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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Daniels's choice of entrance music: King Without A Crown by Matisyahu. Samuel Daniels 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses the jab.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Rogers lands a really nice looking cross but Daniels seems unphased.
Daniels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rogers checks it well.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Daniels tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Daniels coming out on top.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daniels looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Rogers in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Daniels is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Shinobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alberto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rap De Armas. Carlos Alberto 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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Alberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Shinobi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinobi connects with a solid leg kick.
Alberto looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinobi is just out of range.
Shinobi thows a body shot but no joy.
Alberto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shinobi thows a body kick. Alberto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alberto is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinobi jabs at Alberto's body.
Shinobi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shinobi works the jab nicely.
Alberto takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Carlos Alberto has been cut.
Shinobi swinging wildly here.
Shinobi cracks Alberto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alberto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Shinobi finish him?
Alberto is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shinobi.
Shinobi lands a brutal head kick. Alberto looks out on his feet and Shinobi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Max Shinobi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Rayner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BJ Penn. 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jethro Rayner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayner blocks a jab.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rayner.
Rayner throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rayner's calf.
Penn scoring well with a low kick there.
Rayner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rayner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Rayner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rayner walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick from Rayner misses.
Penn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rayner's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Rayner throws a sloppy body shot
and Penn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rayner's knee momentarily.
Rayner misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rayner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Penn blocks the body kick.
Penn throws a leg kick but Rayner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Rayner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Penn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayner walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Rayner shoots and misses
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rayner checks the leg kick.
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rayner at a distance.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Rayner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rayner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Penn counters with an outside leg kick.
Rayner just misses with a punch to the body.
Rayner digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Rayner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Penn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rayner misses with a body shot
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Penn. Penn obviously looking to wear him down.
Rayner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Rayner lands with a hook. Penn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rayner moves out of range of the leg kick from Penn.
Penn throws a leg kick but Rayner moved away.
Rayner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn with a jab.
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rayner blocks a leg kick.
Penn scores with a jab.
Rayner has his takedown stuffed
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn scores with a leg kick.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Rayner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Rayner backing up. Rayner nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Rayner.
Rayner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Rayner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Penn connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rayner thows a body shot but no joy.
Rayner misses the body punch
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
BJ Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Rayner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Rayner backing up. Rayner nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Rayner misses with a few strikes there.
Penn throws a leg kick but Rayner checks it.
Rayner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rayner looks to land a body kick but Penn moved away.
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rayner at a distance.
A low kick from Rayner misses
and Penn counters with a series of strikes. Rayner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Penn throws a low kick, looking for Rayner's leg but Rayner calmly moves out of range.
Penn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Penn throws a leg kick
and Rayner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Rayner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
Penn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rayner lands a jab-cross combination.
Penn scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn throws a series of punches but Rayner avoids them all with ease.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Rayner.
Penn takes a swing at Rayner's ribcage but misses.
Penn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rayner will feel that in the morning.
Penn avoids the head kick by Rayner.
A swing and a miss from Rayner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Rayner is predictable there
and Penn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rayner is breathing heavily.
Rayner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rayner misses with a combination
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Rayner moved out of range.
Penn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rayner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Rayner backing up. Rayner nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rayner looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Rayner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Penn tries to land a front kick but Rayner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a low kick but Rayner avoids it.
Rayner fails with the takedown
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rayner thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rayner moves out of range of the body kick from Penn.
Rayner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rayner.
Rayner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rayner throws a leg kick but Penn checks it.
Rayner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rayner misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rayner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Rayner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Rayner.
Rayner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rayner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jethro Rayner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rayner tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.
Rayner throws a sloppy body shot
and Penn counters with an inside leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Penn misses with a hook to the body
and Rayner counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Rayner trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Rayner preventing the sweep.
Rayner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn wants to stand up but Rayner is controlling him.
Rayner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rayner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rayner has Penn in his guard.
Rayner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rayner looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rayner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn won't allow Rayner to sweep him here.
Rayner is looking to sweep but instead, Penn has passed into half guard.
Rayner is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn stands up from half guard.
Rayner throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rayner throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn thuds his right hand into Rayner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BJ Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rayner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Rayner misses with a body shot
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rayner. That did some damage!
