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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kook Kane (ranked 2851 p4p, 2738 weight class) and Gene Wonder (ranked 431 p4p, 418 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt Basic striking Very quick |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kook Kane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene Wonder! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kane drives through with a takedown into guard. Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonder is retaining full guard. Kane pushing down on Wonder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Kane slows the pace down in half guard. Wonder looking for submissions off his back. Kane is thwarting Wonder's attempts to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wonder works his way to full guard. Good work. Kane is stalling in the full guard. Wonder has control of Kane's left arm, preventing Kane from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonder is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kane wants to control from the top but Wonder keeps moving. Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Wonder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Wonder being controlled here, momentarily. Wonder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wonder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kane passes into side control.
Wonder is looking for a sweep.
That's two 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. Kane trying to control the position but Wonder is working away. Kane is really struggling to control Wonder but he's trying to hold on to the position. Wonder is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Wonder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wonder is trying to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Wonder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wonder regains half guard. Wonder is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard. Kane stalling. Wonder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wonder. Wonder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wonder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Wonder wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Wonder trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wonder is aware though and is defending well. Wonder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now. Wonder wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wonder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Kane shoots and misses and Wonder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kane goes for a double leg but Wonder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wonder continues to drive forward. Wonder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Wonder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Kane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Kane wants to control but Wonder postures up. Kane is looking for a sweep. Wonder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Kane tries to bench press Wonder off him but Wonder keeps the position. Wonder advances to mount. Kane is working to get back to half guard.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wonder punishing his opponent with strikes. It looks like Kook Kane has been cut. Kane is squirming around, avoiding Wonder's attempts to control the action. Wonder with good strikes from the mount here! Kook Kane's cut is getting worse. Whack. That's a big, big shot from Wonder! Kane is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gene Wonder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Ascheulov (ranked 4063 p4p, 1600 weight class) and Kullo Kross (ranked 551 p4p, 254 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 Kullo Kross was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 cm 24 220 1 - 1 - 0 |
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Good wrestling World class boxer Granite 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Ascheulov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kullo Kross! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ascheulov darts in trying to clinch and Kross counters with a nice body kick. Kross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ascheulov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ascheulov throws a combination that misses and Kross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A decent looking cross lands there for Ascheulov. Ascheulov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kross throws the left hand but Ascheulov avoids the punch easily. Ascheulov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ascheulov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ascheulov moves out of range of the body kick from Kross.
A little feinted left hand from Ascheulov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ascheulov missing with a left hand there. Kross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kross throws a jab when Ascheulov was well out of range. Ascheulov walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ascheulov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ascheulov swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov. Ascheulov blocks a head kick by Kross.
Ascheulov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ascheulov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ascheulov throws a hook to the side of Kross's head but Kross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ascheulov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kross throws a lazy uppercut
and Ascheulov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ascheulov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A big left from Kross misses. Ascheulov is looking to counter punch. Ascheulov avoids the body shot from Kross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Kross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ascheulov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ascheulov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ascheulov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kross scores with a punch to the head. Ascheulov misses with a left hand and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kross misses the jab. Ascheulov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Ascheulov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kross's head. Good shot there by Ascheulov. Kross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ascheulov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kross blocks a jab. Kross swinging wildly here.
Kross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ascheulov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kross moves out of range of the strikes. Ascheulov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ascheulov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kross under the eye. Kross missing with a left hand there. Ascheulov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ascheulov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kross needs to keep his hands up - Ascheulov had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Kross. Kross looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ascheulov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kross manages to avoid it. Ascheulov throws a big shot that misses. Ascheulov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A swing and a miss from Kross. Kross ducks under a wild hook from Ascheulov. Ascheulov misses with a looping right. Kross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ascheulov moves into range and clinches up with Kross. Ascheulov trying to stall but Kross improves his position.
Ascheulov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krosss head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kross. Ascheulov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kross uses good head movement to avoid it. Ascheulov stalling in the clinch.
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 Pavel Ascheulov will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Kross dodges the punch combination from Ascheulov.
Pavel Ascheulov is winning the standup battle so far. Kross scores with a sloppy right hand. Ascheulov should have avoided that one. Kross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ascheulov.
