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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor KillsInWater (ranked 1142 p4p, 22058 weight class) and Dez Havok (ranked 55 p4p, 307 weight class). Tor KillsInWater had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 cm 34 238 21 - 8 - 1 |
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183 cm 34 234 12 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt World class MT Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tor KillsInWater! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dez Havok! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! KillsInWater throws a head kick but Havok moves out of range.
Havok misses with a hook to the body
and KillsInWater counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Havok! KillsInWater tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no KillsInWater has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! KillsInWater in side control, just content to control the action for now. Havok tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. KillsInWater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Havok trying to remain calm as KillsInWater controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. KillsInWater thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Havok tries to get back to half guard but can't. Havok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Havok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The referee asks KillsInWater politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. KillsInWater prefers to stall for the moment though. Havok is looking for a sweep. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. KillsInWater takes a little break here. Havok wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Havok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked KillsInWater off and has taken his back! KillsInWater trying to control the action but Havok just sinks the hooks in. Havok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Havok not allowing KillsInWater to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havok has the hooks in. KillsInWater is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Havok is trying to stick to KillsInWater's back but KillsInWater is turning into Havok. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Havok's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by KillsInWater. KillsInWater works a leg free and moves into half guard. Havok tries to roll over but KillsInWater keeps him under control. Havok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KillsInWater pulls his head out easily. KillsInWater is figuring out what he wants to do next. KillsInWater seems to be working for a kimura but Havok defends the submission attempt. Havok pushes KillsInWater off looking to stand but KillsInWater dives back in and keeps control.
KillsInWater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. KillsInWater passes to side control. Havok is trying to buck KillsInWater off. Havok tries to buck KillsInWater off but KillsInWater is having none of it. KillsInWater controlling the position from side mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Havok tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tor KillsInWater dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
KillsInWater pushes Havok up against the cage in a clinch. Havok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. KillsInWater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havok can do to turn this around? KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. KillsInWater has taken the fight to the clinch.
KillsInWater avoiding damage as Havok throws knees to the body.
KillsInWater avoids the elbow strike from Havok, against the cage.
Havok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. KillsInWater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Havok missing with knees to the body.
KillsInWater lands a body punch. KillsInWater blocks an uppercut.
KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Havok fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Havok misses with some punches.
KillsInWater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. KillsInWater moves into the clinch. KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! KillsInWater misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round. KillsInWater just misses with a punch to the body.
Havok throws a head kick but KillsInWater moves out of range.
Havok swings for the body but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater blocks a head kick by Havok.
Havok lands with a hook. KillsInWater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Havok takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Havok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Havok looks to score with a jab to the body but KillsInWater is just out of range. Havok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Havok. A lazy left from KillsInWater finds it's target. Havok wants to clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! KillsInWater lands a nice shot to the body.
KillsInWater closes the distance and clinches. KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KillsInWater has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round. KillsInWater scores with a nice head shot. Havok jabs KillsInWater to the body, keeping him at a distance. Havok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Havok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Havok scores with a head kick. KillsInWater tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Havok throws a sloppy head kick and KillsInWater moves out of range easily. Dez Havok seems to be getting the better of the standup. Havok throws the left hand but KillsInWater avoids the punch easily. KillsInWater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Good body shot from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Havok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Havok fails in his attempt to clinch. KillsInWater cracks Havok with a right hand to the side of the head. KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and KillsInWater moves out of range easily. KillsInWater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. KillsInWater closes the distance and pushes Havok back into the cage. Havok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. KillsInWater scores with a nice hook to the head. KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. KillsInWater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Havok. Havok blocking some punches.
KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
Havok tries a head kick but it misses.
Havok throws a jab when KillsInWater was well out of range. KillsInWater avoids a punch combination nicely.
KillsInWater is looking to counter punch. KillsInWater avoids the body shot from Havok.
KillsInWater instigates a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from KillsInWater. Tor KillsInWater has scored more points in the clinch so far. KillsInWater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. KillsInWater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Havok on the wrong end of a nice jab. Havok circles away from the clinch attempt.