Jethro Rayner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn cracks the inside of Rayner's front leg.
A low kick from Penn misses
and Rayner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rayner wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Rayner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Rayner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kafka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heartbeats. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franz Kafka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sole displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kafka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sole.
Sole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sole scores with a body shot.
Sole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kafka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kafka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
Kafka moves out of range as Sole strikes.
Kafka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kafka slips a jab and a cross from Sole.
Sole misses with a looping left.
Kafka slips a jab and a cross from Sole.
Sole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kafka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sole somewhat.
Sole lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kafka defending well as Sole loads up on a big left hand.
Sole lands an overhand right.
Sole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kafka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kafka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Kafka slips the punch.
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole cracks Kafka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kafka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kafka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kafka ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Kafka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kafka manages to avoid it.
Kafka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Franz Kafka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kafka lunges at Sole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sole's hand.
Sole throws a sloppy body shot
and Kafka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kafka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
Sole staying out of range there.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kafka.
Sole throws a combination that misses
and Kafka counters with a nice body shot.
Sole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sole lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kafka is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kafka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sole trying to keep a closed guard but Kafka is proving a slippery customer.
Kafka trying to control but Sole is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kafka is fighting to break Sole's control of his arms but Sole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kafka postures up.
Kafka looking to sit in guard and control but Sole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kafka.
Kafka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sole's calf.
Kafka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kafka throws a shot to the body.
Kafka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sole looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Kafka. No joy for Sole on that attempt.
Franz Kafka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacks Sole.
Sole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kafka.
Kafka has managed to clinch.
Kafka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kafka is stalling here.
Kafka struggles to land a body shot inside as Sole controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kafka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sole.
Kafka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kafka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sole tries to move into range but Kafka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Kafka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kafka doesn't manage to clinch there - Sole circles away.
Sole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sole catches Kafka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kafka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kafka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sole. That did some damage!
Kafka lands a nice shot to the body.
Kafka scores with a nice right hand.
Sole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kafka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kafka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kafka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kafka scores with a jab.
Kafka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sole has time to react.
Jacks Sole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sole tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kafka.
Franz Kafka is winning the standup battle so far.
Sole is breathing heavily.
Kafka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Kafka.
Sole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kafka.
Kafka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kafka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kafka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kafka.
Sole is rocked!
Sole blocks an elbow strike.
Sole blocks an uppercut.
Kafka lands a hook that snaps the head of Sole backwards.
Sole is still on wobbly legs! Can Kafka finish him?
Nice body punch from Kafka - that landed with a thud.
Sole seems to have recovered his senses.
Sole blocks an uppercut.
Kafka lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kafka lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sole as Kafka tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Kafka.
A bit of stalling here from Kafka.
Kafka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kafka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kafka avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka trying to stall but Sole improves his position.
Kafka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kafka tries to land a knee to the head but Sole blocks with his arms.
Kafka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kafka swings wildly with an uppercut but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kafka.
Kafka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kafka lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kafka.
Kafka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kafka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kafka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sole blocks a body shot from Kafka.
Kafka presses Sole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Franz Kafka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kafka is trying to maintain a safe position but Sole gets an underhook and turns Kafka into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kafka.
Kafka works on Sole's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kafka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kafka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kafka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kafka fails to land.
Kafka has a couple of punches blocked by Sole.
Kafka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kafka.
Kafka missing with knees to the body.
Kafka misses with a punch on the inside.
Kafka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kafka can't find room to land a body shot as Sole controls the action.
Sole blocks a body shot from Kafka.
Sole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sole misses with a body punch
and Kafka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sole fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sole. Kafka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kafka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kafka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kafka misses with a hook.
Kafka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kafka wants to clinch up but Sole keeps it at a distance.
Kafka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sole moves away.
Sole walks into a stiff left hand from Kafka.
Kafka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kafka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sole can do to turn this around?
Sole looks to throw the jab but Kafka is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kafka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kafka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole throws an overhand right that lands on Kafka's shoulder, as Kafka tries to avoid the shot.
Sole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kafka.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Kafka dominated that second round.
That's time! Kafka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kafka.
Kafka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sole counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kafka's guard now.
Kafka keeping full guard, as Sole tries to pass.
Kafka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sole is one step ahead there.