Kross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ascheulov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ascheulov takes the fight into the clinch. Kross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ascheulov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ascheulov throws an off balance right hand
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ascheulov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kross, pushing him back against the cage. Kross blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kross. I was talking to Ascheulov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov. Ascheulov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut. Kross takes a swing at Ascheulov's ribcage but misses. Ascheulov misses with a right hand letting Kross counter with a right hand. Ascheulov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kross throws a body kick that misses and Ascheulov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kross swinging wildly here.
Ascheulov ducks under a wild hook from Kross. Ascheulov is looking to counter punch. Ascheulov closes the distance and clinches. Kross manages to break the clinch.
Ascheulov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ascheulov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kross swats away the attempt to clinch by Ascheulov. Ascheulov throws a good cross that connects.
Kross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ascheulov. A big right from Ascheulov misses. Kross looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ascheulov throws a combination that misses letting Kross counter with a right hand. Ascheulov cracks a nice hook into Kross's ribs. A swing and a miss from Ascheulov. Ascheulov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kross. Ascheulov throws a series of punches but Kross avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov. Ascheulov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ascheulov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ascheulov misses with a hook
letting Kross counter with a right hand. Ascheulov throws the left hand but Kross avoids the punch easily. Ascheulov is looking to clinch. Ascheulov misses with a hook
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut. A combination from Ascheulov does no damage. Ascheulov throws an off balance right hand
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ascheulov is rocked! Kross misses with a hook
and Ascheulov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ascheulov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kross is just out of range. Kross cracks Ascheulov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ascheulov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kross pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ascheulov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kullo Kross! Kullo Kross 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 4062 p4p, 3024 weight class) and Nick Peterson (ranked 455 p4p, 377 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Medeiros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sidequest - Chime. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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174 cm 24 160 6 - 9 - 0 |
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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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Peterson! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Medeiros lands a nice looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Peterson scores with a four punch combination! Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it. Medeiros slips a straight right by Peterson. Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Medeiros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Medeiros swats him away and circles back towards the center. Peterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Peterson misses with a hook. A swing and a miss from Medeiros. Peterson misses with a looping left. Medeiros lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Peterson misses with an uppercut. An attempted straight right counter from Medeiros misses the target. We've been hearing reports that Medeiros has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Peterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Medeiros off the cage and back into range. Medeiros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Peterson misses with the combination.
Peterson misses the jab. Peterson throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet. Peterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nick Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet. A quick step to the side and Medeiros tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy. Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros. Peterson clinches with his opponent.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it. Peterson misses with some punches.
Medeiros wants to stall.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Peterson prevents Medeiros from breaking the clinch. Medeiros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Medeiros working aggressively here.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Medeiros looking for a takedown. Peterson blocks a body shot from Medeiros. Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from Medeiros misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Medeiros throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range. Medeiros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him. Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy. Medeiros is looking to wear down Peterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Medeiros darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A jab from Peterson does it's job there. Medeiros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Medeiros advances to full mount. Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Medeiros avoids the attempt from Peterson to control. Peterson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Medeiros sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Medeiros putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Medeiros with a couple of short strikes. Medeiros tries to control but Peterson wriggling away. BOOM! Medeiros connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Medeiros trying to control but he's not successful this time. Peterson is working to get back to half guard.
Medeiros lands a big shot there that rocks Peterson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Medeiros trying to control but Peterson is having none of it. Medeiros misses with a head shot. 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 Aljosa Medeiros will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nick Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target. Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Peterson thuds his right hand into Medeiros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Medeiros counters with a straight right hand. Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it. Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Medeiros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Medeiros is looking to counter punch. Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Medeiros moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Medeiros is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Medeiros lands a nice shot to the body.
Medeiros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Peterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Medeiros to counter with a crisp jab. Peterson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Medeiros lands a brutal uppercut that launches Peterson off his feet! Peterson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aljosa Medeiros!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pultti Pyssy (ranked 1744 p4p, 2476 weight class) and Cau Ryhein (ranked 243 p4p, 326 weight class). Ryhein has chosen The Boys of Summer - The Ataris as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pultti Pyssy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cau Ryhein! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice cross by Ryhein. Pyssy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryhein counters with a slapping leg kick. Pyssy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Pyssy thows a leg kick but Ryhein checks it and Ryhein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big right from Ryhein misses. A little feinted left hand from Pyssy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Pyssy slips under a jab. It looked like Pyssy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryhein. Pyssy takes a swing at Ryhein's ribcage but misses. Pyssy staying out of range there. Ryhein looks for the body kick but Pyssy saw that one coming. Pyssy moves forwards but Ryhein connects with a nice, crisp jab. A swing and a miss from Ryhein. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ryhein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pyssy misses with a head kick.