KillsInWater lands with a right hand. It looks like KillsInWater has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. KillsInWater tries to clinch up. KillsInWater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Havok avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
That's four minutes gone in the round. KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. KillsInWater scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Havok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KillsInWater. The crowd cheers as Havok lands an impressive looking overhand right. KillsInWater doesn't seem phased though. Havok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. KillsInWater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Havok.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. KillsInWater avoiding damage as Havok throws knees to the body.
KillsInWater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and KillsInWater moves out of range easily. Havok throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it. KillsInWater moves into range and clinches up with Havok. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Havok. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right hand to the body from Havok.
Havok scores with a shot to the side of KillsInWater's head. Havok swings wildly with an uppercut but KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid it. Havok lands a good knee to the midsection. KillsInWater won't want to take too many of those. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tor KillsInWater dominated that second round. That's time! KillsInWater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Havok throws a head kick but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater moves into the clinch. A shot in the inside from KillsInWater. KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up. Havok drives through and clinches with KillsInWater against the cage.
KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
KillsInWater goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Havok throws a head kick but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater slips under a jab from Havok. KillsInWater clinches. Havok pushes off an throws an elbow but KillsInWater leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Havok scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Havok scores with a crisp jab that stopped KillsInWater in his tracks. Havok has KillsInWater up against the cage in a clinch.
KillsInWater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
KillsInWater lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. KillsInWater lands with a short head shot on the inside. KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Havok avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havok. Havok throws a big counter head kick but KillsInWater avoids it with no problem. KillsInWater moves in looking to clinch but Havok pushes him off. KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Havok swats him away and circles back towards the center. KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Havok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from KillsInWater with a body shot. Havok just misses with a punch to the body.
KillsInWater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Havok slips a jab from KillsInWater. KillsInWater throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Havok's head. A jab from KillsInWater does it's job there. KillsInWater throws a sloppy head kick and Havok moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from KillsInWater. Both fighters are breathing heavily. KillsInWater throws a combination. Havok tries to block but a couple of punches get through. KillsInWater blocks a head kick by Havok.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and KillsInWater moves out of range easily. 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! Havok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. KillsInWater is looking to clinch but Havok is avoiding it.
Havok avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Havok throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it. Havok scores with a hook to the body. KillsInWater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Havok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and KillsInWater counters with a single leg into guard. Havok didn't expect that. KillsInWater looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Havok is looking for a triangle but KillsInWater pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. KillsInWater passes Havok's left leg - he's now in half guard. Havok is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. KillsInWater's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Havok is looking to improve his position.
KillsInWater is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Havok looking for submissions from an awkward position here. KillsInWater works his way into side control. Dez Havok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! You can see the frustration on Havok's face as KillsInWater controls the position. Havok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KillsInWater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. KillsInWater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Havok, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight! Tor KillsInWater showed his dominance in that final round. Well KillsInWater 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor KillsInWater! During a confident post fight interview, Tor KillsInWater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Parmesan Cheese (ranked 4928 p4p, 6058 weight class) and Android Mini (ranked 257 p4p, 283 weight class). Parmesan Cheese could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Android Mini's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Parmesan Cheese! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Mini! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice defenses there by Cheese. Mini throws a chopping leg kick but Cheese manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cheese is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mini. Mini slips under a jab from Cheese. Cheese takes a body punch but keeps moving. A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target. Cheese misses with a wild body shot. Mini throws out a counter right but Cheese avoids it with no problem. Cheese darts in and clinches Mini up against the cage. Mini throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Mini tries to break free but Cheese pushes him back against the cage. Cheese lands a body punch in the clinch. Cheese lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mini or not. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Good body shot from Cheese.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mini backwards. Cheese lands a body shot. Cheese lands a nice uppercut. Mini is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cheese lands a shoulder strike. Mini is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheese finish him? Cheese definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minis head. A short uppercut from Cheese. Cheese throws a big uppercut that drops Mini! More strikes from Cheese and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mini lies dazed against the cage as Cheese celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parmesan Cheese! After winning the bout, Parmesan Cheese thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 3766 p4p, 24235 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 142 p4p, 270 weight class). Cole Orion has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Gavin! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive. Orion throws a quick inside leg kick. Gavin misses with a leg kick and Orion counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gavin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orion connects with a right hand. Gavin shakes it off. Gavin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion. As Gavin backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Gavin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Orion. Gavin feints a counter leg kick. Gavin thows a leg kick but Orion checks it and Orion counters with a lovely straight right hand! An inside leg kick from Gavin misses. Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Gavin avoided it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick. Orion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gavin checks a low kick from Orion. Gavin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Orion misses with an uppercut. Orion backing away here, and Gavin unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Orion scores with a punch to the head. Gavin throws a leg kick that is checked and Orion counters with a low kick, right behind Gavin 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gavin throws a jab when Orion was well out of range. Orion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion. As Gavin backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Gavin backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Orion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gavin just manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Gavin throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off. Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin. An inside leg kick lands from Orion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Orion backing away here, and Gavin unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gavin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Gavin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way. Orion throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it. Orion throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Orion throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side. And Gavin responds with a good body kick, but Orion manages to step out the way in time. An inside leg kick from Gavin misses. Orion throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick. And Gavin responds with a good body kick, but Orion manages to step out the way in time. Gavin throws a low kick, looking for Orion's leg but Orion calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin. Orion half committed to a counter leg kick. Gavin throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well. Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A leg kick checked by Orion. Orion misses with a low kick. Orion backing away here, and Gavin unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Gavin looks to land a body kick but Orion moved away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gavin moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Gavin thinks about the counter body kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cole Orion will probably get the nod. That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Orion throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Orion with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gavin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gavin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Gavin misses with a leg kick and Orion counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. A low kick from Gavin misses and Orion counters with a thumping low kick. Gavin looks to land a body kick but Orion moved away. Gavin thows a leg kick but Orion checks it and Orion counters with a low kick, right behind Gavin 's knee. Orion throws a low kick but Gavin avoids it. And Gavin responds with a good body kick, but Orion manages to step out the way in time. Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gavin misses with a kick to the body.
Orion throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it. Orion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Gavin jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance. Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters with a right hand to the body. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orion throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and moves out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Orion. Orion misses with a low kick. Gavin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Orion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range. Orion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Cole Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Orion misses with a body shot.
Gavin flicks out a counter leg kick but Orion steps away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Cole Orion showed his dominance in that final round. Well Orion 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion! Cole Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Rivers (ranked 4034 p4p, 4184 weight class) and Jason Aldean (ranked 478 p4p, 494 weight class). Rivers comes to the cage accompanied by Gojira - Sphinx. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Rivers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Aldean! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aldean chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aldean works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rivers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Aldean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Aldean does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Aldean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Rivers with a nice cross. It looks like Jason Aldean has been cut. A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target. Aldean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldean. Rivers is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldean moves away. Aldean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Aldean throws a leg kick but Rivers checks it. Rivers misses the shot to the body. Aldean looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range. Aldean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldean thows a leg kick but Rivers checks it and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rivers lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Rivers. Jab from Rivers. Aldean just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aldean lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rivers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Aldean works Rivers's body with a nice hook. Rivers cracks Aldean with an open hand slap. Aldean throws a lazy body kick and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rivers looks to throw the jab but Aldean is out of range. Aldean ducks under a wild hook from Rivers. Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Aldean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers. Rivers throws a jab when Aldean was well out of range. Aldean throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rivers misses with a wild body shot. Aldean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rivers clinches. 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! A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
Rivers taking a breather. Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Aldean tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Aldean manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Aldean. Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aldean has time to react. That has opened up Jason Aldean's cut even more. Rivers missing with a left hand there. Aldean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Aldean scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldean.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy. Aldean throws a big counter head kick but Rivers avoids it with no problem. Rivers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aldean scores with a leg kick.
Rivers swings for the body but Aldean moves out of range.