Sole throws a strike but Kafka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kafka with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kafka wants to control from the top but Sole keeps moving.
Sole trying to keep a closed guard but Kafka is proving a slippery customer.
Kafka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sole is keeping the position for now.
Kafka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kafka connects with a high kick.
Kafka cracks a nice hook into Sole's ribs.
Sole scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Sole does no damage.
Kafka lands with a nice body punch.
Kafka lunges at Sole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sole's hand.
Kafka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kafka connects with the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kafka as Sole shoots in.
Kafka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice body punch from Kafka.
Kafka jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Sole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka lands with a right hand.
Sole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kafka.
Kafka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Kafka catches Sole right on the button with a cross.
Kafka connects with a body shot.
Kafka sizes up Sole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kafka.
Kafka lands a slapping body shot.
Kafka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kafka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sole on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kafka scores with a body shot.
Kafka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sole takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kafka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sole. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for Kafka.
Kafka lands a glancing blow to the side of Sole's head.
Kafka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kafka throws a one two combo.
BOOM! Kafka lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sole. Sole tries to recover but Kafka is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sole lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franz Kafka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seth Vandrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandrel comes to the cage accompanied by Tarantula - Pendulum. Cane has chosen Alice In Chains - Man In The Box as his entrance music. Seth Vandrel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quentin Cane's chin.
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181 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seth Vandrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin Cane!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Cane as Vandrel shoots in.
Vandrel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cane circles away quickly and effectively.
Cane misses with a looping left.
Vandrel tries to clinch up but Cane circles away and keeps his distance.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Vandrel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cane avoids it really well and circles away.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Vandrel ducks down to avoid it.
Vandrel throws a leg kick which misses Cane's front leg but catches the back leg as Cane tries to avoid it.
Vandrel throws out a loose jab but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandrel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Vandrel does no damage.
Cane throws a hook but Vandrel blocks it.
Vandrel scores with a hook to the body. Cane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vandrel. Vandrel obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vandrel thows a body shot but no joy.
Vandrel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cane to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Seth Vandrel has been cut.
Cane throws a hook but Vandrel blocks it.
A big right from Cane misses.
Cane lands a jab to the nose.
Vandrel is rocked!
Seth Vandrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Vandrel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vandrel slips a jab from Cane.
Vandrel seems to have got his legs back now.
Cane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vandrel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Vandrel tries a head kick but it misses.
Cane misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandrel, right into the meat.
Cane missing with a left hand there. Vandrel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vandrel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane slips a jab from Vandrel.
A punch lands to the side of Cane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vandrel fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Vandrel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandrel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vandrel slips a straight right by Cane.
Cane throws a hook but Vandrel avoids it easily.
Cane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vandrel.
Cane misses with a hook.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Vandrel slips the punch.
Vandrel misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vandrel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vandrel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cane wants to hold on but Vandrel pushes him away.
Cane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cane wants to control but Vandrel is having none of it.
Cane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vandrel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandrel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vandrel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cane is squirming around, avoiding Vandrel's attempts to control the action.
Cane is trying desperately to improve position.
Vandrel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vandrel throws a wild left hand from mount and Cane manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Seth Vandrel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seth Vandrel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vandrel momentarily.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
Quentin Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vandrel lands a nice looking body shot.
Cane takes a swing at Vandrel's ribcage but misses.
Cane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vandrel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cane's head backwards.
Cane throws a jab when Vandrel was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Cane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cane.
Cane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vandrel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandrel tries to pass to full mount but Cane defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandrel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vandrel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cane defending well though.
Vandrel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cane is just riding it out for now. Vandrel eventually gives up the hold.
Cane trying to hold on to Vandrel's head to control him but Vandrel postures up.
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.
Cane is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vandrel is staying active.
Vandrel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cane sees it coming and defends easily.
Vandrel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vandrel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Vandrel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane throws a body punch but Vandrel moves out of range.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Vandrel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cane is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandrel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vandrel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vandrel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Cane is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vandrel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vandrel lands a nice shot to the body.
Vandrel tests Cane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vandrel digs a good hook to Cane's body.
Vandrel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandrel works over Cane's head and body with a nice combination.
Vandrel lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vandrel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cane is rocked!
Vandrel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vandrel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vandrel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vandrel scores with a leg kick.