Ryhein throws out a counter right but Pyssy avoids it with no problem. Pyssy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryhein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Pyssy misses with an uppercut. Ryhein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pyssy is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Pyssy swings for the body but Ryhein moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ryhein misses its intended target. Pyssy walks into a stiff left hand from Ryhein. Pyssy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryhein counters with a good, hard body kick but Pyssy shrugs it off. Pyssy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ryhein slips a jab from Pyssy. Pyssy misses with a body shot.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pyssy connects with the punch. Pyssy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryhein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pyssy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ryhein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pyssy. Ryhein throws a jab when Pyssy was well out of range. Pyssy throwing a counter right hand but Ryhein manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryhein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ryhein checks a low kick from Pyssy. Some wild striking there from Ryhein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ryhein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pyssy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryhein. Ryhein throws out a loose jab but Pyssy uses good head movement to avoid it. Pyssy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ryhein staying out of range there. Ryhein lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Pyssy is predictable there and Ryhein counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pyssy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A big left from Pyssy misses. Ryhein thinks about the counter body kick. Pyssy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ryhein's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Pyssy misses with a shot to the body and Ryhein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ryhein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pyssy's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pyssy closes the distance and lands a one-two. Pyssy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Nice shot by Ryhein. Pyssy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryhein. Good exchange - Pyssy coming out on top. Pyssy needs to keep his hands up - Ryhein had a free shot at his head there. Pyssy throws a leg kick but Ryhein checks it. Pyssy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice uppercut lands for Pyssy. That snapped Ryhein's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pyssy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryhein. Pyssy connects with a body shot. Ryhein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryhein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Pyssy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pyssy slips a straight right by Ryhein. A shot to the liver by Pyssy. Beautiful body shot. Pyssy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryhein is out of range and Pyssy settles back down. Ryhein only half commits to the counter leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pyssy. Ryhein tried to score with a low kick but Pyssy checks it. A big right from Ryhein misses. Ryhein avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice uppercut lands for Pyssy. That snapped Ryhein's head back.
Pyssy misses with a body shot.
That kick from Pyssy tenderised Ryhein's leg. Ryhein is trying to keep his angry face on. Ryhein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pyssy moves away. Pyssy slips a straight right by Ryhein. Pyssy slips under a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cau Ryhein will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ryhein throws a head kick that half lands.
Pyssy misses with a hook
and Ryhein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pyssy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryhein counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pyssy is lucky that one didn't land flush. Pyssy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryhein counters with a stiff right hand. Pyssy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Ryhein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Ryhein throws a good cross that connects.
Ryhein swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ryhein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryhein has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pyssy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ryhein throws a low kick but Pyssy avoids it. Ryhein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pyssy on the side of the head. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pyssy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Ryhein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pyssy throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pyssy misses with a low kick.
Pyssy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Pyssy is predictable there and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Pyssy was not able to check. Ryhein throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pyssy scores with a jab to the head.
Pyssy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pyssy lands a head kick. Ryhein smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Pyssy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein. Ryhein missing with a left hand there. Pyssy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pyssy throws a body shot but no joy. Pyssy throws an off balance right hand
and Ryhein counters with a slapping leg kick. Pyssy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryhein.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryhein manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pyssy misses with a shot to the body and Ryhein counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ryhein throws a low kick but Pyssy moves out of range easily. Ryhein checks a low kick from Pyssy. Ryhein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ryhein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pyssy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pyssy misses with a straight left. Pyssy is looking to slow Ryhein down with leg kicks. Ryhein tries to bum rush Pyssy with a series of wild strikes but Pyssy uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pyssy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ryhein avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pyssy digs a good body shot into Ryhein's ribs. Ryhein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pyssy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryhein scores with a hook. Pyssy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryhein counters with a nice kick to the body. Pyssy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryhein. Pyssy wants to slow Ryhein down by chopping away at his legs. Ryhein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pyssy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryhein throws a looping overhand right but Pyssy ducks down to avoid it. Ryhein looks to land a left hand but Pyssy moved out of range nicely. Pyssy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pyssy checks a low kick from Ryhein. Pyssy takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pyssy misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryhein 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 Pyssy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pyssy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Pyssy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryhein manages to avoid it. Pyssy slips a jab and a cross from Ryhein.
