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KIFC 97 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonne Suavaki (ranked 3774 p4p, 3739 weight class) and Arsi Harju (ranked 425 p4p, 423 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sonne Suavaki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sonne Suavaki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonne Suavaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arsi Harju!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harju bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Suavaki! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
 It looks like Sonne Suavaki has been cut.
Harju trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suavaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harju keeps trying to improve his position.
Harju trying to control but Suavaki is working from the bottom.
Suavaki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Suavaki wants to stand and escape but Harju is having none of it.
Harju passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harju is staying tight to Suavaki's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Harju misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suavaki throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Suavaki misses.
Harju throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonne Suavaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suavaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Suavaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harju lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harju throws a right hand that Suavaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Suavaki also avoids with ease.
Suavaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suavaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harju manages to avoid it.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Harju and Suavaki goes tumbling to the canvas! Harju follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suavaki is trying to stand.
Harju controlling the action here.
Harju tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Suavaki.
Harju wants to free his trapped foot but Suavaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suavaki is trying to stand back up but Harju is controlling him
Suavaki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Harju wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suavaki keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Suavaki wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Suavaki scores with a body shot.
Harju bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harju gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suavaki.
Suavaki throws a body punch but Harju moves out of range.
Suavaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 Suavaki is rocked!
Suavaki misses with a hook
and Harju rattles Suavaki with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Suavaki tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Harju dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Suavaki stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arsi Harju!
Arsi Harju bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Anora (ranked 3077 p4p, 3244 weight class) and Gunna Win (ranked 449 p4p, 472 weight class). Anora comes to the cage accompanied by LXST CXNTURY - AMNESIA. Gunna Win will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Anora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunna Win!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anora takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anora looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Win leaves Anora with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Win lands with a shot to the body.
Anora swings widly with a right hand
and Anora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ricardo Anora has been cut.
The fighters circling - Anora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Win lands with an uppercut that bounces Anora off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Win misses with a double jab
and Anora counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Win pushes Anora off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Win throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anora is breathing heavily.
Anora walks into a straight right hand from Win.
Win is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Win tests Anora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricardo Anora's cut is getting worse.
Win lands a left and a right that send Anora crashing to the mat, dazed. Win thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Anora is rocked!
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!
Win digs a good hook to Anora's body.
Win dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anora seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Win shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Anora is backing up but Win catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Anora covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Win Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunna Win!
Ricardo Anora was interviewed post fight and said 'he did a really good job, he was the better fighter today, congrats to him, all the respect'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Dren Jr (ranked 2629 p4p, 2759 weight class) and Herman Dampfhammer (ranked 310 p4p, 321 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zdravko Dren Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herman Dampfhammer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dren Jr.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dampfhammer is trying to break free.
Dampfhammer lands a nice uppercut.
Dren Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dren Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Dren Jr.
Dren Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dren Jr lands an elbow inside that Dampfhammer shrugs off.
 It looks like Herman Dampfhammer has been cut.
Dampfhammer wants to break free but Dren Jr has control.
Dren Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Dren Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dampfhammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dampfhammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dren Jr prevents a body shot from Dampfhammer.
Dampfhammer misses with a punch to the body.
Dampfhammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dampfhammer is trying to push Dren Jr away but Dren Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dren Jr lands a nice elbow.
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!
Dren Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dren Jr is trying to stall.
Dren Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dampfhammer lands with a left to the head.
Dampfhammer dodges an elbow strike from Dren Jr.
Dampfhammer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dren Jr is breathing heavily.
Dampfhammer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dren Jr backwards.
A shot in the inside from Dampfhammer.
Dampfhammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dampfhammer manages to break the clinch.
Dren Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Dampfhammer counters with a beautiful punch that sends Dren Jr to the canvas!
Dren Jr is rocked!
It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dampfhammer postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Dren Jr's head off the mat! Dren Jr is out! He's out! Dampfhammer jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herman Dampfhammer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Stone (ranked 1925 p4p, 3506 weight class) and Chris Carter (ranked 235 p4p, 403 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Dangerous knees
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Carter!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Stone throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Carter misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Carter misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Carter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stone counters with a crisp right hand that drops Carter! Stone lets Carter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Carter is rocked!
Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a nice body shot.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Carter looks winded!
Stone steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Carter is out on his feet! Stone sets himself and nearly takes Carter's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charlie Stone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methuselah Honeysuckle (ranked 2597 p4p, 2488 weight class) and Jake Muhmoney (ranked 398 p4p, 382 weight class). Honeysuckle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphy's - Warriors Code. Methuselah Honeysuckle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Muhmoney's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Methuselah Honeysuckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Muhmoney!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honeysuckle darts in trying to clinch
letting Muhmoney counter with a right hand.