Cane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cane is still on wobbly legs! Can Vandrel finish him?
A shot to the body from Cane misses
and Vandrel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vandrel drops back looking for a leg! Cane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cane manages to kick Vandrel off! Vandrel jumps back into Cane's guard.
Vandrel stays in close to Cane's body and controls the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Vandrel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Vandrel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Cane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vandrel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Cane seems to have recovered his senses.
Vandrel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vandrel misses with a straight right.
Cane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vandrel. Vandrel obviously looking to wear him down.
Vandrel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vandrel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vandrel, as that shot connected.
Vandrel slips under a jab.
Vandrel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vandrel stops a takedown attempt from Cane.
Vandrel digs a right hand underneath Cane's ribcage. Cane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cane taking a breather.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Vandrel.
Vandrel lands a nice knee to the body.
Cane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandrel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cane takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vandrel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, Vandrel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
Vandrel scores with a shoulder strike.
Cane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cane tries to break the clinch but Vandrel is controlling the position.
Vandrel lands a right hand.
Vandrel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vandrel keeps control of Cane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Vandrel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Vandrel.
Vandrel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Vandrel - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Vandrel.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vandrel lands a knee to the body.
Vandrel is leaning against Cane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vandrel lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Vandrel to work.
Vandrel jerks Cane's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Cane drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Vandrel goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Vandrel because Cane was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Seth Vandrel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kel Varnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beno Gruffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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World class 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kel Varnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beno Gruffo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Varnson blocks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Varnson.
Varnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gruffo's calf.
Varnson lands a left and a right that send Gruffo crashing to the mat, dazed. Varnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gruffo is rocked!
It looks like Beno Gruffo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Are you kidding me?! Varnson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Gruffo clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kel Varnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laurent Loughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Glasgow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loughlin comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Damage Inc.. 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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laurent Loughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anton Glasgow!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Glasgow is just out of range.
A big left from Glasgow misses.
Glasgow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glasgow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loughlin.
Loughlin misses with a low kick.
Loughlin slips under a jab.
Loughlin misses with a hook to the body
and Glasgow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Loughlin. That snapped Glasgow's head back.
It looks like Anton Glasgow has been cut.
Loughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glasgow.
Nice body punch from Loughlin.
Glasgow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loughlin.
Loughlin connects with a looping right hand.
Loughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg 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!
Glasgow avoids the body shot from Loughlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasgow ducks right into an uppercut from Loughlin.
Glasgow avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Loughlin misses.
Nice straight punches there by Loughlin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loughlin.
Glasgow cracks Loughlin with an open hand slap.
Glasgow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loughlin.
Loughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Glasgow's shoulder, as Glasgow tries to avoid the shot.
Glasgow misses the jab.
Glasgow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loughlin.
Loughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glasgow.
Loughlin thuds his right hand into Glasgow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loughlin tried to score with a low kick but Glasgow checks it.
Glasgow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loughlin manages to avoid it.
Loughlin loads up on a big right hand but Glasgow slips the punch.
Loughlin throws the left hand but Glasgow avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Loughlin misses.
Loughlin lands with a shot to the body.
Glasgow looks to score with a jab to the body but Loughlin is just out of range.
Glasgow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loughlin.
Loughlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glasgow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loughlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Loughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glasgow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loughlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Glasgow's hands.
That has opened up Anton Glasgow's cut even more.
Laurent Loughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Glasgow is out of range and Loughlin settles back down.
Glasgow misses with a hook.
Loughlin swings for the body but Glasgow moves out of range.
Loughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glasgow.
Loughlin tried to score with a low kick but Glasgow checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Loughlin there.
Glasgow misses the body punch
and Loughlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Glasgow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Loughlin misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glasgow was well out of range. Poor timing from Loughlin.
Loughlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glasgow.
Glasgow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loughlin throws out the jab.
Glasgow instigates a clinch.
Loughlin breaks from the clinch.
Loughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loughlin defending well as Glasgow loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glasgow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loughlin. Glasgow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loughlin with a nice cross.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Loughlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Glasgow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Glasgow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Loughlin.
Glasgow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laurent Loughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Loughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loughlin drops Glasgow with a beautiful combination! Glasgow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Loughlin is looking for the KO!
Glasgow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glasgow looks to throw the jab but Loughlin is out of range.
