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EUFC 102 Boxlund vs.McDougle PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arkadi Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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168 lbs
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164 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 Las Vegas, Jack Kronic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arkadi Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronic stalks Novikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Novikov's face. Novikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kronic thows a body shot but no joy.
Novikov tries to clinch up but Kronic circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Novikov. No joy for Kronic on that attempt.
Novikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronic is just out of range.
Kronic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Novikov working a defensive guard here.
Kronic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kronic won't allow Novikov to sweep him here.
Kronic postures up in Novikov's guard and throws a big left but Novikov blocks it.
Kronic trying to control but Novikov is working from the bottom.
Kronic throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Novikov tries to clinch there but Kronic circles away.
No joy there for Kronic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novikov closes the distance and clinches up with Kronic, looking for a takedown. Novikov pushes Kronic against the cage but Kronic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Novikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Novikov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Novikov wants to control but Kronic is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Novikov crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronic is looking for a sweep.
Novikov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kronic is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Novikov crashes against the mat.
Novikov scoring with punches from side control.
Novikov in side control, throwing shots but Kronic defends.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kronic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Novikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Novikov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kronic is trying to keep Novikov in close.
Novikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kronic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Novikov has managed to get both his arms back between Kronic's legs - danger averted.
Kronic is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov wants to control from the top but Kronic keeps moving.
Novikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Novikov preventing the sweep.
Novikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kronic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Novikov wants to control from the top but Kronic keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Novikov slips a jab and a cross from Kronic.
Novikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kronic's guard.
Novikov working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Novikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Novikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kronic trying to control the position.
Kronic keeping moving, preventing Novikov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novikov stays in close to Kronic's body and controls the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kronic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kronic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Novikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Novikov gets underhooks to prevent Kronic's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadi Novikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Novikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kronic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kronic can't do much from the bottom here.
Kronic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kronic wants to control but Novikov postures up.
Novikov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kronic defending against the ground and pound.
Kronic is trying to get back to half guard.
Novikov tries to score with some ground and pound. Kronic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Novikov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Novikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kronic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic scores a takedown into full mount!
Novikov is looking to get to half guard.
Kronic tries to push Novikov's head away but Novikov is holding on tight.
Novikov tries to hold on but Kronic postures up.
Novikov is squirming around, avoiding Kronic's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Novikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kronic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Novikov looks a forlorn figure.
Novikov tries to hold on but Kronic postures up.
Kronic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Novikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Novikov!
Kronic trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov throwing strikes from guard but Kronic blocks nicely.
Novikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Novikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Novikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Novikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kronic has his feet on Novikov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Novikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kronic circles away.
Kronic digs a good body shot into Novikov's ribs.
Novikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack Kronic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arkadi Novikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronic tries to clinch but Novikov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kronic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Novikov is looking to clinch.
Novikov closes the distance and clinches up with Kronic, looking for a takedown. Novikov pushes Kronic against the cage but Kronic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Novikov misses with the combination.
Novikov scores with a body shot.
Kronic misses with a hook to the body
and Novikov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kronic!
Novikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kronic is looking to escape.
Novikov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadi Novikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Novikov dives in and grabs Kronic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kronic pushes down on Novikov's head and hops out.
Kronic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kronic wants to pass the guard but Novikov is defending well.
Novikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kronic is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Novikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Novikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kronic, into his guard.
Novikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kronic has wrist control.
Novikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kronic is retaining full guard.
Kronic wants to sweep but no luck.
Kronic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Novikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Novikov throwing strikes but missing.
Novikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two 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.
Novikov trying to control but Kronic is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kronic.
A punch combination from Novikov misses.
Jack Kronic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kronic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Novikov tries for a takedown but Kronic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Novikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Kronic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arkadi Novikov.
Novikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Novikov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kronic wants to stand and escape but Novikov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic keeping moving, preventing Novikov from controlling successfully.
Kronic keeping full guard, as Novikov tries to pass.
Novikov throwing strikes from guard but Kronic blocks nicely.
Novikov landing with the ground and pound.
Novikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novikov cracks Kronic with a solid left hand.
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.
Novikov landing with the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Novikov drives through and clinches with Kronic against the cage.
Novikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kronic is trying to trip Novikov. He has hold of a leg but Novikov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kronic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kronic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Novikov pulls Kronic in close to his closed guard and prevents Kronic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kronic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack Kronic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kronic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Novikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Novikov has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arkadi Novikov.
