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020 EIGHT LA PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yurij Stasyuk (ranked 3850 p4p, 3429 weight class) and Ja Maica (ranked 464 p4p, 429 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yurij Stasyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ja Maica!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stasyuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stasyuk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maica is refusing to be controlled, as Stasyuk sits in half guard.
Maica trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stasyuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stasyuk is looking to take a break and control but Maica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stasyuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stasyuk is trying to control. Maica wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maica is defending against the submission attempts here by Stasyuk.
Stasyuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maica controlling the position for now.
Stasyuk is trying to control. Maica wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stasyuk is really struggling to control Maica but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maica is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stasyuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stasyuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maica sees it coming and defends easily.
Maica is concentrating on defense, preventing Stasyuk from advancing position.
Maica really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stasyuk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stasyuk is trying to control the action in half guard but Maica is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stasyuk content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maica won't allow Stasyuk to pass to mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maica thumps Stasyuk with a low kick.
Maica's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maica duly obliges.
Stasyuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maica swivels and escapes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maica enables Stasyuk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maica manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stasyuk looking to pass the guard.
Maica is pulling down on Stasyuk's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stasyuk wants to pass the guard but Maica is keeping the position.
Stasyuk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maica trying to control the position here.
Stasyuk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stasyuk preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stasyuk trying to control but Maica is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stasyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Maica is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yurij Stasyuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stasyuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stasyuk misses the jab.
Maica throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stasyuk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maica looks to land a combination. Stasyuk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck for Stasyuk with that takedown attempt.
Maica scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stasyuk dives in for a single leg takedown but Maica sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yurij Stasyuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stasyuk has Maica pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maica manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stasyuk fails with the takedown
and Maica counters with a low kick, right behind Stasyuk 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stasyuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stasyuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maica swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stasyuk is defended easily by Maica.
Maica wants to counter with a clinch but Stasyuk pushes him away.
Maica has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stasyuk.
We've been informed that Maica has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stasyuk throws a right hand that misses
and Maica counters with an outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Maica.
Stasyuk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maica defends well and Stasyuk ends up having to push Maica into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maica manages to break the clinch.
Maica with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ja Maica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stasyuk shoots for a takedown but Maica saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stasyuk misses with a takedown
and Maica counters with a left and a right that stings Stasyuk.
Yurij Stasyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Maica lands.
 Stasyuk is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Maica.
Oh Stasyuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Maica. That's going to slow Stasyuk down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maica.
Stasyuk seems to have got his legs back now.
Maica listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maica cracks Stasyuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Maica knocks Stasyuk out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ja Maica!
During a confident post fight interview, Ja Maica thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mc Muffin (ranked 3578 p4p, 2533 weight class) and Lost Bet (ranked 151 p4p, 292 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mc Muffin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lost Bet!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muffin misses with a takedown attempt - Bet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muffin moves away.
Muffin moves in looking to clinch but Bet pushes him off.
Muffin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muffin is in Bet's guard.
Bet uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bet.
Muffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muffin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bet. That's going to slow Muffin down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bet throws a shot to the body.
Bet lands a nice shot to the body.
Muffin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bet scores with a jab to the body.
Bet connects with a looping right hand.
Muffin looks to land a left hand but Bet moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Bet.
Muffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bet.
We've been hearing reports that Muffin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bet slips a jab from Muffin .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffin fails with the takedown
and Bet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bet lands a glancing blow to the side of Muffin 's head.
Bet stuffs the takedown attempt from Muffin . Muffin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mc Muffin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bet throws a shot to the body.
Muffin throws a solid leg kick but Bet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muffin .
Bet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muffin momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bet scores with a leg kick.
Muffin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muffin 's head.
Muffin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bet looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Bet is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jab, jab by Bet - just one landing.
Bet thuds his shin into the meat of Muffin 's side.
Bet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muffin . That did some damage!
Bet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muffin misses with a body shot
and Bet counters with a crisp right that sends Muffin to the canvas! Bet follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lost Bet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fartus Beckham (ranked 23952 p4p, 3892 weight class) and Kron McGregor (ranked 586 p4p, 468 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fartus Beckham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beckham is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beckham!
