holben moves out of range of the strikes.
Whittaker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Holben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whittaker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whittaker dodges the punch combination from Holben.
Holben takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Xerxes Whittaker has been cut.
Xerxes Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker misses the jab.
Holben bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Whittaker sneaks out the side door and pushes Holben away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Whittaker.
Holben closes the distance and clinches up with Whittaker, looking for a takedown. Holben pushes Whittaker against the cage but Whittaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whittaker dances in with a quick combination. Holben is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Whittaker snaps Holben's head back. Holben stumbles backwards against the cage. Whittaker steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Holben's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Holben just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xerxes Whittaker!
Xerxes Whittaker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Fahrenheit (ranked 4749 p4p, 5243 weight class) and Matt Lockwood (ranked 456 p4p, 483 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Fahrenheit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Lockwood!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockwood throws a series of punches but Fahrenheit moves out of range.
Lockwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lockwood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lockwood takes a shot to the head.
 It looks like Matt Lockwood has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fahrenheit blocks an elbow strike.
Lockwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lockwood misses with an elbow strike.
Fahrenheit throws a punch but it's blocked by Lockwood.
Lockwood lands a nice elbow.
Fahrenheit blocks an elbow strike from Lockwood.
Fahrenheit misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fahrenheit takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Guy Fahrenheit has been cut.
Lockwood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lockwood lands a body punch.
Lockwood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fahrenheit dodges an elbow strike from Lockwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fahrenheit lands an uppercut.
Fahrenheit misses with a punch to the body.
Fahrenheit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lockwood or not.
Lockwood misses with an elbow strike.
Fahrenheit blocks an elbow strike from Lockwood.
Fahrenheit avoids a wild elbow strike from Lockwood.
Fahrenheit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fahrenheit lands a nice uppercut.
Fahrenheit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fahrenheit blocks an elbow strike.
Fahrenheit swings wildly with an uppercut but Lockwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fahrenheit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fahrenheit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 Lockwood is rocked!
Lockwood lands a damaging elbow.
Lockwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Fahrenheit finish him?
Lockwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lockwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lockwood seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fahrenheit.
Fahrenheit blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lockwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lockwood throws an elbow but it misses.
Fahrenheit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lockwood misses with an elbow strike.
Fahrenheit avoids the elbow strike from Lockwood, against the cage.
Lockwood trying to control the position but instead, Fahrenheit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lockwood into the cage.
Lockwood lands an elbow inside that Fahrenheit shrugs off.
Fahrenheit works on Lockwood's body with a couple of short punches.
Fahrenheit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lockwood looks winded!
Lockwood tries to throw a body punch but Fahrenheit avoids it by throwing Lockwood back against the cage.
Fahrenheit is trying to push Lockwood away but Lockwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fahrenheit blocks an elbow strike.
Lockwood avoiding damage.
Fahrenheit drops Lockwood onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lockwood is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fahrenheit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That has opened up Matt Lockwood's cut even more.
Fahrenheit presses Lockwood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fahrenheit creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lockwood with a big uppercut! Lockwood tries to clinch up but Fahrenheit pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lockwood to the mat! Lockwood covers up and Fahrenheit unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Guy Fahrenheit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Daud (ranked 5224 p4p, 4532 weight class) and Rakvov Magomedov (ranked 482 p4p, 443 weight class). Rakvov Magomedov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aleksandr Daud's chin.
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Good knees
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksandr Daud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakvov Magomedov !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daud tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksandr Daud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Magomedov .
Daud throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Daud misses with a wild combination.
Daud thows a leg kick but Magomedov checks it
and Magomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daud is breathing heavily.
Daud is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Daud is retaining full guard.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Daud!
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Magomedov lands a big elbow.
Magomedov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov looking to finish Daud with some ground and pound. This is bad for Daud!
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daud is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount and Daud is in trouble!
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov with shots to the head and body - Daud looks very uncomfortable down there.
Daud in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magomedov lands a heavy elbow.
 Daud is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Daud is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Daud blocking the ground and pound.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Daud seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Magomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Daud is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Magomedov breaks from Daud's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Daud is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Daud is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rakvov Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daud to the mat! Daud manages to get full guard.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Daud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Daud blocks nicely.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rakvov Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov pushing down on Daud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov working Daud over with strikes.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Daud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Daud says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Daud defends it.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daud defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daud blocking the ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daud can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magomedov raining down shots from the mount!
Magomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magomedov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount and Daud is in trouble!
A big strike lands for Magomedov ! That's really hurt Daud and he's turned his back - Magomedov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Magomedov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rakvov Magomedov !
A very excited looking Rakvov Magomedov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bro Karamazov (ranked 4766 p4p, 3901 weight class) and Michael Nessen (ranked 459 p4p, 409 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bro Karamazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Nessen!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nessen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karamazov.
It looks like Michael Nessen has been cut.
Karamazov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karamazov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nessen sprawling to the canvas! Nessen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karamazov finish him?!
Nessen is rocked!
Karamazov cracks a nice hook into Nessen's ribs.
Nessen is still on wobbly legs! Can Karamazov finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karamazov stuns Nessen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karamazov scores with a hook to the body. Nessen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nessen seems to have recovered his senses.
Karamazov lands with a shot to the body.
Nessen looks winded!
Are you kidding me?! Karamazov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nessen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bro Karamazov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Sattari (ranked 24614 p4p, 3835 weight class) and Hurry Fobbs (ranked 565 p4p, 459 weight class). Hurry Fobbs 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Sattari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hurry Fobbs!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sattari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sattari slips under a jab from Fobbs.
Sattari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fobbs cracks Sattari with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Ali Sattari has been cut.
Sattari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sattari showed some decent athleticism there.
Fobbs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sattari is on him like a limpet, forcing Fobbs back against the cage.
Sattari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fobbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Fobbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fobbs lands a head shot.
Fobbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sattari manages to avoid it.
A jab from Fobbs does it's job there.
Fobbs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sattari looking to sit in guard and control but Fobbs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fobbs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fobbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fobbs gets to his feet - Sattari follows without any prompting.
Fobbs digs a good hook to Sattari's body.
Fobbs jabs at Sattari's body.
Fobbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sattari manages to avoid it.
Sattari scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fobbs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fobbs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Sattari.
Sattari throws a big counter combination but Fobbs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sattari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fobbs misses with a looping left.
And Sattari counters with a quick kick to the body but Fobbs blocks it.
Hurry Fobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Sattari counters with a nice body kick.
Fobbs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sattari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fobbs!
Fobbs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sattari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fobbs manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sattari keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sattari tries to throw a body punch but Fobbs avoids it by throwing Sattari back against the cage.
Sattari gets control of Fobbs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sattari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fobbs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sattari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sattari trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fobbs controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sattari slips under a jab.
Sattari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fobbs was covering up waiting for the punch and Sattari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fobbs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sattari has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs breaks the clinch.
Fobbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sattari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fobbs.
Fobbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sattari takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fobbs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sattari is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fobbs fakes the body blow, causing Sattari to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sattari goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurry Fobbs!
A very excited looking Hurry Fobbs 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Hitti (ranked 3555 p4p, 4631 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 386 p4p, 448 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hassan Hitti has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hassan Hitti seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ White Belt
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Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hassan Hitti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hitti moves out of range easily.
A jab from Hitti finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
It looks like Jack Jones has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Hitti.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hitti.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hitti looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
As Hitti backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Hitti manages to avoid it all.
Hitti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitti throws a shot to the body.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hitti counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitti lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitti sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hassan Hitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jones.
Jones looks winded!
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hitti finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones tries to get into range but Hitti steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jones! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hitti scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hassan Hitti!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Blue (ranked 4927 p4p, 3016 weight class) and Alex Walken (ranked 466 p4p, 340 weight class). Alex Walken is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215
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Brawler
KO power |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Walken!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Walken counter with a right hand.
Walken leaves Blue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blue with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Walken as Blue shoots in.
Blue takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ryan Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Walken misses.
Walken connects with a body shot that sends Blue's belly button to the back.
Blue is breathing heavily.
Walken connects with a body shot.
Walken is pawing at Blue, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Blue's nose. Blue is badly hurt! Walken pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Blue tries desperately to hold on but Walken is relentless in his assault! As Blue receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Walken away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Walken!
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