Loughlin misses with a straight left.
Loughlin throws a series of punches but Glasgow moves out of range.
Loughlin looks to land a left hand but Glasgow moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loughlin.
Loughlin throws a leg kick but Glasgow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Glasgow works Loughlin's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loughlin. Glasgow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glasgow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loughlin misses with a shot to the body
and Glasgow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loughlin thinking.
Glasgow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loughlin sprawls well. Loughlin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glasgow gets slowly back to his feet.
Glasgow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loughlin.
Loughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glasgow checks it well.
Glasgow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glasgow tries to clinch but Loughlin is having none of it.
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.
Loughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Glasgow blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Glasgow misses.
Donk. Loughlin catches Glasgow right on the button with a cross.
The cut above Anton Glasgow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Glasgow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loughlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Glasgow counters with a single leg into guard. Loughlin didn't expect that.
Loughlin keeping moving, preventing Glasgow from controlling successfully.
Glasgow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Loughlin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glasgow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glasgow wants to pass the guard but Loughlin is keeping the position.
Glasgow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loughlin trying to control the position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Loughlin tests Glasgow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anton Glasgow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Glasgow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loughlin.
Loughlin misses the jab.
Loughlin misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Loughlin. Beautiful body shot.
Glasgow throws a shot from downtown. Loughlin moves away and avoids it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Loughlin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Glasgow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Loughlin misses the shot to the body.
Loughlin misses with a kick to the body.
Loughlin looks to land a combination. Glasgow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Loughlin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glasgow to score with a decent uppercut.
Loughlin scores with a body shot.
Loughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Glasgow is out of range.
Loughlin looks to throw the jab but Glasgow is out of range.
Glasgow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loughlin on the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Left hook, right uppercut from Glasgow.
Loughlin lands a right hook to the body.
Loughlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasgow instigates a clinch.
Glasgow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loughlin.
Glasgow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loughlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Glasgow counters with a stiff right hand.
Loughlin connects with a right hand. Glasgow shakes it off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anton Glasgow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Laurent Loughlin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhard Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jenkins's choice of entrance music: Ready to Die Andrew W.K. Reinhard Galt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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273 lbs
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265 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reinhard Galt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Galt throws a leg kick but Jenkins checks it.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Galt's shoulder, as Galt tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins swings for the body but Galt moves out of range.
Galt slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Galt.
Jenkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Galt rather than just go for the knockout.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galt manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galt lands a high kick!
Galt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jenkins looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins loads up on a big right hand but Galt slips the punch.
Galt closes the distance and clinches.
Galt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jenkins's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Galt throws knees to the body.
Galt lands a nice knee to the body.
Galt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Galt.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Galt has the dominant position.
Galt can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Galt missing with knees to the body.
Galt has Jenkins pressed against the cage, preventing Jenkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Galt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Galt.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from Galt.
Jenkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Galt lands with a left to the head.
Galt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Galt lands a knee to the head.
Galt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Galt.
Galt lands a left hand.
Galt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Galt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jenkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Galt has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins is looking to control Galt's arms but Galt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Galt breaks from the clinch.
Galt throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from Galt finds it's target.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Galt.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Galt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reinhard Galt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins walks into a left hand.
Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Galt has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Galt.
Galt misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galt has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jenkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Galt.
Jenkins blocks an elbow strike from Galt.
Jenkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Galt throws knees to the body.
Jenkins stalls.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Galt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Galt lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Galt with a series of wild strikes but Galt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Galt moved out of range.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Galt saw that one coming.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
Galt throws a leg kick which misses Jenkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Jenkins tries to avoid it.
Galt scores with a nice body kick.
Galt scores with a leg kick.
Jenkins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Galt.
Galt scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Galt.
Reinhard Galt is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Galt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Galt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt scoring well with a low kick there.
Galt rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
Jenkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Galt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Galt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galt working aggressively here.
Galt swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenkins wants to break free but Galt has control.
Galt lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galt.
Galt is leaning against Jenkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
Galt scores with a knee to the head.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins looking to stall.
Jenkins seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galt has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Galt is controlling him.
Jenkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Galt trying to land knees to the body.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Galt is controlling the position.
Galt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galt tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Galt throws knees to the body.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Galt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Galt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Galt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galt misses with a punch on the inside.
