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WVT 150: Briggs v Thib Jr PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Murphy (ranked 2570 p4p, 3510 weight class) and Stu Redman (ranked 362 p4p, 479 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya. Redman has chosen Smke a Little Smoke - Eric Church as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Redman!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman wants to clinch.
Redman throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Murphy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
Redman fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters by clinching up.
Redman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman blocking some punches.
Murphy lands a knee to the body.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Redman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paddy Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Redman.
Redman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Redman's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms.
Redman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redman can't get the takedown.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Stu Redman has been cut.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Redman won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redman's defenses.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Redman's ribcage. Redman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redman looks winded!
Murphy pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Redman 's eye.
Murphy stalls.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Redman controls his hands.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redman's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Redman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy lands a knee to the head.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Redman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redman throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
Murphy tries to bum rush Redman with a series of wild strikes but Redman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Redman throws a strike aimed at the side of Murphy's head but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy trying to control but Redman postures up.
Redman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Redman is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Redman throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redman's guard. Nice move by Murphy!
We've been hearing that Murphy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Redman controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Murphy postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Redman keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Redman pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Redman has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Redman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy works over Redman with some ground and pound from guard.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redman wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Redman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy 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.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redman.
Murphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Redman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt.
Redman dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paddy Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Redman.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redman throws out the jab.
Murphy throws a head kick that Redman semi-blocks.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redman finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Redman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Murphy lands a high kick!
Murphy lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Redman back into the cage.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman is looking for a takedown.
Redman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stu Redman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy scores with a head kick. Redman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Redman pushes him off.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy leaves Redman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paddy Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Redman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Redman throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Murphy was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman lands the left hand.
Murphy tries to sprawl but Redman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Redman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Redman throws a big elbow that misses.
Redman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Redman throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redman's guard. Nice move by Murphy!
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Redman trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Redman's brow.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Redman.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redman slips under a jab.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
Redman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Redman showed some decent athleticism there.
Redman moves into full mount! Murphy won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound.
Redman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy is trying to escape the mount.
Murphy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stu Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paddy Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy tries to hold on but Redman pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paddy Murphy.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Murphy!
A victorious Paddy Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirov Sturmovik (ranked 2662 p4p, 2799 weight class) and Michael Fraiberg (ranked 385 p4p, 406 weight class). Fraiberg has chosen It’s A Shameful Thing, Lobster Head (Too Many Limes) as his entrance music. Kirov Sturmovik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Fraiberg's 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 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirov Sturmovik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Fraiberg!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraiberg blocks a head kick by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik avoids the head kick by Fraiberg.
Sturmovik cracks Fraiberg with a big right hand and Fraiberg goes down!
Sturmovik working some strikes from top position.
 Fraiberg is rocked!
Fraiberg wants to stand and escape but Sturmovik is having none of it.
Fraiberg is still in real trouble! Can Sturmovik finish him?
Sturmovik 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.
Sturmovik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturmovik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fraiberg's head.
Fraiberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturmovik.
Fraiberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fraiberg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fraiberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Sturmovik cracks Fraiberg with a solid left hand.
Fraiberg wants to stand and escape but Sturmovik is having none of it.
Fraiberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sturmovik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sturmovik passes Fraiberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sturmovik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fraiberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fraiberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Quarry. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sturmovik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sturmovik creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Fraiberg is out cold and this one is all over! Sturmovik climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
Kirov Sturmovik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reino Ruttu (ranked 1780 p4p, 2292 weight class) and Zima Voin (ranked 268 p4p, 331 weight class). Reino Ruttu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Ruttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zima Voin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voin connects with a body shot.
Voin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruttu defends it nicely.
A jab from Voin misses.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruttu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.
Ruttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voin closes the distance and clinches.
Ruttu lands with a left to the head.
Ruttu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruttu'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.
Voin working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ruttu after a bit of a struggle.
Ruttu gets through Voin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Voin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttu misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruttu lands an uppercut.
Ruttu lands a shoulder strike.