Aldean pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rivers jabs Aldean to the body, keeping him at a distance. Aldean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aldean thuds a left hand into Rivers's body. Aldean looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely. Rivers swings and misses with a shot to the body and Aldean counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldean moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Aldean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivers misses with a left hand and Aldean counters with a lovely straight right hand! Aldean tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aldean throws a hook but Rivers blocks it. 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! Rivers connects with a right hand. Aldean shakes it off. Rivers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Aldean tries to move into range but Rivers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The cut above Jason Aldean's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Rivers jabs at Aldean's body. Aldean walks into a jab. Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers lands with a hook. Aldean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rivers throws a hook to the side of Aldean's head but Aldean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rivers throws a body punch but Aldean moves out of range. Aldean throws a series of punches but Rivers moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crunch! Aldean slams his shin into Rivers's torso. A big right from Aldean misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Rivers dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jason Aldean's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! A low kick from Aldean misses and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut. Aldean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivers lands with a nice body punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Aldean does a little dance to reset his feet. Rivers sends Aldean crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rivers is motioning to the referee to let Aldean up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Aldean is rocked! Jason Aldean's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rivers lands a big right hand that sends Aldean crashing to the mat! Rivers stays standing though and waves Aldean back to his feet! Aldean is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Aldean's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean Rivers! A less than humble Sean Rivers misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Mann (ranked 4197 p4p, 6002 weight class) and Brad Foster (ranked 549 p4p, 627 weight class). Brad Foster acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt Decent elbows Good chin |
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, King Mann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Foster! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Foster lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Mann. Foster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Foster looks winded! Mann clinches up against the cage. Mann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Brad Foster has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Mann lands a knee to the body.
Mann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mann with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stalling in the clinch from Mann.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knees to the body from Mann.
Mann lands a damaging elbow. Mann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foster's defenses. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mann obliges. Mann connects with a nasty looking knee right to Foster's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mann. Mann stalling in the clinch.
Mann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mann scores with a knee to the head.
Foster is rocked! Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mann. Mann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mann lands a knee to the head.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Mann finish him? The referee is keeping an eye on Mann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foster effectively controlling the action here. Mann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Mann lands a damaging elbow. Foster tries for a takedown. No joy.
King Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster. Mann lands a knee to the head.
Mann lands a nice knee to the body. Mann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Foster in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mann is working Foster over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Foster is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). King Mann!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy The Irritator (ranked 2522 p4p, 3780 weight class) and Mad Panda (ranked 150 p4p, 227 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Irritator! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Panda! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Panda closes the distance but The Irritator moves to the side and The Irritator counters with a series of strikes. Panda will be more careful next time no doubt. Panda looking to score a takedown here. The Irritator is defending well but Panda drives through and ends up in The Irritator's guard. Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The Irritator isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Panda stacks The Irritator on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Panda! You can see the frustration on The Irritator's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The Irritator's coaches at PhoQus Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Irritator tries to escape but Panda is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Irritator is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Irritator being controlled for a moment. Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but The Irritator is defending well. The Irritator trying to control but Panda flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
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. Panda tightening his grip on The Irritator, looking for the choke. The Irritator rolls, trying to escape but Panda keeps control of the position.
The Irritator looking very determined here, making life difficult for Panda.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Panda gets his hands free as The Irritator looks to control. Panda tries to get the hooks in deep but The Irritator pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Panda is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and The Irritator taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Panda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mad Panda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregoire Aebersold (ranked 2612 p4p, 3428 weight class) and King Cutter (ranked 395 p4p, 484 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregoire Aebersold! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Cutter! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cutter closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Cutter fails to land. Cutter looks to throw an elbow but misses. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cutter tries to land a knee to the head but Aebersold blocks with his arms.
Aebersold fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cutter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Aebersold tries for a takedown but Cutter manages to get underhooks.
Aebersold tries to pull guard but Cutter holds him up against the cage and eventually Aebersold drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregoire Aebersold. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cutter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cutter landing knees to the head.
Aebersold wants to take the fight to the mat but Cutter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Cutter lands an elbow just above Aebersold 's eye. It looks like Gregoire Aebersold has been cut. Aebersold tries to score a body lock takedown but Cutter shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Aebersold jumps guard but Cutter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A head punch on the inside from Cutter fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aebersold blocks an elbow strike. Cutter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aebersold takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aebersold manages to pull guard.