Pyssy scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Pyssy misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pyssy throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryhein! But no joy. Ryhein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pyssy backing away here, and Ryhein unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Pyssy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryhein. The fighters circling - Ryhein throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pyssy motions for Ryhein to come forward. Pyssy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ryhein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pyssy throws a low kick but Ryhein avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cau Ryhein 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! Pyssy avoids a kick to the body.
Pyssy throwing a counter right hand but Ryhein manages to avoid it. Ryhein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ryhein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pyssy missing with a left hand there. Ryhein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ryhein moves into range and connects with a jab. Pyssy throws a solid leg kick but Ryhein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pyssy. Pyssy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ryhein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Pyssy misses with a wild body shot. Pyssy misses with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pyssy swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here. A looping hook to the body misses from Pyssy. Ryhein does a little dance to reset his feet. Pyssy misses with a left hand and Ryhein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ryhein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Pultti Pyssy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryhein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pyssy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A solid leg kick lands there for Ryhein.
Ryhein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyssy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pyssy walks into a straight right hand from Ryhein. Ryhein throws a jab when Pyssy was well out of range. Ryhein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Ryhein defending well as Pyssy loads up on a big left hand. Ryhein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Pyssy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ryhein checks a leg kick nicely. Ryhein feints and then cracks Pyssy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pyssy down. A swing and a miss from Ryhein. Pyssy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Cau Ryhein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryhein cracks Pyssy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Pyssy moves out of range as Ryhein strikes. Pyssy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryhein moves away. Ryhein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pyssy. An attempted straight right counter from Pyssy misses the target. Cau Ryhein seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pyssy misses with a wild body shot. Pyssy tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryhein with the inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pyssy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryhein's sensitive parts. A low kick from Ryhein misses and Pyssy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Pyssy throws a body punch but Ryhein moves out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Pyssy blocks the leg kick.
Ryhein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A good leg kick by Pyssy. Pyssy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryhein was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyssy. Pyssy misses with a low kick.
Pyssy lunges at Ryhein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryhein's hand. Pyssy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryhein clobbers Pyssy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Good leg kick by Ryhein. Ryhein misses with a series of wild punches.
Pyssy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pultti Pyssy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ryhein defending well as Pyssy loads up on a big left hand. Ryhein throws a lazy right hand but Pyssy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pyssy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ryhein connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pyssy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryhein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ryhein lands a jab. Ryhein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pyssy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ryhein throws a front kick aimed at Pyssy's knee but Pyssy avoids it well. Pyssy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Pyssy scores with a jab. Ryhein acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ryhein connects with a crisp jab. Pyssy moves out of range of the leg kick from Ryhein. Pyssy moves into range and connects with a jab. Pyssy misses with a left hand and Ryhein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Cau Ryhein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ryhein 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cau Ryhein! After winning the bout, Cau Ryhein 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Boltzmann (ranked 1304 p4p, 3563 weight class) and Jarrod Beard (ranked 160 p4p, 420 weight class). Beard has chosen Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jarrod Beard enters the cage!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ludwig Boltzmann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Beard! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boltzmann misses with a looping left. Beard with the counter takedown but Boltzmann avoids it easily. Boltzmann misses with a left hand and Beard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Beard throws a looping overhand right but Boltzmann ducks down to avoid it. Beard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boltzmann. Beard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jarrod Beard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beard scores with a shot to the body.
Beard getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Beard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boltzmann is landing a low percentage of strikes. The crowd cheers as Beard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boltzmann doesn't seem phased though. Boltzmann has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Beard throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boltzmann wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beard misses with a lunging right hand
and Boltzmann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boltzmann. Boltzmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Beard backwards. Beard is trying to drag Boltzmann to the mat but Boltzmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Boltzmann prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boltzmann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Ludwig Boltzmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrod Beard. Boltzmann breaks from the clinch.