Galt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenkins.
A short right from Galt.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Galt.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Galt throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Galt.
Galt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galt looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Galt lands a nice uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Galt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jenkins misses with a shot to the body
and Galt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Galt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Galt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galt rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Galt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Galt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galt misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a jab to the body
and Galt counters with a nice body kick.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Galt.
The crowd cheers as Galt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jenkins doesn't seem phased though.
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galt finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galt moves into the clinch.
Galt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Galt throws knees to the body.
Galt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Galt.
Galt scores with a knee to the head.
Galt tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Leroy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinhard Galt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Galt tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galt gets underhooks to prevent Jenkins's takedown attempt.
Galt with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Galt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jenkins tries to break free but Galt pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Galt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galt throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins is struggling to control the position.
Reinhard Galt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Galt counters by clinching up.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Galt is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Galt is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Galt missing with knees to the body.
Galt misses with a knee strike.
Jenkins tries to stall but Galt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Galt misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galt lands a nice uppercut.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinhard Galt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galt 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhard Galt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasper Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by Its a Fight. Kessler has chosen Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling as his entrance music. Julius Steel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kasper Kessler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel throws a body punch but Kessler moves out of range.
Kessler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.
Good shot there by Steel.
Kessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kessler on the side of the head.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Kessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Steel both land. Nice combination.
Kessler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kessler looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Kessler lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kessler is just out of range.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
and Kessler counters with a nice body kick.
Kessler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kessler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kessler controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Kessler fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler goes for an armbar but Steel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Steel.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kessler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kessler seems keen to control Steel's posture.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Kessler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kessler. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kessler throws a leg kick but Steel checks it.
Kessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kessler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Julius Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler.
Kessler slips under a jab from Steel.
Kessler moves out of range as Steel strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kessler. That's going to slow Steel down.
Kessler lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kessler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Kessler has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Kessler drops back down to his feet.
Kessler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kessler pulls Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kessler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kessler pulls Steel in to control the position.
Kessler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Kessler is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Kessler looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kessler looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kasper Kessler.
Kessler misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
Kessler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kessler off to one side.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Kessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kessler misses with a looping right.
Steel throws a right and a left that Kessler avoids nicely.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Kessler fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
so Kessler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kessler pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is not content to let Kessler control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kessler seems content to control.
Kessler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kessler on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Julius Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Kessler from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kasper Kessler.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kessler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Kessler misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Kessler works the jab nicely.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kessler is just out of range.
Julius Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel throws a one two combo.
Kessler wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kessler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kessler misses with a double jab.
Kessler ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel digs a good body shot into Kessler's ribs.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kessler moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel gets caught flat footed, as Kessler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steel keeping full guard, as Kessler tries to pass.
Kessler postures up.
Kasper Kessler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kessler pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kessler trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Kessler is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kasper Kessler.
I've got Kessler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasper Kessler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort has chosen Burn It To The Ground 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baddabing throws out the jab.
Baddabing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
Baddabing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baddabing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baddabing scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baddabing has Belfort pressed against the cage, preventing Belfort from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort effectively controlling the action here.
Baddabing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing pushes Belfort back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baddabing digs a right hand underneath Belfort's ribcage. Belfort let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baddabing lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baddabing tries for a takedown but Belfort manages to get underhooks.
Baddabing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baddabing throws a punch but it's blocked by Belfort.
Belfort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baddabing lands a body shot.
Belfort looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baddabing connects with a nice looking jab.
Baddabing misses with a straight right.
Baddabing shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing lands with a nice body punch.
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baddabing with a hook.
Belfort wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baddabing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baddabing wants it to stay on the feet.
Belfort throws a body punch but Baddabing moves out of range.
Baddabing moves in looking to clinch but Belfort pushes him off.
Baddabing tries for a takedown but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baddabing scores with a jab to the jaw.
Belfort thuds his right hand into Baddabing's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baddabing throws a jab but it's blocked by Belfort.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belfort napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belfort being controlled for a moment.
Baddabing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belfort has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
Baddabing controls the position.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
Baddabing has hold of Belfort's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Belfort tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Baddabing cranks the arm and Belfort screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Belfort, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Manny Baddabing!
Manny Baddabing retains his middleweight title!
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