Aebersold is trying to control the position but Cutter postures up. Aebersold has his feet on Cutter's thighs here. He's pushed Cutter off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cutter screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregoire Aebersold! Gregoire Aebersold seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Knox (ranked 1394 p4p, 2660 weight class) and Al Fry (ranked 218 p4p, 405 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Knox! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Fry! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Knox throws a one two combo.
Fry throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. A left lands for Knox. Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fry.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Knox throws a nice looking combination but Fry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Knox tries to bum rush Fry with a series of wild strikes but Fry uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fry looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely. It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fry. Fry misses with a looping left. Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Fry misses its intended target. This has been an exciting period of action! Fry throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fry misses with a wild combination.
Knox closes the distance and pushes Fry back into the cage. Knox lands an uppercut. Knox digs a right hand underneath Fry's ribcage. Fry let out a lung full of air as it connected. A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch. Fry looks winded! Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fry's elbow. A frustrated look appears on Fry's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fry blocks a body shot from Knox. Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frys head. Fry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fry's efforts to push away. Knox is leaning against Fry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fry's elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knox lands a shot to the body. Knox digs a right hand into Fry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fry's gas tank. Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox. Knox digs a right hand into Fry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fry's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fry. Knox scores with a hook to the body. Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch. Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands a nice uppercut. Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fry. Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fry. Knox misses with a wild combination.
Fry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fry wants to counter with a clinch but Knox pushes him away. Knox ducks under a wild hook from Fry. Knox throws a right hand that Fry ducks under and follows up with a left that Fry also avoids with ease. Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fry moves away. Fry misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox clinches up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Knox throws a series of punches but Fry avoids them all with ease. Knox rushes Fry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
John Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far. Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Fry controls his hands.
Fry prevents a body shot from Knox. Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body. Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fry or not. Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fry backwards. Fry is breathing heavily. Good body shot from Knox.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox. Knox tries to work over Fry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Knox tries a body shot but Fry blocks it.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head. Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fry. Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Knox tries to throw a body punch but Fry avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage. We've been informed that Fry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Fry backwards. Fry blocks a body shot from Knox. Knox cracks Fry with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knox tries to throw a body punch but Fry avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage. Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fry can do to turn this around? Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. John Knox is winning the standup battle so far. Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fry moves away. Al Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Knox misses. Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox lands with a good body shot. Knox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. It looks like Al Fry has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knox lands a left and a right that send Fry crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Fry is rocked! Knox catches Fry with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Fry forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Knox! John Knox decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Norman (ranked 799 p4p, 998 weight class) and George Hale (ranked 72 p4p, 90 weight class). Hale has chosen Tenggar Cavalry - Lone Wolf as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Norman! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hale! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hale gets caught flat footed, as Norman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Norman stands and throws Hale's legs to the side, diving into side control. Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hale keeps working. Norman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hale's legs. You can see the frustration on Hale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hale is not content to let Norman control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norman tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norman is working hard here to advance position. Norman tries for a kimura but Hale is defending well. Norman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Norman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hale's shoulder. That is not cool. Hale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Norman trying to control the position but Hale is working away.
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. Norman tries for a kimura but Hale is defending well. Norman trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom. Norman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hale gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Norman wants to control the pace but Hale is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Norman wants to take Hale's back but he can't do it this time. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hale can do anything to dispel that myth. Norman takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Norman has the hooks in. Hale is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Norman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hale knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hale for a finish. Hale trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Norman controls the action. We've been hearing good reports from Norman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Hale defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Norman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hale is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hale wants to get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Norman dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Hale scores with a nice right hand.
Norman on the wrong end of a nice jab. Norman clinches up with Hale and pushes him back against the cage. Norman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hale gets tackled into the cage by Norman. Norman maintains the clinch. Hale missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hale. Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norman digs a right hand underneath Hale's ribcage. Hale let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hale cracks Norman with a nice body shot. Hale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Norman tries to pull guard but Hale forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norman.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hale working some nice short punches in the clinch. Norman wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hale digs a right hand underneath Norman's ribcage. Norman let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Norman is trying to drag Hale to the mat but Hale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hale lands a body shot. A hook to the body from Hale.