Ruttu is leaning against Voin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Voin is looking for a takedown.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zima Voin.
Come on Ruttu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ruttu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick lands for Ruttu.
Voin misses with an uppercut
and Ruttu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruttu blocks a jab.
Ruttu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Voin just misses with a punch to the body.
Voin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruttu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruttu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voin scrambles back to his feet.
Ruttu keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Voin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voin misses with a left hand
and Ruttu counters with a big right hand! Oh Voin is in trouble here! Ruttu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Ruttu!
A relieved looking Reino Ruttu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 2267 p4p, 1778 weight class) and Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich (ranked 121 p4p, 70 weight class). Takeishi comes into the arena with Kabuki Gomen-Jyo blaring out of the sound system. Heydrich has chosen Wass wollen wir trinken as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Takeishi.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeishi defends it well.
Takeishi shoots for a takedown but Heydrich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Heydrich misses.
Takeishi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heydrich defends well and Takeishi ends up having to push Heydrich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takeishi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heydrich is looking to control Takeishi's arms but Takeishi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Heydrich has his back to the cage.
Takeishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heydrich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heydrich throws a nice inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heydrich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeishi tries to clinch but Heydrich is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heydrich.
Heydrich connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heydrich.
Takeishi slips a straight right by Heydrich.
Heydrich scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a hook but Takeishi blocks it.
Takeishi tries for a takedown but Heydrich circles away easily
and Heydrich counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Takeishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeishi with a poor takedown
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Heydrich does it's job there.
Heydrich lands with a nice body kick.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Takeishi misses with a takedown attempt - Heydrich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeishi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heydrich.
Nice uppercut there from Heydrich.
A punch lands to the side of Takeishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeishi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heydrich pinned against the cage. Heydrich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeishi fails with the takedown
and Heydrich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heydrich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takeishi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heydrich.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi tries to clinch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Good shot there by Heydrich.
Takeishi fails with a takedown attempt.
Heydrich thinks about the counter body kick.
Takeishi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heydrich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Heydrich.
Takeishi moves in looking to clinch but Heydrich pushes him off.
Takeishi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi misses with the combination.
Heydrich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takeishi is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heydrich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeishi somewhat.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeishi defends it well.
Heydrich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heydrich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takeishi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Heydrich tests Takeishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heydrich digs a good hook to Takeishi's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takeishi throws out a leg kick but Heydrich moves out of range and Takeishi only half commits.
Takeishi tries to clinch up.
Takeishi 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 step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Heydrich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Takeishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heydrich throws out a counter right but Takeishi avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heydrich.
Heydrich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takeishi shoots in and drives through. Heydrich sprawls well.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but Heydrich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heydrich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heydrich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heydrich cracks Takeishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heydrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heydrich connects with a looping right hand.
 Takeishi is rocked!
Takeishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Takeishi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heydrich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heydrich stuns Takeishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
and Heydrich counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Takeishi! He's just covering up as Heydrich starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
An out of breath Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hao Qiang (ranked 1597 p4p, 1690 weight class) and Bruno Neves (ranked 90 p4p, 94 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 Bruno Neves was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
275
8 - 2 - 0 |
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34 - 28 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hao Qiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Neves!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Qiang with a jab.
It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Neves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Qiang fakes the leg kick and cracks Neves in the body.
A shot to the body from Qiang misses
and Neves counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Neves shoots in but no luck this time.
Qiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neves 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.
Neves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Qiang scores with a hook.
Neves slips a straight right by Qiang.
Neves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang scores with a jab.
Neves misses with a double jab
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiang lands a slapping body shot.
Qiang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Qiang misses with a hook. Neves ducked under it nicely.
Neves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Qiang with a body shot.
Neves throws a hook but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Neves tries to counter it with a takedown but Qiang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Qiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qiang scores with a push kick.
Qiang throws a shot from downtown. Neves moves away and avoids it.
Neves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Qiang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Neves will feel that in the morning.
Neves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That has opened up Bruno Neves's cut even more.