Beckham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beckham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Beckham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beckham's knee momentarily.
Beckham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham lands a head kick. McGregor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham throws a head kick that misses
and McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Beckham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fartus Beckham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor lands a head kick. Beckham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beckham tries to clinch up.
Beckham throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Beckham moves out of range easily.
McGregor lands a high kick!
Beckham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beckham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
Beckham gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckham moves to clinch but McGregor breaks away
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Beckham looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
Beckham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beckham misses with the combination.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws a right hand that Beckham ducks under and follows up with a left that Beckham also avoids with ease.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beckham wants to clinch
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beckham connects with a high kick.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beckham. That did some damage!
Beckham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Beckham doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Beckham is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beckham misses with a head kick.
Beckham looks to clinch
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Beckham.
McGregor misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Beckham down.
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kron McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fartus Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckham wants to clinch.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beckham fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
As McGregor looks to move away, Beckham throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beckham pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beckham, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beckham throws a head kick that misses
and McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick by Beckham misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Beckham rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beckham wants to break free but McGregor has control.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Beckham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beckham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beckham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Beckham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beckham on the side of the head.
McGregor feints and then cracks Beckham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beckham down.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Beckham moved away.
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
Beckham tries to clinch up.
McGregor unleashes a big counter combination but Beckham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckham.
McGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGregor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fartus Beckham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Beckham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beckham throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Beckham only half commits.
Beckham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beckham back to the cage. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beckham is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Beckham is rocked!
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Beckham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckham seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Beckham throws a front kick aimed at McGregor's knee but McGregor avoids it well.
Beckham throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor lands a big head kick that sends Beckham tumbling to the mat! McGregor takes a step backwards and waves Beckham back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beckham looks to clinch
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckham.
BOOM! McGregor lands a beautiful left hook that drops Beckham. Beckham tries to recover but McGregor is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Beckham lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron McGregor!
Kron McGregor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Head (ranked 24256 p4p, 2112 weight class) and Marquis Chriss (ranked 295 p4p, 84 weight class). Marquis Chriss 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head shoots in for a double leg but Chriss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chriss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
It appears Head was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chriss's coach down at 020 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chriss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chriss takes one to the side of the head.
Chriss loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Head slips a jab from Chriss.
Head changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chriss clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chriss lands a jab to Head's midsection.
Head avoids the body shot from Chriss.
Chriss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Head will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
Head wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Head is working hard here to advance position.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Head has control of Chriss's left arm, preventing Chriss from doing any damage.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Head looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Head keeping full guard, as Chriss tries to pass.
Chriss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chriss trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Head enables Chriss to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Head manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Head is trying to keep Chriss in close.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chriss works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chriss prevents Head from improving his position.
Head is not content to let Chriss control the position.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
Chriss moves into full mount! Head won't be happy about that!
Chriss goes for an armbar but Head turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Head.
Chriss working for a triangle but Head defends it easily.
Head trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chriss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chriss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Head can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chriss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Head doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Head manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chriss gets caught flat footed, as Head shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chriss controlling the position.
Chriss wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head stands and throws Chriss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head slows the pace down.
Head tries to advance to mount but Chriss denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chriss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Head wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Head tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chriss's legs.
Head wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Chriss prevents Head from improving position.
Head trying to control the position but Chriss is working away.
Chriss tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Head controls the position.
Chriss tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Head wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Chriss tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chriss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Head wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marquis Chriss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chriss rushes Head and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chriss is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Head can't fight it off and eventually Chriss manages to take the fight to the floor. Head looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Chriss wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Head wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss stays in close to Head's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chriss is continuing to stall.
Chriss tries to free his leg and advance position but Head is retaining full guard.
Chriss preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Head bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chriss's guard.
Head trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Head gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Head tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Head dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Head takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chriss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chriss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chriss stands and throws Head's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss is trying to get an arm triangle but Head is defending well.
Chriss is trying to get an arm triangle but Head is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head gets back to half guard.
Head trying to control here.
Head is looking to improve his position.
Head trying to hold on to Chriss's head to control him but Chriss postures up.
Chriss 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.
Chriss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Head manages to get to full guard.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chriss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chriss advances to half guard.