Hale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norman or not. Norman is looking for a takedown. Norman is trying to pull guard but Hale has him pressed against the cage. Nice body punch from Hale. A nice left hand lands by Hale.
George Hale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hale lands a nice uppercut. Hale digs a right hand underneath Norman's ribcage. Norman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Hale.
Norman is looking for a takedown. Hale lands with a left to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Norman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norman swings wildly with an uppercut but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it. Norman throws a head punch that misses. Hale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hale lands an uppercut. Hale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Norman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hale scores with a shoulder strike. A right hand to the body from Hale.
Hale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norman backwards. Hale lands with a short head shot on the inside. A body shot lands from Hale.
A head punch on the inside from Norman fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Norman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. With the fighters up against the cage, Hale throws an elbow but misses. Hale lands a hook that snaps the head of Norman backwards. Norman misses with the head strike.
Hale lands a body shot. Norman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hale just stands there and leans against the cage. Hale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hale lands a shot to the body. Norman misses with the head strike.
Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Norman's brow. Hale digs a right hand into Norman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norman's gas tank. A left hand lands to the body for Hale.
Norman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale is working Norman over against the cage. Norman tries to work over Hale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Hale. Hale lands a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hale scores with a shot to the side of Norman's head. Hale lands a nice uppercut. Hale has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hale pushes Norman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norman backwards. Norman is rocked! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oh Norman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hale scores with a shoulder strike. Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hale misses with an elbow strike.
Hale lands with a left to the head. Hale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hale lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hale creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Norman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Norman drops to his knees and Hale pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hale! George Hale is the new featherweight champion! Our winner, George Hale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Munson (ranked 792 p4p, 345 weight class) and Powder Puff (ranked 39 p4p, 21 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Munson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Powder Puff! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Puff avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Munson throws a body kick that misses and Puff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Munson avoids the body shot from Puff.
Puff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Puff blocks the body kick.
Puff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Munson misses with a body shot
and Puff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Munson lands a nice shot to the body.
Munson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Munson scores with a jab to the jaw. Munson staying out of range there. As Puff backs away, Munson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Puff throws a series of punches but Munson avoids them all with ease. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Munson swings away with a leg kick that misses. Munson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puff checks it well. Munson lands with an overhand left. Puff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Robert Munson has been cut. Puff throws a hook but Munson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Munson has Puff up against the cage in a clinch.
Puff misses with a body punch.
Munson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puff backwards. Puff misses with a body punch.
Puff can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
Puff blocks an uppercut.
Munson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson looking to throw knees to the head but Puff is blocking nicely.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Puff. Munson lands a nice uppercut. Puff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munson. A shot in the inside from Munson. Munson is stalling here.
Munson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puff backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Puff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munson.
Munson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Puff working some nice short punches in the clinch. Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Munson has been working on his balance at White Eagle, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Puff. Munson misses with some punches.
Puff misses with a hook from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Puff scores with a nice short uppercut. Puff working aggressively here.
Munson tries for a takedown but Puff manages to get underhooks.
Puff trying to control the position but instead, Munson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puff into the cage. Puff has a couple of punches blocked by Munson.
Puff misses with a body punch.
Munson gets through Puff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Munson lands a body punch in the clinch. Puff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puff misses with a short punch on the inside. Munson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puff backwards. Munson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Munson lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Munson lands with a short shot to the head. Puff blocking some punches.
Munson looking to slow down the pace here. Munson blocking some punches.
Puff lands with a light punch inside. Puff tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Puff back against the cage. Puff can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Puff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch. Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Puff. Puff misses with a short punch on the inside. Munson gets through Puff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Munson prevents a body shot from Puff. Nice body punch from Munson - that landed with a thud.
Puff misses with some punches.
Puff blocks an uppercut.
Munson lands with a light punch inside. Puff avoids a wild elbow strike from Munson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Munson misses with a hook from the clinch. Puff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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! Munson tries to score a body lock takedown but Puff shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Puff effectively controlling the action here. Munson lands an elbow inside that Puff shrugs off. Puff blocking some punches.