Beard cracks Boltzmann with a right hand to the side of the head. Boltzmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Boltzmann with a hook. Beard looks to land a right hand but Boltzmann moved out of range. Boltzmann throws a hook but Beard avoids it easily. Boltzmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boltzmann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beard. Boltzmann misses with an uppercut. Beard saw that one coming. Beard throws a jab when Boltzmann was well out of range. Beard swings for the body but Boltzmann moves out of range.
Beard throws a body punch but Boltzmann moves out of range. Boltzmann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beard. Beard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boltzmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Boltzmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Boltzmann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beard. Beard misses with a hook. Boltzmann ducked under it nicely. Beard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch lands to the side of Boltzmann 's head but he takes it in his stride. Boltzmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boltzmann pushes Beard away with a front kick. Nice body punch from Boltzmann. Beard looks winded! Boltzmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Boltzmann throws a series of punches but Beard moves out of range. Nice straight punches there by Beard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beard. Boltzmann ducks under a wild hook from Beard. Ludwig Boltzmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Beard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boltzmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boltzmann throws a lazy right hand but Beard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Beard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boltzmann throws a shot to the body.
Boltzmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beard. Beard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Beard throws a body punch but Boltzmann moves out of range. Beard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boltzmann throws a nice inside leg kick. Beard scores with a hook to the body. Boltzmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Boltzmann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beard to score an easy takedown into full guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boltzmann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Beard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Boltzmann keeping moving, preventing Beard from controlling successfully. Beard landing with the ground and pound. Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Boltzmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. 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 Ludwig Boltzmann will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Good shot there by Boltzmann. Boltzmann slips a jab from Beard. Beard just misses with a punch to the body.
As Beard tries to get set, Boltzmann tries to push him back and clinch up but Beard manages to avoid the attempt. A shot to the body from Beard misses and Boltzmann counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Beard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boltzmann lands with a left to the head. Beard wants a takedown but no success here.
Boltzmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boltzmann breaks from the clinch.
Beard pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boltzmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Boltzmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beard moves away. Beard digs a good body shot into Boltzmann's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boltzmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ludwig Boltzmann is winning the standup battle so far. Boltzmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beard looks to land a right hand but Boltzmann moved out of range. Boltzmann is looking to counter the offense by Beard and move into the clinch. Boltzmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Boltzmann drops Beard with a beautiful combination! Beard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boltzmann is looking for the KO! Beard is rocked! It looks like Jarrod Beard has been cut. Beard is breathing heavily. Beard drops his hands momentarily. Boltzmann doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Beard staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Beard doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludwig Boltzmann! After winning the bout, Ludwig Boltzmann 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Machine (ranked 2400 p4p, 2062 weight class) and Antonio Luciano (ranked 318 p4p, 274 weight class). Machine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Satan Is Real. On his way into the cage it seems that Alexis Machine has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alexis Machine seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexis Machine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Luciano! The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Luciano throws a hook but Machine blocks it. Luciano tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land. Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike. Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it. Machine misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Luciano blocks an elbow strike. I was talking to Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano misses with a knee to the head. Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Machine.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses. Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luciano can turn it around. Machine blocking some punches.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
A shot in the inside from Luciano. Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards. Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike. Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Luciano misses with the head strike.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine. Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses. Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead. A short left from Luciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Luciano lands a nice uppercut. Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head. Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Luciano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike. Machine lands an elbow inside. Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine. Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine. Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine. Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses. Machine blocking some punches.