Neves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qiang pushes Neves up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Qiang lands with a light punch inside.
The cut above Bruno Neves's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Qiang lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Qiang.
Neves looks winded!
Qiang misses with some punches.
Qiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neves scores with a shoulder strike.
Qiang can't find room to land a body shot as Neves controls the action.
Qiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Neves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Qiang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Qiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Qiang gets through Neves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Qiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruno Neves's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Qiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neves is rocked!
Qiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qiang misses with some punches.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Hao Qiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Neves.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Qiang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Qiang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruno Neves's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hao Qiang!
An out of breath Hao Qiang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 1915 p4p, 1836 weight class) and Bobby Chunks (ranked 106 p4p, 102 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 Bobby Chunks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunks dives in and scores a takedown into Ship's guard.
Chunks tries to free his leg and advance position but Ship is retaining full guard.
Ship has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ship throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chunks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ship throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks throws a big right hand that misses.
Chunks tries to free his leg and advance position but Ship is retaining full guard.
Ship has momentary wrist control but Chunks slips an elbow through the middle.
Ship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chunks pushing down on Ship's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chunks throwing shots but Ship is blocking nicely.
Chunks is trying to work for a kimura but Ship is defending well.
Chunks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship is trying to get back to full guard.
Chunks wants to pass the guard but Ship is defending well.
Chunks prevents Ship from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chunks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chunks throwing strikes here but Ship is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chunks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ship is looking to escape.
Chunks lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship wants to hold on but Chunks pushes him away.
Chunks looking to secure an arm triangle but Ship defends it well.
Chunks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chunks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ship because Chunks loaded up on that one.
Chunks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ship is looking to escape.
Ship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunks dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Chunks.
Chunks controlling from mount.
Ship sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chunks lands with a punch from half guard.
Chunks is looking to take a break and control but Ship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chunks trying to mount his opponent but Ship defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chunks trying to control from half guard but Ship is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Chunks dominated that round.
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.
Ship shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chunks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chunks is not content to let Ship control the position.
Chunks struggling a bit here.
Chunks regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunks is looking to get back to full guard here but Ship has managed to pass to side control instead.
Chunks struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chunks is trying to control Ship's posture but Ship avoids it.
Chunks is trying to improve his position.
Ship thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ship goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chunks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ship but great work by Chunks.
Chunks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ship is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chunks controls the position.
Ship is not content to let Chunks control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ship keeps working.
Chunks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ship gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ship taking shots to the head.
Chunks unloads with some shots from mount but Ship bucks and avoids them well.
Ship keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chunks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ship's face.
Chunks landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Chunks looking to control but Ship is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Roman Ship's cut is getting worse.
Ship takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bobby Chunks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chunks breaks from Ship's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jeez, Roman Ship's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Ship's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Chunks!
A very excited looking Bobby Chunks rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 976 p4p, 1578 weight class) and DeShawn West (ranked 130 p4p, 199 weight class). West has chosen Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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44
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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 42 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn West!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West lands with a good body shot.
Chugman defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Chugman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from West misses.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Chugman misses with a combination
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chugman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Chugman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that.
West explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
West looks to land a right hand but Chugman moved out of range.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chugman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
West is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chugman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman trying to control the position but West is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Chugman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chugman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but West is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West wants to get back to his feet.
West struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chugman trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chugman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chugman thinking.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Chugman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman throws a right and a left that both miss.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chugman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chugman digs a good hook to West's body.
Chugman slips a straight right by West.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control.
West wants to get back to his feet but Chugman is dominant here and he's now got West's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugman has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. West is defending well but eventually Chugman manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! West has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 637 p4p, 1018 weight class) and Juan Corona (ranked 89 p4p, 137 weight class). Corona has chosen Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 3, fighting out of London, Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corona moves forwards but Sripituksakul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight right.
Corona steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sripituksakul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corona avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Corona stalls.
Corona is trying to pull guard but Sripituksakul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sripituksakul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corona avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sripituksakul prevents a body shot from Corona.