Munson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puffs head. Puff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Puff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Munson is looking to slow Puff down with leg kicks. Munson throws out a leg kick but Puff moves out of range and Munson only half commits. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Puff lands a big right hand that sends Munson crashing to the mat! Puff stays standing though and waves Munson back to his feet! Munson is rocked! Puff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munson. Puff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munson. Munson obviously looking to wear him down.
Munson missing with a left hand there. Puff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Munson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Munson thuds his right hand into Puff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Puff looks to land a right hand but Munson moved out of range. Powder Puff seems to be getting the better of the standup. A telegraphed right hand from Puff misses the target. Puff blocks a low kick nicely. Munson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Munson throws a low kick, looking for Puff's leg but Puff calmly moves out of range. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A solid body kick from Munson. Puff moves out of range of the leg kick from Munson. Puff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body kick there by Munson. Puff misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Puff takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Munson fakes the leg kick and cracks Puff in the body. Puff with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Munson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Puff counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body kick from Munson. Munson scores with a nice head shot. Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munson. That's going to slow Puff down. Munson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Puff blocks a low kick nicely. Munson scores with a jab to the head.
Puff throws a right and a left that Munson avoids nicely. Munson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puff sees it coming and avoids it easily. Munson looks to land a body kick but Puff moved away. Puff throws out a counter right but Munson avoids it with no problem. A jab from Munson finds it's way through Puff's defenses. Munson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puff checks a low kick from Munson. Munson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puff can do to turn this around? Munson connects with a single shot there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Munson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Puff swings for the body but Munson moves out of range.
Munson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puff is able to avoid easily. Munson cracks Puff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Puff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Munson catches Puff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Puff lands a big right hand that sends Munson crashing to the mat! Puff stays standing though and waves Munson back to his feet! Puff moves away from the strike by Munson. Puff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munson closes the distance and clinches. Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson is looking to control Puff's arms but Puff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Munson has his back to the cage. Puff lands a right hand. Puff tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Puff back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puff. A head punch blocked on the inside by Munson. Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Puff.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Munson lands a nice uppercut. Munson tries to score a body lock takedown but Puff shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Puff tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Munson - that landed with a thud.
Puff is breathing heavily. Puff is trying to maintain a safe position but Munson gets an underhook and turns Puff into the cage. Munson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Puff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Munson has closed the distance and engaged Puff in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Munson.
Puff is trying to maintain a safe position but Munson gets an underhook and turns Puff into the cage. Puff has a couple of punches blocked by Munson.
Puff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Munson blocks a body shot from Puff. Robert Munson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Munson throws an elbow but it misses.
Munson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Munson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Puff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson blocks a body shot from Puff. Munson looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right from Munson on the inside. Puff swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it. Puff throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson. Puff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puff misses with a punch to the body.
Munson stalling.
Munson looking to throw knees to the head but Puff is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Munson throws an elbow but misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Puff is leaning against Munson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson. Puff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munson's elbow. Puff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Puff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Puff blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Munson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Munson throws a front kick aimed at Puff's knee but Puff avoids it well. Puff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Puff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puff scrambles back to his feet. Munson throws a leg kick but Puff checks it. Munson is looking to score with low kicks. It seemed like Puff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The fight stays on the outside here - Munson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A swing and a miss from Munson. Puff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Munson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Puff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. That kick from Munson tenderised Puff's leg. Puff is trying to keep his angry face on. Puff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munson. Munson throws a quick inside leg kick. Both fighters circling a little - Munson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Nice defenses there by Puff. Puff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Munson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Munson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puff manages to avoid it. A shot to the liver by Puff. Beautiful body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Munson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Puff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Munson with a body shot. Munson keeps the fight on the outside. Munson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Munson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puff. That did some damage! Puff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munson. Munson throws a leg kick which misses Puff's front leg but catches the back leg as Puff tries to avoid it. A low kick from Munson is predictable there and Puff counters with a big right hand! Oh Munson is in trouble here! Puff follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Powder Puff! Powder Puff is the new super heavyweight champion! An out of breath Powder Puff thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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