Machine blocking some punches.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards. Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano. A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine. Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano misses with a knee to the head. A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
This has been an exciting period of action! Luciano lands with a short shot to the head. Luciano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Luciano misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses. Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine. Luciano tries to land a knee to the head but Machine blocks with his arms.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch. Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike. Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards. Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Luciano lands with a light punch inside. Luciano working aggressively here.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Luciano dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Luciano tests Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot. It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut. Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss! Luciano drops Machine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Machine looks back up at him and smiles so Luciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Machine is rocked! Luciano throws a hook but Machine blocks it. Oh Machine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Machine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Machine seems to have got his legs back now. 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! Luciano blocks an elbow strike. With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses. Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Luciano blocks an elbow strike. Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice elbow from Machine. Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike. Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano. Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A short left from Luciano. Luciano lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside. Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it. Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike. Machine misses with an elbow over the top. Luciano misses with some punches.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Antonio Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Machine takes a shot to the head. Luciano misses with some punches.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano taking a breather. Machine lands an elbow inside that Luciano shrugs off. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Machine blocking some punches.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luciano's defenses. A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike. Machine misses with an elbow over the top. Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano. Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses. Luciano lands an uppercut. Alexis Machine's cut is getting worse. Machine blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead. Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses. Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead. Luciano tries a knee to the head but Machine blocks it.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine. Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land. Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine. Luciano lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Machine. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine. Luciano blocks an elbow strike. Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine blocking some punches.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Nice elbow from Machine. Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A knee to the head by Luciano.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land. Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Alexis Machine's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano. Machine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luciano, pushing him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine. A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine. Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano scores with an uppercut up the middle. Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses. Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. Machine misses with an elbow over the top. Luciano lands an elbow inside. Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Luciano in his tracks for a moment. Machine misses with an elbow over the top. Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine. Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine. Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it. Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine. Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Machine blocking some punches.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it. Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards. Luciano misses with some punches.
Alexis Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano scores with an uppercut up the middle. Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Luciano lands an uppercut. Luciano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luciano lands with a right to the head. Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses. Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch. Luciano throws a head punch that misses. Machine blocks an uppercut.
Luciano takes an elbow to the temple. Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Luciano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Luciano. Luciano blocks an elbow strike. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine. Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow. A short right from Luciano. Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch. Luciano throws a head punch that misses. Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses. Luciano lands with a light punch inside. Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
Luciano working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Luciano takes an elbow to the temple. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses. Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it. Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses. Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top. Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Luciano blocks an elbow strike. Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Machine lands a nice elbow. Machine throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Antonio Luciano. Well Luciano 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Luciano! Antonio Luciano 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Kelly (ranked 944 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 133 p4p, 174 weight class). Kelly comes into the arena with Rnb (feat. Bandit Gang Marco) blaring out of the sound system. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Meet Fran. Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Kelly! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Kelly throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Kelly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes him off and we're back to square one. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a looping right. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kelly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski gets caught flat footed, as Kelly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Kelly wants to pass the guard but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is keeping the position. Kelly connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is adopting a defensive guard. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working a defensive guard here.
Kelly distracts Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kelly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is keeping the position for now. Kelly trying to move into half guard but instead Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has managed to sweep!
Kelly 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. Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kelly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kelly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is aware though and is defending well. Kelly working for a triangle but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski defends it easily.
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelly keeping moving, preventing Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski from controlling successfully. Kelly wants to sweep but no luck. Kelly looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is defending well. Kelly quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kelly celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Kelly! During a confident post fight interview, Robert Kelly 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 1590 p4p, 24084 weight class) and Gabe Garcia (ranked 194 p4p, 561 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Thibodeaux! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabe Garcia! The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thibodeaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat. Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body. Marcel Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Garcia. Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Garcia looks winded! Thibodeaux punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch. Thibodeaux instigates a clinch. Garcia takes a shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside. Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside. Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round. Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Thibodeaux drops Garcia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Garcia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Garcia is rocked! Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him? A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage. Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses. Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia. A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch. Garcia seems to have recovered his senses. Thibodeaux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Garcia to his knees! Thibodeaux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux! A very excited looking Marcel Thibodeaux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slimed Undies (ranked 1026 p4p, 1058 weight class) and Sauvage Thibodeaux (ranked 148 p4p, 153 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slimed Undies! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauvage Thibodeaux! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Undies misses with a looping left. Thibodeaux moves out of range as Undies strikes. Thibodeaux wants to counter the offense by Undies and move into the clinch position. Thibodeaux defending well as Undies loads up on a big left hand. Undies has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight. Undies jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance. Undies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thibodeaux has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Undies thows a left - swing and a miss! Thibodeaux tries to counter by closing the distance. Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Undies misses with a shot to the body and Thibodeaux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thibodeaux. Undies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes. Thibodeaux feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thibodeaux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Undies defends well and Thibodeaux ends up having to push Undies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Undies. Thibodeaux wants to counter with a clinch but Undies pushes him away. Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Undies. Undies thows a left - swing and a miss! Undies lands with a good body shot. A slow jab from Undies misses its intended target. Undies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Undies. Undies misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Undies! Undies gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thibodeaux is trying to control the action in half guard but Undies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Thibodeaux controlling the pace. Undies moves into full guard.