Head trying to control but Chriss postures up.
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Head defends it well.
Chriss 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.
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.
Head wants to get back to full guard.
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.
Chriss is trying to control the action in half guard but Head is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Head misses.
Chriss with the counter takedown but Head avoids it easily.
Chriss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis Chriss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chriss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis Chriss!
After winning the bout, Marquis Chriss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toma Bolkvadze (ranked 3416 p4p, 24478 weight class) and Colestein Veglin (ranked 427 p4p, 597 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toma Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colestein Veglin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veglin misses with a series of wild punches.
Veglin checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Bolkvadze.
Veglin tests Bolkvadze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veglin misses with a left hand
and Bolkvadze holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolkvadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Veglin managing to block the knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
Veglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolkvadze content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bolkvadze misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolkvadze throws a knee to the head but misses.
Veglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veglin is trying to break the clinch but Bolkvadze is controlling him.
Bolkvadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Veglin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolkvadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veglin controls the action.
Bolkvadze is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Veglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolkvadze has Veglin pressed against the cage, preventing Veglin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veglin working hard to break the clinch.
Bolkvadze throws a head punch that misses.
Veglin has had enough of the clinch but Bolkvadze keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Bolkvadze.
Veglin tries to circle away but Bolkvadze has him pinned against the cage.
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.
Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the head but Veglin blocks with his arms.
Bolkvadze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veglin is defending well for now.
Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veglin avoids it.
Bolkvadze lands with a light punch inside.
Bolkvadze presses Veglin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bolkvadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolkvadze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Veglin's face.
A short left from Bolkvadze.
Stalling in the clinch from Bolkvadze.
Veglin is trying to break free.
Veglin is trying to break free.
Veglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veglin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Veglin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolkvadze has him pressed against the cage.
Veglin lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze tries a body shot but Veglin blocks it.
Bolkvadze holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bolkvadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolkvadze lands a shoulder strike.
Veglin is trying to force a seperation but Bolkvadze has the dominant position.
Bolkvadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Veglin avoids the damage to the body.
Bolkvadze lands with a right to the head.
Veglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veglin wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolkvadze won't allow it.
Bolkvadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veglin breaks the clinch.
Bolkvadze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Veglin catches Bolkvadze right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colestein Veglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veglin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bolkvadze backs up against the cage.
Veglin thuds his right hand into Bolkvadze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veglin slips a straight right by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze throws a jab but it's blocked by Veglin.
Despite the aggression on Veglin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Veglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolkvadze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veglin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bolkvadze counters with an outside leg kick.
Veglin tries to bum rush Bolkvadze with a series of wild strikes but Bolkvadze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bolkvadze seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toma Bolkvadze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bolkvadze misses the jab.
Veglin looks to throw the jab but Bolkvadze is out of range.
Bolkvadze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Veglin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bolkvadze eats them both and turns towards Veglin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bolkvadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bolkvadze moves away from the strike by Veglin.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolkvadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veglin can do to turn this around?
Veglin moves out of range as Bolkvadze strikes.
Veglin throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veglin. Bolkvadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolkvadze is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veglin takes a swing at Bolkvadze's ribcage but misses.
Veglin blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veglin. Bolkvadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veglin clinches up against the cage.
Bolkvadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolkvadze working aggressively here.
Veglin letting Bolkvadze take a breather here.
Veglin working hard to break the clinch.
Bolkvadze misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolkvadze.
Veglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze misses with the head strike.
Veglin can't break the clinch.
Bolkvadze manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bolkvadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veglin.
Bolkvadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolkvadze - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bolkvadze cracks Veglin with a nice body shot.
Veglin being controlled against the cage.
Bolkvadze blocking some punches.
Bolkvadze misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolkvadze.
Nice body punch from Bolkvadze - that landed with a thud.
Bolkvadze taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bolkvadze gets through Veglin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolkvadze content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veglin controls his hands.
Bolkvadze lands a left hand.
Veglin tries to throw a body punch but Bolkvadze avoids it by throwing Veglin back against the cage.
Bolkvadze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Toma Bolkvadze has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Veglin is trying to break the clinch but Bolkvadze is controlling him.
