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UPG Vegas 193 Grimm/Tasapaksu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus McBorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus McBorin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Overeem looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBorin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Overeem is on top in guard.
Overeem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Overeem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McBorin is trying to control the position but Overeem postures up.
McBorin working for a triangle but Overeem defends it easily.
Overeem throwing strikes but missing.
Overeem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McBorin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throwing strikes but missing.
McBorin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McBorin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McBorin checks the leg kick.
McBorin is looking to clinch.
Overeem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McBorin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overeem. That's going to slow McBorin down.
A telegraphed right hand from Overeem misses the target.
Overeem throws a leg kick that misses.
Overeem thows a body kick. McBorin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Overeem connects with an inside 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!
McBorin looking to score a takedown here. Overeem is defending well but McBorin drives through and ends up in Overeem's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem looking to control.
Overeem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Overeem can't keep his opponent in guard - McBorin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Overeem keeping control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Overeem is trying to get back to full guard.
Overeem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Overeem is looking for a sweep. McBorin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Overeem blocking the ground and pound attempt from McBorin.
Overeem trying to control here.
Overeem is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Titus Overeem.
McBorin checks a low kick from Overeem.
Overeem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBorin is out of range.
Overeem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McBorin.
Overeem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Overeem takes a swing at McBorin's ribcage but misses.
McBorin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overeem.
Overeem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McBorin checks it well.
Overeem staying out of range there.
McBorin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Titus Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Overeem lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McBorin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBorin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick.
Overeem scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Marcus McBorin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Overeem.
Overeem scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBorin. Overeem does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBorin moves away from the strike by Overeem.
Overeem loads up on a big right hand but McBorin slips the punch.
McBorin moves in looking to clinch but Overeem pushes him off.
Overeem tries to land a leg kick but McBorin saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
McBorin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Overeem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Overeem wants to sweep but no luck.
McBorin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McBorin throws a big right hand that misses.
McBorin postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McBorin postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
McBorin stopping the sweep attempt from Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus McBorin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McBorin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overeem was well out of range. Poor timing from McBorin.
McBorin misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McBorin moves out of range of the leg kick from Overeem.
McBorin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Overeem sprawls well. Overeem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McBorin gets slowly back to his feet.
McBorin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Overeem can pounce on him.
Titus Overeem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overeem scores with a kick to the midsection.
Overeem throws a hook to the side of McBorin's head but McBorin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBorin swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
The crowd cheers as Overeem lands an impressive looking overhand right. McBorin doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBorin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overeem avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus McBorin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBorin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Overeem does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McBorin misses with a wild body shot.
McBorin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Overeem. Overeem obviously looking to wear him down.
Overeem slaps away a takedown attempt from McBorin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McBorin is looking to wear down Overeem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Overeem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBorin.
Overeem stuns McBorin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem feints and then cracks McBorin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBorin down.
Overeem lands a brutal head kick. McBorin looks out on his feet and Overeem throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Titus Overeem!
Our winner, Titus Overeem, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rylan Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC The Easter Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Goodtimes. The Easter Bunny is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bunny stuff. . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rylan Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JC The Easter Bunny!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner is looking to clinch but The Easter Bunny is avoiding it.
Gardner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Easter Bunny circles away quickly and effectively.
The Easter Bunny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner scores with a body shot.
The Easter Bunny loads up on a big right hand but Gardner slips the punch.
The Easter Bunny connects with an inside leg kick.
Gardner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Easter Bunny on the side of the head.
Gardner clinches up against the cage.
The Easter Bunny can't find room to land a body shot as Gardner controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Easter Bunny.
Gardner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Easter Bunny is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Easter Bunny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Rylan Gardner has been cut.
The Easter Bunny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Gardner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gardner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Easter Bunny misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Easter Bunny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny throws a sloppy body shot
and Gardner counters with a three punch combo that has The Easter Bunny backing up. The Easter Bunny nods at Gardner to acknowledge the strikes.
Gardner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Easter Bunny is fending him off so far but Gardner persists. Nope, The Easter Bunny circles away and we're back to standing.
The Easter Bunny shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Easter Bunny throws a shot from downtown. Gardner moves away and avoids it.