Methuselah Honeysuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhmoney cracks Honeysuckle with a good jab.
Muhmoney throws a right hand that misses
and Honeysuckle counters with a leg kick.
Honeysuckle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muhmoney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Honeysuckle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honeysuckle throws a sloppy head kick and Muhmoney moves out of range easily.
Honeysuckle wants to clinch up but Muhmoney keeps it at a distance.
Honeysuckle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Honeysuckle lands with a nice body kick.
Muhmoney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Honeysuckle counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhmoney tries to pull guard but Honeysuckle holds him up against the cage and eventually Muhmoney drops back down to his feet.
Honeysuckle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muhmoney misses with the head strike.
Muhmoney is looking to break free of the clinch but Honeysuckle has double underhooks.
Honeysuckle pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeysuckle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muhmoney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Honeysuckle taking a breather.
Honeysuckle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Honeysuckle seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Honeysuckle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muhmoney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muhmoney looks winded!
Honeysuckle stalling the fight.
Honeysuckle stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muhmoney's face.
It looks like Jake Muhmoney has been cut.
Muhmoney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Honeysuckle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Honeysuckle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muhmoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhmoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Honeysuckle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Honeysuckle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muhmoney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhmoney tries to pull guard but Honeysuckle won't allow it.
Muhmoney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muhmoney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Methuselah Honeysuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Muhmoney.
Honeysuckle lands a nice knee to the body.
Honeysuckle lands a nice knee to the body.
Honeysuckle lands a good knee to the midsection. Muhmoney won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muhmoney's defenses.
Honeysuckle digs a right hand underneath Muhmoney's ribcage. Muhmoney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Honeysuckle landing knees to the body.
Honeysuckle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle scores with a knee to the head.
Honeysuckle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Honeysuckle.
Good body shot from Honeysuckle.
Muhmoney is trying to pull guard but Honeysuckle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Honeysuckle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honeysuckle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Honeysuckle working Muhmoney over with knees to the body.
Honeysuckle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Honeysuckle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muhmoney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muhmoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Honeysuckle blocks a body shot from Muhmoney.
Honeysuckle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Honeysuckle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Honeysuckle working Muhmoney over with knees to the body.
Honeysuckle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muhmoney letting Honeysuckle take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Honeysuckle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honeysuckle lands an elbow just above Muhmoney 's eye.
Muhmoney is rocked!
Honeysuckle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muhmoney is still on wobbly legs! Can Honeysuckle finish him?
Honeysuckle working the clinch nicely. Muhmoney is working for position but Honeysuckle cracks him with a big knee to the head! Muhmoney crumples up against the cage and Honeysuckle lands two more shots before the ref can save Muhmoney! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Methuselah Honeysuckle!
Post fight, Methuselah Honeysuckle took to the microphone: 'Keep sending them my way Tommy boy!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meinrad Apfelbaum (ranked 2757 p4p, 2889 weight class) and Lasse Kroner (ranked 416 p4p, 432 weight class). The key to victory for Meinrad Apfelbaum has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Meinrad Apfelbaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lasse Kroner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Apfelbaum's guard.
Apfelbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Apfelbaum, not yet.
Kroner drops back looking for a leg! Apfelbaum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apfelbaum manages to kick Kroner off! Kroner jumps back into Apfelbaum's guard.
Kroner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apfelbaum is keeping the position for now.
Kroner is pushing down on Apfelbaum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Apfelbaum is fighting to maintain full guard but Kroner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Apfelbaum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apfelbaum looking for a guillotine here but Kroner defends easily.
Apfelbaum wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroner drops back looking for a leg! Apfelbaum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apfelbaum manages to kick Kroner off! Kroner jumps back into Apfelbaum's guard.
Apfelbaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kroner won't allow Apfelbaum to sweep him here.
Kroner is looking to work some ground and pound but Apfelbaum has wrist control.
Apfelbaum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kroner throws a big elbow that misses.
Kroner passes Apfelbaum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kroner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Apfelbaum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kroner pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kroner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Apfelbaum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Apfelbaum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kroner pulls his head out easily.
Kroner moves into full mount! Apfelbaum won't be happy about that!
Apfelbaum tries to hold on but Kroner postures up.
Apfelbaum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kroner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Apfelbaum is surviving well by controlling Kroner's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apfelbaum defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kroner.
Apfelbaum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kroner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kroner thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kroner looking to secure an arm triangle but Apfelbaum defends it well.
Kroner working for a submission but Apfelbaum is keeping him at bay.
Apfelbaum is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apfelbaum is bucking up trying to escape but Kroner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Apfelbaum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kroner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Apfelbaum hang on?