Veglin avoiding damage as Bolkvadze throws knees to the body.
Veglin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bolkvadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
Veglin can't break the clinch.
Bolkvadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veglin or not.
Bolkvadze gets through Veglin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolkvadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veglin backwards.
Bolkvadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veglin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bolkvadze pushes Veglin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolkvadze scores with a shot to the side of Veglin's head.
Veglin managing to block the knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze lands a knee to the head.
 Veglin is rocked!
Veglin misses with a body punch.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolkvadze is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Veglin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toma Bolkvadze dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Veglin is looking to clinch.
Bolkvadze is looking to counter with a body kick.
Veglin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bolkvadze counters with a low kick, right behind Veglin 's knee.
Colestein Veglin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolkvadze digs a right hand into Veglin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veglin's gas tank.
Veglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veglin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolkvadze counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin being controlled against the cage.
Come on Bolkvadze - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bolkvadze gets through Veglin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolkvadze slows down the pace here.
Veglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veglin throws a right and a left that Bolkvadze avoids nicely.
Bolkvadze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veglin.
Bolkvadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veglin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolkvadze throws a jab but it's blocked by Veglin.
Veglin flicks out a counter leg kick but Bolkvadze steps away.
Veglin misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veglin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Veglin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Veglin scores with a punch to the head.
Veglin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veglin connects with a single shot there.
Bolkvadze throws a lazy head kick
and Veglin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Veglin does no damage.
Bolkvadze throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veglin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veglin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veglin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolkvadze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veglin slips a straight right by Bolkvadze.
Veglin unleashes a big counter combination but Bolkvadze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Veglin misses.
Bolkvadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolkvadze takes one on the button.
Veglin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolkvadze staying out of range there.
Colestein Veglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veglin throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolkvadze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze throws a hook but Veglin blocks it.
Veglin lands with a nice combination. Bolkvadze backs away looking to recover.
Veglin misses with a hook
and Bolkvadze moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veglin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Veglin blocks an uppercut.
Toma Bolkvadze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolkvadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veglin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bolkvadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veglin backwards.
Veglin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolkvadze has him pressed against the cage.
Bolkvadze scores with a shot to the side of Veglin's head.
A nice left hand lands by Bolkvadze.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colestein Veglin.
I think Bolkvadze 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toma Bolkvadze!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raleigh St. Clair (ranked 2706 p4p, 3844 weight class) and Henry Bowes (ranked 335 p4p, 540 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raleigh St. Clair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Bowes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowes throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from St. Clair misses the target.
St. Clair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
St. Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowes takes one on the button.
St. Clair lands a jab to the head.
Bowes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St. Clair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowes.
St. Clair takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by St. Clair.
Bowes throws a hook to the side of St. Clair's head but St. Clair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowes walks forward, straight into a front kick from St. Clair.
St. Clair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St. Clair scores with a nice strike.
Bowes is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Clair slips a jab from Bowes.
A slow jab from Bowes misses its intended target.
St. Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bowes misses with an uppercut
and St. Clair scores with a counter punch that sends Bowes to the canvas! St. Clair smells blood - he's punishing Bowes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bowes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raleigh St. Clair!
A very excited looking Raleigh St. Clair 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Betty Crocker (ranked 2823 p4p, 3413 weight class) and Jerman Christ (ranked 430 p4p, 383 weight class). Betty Crocker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Betty Crocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerman Christ!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Crocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christ counters with a series of strikes. Crocker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crocker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Crocker should have avoided that one.
Crocker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
Crocker throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ misses with an uppercut
and Crocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ drops Crocker with a beautiful combination! Crocker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Christ is looking for the KO!
Crocker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crocker drops his hands momentarily and Christ needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Crocker just on the top of the head. Crocker drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Crocker - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jerman Christ!
A relieved looking Jerman Christ thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Igor (ranked 3206 p4p, 3238 weight class) and Stony Marciano (ranked 403 p4p, 405 weight class). Marciano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by IQ 98. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Stony Marciano enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Igor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stony Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igor gets a clinch.
Igor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Igor misses with a takedown attempt
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marciano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Igor connects with a high kick.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
Igor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Igor takes one to the chin there.