The Easter Bunny scores with a punch to the head.
The Easter Bunny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gardner under the eye.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch but The Easter Bunny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Easter Bunny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Easter Bunny throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Easter Bunny connects with a leg kick. Gardner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gardner fails with the takedown.
Gardner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gardner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like JC The Easter Bunny has been cut.
Gardner blocks a head kick by The Easter Bunny.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gardner has The Easter Bunny up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Easter Bunny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Easter Bunny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Easter Bunny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Easter Bunny digs a right hand into Gardner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gardner's gas tank.
The Easter Bunny lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Easter Bunny misses with the head strike.
The Easter Bunny works on Gardner's body with a couple of short punches.
The Easter Bunny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gardner misses with a punch to the body.
The Easter Bunny wants to take the fight to the mat but Gardner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Easter Bunny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardner's elbow.
The Easter Bunny lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gardners head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gardner looking to throw knees to the head but The Easter Bunny is blocking nicely.
Gardner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gardner blocking some punches.
Gardner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Easter Bunny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylan Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardner breaks from the clinch.
The Easter Bunny slaps away a takedown attempt from Gardner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gardner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Easter Bunny finds it's way round the side to connect with Gardner's head.
The Easter Bunny defending well as Gardner loads up on a big left hand.
Gardner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Easter Bunny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Easter Bunny moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but The Easter Bunny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Easter Bunny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Easter Bunny trying to control the position.
The Easter Bunny looking for a sweep. Not yet The Easter Bunny, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but The Easter Bunny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Easter Bunny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Easter Bunny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JC The Easter Bunny will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Gardner connects with a right that clearly hurt The Easter Bunny. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Gardner proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till The Easter Bunny collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rylan Gardner!
Rylan Gardner gave a mention to TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ushenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ushenin comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Ushenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilya Murometz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ushenin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murometz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Ushenin. Beautiful body shot.
Murometz gets a clinch.
Ushenin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murometz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ushenin can't get the takedown.
Murometz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murometz breaks from the clinch.
Ushenin dives in and scores a takedown into Murometz's guard.
Murometz wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ushenin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ushenin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Ushenin with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murometz throws a leg kick but Ushenin moved away.
Ushenin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Alex Ushenin has been cut.
Murometz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ilya Murometz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murometz throws an off balance right hand
and Ushenin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murometz's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ushenin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murometz backs up against the cage.
Ilya Murometz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ushenin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murometz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ushenin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ushenin is looking to stand up but Murometz won't let him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murometz holds on and takes a little breather.
Murometz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ushenin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murometz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murometz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ushenin moves away.
Murometz throws a push kick but Ushenin slaps the foot to one side.
Ushenin avoids the body shot from Murometz.
Ushenin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murometz's guard.
Murometz wants to stand and escape but Ushenin is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murometz controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murometz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ushenin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murometz prevents it.
Ushenin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murometz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ushenin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ushenin is defended easily by Murometz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Murometz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Ushenin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking cross lands there for Murometz.
Murometz throws out a loose jab but Ushenin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murometz scoring well with a low kick there.
Ushenin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murometz throws a head kick but Ushenin moves out of range.
Ushenin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murometz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ushenin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murometz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ushenin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murometz clinches up with Ushenin and pushes him back against the cage.
Murometz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ushenin.
Murometz wants to get back to striking at distance but Ushenin won't allow it.
Ushenin goes for a takedown attempt but Murometz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ushenin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murometz throws a leg kick
and Ushenin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murometz throws an off balance right hand
and Ushenin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Murometz closes the distance and pushes Ushenin back into the cage.
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!
Murometz misses with a punch to the body.
Ushenin prevents a body shot from Murometz.
Murometz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ushenin defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ushenin keeps working.
Murometz taking a breather here.
Ushenin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murometz is trying to ground and pound but Ushenin uses the momentary lack of control by Murometz to regain half guard.
Murometz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz works his way into side control.
Murometz trying to control the position but Ushenin is working away.
Ushenin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Murometz dominating with strikes here.
Ushenin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murometz throws some wild stikes that Ushenin manages to avoid easily.