Apfelbaum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kroner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Apfelbaum is working to get back to half guard.
Kroner has control of Apfelbaum's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Apfelbaum regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kroner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Apfelbaum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kroner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kroner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kroner enables Apfelbaum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kroner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kroner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apfelbaum defends well.
Kroner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apfelbaum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kroner is on top in guard.
Kroner preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lasse Kroner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Apfelbaum can't keep his opponent in guard - Kroner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kroner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Apfelbaum is just riding it out for now. Kroner eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apfelbaum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroner thows a huge punch but Apfelbaum dodges it nicely.
Apfelbaum is looking for a sweep. Kroner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kroner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Apfelbaum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kroner.
Apfelbaum wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apfelbaum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroner prevents Apfelbaum from improving his position.
Kroner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kroner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kroner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kroner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Apfelbaum has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Apfelbaum!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kroner is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroner advances position into side control!
Apfelbaum is looking to reverse the position.
Kroner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Apfelbaum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Apfelbaum tries to bench press Kroner off him but Kroner keeps the position.
Apfelbaum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kroner's best efforts.
Apfelbaum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kroner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kroner's back!
Apfelbaum tightening his grip on Kroner, looking for the choke.
Apfelbaum looking for the RNC.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Apfelbaum wants to finish this one by submission but Kroner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Apfelbaum.
Kroner regains half guard.
Kroner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apfelbaum pulls his head out easily.
Apfelbaum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kroner on the ground.
Apfelbaum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kroner is defending against the submission attempts here by Apfelbaum.
Kroner is pressing down on Apfelbaum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kroner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Apfelbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroner manages to avoid it.
And Kroner tries to counter it with a takedown but Apfelbaum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Apfelbaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apfelbaum scores with a jab to the body.
Kroner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apfelbaum.
Apfelbaum drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kroner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apfelbaum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apfelbaum looking to pass the guard.
Kroner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kroner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apfelbaum defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apfelbaum's guard.
Apfelbaum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kroner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kroner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apfelbaum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kroner won't allow Apfelbaum to sweep him here.
Apfelbaum is working hard here to advance position.
Kroner with a nice head shot there.
Kroner with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroner preventing the sweep.
Kroner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Apfelbaum is trying to control the position but Kroner postures up.
Kroner won't allow Apfelbaum to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kroner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kroner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kroner throwing strikes but missing.
Apfelbaum throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kroner uses it to pass to side control.
Apfelbaum is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroner is working to tighten his grip on Apfelbaum's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Apfelbaum has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kroner is really squeezing tight and eventually Apfelbaum passes out! Kroner breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lasse Kroner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maricus Moore (ranked 2067 p4p, 2311 weight class) and Petr Stukov (ranked 324 p4p, 361 weight class). Petr Stukov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good knees
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maricus Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Petr Stukov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Moore wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Stukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stukov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Stukov.
Stukov misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore defending well as Stukov loads up on a big left hand.
Moore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov lands a nice hook to Moore's body. Moore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moore has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
Stukov scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Stukov lands a head shot.
Stukov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Stukov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov misses with a few strikes there.
Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
Stukov catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
Stukov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stukov lands a jab.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stukov.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Stukov misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Moore misses its target.
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moore's head backwards.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stukov throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moore slips a straight right by Stukov.
Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stukov throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
Stukov tries to score with a low kick but Moore moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stukov digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Stukov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moore.
It looked like Moore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a leg kick.
Moore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stukov manages to circle out of the way.
Stukov scores with a jab.
Stukov misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Stukov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stukov stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Moore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stukov.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stukov throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Moore misses its target.
Stukov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Moore is looking for a counter combo.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Moore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stukov.
Stukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stukov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Stukov.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that round.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moore blocks a jab.
Stukov swings widly with a right hand
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moore has time to react.
Stukov tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore slips under a jab from Stukov.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Stukov throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov throws a low kick, looking for Moore's leg but Moore calmly moves out of range.
Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stukov misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stukov cracks Moore with a good jab.
Stukov scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov tries to score with a low kick but Moore moves his leg out of the way.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stukov to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Stukov
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Stukov misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore takes one on the button.
Stukov lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stukov with the inside leg kick.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Stukov.
A counter left hand to the body from Moore misses its target.
Stukov cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Stukov misses.
As Stukov tries to get set, Moore tries to push him back and clinch up but Stukov manages to avoid the attempt.
Stukov walks into a left hand.
Stukov takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Stukov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moore.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore presses Stukov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Stukov controls his hands.
Stukov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Stukov prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore pushes Stukov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stukov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stukov up against the cage.