Sripituksakul gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Corona regains guard.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Sripituksakul won't allow Corona to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
Sripituksakul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sripituksakul doesn't defend quickly enough and Corona has managed to lock this one up! Can Sripituksakul escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Corona on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona 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 Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 307 p4p, 336 weight class) and Apophis Kalmisto (ranked 47 p4p, 52 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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161
15 - 2 - 0 |
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157
17 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Apophis Kalmisto!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haudegen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalmisto looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haudegen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haudegen scores with a hook to the body. Kalmisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalmisto missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalmisto misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen misses with a left hand
and Kalmisto counters with a good, hard body kick but Haudegen shrugs it off.
Kalmisto thuds his shin into the meat of Haudegen's side.
Kalmisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen thuds his right hand into Kalmisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Kalmisto moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen throws a shot to the body.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kalmisto.
It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Haudegen misses with a shot to the body
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haudegen throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalmisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haudegen misses with a few strikes there.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Haudegen dips to his left and cracks Kalmisto with an uppercut!
Haudegen lands a slapping body shot.
Haudegen fails to land the takedown.
Haudegen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalmisto in his tracks.
Kalmisto throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto tries to bum rush Haudegen with a series of wild strikes but Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
A big left from Haudegen misses.
Haudegen misses with a left hand
and Kalmisto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the liver by Haudegen. Beautiful body shot.
Kalmisto misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalmisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haudegen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalmisto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haudegen digs a good hook to Kalmisto's body.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haudegen dodges the punch combination from Kalmisto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalmisto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Haudegen scores with a four punch combination!
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haudegen.
Haudegen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen throws a body punch but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Kalmisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it.
Haudegen connects with a body shot.
Haudegen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kalmisto throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.
A head punch on the inside from Kalmisto fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kalmisto fails to land.
Haudegen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up.
Haudegen lands a nice hook to Kalmisto's body. Kalmisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haudegen connects with a looping right hand.
Haudegen takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Kalmisto wants to counter with a clinch but Haudegen pushes him away.
Kalmisto moves out of range as Haudegen strikes.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
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 Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kalmisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Haudegen circles away.
Haudegen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haudegen lands a nice shot to the body.
Haudegen cracks Kalmisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haudegen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.
Haudegen sets himself, and Kalmisto steps forward looking for the clinch! Haudegen avoids it this time.
Haudegen throws a hook but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown but Kalmisto shows good takedown defense.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalmisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haudegen is able to avoid easily.
Kalmisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalmisto counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Haudegen misses with a straight left.
Kalmisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalmisto's hands.
Haudegen blocks a head kick by Kalmisto.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kalmisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haudegen at a distance.
Haudegen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haudegen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalmisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haudegen at a distance.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalmisto counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut
and Kalmisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svalbard Haudegen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalmisto misses with a body kick.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen misses with a body punch
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haudegen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kalmisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haudegen.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haudegen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalmisto clinches up against the cage.
Kalmisto has a couple of punches blocked by Haudegen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Kalmisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalmisto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apophis Kalmisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Kalmisto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haudegen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haudegen lands a right hook to the body.
Kalmisto staying out of range there.
Kalmisto misses the jab.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Kalmisto is quick to defend against it.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kalmisto sprawls and moves away.
Haudegen misses with a straight left.
Kalmisto throws out a counter right but Haudegen avoids it with no problem.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalmisto circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen misses with a two punch combination.
Kalmisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Kalmisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kalmisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haudegen fails to land with a series of punches.
Haudegen swings for the body but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Haudegen throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen swings for the body but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Haudegen blocks it well.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Kalmisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalmisto.
Haudegen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svalbard Haudegen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haudegen blocks a leg kick.
Haudegen scores with a hook to the body. Kalmisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Kalmisto avoids it well and moves away.
Haudegen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalmisto slips under a jab.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto moves away from the strike by Haudegen.
It seemed like Kalmisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto misses with a looping left.
Kalmisto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haudegen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kalmisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Svalbard Haudegen's cut is getting worse.