Murometz lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murometz lands a couple of good shots and Ushenin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Murometz controlling the positon.
Ushenin tries to escape but Murometz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murometz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Murometz doesn't have the hooks in and Ushenin manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Murometz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Ushenin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ushenin takes one on the button.
Ushenin slips a jab from Murometz.
Murometz lands with a nice body punch.
Murometz throws a hook but Ushenin avoids it easily.
Ushenin checks a leg kick.
Murometz walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ushenin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Murometz swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ushenin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Murometz!
A less than humble Ilya Murometz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandelay has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Art Vandelay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potkukelkka looks to score with a jab to the body but Vandelay is just out of range.
Potkukelkka misses with a body shot.
Vandelay wants to land a leg kick but Potkukelkka is out of range.
Potkukelkka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vandelay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Potkukelkka missing with a left hand there. Vandelay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vandelay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vandelay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potkukelkka.
Vandelay gets caught flat footed, as Potkukelkka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Potkukelkka tries to free his leg and advance position but Vandelay is retaining full guard.
Vandelay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vandelay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka tries to free his leg and advance position but Vandelay is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka looking to sit in guard and control but Vandelay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vandelay trying to control but Potkukelkka is working from the bottom.
Vandelay postures up.
Potkukelkka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vandelay is one step ahead there.
Potkukelkka is trying to keep Vandelay in close.
Potkukelkka wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vandelay's guard.
Potkukelkka won't allow Vandelay to sweep him here.
Vandelay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Potkukelkka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vandelay 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.
Potkukelkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vandelay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Vandelay is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka looking to pass the guard.
Potkukelkka is working hard here to advance position.
Potkukelkka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Potkukelkka.
Vandelay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vandelay swings around for an armbar but Potkukelkka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vandelay's guard.
Potkukelkka preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka wants to control from the top but Vandelay keeps moving.
Potkukelkka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vandelay keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Potkukelkka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vandelay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Potkukelkka.
Vandelay fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vandelay with a nice cross.
Potkukelkka misses with a body shot.
Potkukelkka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vandelay.
Vandelay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potkukelkka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vandelay's half guard.
Potkukelkka trying to advance position but Vandelay counters by regaining guard.
Potkukelkka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Potkukelkka wants to control from the top but Vandelay keeps moving.
Potkukelkka tries to free his leg and advance position but Vandelay is retaining full guard.
James Potkukelkka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vandelay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Potkukelkka!
Vandelay breaks from Potkukelkka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Potkukelkka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vandelay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Potkukelkka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vandelay is thwarting Potkukelkka's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay not doing much here.
Potkukelkka is looking to control Vandelay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Potkukelkka avoid being mounted?
Vandelay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potkukelkka's head.
Vandelay is looking to take a break and control but Potkukelkka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vandelay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vandelay lands with a kick to the ribs.
Potkukelkka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vandelay moves away.
Potkukelkka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vandelay.
Potkukelkka swats away the attempt to clinch by Vandelay.
Potkukelkka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vandelay.
Vandelay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vandelay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vandelay throws a low kick but Potkukelkka moves out of range easily.
Potkukelkka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Potkukelkka trying to control the position from guard on top but Vandelay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throws a strike but Vandelay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Potkukelkka 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandelay trying to control the position from guard on top but Potkukelkka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandelay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Potkukelkka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vandelay has managed to get both his arms back between Potkukelkka's legs - danger averted.
Potkukelkka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vandelay has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Potkukelkka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vandelay throws a sloppy head kick
and Potkukelkka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potkukelkka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vandelay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vandelay is looking for a sweep. Potkukelkka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Potkukelkka is keen to just control but Vandelay is a slippery customer.
Potkukelkka works his foot free and advances to mount.
Potkukelkka landing strikes, looking to finish!
Potkukelkka with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka controlling the pace for now.
Vandelay avoids a series of strikes thrown by Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Potkukelkka looking to ground and pound but Vandelay is blocking nicely.
Vandelay gets back to half guard.
Potkukelkka works his way into full mount!
Potkukelkka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vandelay is looking to escape.
Art Vandelay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vandelay regains half guard.
Vandelay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Potkukelkka wants to pass to mount but Vandelay is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay wants to improve his position but Potkukelkka is controlling well.