I've got Novikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkadi Novikov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deal comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction. The key to victory for Al Deal has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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245 lbs
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280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Deal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skyler Green!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Deal. Deal gets slowly back to his feet.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Deal throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.
Deal misses with an uppercut.
Deal misses with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.
Deal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Deal tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deal is looking to stall here but Green recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Deal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deal wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Deal is stalling in the full guard.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Green keeping moving, preventing Deal from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Deal is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Green's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Deal wants to stand and escape but Green is having none of it.
Green trying to control but Deal is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyler Green dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deal.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Deal counters with a left to the body.
Deal tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Deal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Deal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Deal does no damage.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Green is trying to defend but Deal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Deal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Deal has passed into side control.
Deal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green seems a little lost for a moment, as Deal dominates the positioning.
Deal working the strikes but Green uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Green wants to improve his position but Deal is controlling well.
Deal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deal controlling the pace.
Deal wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Deal is nestled in close to Green, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Green gets full guard.
Deal throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deal tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green thows a huge punch but Deal dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Deal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Green tests Deal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Deal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Deal slips the punch.
Deal throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Green controls the position.
Deal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Green staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Deal is avoiding damage well.
Deal can't do much from the bottom here.
Green advances nicely into full mount.
Green content just to control the position here.
Green prevents Deal from getting the reversal.
Deal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deal tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deal wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Deal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Green wants to control the pace but Deal is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Deal is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Green trying to control but Deal is having none of it.
Green prevents Deal from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deal regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skyler Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Green has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skyler Green!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson has chosen This Calling by All That Remains as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Weed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weed moves out of range of the strikes.
Weed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weed scores with a hook.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick
and Weed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Weed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Weed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richardson tries to break the clinch but Weed is controlling the position.
Weed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Richardson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weed prevents Richardson from breaking the clinch.
Richardson wants to get back to striking at distance but Weed won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Weed scores with a shot to the body.
Weed throws the left hand but Richardson avoids the punch easily.
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weed counters with a slapping leg kick.
Weed thumps Richardson with a low kick.
Weed lands a nice looking body kick.
Weed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richardson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Weed does it's job there.
Richardson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Richardson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weed scores with a push kick.
Weed lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Weed - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weed scores with the left hand. Richardson knows he should have avoided that one.
Weed misses with a head kick.
Weed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weed lands a nice shot that snaps Richardson's head back.
Richardson thows a leg kick but Weed checks it
enabling Weed to counter with a crisp jab.
Weed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richardson.
Jonathan Weed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weed lands a head kick. Richardson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Weed scores with a hook to the body. Richardson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Weed coming out on top.
Weed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weed looks to land a combination. Richardson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weed throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Weed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richardson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Weed misses the target.
Weed looks for the body kick but Richardson saw that one coming.
Weed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nate Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Weed's head but Weed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Richardson misses the body punch
and Weed counters with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weed throws a shot from downtown. Richardson moves away and avoids it.
Richardson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richardson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richardson throws a leg kick
and Weed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Weed lands a right hand.
Weed prevents Richardson from breaking the clinch.
Richardson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Weed as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Richardson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weed digs a right hand underneath Richardson's ribcage. Richardson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weed blocks a body shot from Richardson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Weed.
Weed lands an uppercut.
Weed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Weed keeps him there for the moment.
Weed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richardson's calf.
Jonathan Weed is winning the standup battle so far.
Weed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Richardson's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weed. That's going to slow Richardson down.
Weed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weed looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed digs a good body shot into Richardson's ribs.
Weed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Richardson is predictable there
and Weed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weed.
Nice shot lands for Weed.
Richardson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Richardson throws a leg kick
and Weed counters with a straight right hand.
Weed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Weed scores with a head kick.
Richardson walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weed lands a nice hook to Richardson's body. Richardson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weed tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Weed.
Richardson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Weed dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Weed digs a good hook to Richardson's body.
Weed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Weed scoring well with a low kick there.
Weed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richardson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Weed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed connects with a nice looking jab.
Richardson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weed finds it's way round the side to connect with Richardson's head.
Weed cracks Richardson with an open hand slap.
Richardson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weed throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Weed.
Weed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weed lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richardson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richardson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weed scores with the left hand. Richardson knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weed.
Richardson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weed.
Richardson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Richardson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Weed connects with a nice looking jab.
Weed lands a jab to the nose.
Richardson misses with a hook.
Weed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richardson. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Richardson misses.
Weed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Richardson will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Richardson.
Weed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Richardson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nate Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weed looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
Weed throws a head kick but Richardson moves out of range.