Marciano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like Alexander Igor has been cut.
Igor punishes Marciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Igor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Igor tries for a takedown but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Igor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igor throws a head kick that misses
and Marciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Igor.
Igor misses with a right hand
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Igor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Igor scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano looks to land a combination but Igor avoids it well.
Igor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Igor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Igor breaks from the clinch.
Marciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Igor in his tracks.
Igor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Igor throws a head kick that misses
and Igor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Igor throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Igor loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Stony Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Igor's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marciano counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Igor.
Marciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marciano thuds a left hand into Igor's body.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Igor misses the target.
Igor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano's head.
Igor throws a lazy head kick
and Marciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Igor thinking.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Igor.
Marciano throws a counter combo.
Igor lands with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Marciano.
Marciano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marciano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Igor throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Igor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Igor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igor misses with a head kick.
Igor throws a head kick that misses.
Igor throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Igor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Marciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano tries to clinch there but Igor circles away.
A head kick misses from Igor.
Igor tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Marciano misses.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igor tries to clinch up.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Igor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Despite the aggression on Marciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Igor misses its intended target.
Marciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Igor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano digs a good body shot into Igor's ribs.
Igor throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Marciano cracks Igor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marciano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Igor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marciano gets tackled into the cage by Igor. Igor maintains the clinch.
Igor breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Igor misses with a head kick.
Igor instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Igor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Igor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marciano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Igor.
Stony Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano lands a nice hook to Igor's body. Igor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Igor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igor lands a nice looking body kick.
Marciano works the jab nicely.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Igor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Igor lands with a slapping head kick.
Igor fails with a takedown attempt.
Marciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Igor pushes Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Igor has been working on his balance at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Marciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Igor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Igor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stony Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Igor misses with a head kick.
Igor moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Igor lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igor manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano moves out of range as Igor strikes.
Marciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marciano looks to land a combination but Igor avoids it well.
Igor rushes Marciano and presses him up against the cage.
Igor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Igor as he connects with a hook.
Igor throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Igor tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Igor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Marciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Igor scores with a spinning back kick!
Marciano cracks Igor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Igor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Marciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Igor as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor connects with a high kick.
Igor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano thuds a left hand into Igor's body.
Marciano throws a hook but Igor avoids it easily.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igor moves away.
Igor throws a sloppy head kick
and Marciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano is trying to force a seperation but Igor has the dominant position.
A short right from Igor on the inside.
Igor tries to land a knee to the head but Marciano blocks with his arms.
Marciano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch but Igor keeps him there for the moment.
Igor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marciano up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Igor.
A short right from Igor on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano is trying to break free.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciano working hard to break the clinch.
Igor keeps control of Marciano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Igor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marciano's efforts to push away.
Igor prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano tries to break the clinch but Igor is controlling the position.
Igor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marciano's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Igor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Igor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Igor has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Igor.
Igor effectively controlling the action here.
Igor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Igor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano is trying to break free.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Igor throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander Igor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marciano scores with the left hand. Igor knows he should have avoided that one.
Igor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Igor misses with a jab to the body
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Igor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igor has closed the distance and engaged Marciano in a clinch.
Marciano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Igor.
Marciano working hard to break the clinch.
Igor scores with a shot to the side of Marciano's head.
Igor has Marciano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marciano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Igor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Igor stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Igor working aggressively here.
Igor manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Igor.
Igor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Igor scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Marciano finds it's target.
Marciano tries to keep at a distance but Igor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Igor has Marciano pressed against the cage, preventing Marciano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Igor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Igor wants a takedown but no success here.
Igor breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Igor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Igor throws a head kick that misses
and Marciano counters with a nice body shot.
Igor tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano throws a counter combo.
Marciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Igor's head.
Igor throws a head kick that misses
and Marciano counters with a crisp one two that drops Igor! Marciano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Igor to his feet! Igor is in big trouble!
Igor is rocked!
Marciano cracks Igor on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Igor falls backwards against the cage. Marciano follows up with more strikes that drop Igor to his knees. Marciano keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Igor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stony Marciano!
Stony Marciano is the new welterweight champion!
Stony Marciano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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