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Iron Shot 38 - TBA PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morpknop Jangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Naboki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naboki has chosen Major Lazer - Get Free (Ft. Amber Coffman) (Andy C Remix) as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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222 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morpknop Jangle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Naboki!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jangle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Naboki - the referee stops the clock and Jangle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Naboki. Jangle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Naboki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jangle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naboki drops Jangle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jangle looks back up at him and smiles so Naboki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Naboki throws a right hand that Jangle ducks under and follows up with a left that Jangle also avoids with ease.
Jangle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naboki but Naboki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jangle throws a body punch but Naboki moves out of range.
Naboki drops Jangle with a straight right hand, right on the button! Naboki follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Naboki!
Johny Naboki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Fon Gadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Schlosser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin Fon Gadov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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234 lbs
5 - 26 - 0 |
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266 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Fon Gadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wolfgang Schlosser!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fon Gadov dives in for a single leg takedown but Schlosser sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fon Gadov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Schlosser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Schlosser.
Good shot there by Schlosser.
It looks like Marvin Fon Gadov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Schlosser.
Crack! A monster head kick from Schlosser and Fon Gadov falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Schlosser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wolfgang Schlosser!
A very excited looking Wolfgang Schlosser 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dario Brkic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neho Kipei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brkic comes to the cage accompanied by Dubioza kolektiv - Kažu. This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
3 - 5 - 1 |
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219 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dario Brkic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neho Kipei!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kipei shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brkic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kipei trying to control but Brkic is working from the bottom.
Brkic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kipei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kipei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kipei content to stall in guard here.
Kipei told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kipei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brkic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kipei trying to control but Brkic is working from the bottom.
Kipei forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brkic pushes Kipei off looking to stand but Kipei dives back in and keeps control.
Kipei is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kipei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brkic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kipei pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kipei trying to control the action but Brkic is working from the bottom.
Kipei is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Kipei there.
Kipei is trying to control the action in half guard but Brkic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kipei takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kipei trying to control the action but Brkic is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brkic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kipei working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brkic is trying to stand back up but Kipei is controlling him
Brkic is breathing heavily.
Kipei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brkic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kipei moves into full mount! Brkic won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brkic working to try and regain half guard.
Brkic taking shots to the head.
Brkic is rocked!
It looks like Dario Brkic has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kipei lands a big elbow - Brkic is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Brkic is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Neho Kipei!
Neho Kipei took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slipo Sliper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by The Mars Volta - . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
119 lbs
15 - 15 - 1 |
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147 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slipo Sliper!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sliper shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
Sliper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sliper off to one side.
Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sliper circles away quickly and effectively.
Sliper has a takedown stuffed.
Hong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slipo Sliper.
Sliper walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Li tries to clinch there but Sliper circles away.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Li enables Sliper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Li manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Li on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Li tries to get out of the position.
Li is controlling Sliper's posture.
Sliper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Li looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Li looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Li!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sliper is looking to regain half guard here but Li keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sliper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliper is trying to control Li's posture but Li avoids it.
Sliper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Li's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sliper is trying to control but Li manages to pass to mount!
Sliper is trying desperately to improve position.
Sliper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Li seems to be looking for submissions.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sliper controls his leg.
Sliper is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sliper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sliper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sliper is still trying to improve position.
Sliper controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Sliper looking for subs off his back but Li has passed one foot through into half guard.
Li is thwarting Sliper's attempts to control the position.
Sliper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Li haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is working for a kimura but Sliper is defending it quite comfortably.
Sliper trying to control here.
Sliper looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sliper manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slipo Sliper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sliper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sliper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Li did well to prevent Sliper getting side control.
Sliper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Sliper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sliper lands with a punch from half guard.
Sliper is looking for a kimura here.
Li is defending against the submission attempts here by Sliper.
Sliper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is trying is best to control the position here.
Sliper is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Li is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slipo Sliper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian comes to the cage accompanied by Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. The key to victory for Mark Kermodian has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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38
215 lbs
29 - 32 - 2 |
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205 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kermodian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kermodian.
Kermodian scoring well with a low kick there.
Kermodian lands a body shot.
Kermodian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kermodian is putting a hurting on Lee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet here but Kermodian is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lee's back.
Kermodian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kermodian controlling from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kermodian is punishing Lee with strikes - can he finish him?!
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Kermodian tries to keep control of the position but Lee is staying busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kermodian doesn't have the hooks in and Lee manages to turn into his guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Kermodian blocks nicely.
Kermodian is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kermodian keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermodian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kermodian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rock Lee.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kermodian.
Kermodian cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kermodian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Kermodian as he connects with a hook.
Kermodian connects with a solid leg kick.