Thibodeaux throwing strikes from guard but Undies blocks nicely. Undies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Undies tries to get out of the position. Thibodeaux 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. Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thibodeaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Undies has wrist control. Thibodeaux passes easily into side control. Nice work. Thibodeaux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Undies is letting Thibodeaux control him for a moment. Thibodeaux goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Undies rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thibodeaux's guard! Nice work there by Undies! Undies gets to his feet - Thibodeaux follows without any prompting. Undies throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it. Undies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Undies. Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Undies. Undies swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Undies misses with a straight right. Undies cracks Thibodeaux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Undies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Undies throws a leg kick and Thibodeaux counters with a single leg into guard. Undies didn't expect that. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slimed Undies 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. Undies looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range. Undies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux counters with a single leg into guard. Undies didn't expect that. Undies keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully. Thibodeaux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Undies keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully. Thibodeaux pushes down on Undies's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thibodeaux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Thibodeaux is stalling here. Undies is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thibodeaux seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Undies has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Undies stands up. Undies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thibodeaux. A looping hook to the body misses from Undies. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet. Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Thibodeaux walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Undies. Thibodeaux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Undies defends it well. Thibodeaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Undies throws a low kick, looking for Thibodeaux's leg but Thibodeaux calmly moves out of range. Thibodeaux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Undies defends it well. Slimed Undies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Undies misses with a wild body shot. Thibodeaux moves out of range as Undies strikes. Undies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thibodeaux backs up against the cage.
Slimed Undies is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Undies misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a takedown into side control. Thibodeaux laying and praying for a moment but Undies takes advantage and regains half guard. Thibodeaux uses his free foot to push down on Undies's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Undies.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thibodeaux scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Undies is squirming around, avoiding Thibodeaux's attempts to control the action. A nice elbow there by Thibodeaux. Undies wants to control but Thibodeaux is having none of it. Thibodeaux has isolated one of Undies's arms. Undies looking to fight him off but Thibodeaux twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauvage Thibodeaux! After winning the bout, Sauvage Thibodeaux 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Schwarzschild (ranked 548 p4p, 459 weight class) and Levi Daan (ranked 74 p4p, 66 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Schwarzschild! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Daan! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daan misses with a low kick.
Schwarzschild was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Schwarzschild thuds his right hand into Daan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Schwarzschild moves out of range as Daan throws a body kick.
Oooooh!!! Schwarzschild has knocked Daan down with a huge combo! Schwarzschild steps away and waves a wobbly Daan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Schwarzschild throws a body shot but no joy. Schwarzschild looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Schwarzschild pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Schwarzschild tries to land a body kick and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schwarzschild closes the distance and clinches. Schwarzschild is stalling here.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daan lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daan lands an uppercut. Schwarzschild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schwarzschild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schwarzschild blocks a body shot from Daan. Schwarzschild misses with a hook from the clinch. Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut. Schwarzschild looks to throw an elbow but misses. A right handed body shot lands from Daan.
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head. Schwarzschild tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schwarzschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daan backwards. Daan misses with a hook from the clinch. Daan swings wildly with an uppercut but Schwarzschild uses good head movement to avoid it. Daan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schwarzschild pulls Daan into guard.
Schwarzschild is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Schwarzschild can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daan controls the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schwarzschild looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daan passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schwarzschild is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Daan seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schwarzschild works his way to full guard. Good work. Daan looking to pass the guard. Schwarzschild bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daan's guard. Daan keeping full guard, as Schwarzschild tries to pass. Schwarzschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Daan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Daan wants to sweep but no luck. Schwarzschild slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Schwarzschild won't allow Daan to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schwarzschild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Schwarzschild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daan is keeping the position for now. Daan wants to sweep here but Schwarzschild controlling him for the moment. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Schwarzschild engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Schwarzschild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Schwarzschild wants to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Schwarzschild dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Daan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Daan misses with a leg kick letting Schwarzschild counter with a right hand. Schwarzschild lands a body shot.