Jonathan Weed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Richardson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weed cracks a nice hook into Richardson's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Weed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weed 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Weed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between juan sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chiddy Bang - Truth . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
212 lbs
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21
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, juan sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat White!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
sanchez slips a jab from White.
sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
White takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
White misses with a straight right.
sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
sanchez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for White!
sanchez looking for a guillotine from mount but White is having none of it.
sanchez is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and White is now in sanchez's guard. A big mistake from sanchez there, giving up the dominant position!
sanchez looking for subs off his back but White has passed one foot through into half guard.
White wants to pass the guard but sanchez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
sanchez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
White showing good submission defense here.
White is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sanchez working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. White is doing well to defend. sanchez seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! White is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). juan sanchez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Blasko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Blasko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bundy, right into the meat.
Blasko stuffs the takedown.
Blasko misses with a takedown attempt
so Bundy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bundy passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Bundy controlling the pace.
I looks like Bundy 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.
Bundy tries to pass to full mount but Blasko defends it.
Bundy trying to control from half guard but Blasko is working away.
Blasko looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bundy passes into side control!
Bundy trying to control the position but Blasko is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Bundy crashes against the mat.
Bundy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blasko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bundy working the body and head with strikes.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Blasko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blasko prevents Bundy from improving position.
Blasko parries the strikes from Bundy easily there. Bundy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blasko to escape.
Bundy working the head and body with strikes.
Bundy tries to move to mount but Blasko blocks the move with his legs.
That's two 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.
Blasko holding on.
Blasko is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Bundy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Blasko prevents Bundy from moving into mount.
Bundy working the ground and pound.
Blasko tries to control but Bundy manages to take his back.
Bundy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bundy.
Bundy is punishing Blasko with strikes - can he finish him?!
Bundy doesn't have the hooks in and Blasko manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blasko prevents Bundy from getting back to his feet.
Bundy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bundy pushes Blasko off and gets back to his feet.
Bundy motions for Blasko to come forward. Bundy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blasko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bundy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bundy content to control rather than advance.
Blasko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blasko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blasko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Blasko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Blasko can't keep his opponent in guard - Bundy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bundy trying to control from half guard but Blasko is working away.
Bundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blasko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blasko trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bundy manages to pass to mount!
Bundy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blasko hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bundy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bundy throws and elbow that misses. Blasko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bundy's guard. Nice move by Blasko!
Blasko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blasko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blasko!
Blasko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blasko is bucking up trying to escape but Bundy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bundy dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bundy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blasko kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bundy content just to control the position here.
Blasko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bundy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blasko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blasko regains half guard.
Bundy trying to mount his opponent but Blasko defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blasko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blasko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy lands with a punch from half guard.
Blasko looking for submissions off his back.
Bundy is taking a breather. Blasko 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.
Blasko wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasko is looking to escape.
Bundy uses his free foot to push down on Blasko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blasko.
Bundy is landing with some decent strikes but Blasko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bundy landing punches.
Bundy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bundy working Blasko over with strikes here.
Blasko taking shots to the head.
Blasko is rocked!
Bundy is landing with some decent strikes but Blasko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Blasko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy landing strikes from the mount and Blasko is in trouble!
Blasko working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blasko seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bundy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blasko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bundy lands a big elbow.
Blasko is looking to improve his position but Bundy isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blasko's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bundy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blasko's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bundy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blasko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blasko closes the distance but Bundy moves to the side
and Bundy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blasko's guard now.
Bundy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blasko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Bundy postures up and lands a big shot to Blasko's brow.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Blasko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy stopping the sweep attempt from Blasko.
Bundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blasko fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt
and Blasko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bundy's guard.
Blasko stops Bundy from standing up.
Blasko wants to pass the guard but Bundy is keeping the position.
Bundy is looking to sweep but instead, Blasko has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blasko is trying to control the action in half guard but Bundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bundy controlling the position for now.
Bundy wants to control but Blasko is keeping busy.
It looks like Blasko is going to stand back up.
Blasko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bundy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bundy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Blasko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blasko trying to control from half guard but Bundy is working away.
Blasko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bundy moves into full guard.
Bundy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
John Blasko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bundy trying to control the position.
Blasko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blasko throws a strike but Bundy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blasko keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bundy 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonjiro Fuuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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280 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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273 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonjiro Fuuma!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin tries to clinch there but Fuuma circles away.
Fuuma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rasputin defends it nicely.
Fuuma misses with a low kick.
Fuuma misses with a wild combination.