Kermodian cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kermodian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kermodian lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheers as Kermodian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark Kermodian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kermodian throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kermodian.
Kermodian misses with a series of wild punches.
Kermodian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Kermodian avoids it.
Kermodian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kermodian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kermodian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Kermodian is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Kermodian's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kermodian is keeping the position.
Lee postures up.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kermodian is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kermodian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kermodian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kermodian!
Lee parries the strikes from Kermodian easily there. Kermodian is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kermodian trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kermodian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee is pressing down on Kermodian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kermodian is holding on for now.
Kermodian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kermodian regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kermodian wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermodian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Kermodian wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kermodian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kermodian forces his way into half guard.
Kermodian controlling the action here.
Mark Kermodian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kermodian slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kermodian.
Kermodian trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Kermodian is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kermodian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Kermodian.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kermodian swivels and escapes.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Kermodian moves out of range easily.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kermodian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kermodian avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Kermodian tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Kermodian fails with the takedown.
Kermodian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kermodian looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
That kick from Kermodian tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kermodian pinned against the cage. Kermodian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Kermodian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Lee.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
A lazy body kick from Lee
and Kermodian counters with a body kick.
Lee avoids the head kick by Kermodian.
Mark Kermodian is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Kermodian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kermodian lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kermodian.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Kermodian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kermodian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kermodian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kermodian has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Kermodian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kermodian. Kermodian obviously looking to wear him down.
Kermodian throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kermodian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kermodian scores with a jab to the head.
Kermodian thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kermodian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kermodian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kermodian thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kermodian can pounce on him.
Kermodian lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Kermodian jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kermodian lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Kermodian takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lee is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Kermodian which made him look bad.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Kermodian finish him?
Mark Kermodian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Lee.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Kermodian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Kermodian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kermodian.
Kermodian clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kermodian.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kermodian smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kermodian.
Kermodian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Kermodian tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kermodian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Kermodian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Rock Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kermodian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kermodian lands in his opponent's guard.
Kermodian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee is trying to keep Kermodian in close.
Kermodian content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping full guard, as Kermodian tries to pass.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kermodian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kermodian is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kermodian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kermodian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kermodian!
Mark Kermodian took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FFN Vegas-Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lukashenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Plimpton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lukashenko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Belarus National Anthem. Alexander Lukashenko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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32
264 lbs
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26
222 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Lukashenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randal Plimpton!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plimpton avoids the head kick by Lukashenko.
Lukashenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lukashenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Randal Plimpton has been cut.
Alexander Lukashenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukashenko scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lukashenko. Those never looked like landing.
Plimpton rushes Lukashenko and presses him up against the cage.
Lukashenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Plimpton misses with an elbow strike.
Lukashenko wants to break free but Plimpton has control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lukashenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plimpton throws an elbow that misses.
Lukashenko is trying to force a seperation but Plimpton has the dominant position.
Plimpton has Lukashenko pressed against the cage, preventing Lukashenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Plimpton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lukashenko manages to break the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lukashenko - that will leave a mark!
Plimpton moves in looking to clinch but Lukashenko pushes him off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Plimpton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Plimpton wants to clinch.
Lukashenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lukashenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Plimpton! Lukashenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Plimpton to his feet! Plimpton is in big trouble!
Plimpton is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukashenko finds Plimpton's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Plimpton flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lukashenko lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Plimpton will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Lukashenko!
Our winner, Alexander Lukashenko, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stef Jalz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Al Kapone - You Ain't Stoppin Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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307 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stef Jalz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Langston!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jalz throws a head kick that misses.
Jalz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Evolution Fight Academy [16 Coaches] 1000$ LowCap in the buildup to the fight.
Jalz misses with an uppercut
and Langston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Langston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jalz scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Bobby Langston has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Jalz.
Jalz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Langston can pounce on him.
Jalz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Langston thumps Jalz with a low kick.
Jalz is breathing heavily.
Jalz takes one on the button.
Jalz misses with a lunging right hand
and Langston counters with a big right hand! Oh Jalz is in trouble here! Langston follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Langston!
After the big win, Bobby Langston made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Run Forcover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
170 lbs
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Run Forcover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Photirat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Photirat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Photirat misses
and Photirat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Photirat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Forcover.
Forcover lets loose with a powerful body kick. Photirat will feel that in the morning.
Photirat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Forcover counters with a big head kick but Photirat shrugs it off.
Photirat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Photirat is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Forcover cracks the inside of Photirat's front leg.
Photirat is still on wobbly legs! Can Forcover finish him?
Forcover misses with a head kick.
Forcover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Photirat.
Photirat looks winded!
Forcover lands with a big left! Photirat is wobbled badly! Forcover comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Photirat to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Run Forcover!
A victorious Run Forcover thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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