Potkukelkka works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vandelay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Potkukelkka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Potkukelkka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
James Potkukelkka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka controlling the pace for now.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Vandelay is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potkukelkka looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Potkukelkka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potkukelkka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Potkukelkka!
A relieved looking James Potkukelkka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itsik Obas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Perfect Gentelman. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshiro Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itsik Obas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obas moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obas lands a good knee to the midsection. Gomi won't want to take too many of those.
Obas lands an elbow just above Gomi 's eye.
Obas lands an elbow just above Gomi 's eye.
Gomi lands a shoulder strike.
Gomi takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Gomi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obas or not.
Obas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Obas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gomi managing to block the knees to the body from Obas.
Gomi takes an elbow to the temple.
Obas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obas throws an elbow that misses.
Gomi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obas trying to land knees to the body.
Gomi scores with a shot to the side of Obas's head.
Obas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomi's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi blocks an elbow strike from Obas.
Gomi managing to block the knees to the body from Obas.
Obas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomi's defenses.
Obas blocks a body shot from Gomi.
Obas tries to land a knee to the head but Gomi blocks with his arms.
Gomi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Itsik Obas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obas clinches with his opponent.
Obas working Gomi over with knees to the body.
Obas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gomi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomi tries to throw a body punch but Obas avoids it by throwing Gomi back against the cage.
Gomi has Obas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Obas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Obas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obas misses with a knee strike.
Gomi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshiro Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi tries to work over Obas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomi avoids it.
Obas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obas lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Yoshiro Gomi has been cut.
Obas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gomi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Obas after a bit of a struggle.
Gomi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomi.
Gomi has Obas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Obas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Obas lands a nice elbow.
Gomi looking to stall.
Gomi blocks an elbow strike from Obas.
Knees to the body from Obas.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gomi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Obas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gomi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Obas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Obas.
Obas lands an elbow just above Gomi 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Obas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Obas throws an elbow but misses.
Obas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomi avoids it.
Obas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Obas.
Gomi tries to throw a body punch but Obas avoids it by throwing Gomi back against the cage.
Gomi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Obas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Obas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Obas stalls.
Gomi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomi.
Gomi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Obas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Obas.
Obas lands an elbow inside that Gomi shrugs off.
Obas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Obas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gomi takes an elbow to the temple.
Obas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Obas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomi's defenses.
Obas controlling the action here for a moment.
Gomi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Obas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obas misses with a knee strike.
Obas lands an elbow inside that Gomi shrugs off.
Obas misses with an elbow over the top.
Gomi takes an elbow to the temple.
Obas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gomi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itsik Obas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshiro Gomi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Obas clinches up against the cage.
Gomi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obas blocking some punches.
Gomi throws a head punch that misses.
Obas taking a breather.
Obas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomi avoids it.
Obas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gomi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obas backwards.
Gomi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obass head.
Obas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomi.
Obas lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obas lands a nice elbow.
Gomi tries to work over Obas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itsik Obas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obas blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Obas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gomi's brow.
Obas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gomi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obas lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Obas.
Obas lands a damaging elbow.
Obas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Obas.
Obas lands an elbow that stopped Gomi in his tracks for a moment.
Obas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Obas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomi's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Obas lands an elbow just above Gomi 's eye.
Gomi lands a left hand.
Obas blocks an uppercut.
Obas working Gomi over with knees to the body.
Obas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomi misses with the head strike.
Obas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obas crunches a lovely knee into Gomi's ribcage.
Obas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Obas.
Gomi takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Obas.
Gomi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obas.
Obas lands a damaging elbow.
Obas prevents a body shot from Gomi.
Obas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomi's defenses.
Obas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gomi tries a body shot but Obas blocks it.
Obas misses with an elbow over the top.
Obas lands a nice elbow.
Obas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Obas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obas scores a nice knee to the body.
Gomi has a couple of punches blocked by Obas.
Obas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gomi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomi avoids it.
Obas lands an elbow just above Gomi 's eye.
Gomi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Obas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gomi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gomi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obas slowing the pace effectively.
Obas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Obas tries to land a knee to the head but Gomi blocks with his arms.