Haudegen digs a good hook to Kalmisto's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Haudegen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Haudegen lunges at Kalmisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalmisto's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haudegen checks a leg kick.
Haudegen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalmisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Haudegen swings widly with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Haudegen finds it's way through Kalmisto's defenses.
Kalmisto is looking to clinch.
Kalmisto is looking to chop away at Haudegen's legs.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svalbard Haudegen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalmisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kalmisto lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haudegen blocking some punches.
Haudegen blocks the elbow strike.
Kalmisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Haudegen misses with some punches.
Kalmisto misses with the head strike.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto blocks an uppercut.
Kalmisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
Kalmisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalmisto misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Kalmisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Haudegen works on Kalmisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Haudegen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haudegen avoids it.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kalmisto on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen tries to throw a body punch but Kalmisto avoids it by throwing Haudegen back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalmisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws a head punch that misses.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with a punch to the body.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with a knee strike.
Haudegen misses with some punches.
Kalmisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Kalmisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apophis Kalmisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haudegen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svalbard Haudegen!
Our winner, Svalbard Haudegen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macka Briggs (ranked 184 p4p, 143 weight class) and Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 31 p4p, 21 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Briggs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh. Thibodeaux Jr. has chosen Rags2Riches as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Briggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thibodeaux Jr.'s waist but Thibodeaux Jr. gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Briggs off to one side.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Briggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Briggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. 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.
Nice body punch from Briggs.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Briggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a head kick that misses
and Briggs counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Briggs with a body shot.
Briggs misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Briggs. That snapped Thibodeaux Jr.'s head back.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Briggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux Jr. releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Briggs with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux Jr..
Briggs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to keep an underhook but Briggs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr. won't allow Briggs to pass to mount.
Briggs is stalling here. Thibodeaux Jr. is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Briggs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thibodeaux Jr. has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Thibodeaux Jr. is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Briggs will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Briggs is looking to regain half guard here but Thibodeaux Jr. keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. controlling the position from side mount.
Briggs struggling a bit here.
Thibodeaux Jr. is staying tight to Briggs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Briggs is looking for a sweep.
Thibodeaux Jr. controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macka Briggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macka Briggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Briggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux Jr. should have avoided that one.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Briggs.
Briggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Briggs digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs stalks Thibodeaux Jr. and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thibodeaux Jr.'s face. Thibodeaux Jr. staggers backwards, shaken.
Briggs digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribs.
Briggs misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs lands with a good body shot.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux Jr.! But no joy.
Briggs darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a right hand to the body.
Briggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux Jr. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux Jr. is leaning against Briggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux Jr. fails to land.
Briggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands an elbow inside.
Macka Briggs's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Briggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux Jr. just misses with a elbow thrown towards Briggs's brow.
Briggs wants a takedown.
Briggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Briggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux Jr. after a bit of a struggle.
Briggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux Jr. can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Briggs's elbow.
Briggs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Briggs.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Briggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Briggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a shot to the side of Briggs's head.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Briggs dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr..
Briggs is leaning against Thibodeaux Jr. and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thibodeaux Jr. working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Briggs scores with a hook to the body.
Briggs lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to work over Briggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Briggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Briggs misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Macka Briggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Briggs tries to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves his leg out of the way.
Briggs moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. pushes him off.
Briggs misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Briggs thinking.
Briggs lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Macka Briggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Briggs swings widly with a right hand
and Briggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Briggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Briggs closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux Jr., looking for a takedown. Briggs pushes Thibodeaux Jr. against the cage but Thibodeaux Jr. circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Briggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Briggs has Thibodeaux Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs lands an elbow inside that Thibodeaux Jr. shrugs off.
Briggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the elbow strike from Briggs, against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Briggs.
Thibodeaux Jr. comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Briggs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Macka Briggs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Macka Briggs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
In his post fight interview, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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