Daan thows a left - swing and a miss! Schwarzschild clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daan blocks a body shot from Schwarzschild. Schwarzschild tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daan. Schwarzschild prevents a body shot from Daan. A right handed body shot lands from Daan.
Daan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schwarzschild backwards. Schwarzschild misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schwarzschild misses with a body punch.
Daan gets through Schwarzschild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Schwarzschild misses with a short punch on the inside. Daan misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Schwarzschild. Schwarzschild prevents a body shot from Daan. A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan. Schwarzschild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Schwarzschild lands with a right to the head. Schwarzschild tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daan just stands there and leans against the cage. Daan blocks the elbow strike.
Schwarzschild blocks an uppercut.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Daan pushes Schwarzschild back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Schwarzschild jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daan walks away with a smile on his face. Schwarzschild gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Schwarzschild. That's going to take a lot out of him. Schwarzschild throws out a loose jab but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it. Schwarzschild moves out of range of the strikes. Schwarzschild misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schwarzschild misses with a body shot.
Daan moves into range and clinches up with Schwarzschild. This has been an exciting period of action! Daan stalling in the clinch.
Schwarzschild fails to pull guard.
Schwarzschild misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwarzschild lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan. Schwarzschild throws a head punch that misses. Daan misses with a hook from the clinch. Good body shot from Daan.
Schwarzschild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Daan blocks an uppercut.
Daan misses with some punches.
Schwarzschild lands on the inside with an uppercut. Schwarzschild's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Daan lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut. Daan avoids the elbow strike from Schwarzschild, against the cage.
Daan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Schwarzschild works on Daan's body with a couple of short punches. Daan swings wildly with an uppercut but Schwarzschild uses good head movement to avoid it. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Schwarzschild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daan pushes Schwarzschild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Schwarzschild.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land. Schwarzschild misses with an elbow over the top. Daan avoids a wild elbow strike from Schwarzschild. A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land. Schwarzschild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daan lands with a light punch inside. Daan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Schwarzschild.
Daan takes an elbow to the forehead. Daan misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daan is leaning against Schwarzschild and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. 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! Schwarzschild swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it. Schwarzschild is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daan to keep the fight standing. Schwarzschild misses with an elbow strike.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan misses with some punches.
Daan blocking some punches.
Schwarzschild misses with the head strike.
Daan misses with the head strike.
Daan lands a shoulder strike. Schwarzschild lands a left hand.
Schwarzschild fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schwarzschild misses with some punches.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Schwarzschild.
The referee calls for Schwarzschild to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Daan blocks an elbow strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Levi Daan will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! Nice body kick there by Daan. Schwarzschild fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Daan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Daan blocks the body kick.
Daan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Schwarzschild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Schwarzschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daan was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwarzschild. Daan throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzschild moves out of range easily. Schwarzschild tries to counter by clinching up but Daan breaks away and moves out of range. Daan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schwarzschild takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Schwarzschild moves out of range as Daan throws a body kick.
Karl Schwarzschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schwarzschild slips a jab from Daan. Schwarzschild instigates a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land. Schwarzschild manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Schwarzschild is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daan defends well. Daan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Schwarzschild trying to control the position here. Daan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schwarzschild is trying to keep Daan in close.
Daan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schwarzschild looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schwarzschild being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Daan avoids a kick to the body.
Daan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Schwarzschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Daan misses with an uppercut. Schwarzschild swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daan counters with a body kick. Daan darts in and clinches Schwarzschild up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwarzschild is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daan to keep the fight standing. Schwarzschild jumps guard but Daan stands there with Schwarzschild around his waist. Schwarzschild gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan. Daan lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Schwarzschild. A battle for position here, against the cage. Schwarzschild tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Schwarzschild. That's going to take a lot out of him. Daan misses with a right hand letting Schwarzschild counter with a right hand. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daan - that will leave a mark!
Daan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schwarzschild's sensitive parts. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daan slips a straight right by Schwarzschild. Schwarzschild has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Daan.
And that's the end of the fight! Levi Daan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Daan 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Daan! During a confident post fight interview, Levi Daan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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