Fuuma throws a low kick, looking for Rasputin's leg but Rasputin calmly moves out of range.
Fuuma throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
Rasputin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fuuma shoots for a double leg takedown but Rasputin sprawls well. He's pushed Fuuma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left lands for Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fuuma looks gassed!
Rasputin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin connects with a right hand. Fuuma shakes it off.
Rasputin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuuma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rasputin cracks Fuuma with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fuuma tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rasputin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fuuma is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Rasputin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quandu Zornach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zornach comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Man Of The Year by Drake kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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183 lbs
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184 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quandu Zornach!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zornach attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Russo scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Russo breaks from the clinch.
Russo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zornach wants to get back to his feet.
Russo is taking a breather. Zornach 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.
Zornach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russo is working away from the top position though.
Russo is working for a kimura but Zornach is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zornach trying to control but Russo postures up.
Russo wants to control but Zornach is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zornach defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Russo shoots in but no luck this time.
Russo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zornach at a distance.
Zornach misses with a combination
and Russo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zornach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zornach throws a leg kick
and Russo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zornach throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Zornach dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Russo. That did some damage!
Zornach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zornach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Russo tests Zornach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Russo. That snapped Zornach's head back.
Zornach attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Russo misses with a looping left.
Zornach throws a head kick that misses
and Russo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zornach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zornach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zornach lands with a slapping head kick.
Russo takes a swing at Zornach's ribcage but misses.
Zornach throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Zornach misses with a double jab
and Russo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zornach sprawls well initially but Russo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zornach is refusing to be controlled, as Russo sits in half guard.
Russo is thwarting Zornach's attempts to control the position.
Russo controlling the action here.
Russo is trying to control the action in half guard but Zornach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zornach wants to get back to full guard.
Russo tries to pass to full mount but Zornach defends it.
Zornach regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Zornach blocks nicely.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Zornach.
Zornach working a defensive guard but Russo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Russo trying to control the action but Zornach is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Russo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zornach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zornach swivels and escapes.
Zornach falls off balance throwing a combination
and Russo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russo misses with a wild body shot.
Zornach moves away from the strike by Russo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Zornach.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Russo misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zornach throws a series of strikes that have Russo backpedaling.
Zornach throws a hook but Russo avoids it easily.
Russo throws a hook but Zornach avoids it easily.
Zornach misses with a leg kick
and Russo counters with a two punch combo.
Russo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Zornach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zornach is concentrating on defense, preventing Russo from advancing position.
Russo is keen to just control but Zornach is a slippery customer.
Russo controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zornach controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Russo is keen to just control but Zornach is a slippery customer.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Zornach is defending well.
Russo wants to control but Zornach is keeping him busy.
Russo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zornach trying to control but Russo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants to control but Zornach is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vinny Russo.
Zornach lands with an overhand left.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zornach was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Russo loads up on a big right hand but Zornach slips the punch.
Russo throws a series of punches but Zornach avoids them all with ease.
Russo throws a shot to the body.
Russo misses with a wild combination.
Russo throws a hook but Zornach blocks it.
Russo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zornach's head.
Russo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zornach's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control but Zornach is working from the bottom.
Zornach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zornach misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Russo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zornach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Russo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zornach at a distance.
Russo throws a hook but Zornach blocks it.
Zornach lands a jab to the nose.
Zornach misses with the combination.
Zornach throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Russo avoids the head kick by Zornach.
Zornach misses the body punch
and Russo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russo misses with a combination
letting Zornach counter with a right hand.
Russo blocks a head kick by Zornach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zornach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Russo in his tracks.
Zornach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Russo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zornach.
Russo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zornach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zornach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Zornach.
Zornach keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass.
Quandu Zornach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Russo trying to control but Zornach is working from the bottom.
Zornach working for a triangle but Russo defends it easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Russo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vinny Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russo catches Zornach with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quandu Zornach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zornach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Russo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zornach wants to stand and escape but Russo is having none of it.
Russo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zornach throws his legs up looking for a submission but Russo uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zornach, who protects the arm well.
Russo controlling the position from side mount.
Russo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Russo lands some shots froms side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Zornach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russo 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Russo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blixt Boxlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slinky McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Slinky McDougle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blixt Boxlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slinky McDougle!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougle moves out of range as Boxlund strikes.
McDougle ducks under a wild hook from Boxlund.
Boxlund tries to clinch up.
Boxlund with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDougle to score with a decent uppercut.
McDougle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boxlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDougle.
McDougle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDougle in particular looking to stall.