Obas trying to land knees to the body.
Obas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gomi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obas connects with a knee to the head.
Obas blocking some punches.
Gomi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obas's elbow.
Gomi throws a punch but it's blocked by Obas.
Gomi lands a body shot.
Gomi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomi is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gomi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomi misses with the head strike.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Gomi.
Gomi has hold of one of Obas's legs. Obas is fighting the takedown attempt but Gomi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Obas wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.
Gomi wants to pass the guard but Obas is keeping the position.
Gomi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi stands up over Obas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obas looking for a sweep. Not yet Obas, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itsik Obas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoshiro Gomi's cut.
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!
Obas closes the distance and clinches.
Obas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomi.
Obas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gomi working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Gomi.
Obas trying to land knees to the body.
Obas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gomi lands with a light punch inside.
Obas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gomi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Obas is defending well.
Obas gets underhooks to prevent Gomi's takedown attempt.
Gomi lands with a left to the head.
Obas misses with an elbow strike.
Gomi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomi scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Obas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obas takes a shot to the head.
Obas missing with knees to the body.
Obas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gomi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gomi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obas backwards.
It looks like Itsik Obas has been cut.
Gomi blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Gomi.
Gomi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Obas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gomi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Obas up against the cage.
Gomi can't find room to land a body shot as Obas controls the action.
Obas throws an elbow that misses.
Obas blocking some punches.
Come on Gomi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gomi has a couple of punches blocked by Obas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gomi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Obas throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gomi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gomi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Gomi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomi avoids it.
Obas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gomi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomi tries to throw a body punch but Obas avoids it by throwing Gomi back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Obas.
Gomi managing to block the knees to the body from Obas.
Gomi is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obas missing with knees to the body.
Gomi can't find room to land a body shot as Obas controls the action.
Obas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gomi misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomi trying to control the position but instead, Obas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomi into the cage.
Gomi digs a right hand into Obas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obas's gas tank.
Gomi working aggressively here.
Gomi has picked Obas up - he's going for a ride! Gomi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gomi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Obas trying to hold on to Gomi's head to control him but Gomi postures up.
Itsik Obas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obas is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomi.
Gomi 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.
Gomi seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshiro Gomi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itsik Obas!
After winning the bout, Itsik Obas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Senerchia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinaski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 9: Mov. 4. The crowd seem to be enjoying Senerchia's choice of entrance music: Can You Hear Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Chinaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Senerchia!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Senerchia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Senerchia misses with a hook.
Senerchia cracks a nice hook into Chinaski's ribs.
Senerchia misses with a looping left.
Chinaski sizes up Senerchia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chinaski wants to land a leg kick but Senerchia is out of range.
Senerchia throws a hook but Chinaski blocks it.
Chinaski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Senerchia tries a head kick but it misses.
Senerchia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Senerchia throws a leg kick but Chinaski checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chinaski connects with a high kick.
Senerchia misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chinaski. Senerchia shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski cracks the inside of Senerchia's front leg.
Chinaski is looking to clinch but Senerchia is avoiding it.
Chinaski moves out of range of the leg kick from Senerchia.
Chinaski lands a front kick.
Chinaski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chinaski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chinaski misses with a low kick.
Senerchia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chinaski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chinaski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Senerchia is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a head kick that misses.
Chinaski misses with a head kick.
Chinaski slips a straight right by Senerchia.
Senerchia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chinaski lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Chinaski.
Chinaski throws a body punch but Senerchia moves out of range.
Peter Senerchia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Senerchia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chinaski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chinaski wants to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chinaski!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senerchia throws a series of punches but Chinaski avoids them all with ease.
Senerchia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chinaski. Chinaski obviously looking to wear him down.
Chinaski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Senerchia throws a poor cross that misses
and Chinaski counters with a thumping low kick.
Chinaski lands a nice shot to the body.
Senerchia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Senerchia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chinaski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chinaski throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Chinaski.
Chinaski is looking to wear down Senerchia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chinaski looks to land a body kick but Senerchia moved away.
Chinaski lands with an uppercut that bounces Senerchia off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chinaski throws a sloppy head kick and Senerchia moves out of range easily.