Moore cracks Stukov with a nice body shot.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Moore tries a body shot but Stukov blocks it.
Moore lands a right hand.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore gets through Stukov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moore cracks Stukov with a nice body shot.
Stukov is breathing heavily.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stukov or not.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
Maricus Moore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moore cracks Stukov with a nice body shot.
Moore works on Stukov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moore obliges.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maricus Moore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
As Stukov tries to get set, Moore tries to push him back and clinch up but Stukov manages to avoid the attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
Stukov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Stukov.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stukov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Stukov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov looking to slow down the pace here.
Stukov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Moore lands an uppercut.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stukov avoids it.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
A short right from Moore.
Moore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore pushes Stukov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stukov is rocked!
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Nice body punch from Moore.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov tries to circle away but Moore has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stukov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
A short right from Moore.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Stukov controls his hands.
Stukov blocks a body shot from Moore.
Stukov tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
A body shot lands from Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Moore.
Still in the clinch, Moore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stukov.
Moore pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stukov takes a shot to the head.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moore.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stukov or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore digs a right hand into Stukov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stukov's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
The referee calls for Moore to work.
Moore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stukov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maricus Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Lawson (ranked 909 p4p, 1446 weight class) and John Entwhistle (ranked 135 p4p, 222 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Entwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Entwhistle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut.
Lawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Entwhistle slips a jab from Lawson.
A left and a right from Entwhistle both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Tyler Lawson has been cut.
Lawson throws a jab when Entwhistle was well out of range.
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.
Entwhistle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Lawson's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A left and a right from Entwhistle both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Entwhistle lands a jab-cross combination.
Entwhistle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawson.
Entwhistle moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Entwhistle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson misses with a looping right.
Entwhistle slips a straight right by Lawson.
Entwhistle with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Lawson misses.
Entwhistle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Entwhistle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle staying out of range there.
Entwhistle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Entwhistle. Those never looked like landing.
Entwhistle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson.
Lawson lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Entwhistle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John Entwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson batters Entwhistle with a massive right followed by a huge left! Entwhistle is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Lawson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Entwhistle to the mat with a gruesome thud! Lawson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyler Lawson!
In his post fight interview, Tyler Lawson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevita Maui (ranked 1800 p4p, 998 weight class) and Titan Zeus (ranked 216 p4p, 122 weight class). Maui comes to the cage accompanied by Turn Down For What. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tevita Maui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titan Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zeus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zeus swats away the attempt to clinch by Maui.
Zeus moves out of range as Maui strikes.
Zeus scores with a jab. Maui acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Tevita Maui has been cut.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Maui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Maui.
It looks like Titan Zeus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus swats away the attempt to clinch by Maui.
Zeus misses with a double jab
and Maui counters with a huge left! Zeus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Maui isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zeus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Maui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tevita Maui!
A very excited looking Tevita Maui 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Petric (ranked 1132 p4p, 1238 weight class) and Froma Lan (ranked 141 p4p, 152 weight class). Lan has chosen Men At work - Down under as his entrance music. Froma Lan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ante Petric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Froma Lan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lan tries for a takedown but Petric circles away easily
and Petric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petric throws a body shot but no joy.
Petric scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Froma Lan has been cut.
Petric gets caught flat footed, as Lan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lan drops back looking for a leg! Petric is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petric manages to kick Lan off! Lan jumps back into Petric's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petric looking for a sweep. Not yet Petric, not yet.
Petric knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lan on the ground.
Lan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petric wants to stand up but Lan is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petric's head.
Lan looking to pass the guard.
Petric on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petric tries to get out of the position.
Lan distracts Petric with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petric wants to sweep here but Lan controlling him for the moment.
Lan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lan.
Lan being controlled here momentarily.
Petric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lan landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petric has momentary wrist control but Lan slips an elbow through the middle.
Petric keeping moving, preventing Lan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lan slips nicely into half guard.
Petric trying to hold on to Lan's head to control him but Lan postures up.
Petric keeping hold of Lan's head, controlling as best he can.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lan connects with a nice short shot to Petric's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lan is looking to advance position but Petric won't allow it.
Lan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petric is looking to improve his position.
Lan wants to free his trapped foot but Petric is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lan trying to mount his opponent but Petric defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petric trying to control but Lan postures up.
Petric controlling the position for now.
Lan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Petric is refusing to be controlled, as Lan sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Froma Lan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Froma Lan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lan tries for a takedown but Petric circles away easily
and Petric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lan has his takedown stuffed
and Petric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Froma Lan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petric fakes the body blow, causing Lan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Petric!
An out of breath Ante Petric 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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