Boxlund wants to improve his position but McDougle is controlling well.
McDougle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDougle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDougle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDougle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boxlund defending well though.
Boxlund avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDougle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle stalling away here and it's allowed Boxlund to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McDougle looking to pass the guard.
Boxlund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boxlund tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDougle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boxlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDougle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxlund tries to clinch up.
Boxlund slips a jab and a cross from McDougle.
Boxlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDougle.
Boxlund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boxlund misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boxlund looks to throw the jab but McDougle is out of range.
Blixt Boxlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDougle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxlund. McDougle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDougle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDougle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boxlund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDougle.
Boxlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDougle lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from McDougle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boxlund throws out a loose jab but McDougle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Boxlund misses.
Boxlund tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boxlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDougle manages to avoid it.
McDougle slips a straight right by Boxlund.
McDougle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxlund.
Boxlund misses with a wild body shot.
Boxlund scores with a nice head shot.
Boxlund connects with a looping right hand.
Boxlund tries to clinch up but McDougle circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDougle counters with a straight right hand.
McDougle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxlund throws out the jab.
Boxlund misses with a body punch
and McDougle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDougle ducks under a wild hook from Boxlund.
McDougle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxlund throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDougle counters with a nice kick to the body.
Boxlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDougle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from McDougle does no damage.
Boxlund throws the left hand but McDougle avoids the punch easily.
Boxlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDougle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxlund as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slinky McDougle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Boxlund.
Boxlund misses with a looping right.
McDougle looks for a takedown but Boxlund sprawls well.
Boxlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxlund misses with a body shot
and McDougle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McDougle lands a couple of elbows.
Boxlund keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
McDougle postures up in Boxlund's guard and throws a big left but Boxlund blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boxlund is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDougle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDougle is keen to just control but Boxlund is a slippery customer.
Boxlund moves into full guard.
McDougle trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDougle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boxlund keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
McDougle with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two 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.
Boxlund looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDougle is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDougle is working Boxlund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Boxlund keeps moving.
Boxlund wants to stand and escape but McDougle is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boxlund misses with a few strikes there.
McDougle throws a head kick that misses.
Boxlund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDougle.
Boxlund throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDougle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boxlund's guard.
Boxlund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDougle.
McDougle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxlund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDougle.
McDougle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boxlund keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDougle ducks under a wild hook from Boxlund.
McDougle looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxlund is just out of range.
Boxlund throws out a loose jab but McDougle uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDougle punishes Boxlund's body with a nice straight punch.
Boxlund throws out a loose jab but McDougle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxlund misses with a double jab
and McDougle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxlund won't be happy with that.
McDougle trying to control the action but Boxlund is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slinky McDougle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boxlund misses with a straight left.
Boxlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDougle can pounce on him.
McDougle slips a jab and a cross from Boxlund.
Boxlund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDougle.
A big right from Boxlund misses.
McDougle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boxlund is fending him off so far but McDougle persists. Nope, Boxlund circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDougle slips a straight right by Boxlund.
Boxlund thows a body shot but no joy.
Boxlund dodges the punch combination from McDougle.
McDougle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxlund misses the body punch
and McDougle counters with a thumping low kick.
Boxlund closes the distance but McDougle moves to the side
and McDougle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boxlund is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McDougle lands with a kick to the temple. Boxlund shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circling - Boxlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxlund falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDougle counters with a head kick.
McDougle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxlund.
Boxlund looks to score with a jab to the body but McDougle is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McDougle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDougle.
Boxlund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxlund wants it to stay on the feet.
Boxlund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxlund wants it to stay on the feet.
Blixt Boxlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slinky McDougle.
McDougle lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxlund misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxlund misses the target.
Slinky McDougle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxlund looks to land a right hand but McDougle moved out of range.
A big right from Boxlund misses.
McDougle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxlund defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle ducks under a wild hook from Boxlund.
Boxlund misses with a looping right.
Boxlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDougle was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxlund.
McDougle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boxlund swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDougle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDougle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Boxlund keeps moving.
McDougle stopping the sweep attempt from Boxlund.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Boxlund keeps moving.
Boxlund will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McDougle trying to control but Boxlund is working from the bottom.
Boxlund keeping full guard, as McDougle tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boxlund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxlund wants it to stay on the feet.
McDougle blocks a jab.
Blixt Boxlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDougle blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slinky McDougle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDougle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slinky McDougle!
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