Senerchia throws a low kick but Chinaski avoids it.
Chinaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chinaski rushes Senerchia and presses him up against the cage.
Chinaski trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chinaski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chinaski misses with a body punch.
Chinaski has a couple of punches blocked by Senerchia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Chinaski 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.
Chinaski looks to score with a jab to the body but Senerchia is just out of range.
Chinaski lands a high kick!
Senerchia throws a lazy right hand but Chinaski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Senerchia stuffs the takedown.
Senerchia is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chinaski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chinaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Senerchia misses its intended target.
Chinaski blocks a head kick by Senerchia.
Chinaski lands a front kick.
Chinaski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Senerchia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinaski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chinaski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski delivers a nice body kick.
Chinaski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chinaski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hank Chinaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chinaski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chinaski just misses with a punch to the body.
Senerchia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chinaski counters with a nice body kick.
Senerchia is breathing heavily.
Chinaski scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chinaski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Senerchia on the side of the head.
Crunch! Chinaski slams his shin into Senerchia's torso.
Chinaski cracks Senerchia with a good jab.
Chinaski throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Chinaski as he connects with a hook.
Chinaski shoots in but Senerchia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Senerchia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chinaski. Chinaski obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Chinaski. That snapped Senerchia's head back.
Senerchia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Senerchia wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Chinaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chinaski shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch lands to the side of Senerchia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chinaski lands a nice shot that snaps Senerchia's head back.
Chinaski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Senerchia at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senerchia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chinaski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Senerchia throws a sloppy body shot
and Chinaski counters with a flying knee that drops Senerchia! Chinaski dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Chinaski!
A very excited looking Hank Chinaski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Burrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrida's entrance music is Shadowhunter. A fine choice. Burrell has chosen Can't Touch This as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Corrida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Stanley Burrell !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corrida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burrell .
The fighters circling - Corrida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrell tries to land a leg kick but Corrida saw it coming and moves away.
Corrida moves out of range of the body kick from Burrell .
Burrell throws a lazy head kick
and Corrida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burrell throws a low kick, looking for Corrida's leg but Corrida calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Burrell .
Corrida checks a leg kick.
Burrell misses with a straight left.
Corrida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burrell misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corrida.
Burrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corrida moves away.
Burrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Burrell lands with a cross.
Burrell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burrell lands a front kick.
Burrell missing with a left hand there. Corrida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burrell misses with a wild body shot.
Burrell misses with a left hand
and Corrida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Burrell 's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Corrida tries to free his leg and advance position but Burrell is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrida passes Burrell 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Corrida wants to take a breather but Burrell is having none of it.
Corrida stalling away here and it's allowed Burrell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Burrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corrida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corrida trying to control but Burrell is working from the bottom.
Corrida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida is thwarting Burrell 's attempts to control the position.
Corrida is pressing down on Burrell 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burrell is holding on for now.
Burrell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Corrida is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corrida is working for a submission of some sort.
Burrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrida is looking to take a break and control but Burrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corrida controlling the action here.
Corrida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corrida prevents Burrell from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stanley Burrell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Corrida throws a lazy head kick
and Burrell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Corrida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Corrida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corrida wants to control from the top but Burrell keeps moving.
Burrell keeping full guard, as Corrida tries to pass.
Corrida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Juan Corrida wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sloppy strikes from Corrida. Those never looked like landing.
Burrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corrida.
Burrell checks a leg kick.
Burrell scores with a jab.
Corrida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burrell .
Corrida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrell .
Burrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Corrida is just out of range.
Stanley Burrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corrida was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrell .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrida misses the shot to the body.
Corrida moves out of range of the leg kick from Burrell .
Burrell takes a swing at Corrida's ribcage but misses.
Burrell misses with an uppercut
and Corrida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Burrell scores with a jab to the body.
Burrell misses with a body kick.
Corrida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burrell lands with a hook. Corrida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burrell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Burrell misses its intended target.
Burrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corrida in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burrell .
An inside leg kick lands from Burrell .
Burrell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrell . Corrida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corrida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burrell scores with a nice strike.
Some bone on bone action there as Corrida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Corrida.
Burrell misses with a kick to the body.
Burrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corrida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burrell .
Corrida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burrell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Corrida will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Burrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Burrell misses with a wild body shot.
Burrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Corrida off the cage and back into range.
Burrell throws a front kick aimed at Corrida's knee but Corrida avoids it well.
A jab from Burrell misses.
Burrell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corrida's calf.
Burrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corrida. That did some damage!
Burrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Corrida ducks under a wild hook from Burrell .
Burrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burrell misses with a body shot
and Corrida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrell trying to control the position.
Burrell wants to sweep but no luck.
Corrida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Corrida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burrell is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Corrida won't allow Burrell to sweep him here.
Juan Corrida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Corrida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Corrida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burrell misses with a leg kick
so Corrida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Corrida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burrell is keeping the position for now.
Burrell keeping moving, preventing Corrida from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corrida wants to pass the guard but Burrell is keeping the position.
Corrida is looking to advance position but Burrell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burrell trying to control but Corrida is having none of it.
Corrida regains half guard.
Burrell is taking a breather. Corrida says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Corrida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrida is looking for a sweep. Burrell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burrell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Corrida is desperately trying to improve his position but Burrell has a good base and remains in mount.
Burrell trying to control but Corrida is having none of it.
Corrida sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corrida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corrida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burrell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Burrell !
Stanley Burrell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dice Thunderborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drost comes into the arena with Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dice Thunderborn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderborn throws a low kick, looking for Drost's leg but Drost calmly moves out of range.
Drost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Doomsday Drost has been cut.
Drost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Drost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thunderborn slips under a jab from Drost.
Thunderborn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drost.
Thunderborn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thunderborn struggles to land a body shot inside as Drost controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Drost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Thunderborn - that landed with a thud.
Thunderborn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drost backwards.
Thunderborn lands a right hand.
Thunderborn is working Drost over against the cage.
Drost is breathing heavily.
Thunderborn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drost backwards.
Drost looking for a takedown.
Drost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thunderborn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thunderborn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thunderborn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Thunderborn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thunderborn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doomsday Drost's cut is getting worse.
A right hand to the body from Thunderborn.
Drost blocking some punches.
Thunderborn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunderborn moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Drost tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dice Thunderborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Thunderborn.
Thunderborn sends Drost crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thunderborn is motioning to the referee to let Drost up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Thunderborn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thunderborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunderborn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunderborn wants to land a leg kick but Drost is out of range.
Thunderborn tries to clinch there but Drost circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thunderborn.
Doomsday Drost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Drost walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thunderborn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Thunderborn.
Jeez, Doomsday Drost's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thunderborn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thunderborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drost.
Drost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thunderborn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Drost sprawling to the canvas! Drost rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thunderborn finish him?!
Drost is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doomsday Drost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dice Thunderborn!
Dice Thunderborn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rehti Ladi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Geoly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ladi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Will Never Walk Alone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rehti Ladi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Geoly!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ladi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ladi.
Geoly takes one on the button.
Ladi doesn't manage to clinch there - Geoly circles away.
Nice shot lands for Geoly.
Geoly throws an overhand right that lands on Ladi's shoulder, as Ladi tries to avoid the shot.
Ladi throws a sloppy head kick and Geoly moves out of range easily.
Ladi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geoly digs a good body shot into Ladi's ribs.
Ladi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geoly blocks a leg kick.
Geoly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Geoly blocks the body kick.
Ladi misses with a head kick.
Ladi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geoly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoly blocks a head kick by Ladi.
Ladi throws a leg kick which misses Geoly's front leg but catches the back leg as Geoly tries to avoid it.
Ladi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Geoly misses
and Ladi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ladi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geoly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ladi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ladi throws the kick towards the body but Geoly avoids it.
Geoly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Geoly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Geoly as he connects with a hook.
Geoly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ladi. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Geoly - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geoly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ladi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ladi scores with a hook.
Geoly blocks a head kick by Ladi.
Ladi checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Geoly's sensitive parts.
Ladi misses with a head kick.
Oooooh!!! Geoly has knocked Ladi down with a huge combo! Geoly steps away and waves a wobbly Ladi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ladi is rocked!
Ladi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Ladi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Geoly lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ladi - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Geoly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Geoly!
Alexander Geoly decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasapaksu has chosen Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Grimm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatti Tasapaksu!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Tasapaksu moves out of range easily.
Grimm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tasapaksu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm cracks the inside of Tasapaksu's front leg.
Jab by Tasapaksu.
Grimm checks the leg kick.
Grimm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimm, right into the meat.
Tasapaksu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grimm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tasapaksu misses with an uppercut
and Grimm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grimm moves into range and clinches up with Tasapaksu.
Grimm misses with a punch to the body.
Tasapaksu blocking some punches.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Grimm.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tasapaksu throws an elbow that misses.
Tasapaksu wants to stall.
Grimm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tasapaksu or not.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tasapaksu lands with a right to the head.
Tasapaksu blocking some punches.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Grimm.
Tasapaksu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grimm scores with a shoulder strike.
Grimm avoids a wild elbow strike from Tasapaksu.
A head punch on the inside from Grimm fails to land.
Grimm lands a body punch.
Tasapaksu looks winded!
Grimm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Grimm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimm.
Grimm scores with a shot to the side of Tasapaksu's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimm working aggressively here.
Tasapaksu throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimm can't find room to land a body shot as Tasapaksu controls the action.
Tasapaksu blocks an uppercut.
Grimm misses with some punches.
Tasapaksu scores with a shot to the side of Grimm's head.
Tasapaksu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grimm.
Grimm misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grimm digs a right hand underneath Tasapaksu's ribcage. Tasapaksu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grimm lands a nice shot to the body.
Grimm working aggressively here.
Grimm scores with a shot to the side of Tasapaksu's head.
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Tasapaksu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm lands a hook that snaps the head of Tasapaksu backwards.
Tasapaksu missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Grimm.
Grimm lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Grimm.
Grimm lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm gets through Tasapaksu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimm scores with a hook to the body.
Grimm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tasapaksu backwards.
Grimm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grimm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tasapaksu misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimm.
Grimm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tasapaksu backwards.
Grimm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grimm lands a body punch.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Grimm.
A short left from Grimm.
Tasapaksu is rocked!
Grimm scores with a hook to the body.
Tasapaksu is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimm finish him?
Grimm throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tasapaksu seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimm struggles to land a body shot inside as Tasapaksu controls his hands.
Grimm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tasapaksu backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimm.
Tasapaksu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tasapaksu.
Grimm digs a right hand into Tasapaksu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tasapaksu's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimm gets through Tasapaksu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Grimm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grimm misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Grimm dominated that round.
That's time! Grimm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Tasapaksu moves out of range easily.
Tasapaksu checks a low kick from Grimm.
Tasapaksu throws a shot from downtown. Grimm moves away and avoids it.
Grimm has managed to clinch.
Grimm misses with some punches.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm pushes Tasapaksu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grimm fails to land.
Tasapaksu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tasapaksu can't find room to land a body shot as Grimm controls the action.
Grimm working aggressively here.
Grimm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tasapaksu can do to turn this around?
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tasapaksu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimm is keeping busy.
Grimm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tasapaksu stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tasapaksu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimm.
Tasapaksu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimm lands with a short shot to the head.
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Tasapaksu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tasapaksu's elbow.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
Grimm lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm misses with the head strike.
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Tasapaksu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasapaksu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tasapaksu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tasapaksu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimm avoids it.
Grimm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tasapaksu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimm avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu missing with knees to the body.
Grimm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tasapaksu pushes off an throws an elbow but Grimm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grimm working aggressively here.
Tasapaksu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Grimm on the inside.
Grimm throws a punch but it's blocked by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu can't find room to land a body shot as Grimm controls the action.
Grimm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tasapaksu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ben Grimm has been cut.
Tasapaksu blocking some punches.
Tasapaksu pushes off an throws an elbow but Grimm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ben Grimm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Grimm.
Grimm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimm.
Tasapaksu is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Grimm.
Still in the clinch, Grimm scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tasapaksu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tasapaksu drops to his knees and Grimm pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Grimm!
Ben Grimm retains his heavyweight title!
Ben Grimm took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Go fuck yourself, asshole.'.
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