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Imperial 1: Ultra vs. Gravas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaizka Usandizaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gaizka Usandizaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McLarnin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usandizaga throws a head kick but McLarnin moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Usandizaga.
Usandizaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLarnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Usandizaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Usandizaga.
McLarnin misses with an uppercut.
Usandizaga throws a nice head kick!
McLarnin takes a kick to the side of the head.
McLarnin misses with a looping right.
Usandizaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Usandizaga defending well as McLarnin loads up on a big left hand.
Usandizaga tries to land a front kick but McLarnin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Usandizaga tried to score with a low kick but McLarnin checks it.
Usandizaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usandizaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLarnin loads up on a big right hand but Usandizaga slips the punch.
McLarnin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Usandizaga. That one must have hurt.
McLarnin 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.
McLarnin scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Gaizka Usandizaga has been cut.
Usandizaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - McLarnin coming out on top.
An inside leg kick from Usandizaga misses.
McLarnin avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Usandizaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gaizka Usandizaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Usandizaga. That's going to slow McLarnin down.
McLarnin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usandizaga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLarnin's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usandizaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usandizaga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Usandizaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usandizaga tries to land a front kick but McLarnin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usandizaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Usandizaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Usandizaga looks to land a body kick but McLarnin moved away.
Usandizaga throws a head kick but McLarnin moves out of range.
Usandizaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLarnin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Usandizaga.
McLarnin blocks a low kick nicely.
Usandizaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLarnin.
McLarnin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usandizaga scores with a nice body kick.
McLarnin bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Usandizaga! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Usandizaga is rocked!
Usandizaga wants to stand but McLarnin is controlling the position.
Oh Usandizaga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usandizaga controlling the position.
Usandizaga seems to have got his legs back now.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Usandizaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usandizaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Usandizaga has his hands on McLarnin's head, controlling the position.
Usandizaga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McLarnin trying to control but Usandizaga is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usandizaga is controlling McLarnin's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McLarnin closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Usandizaga out cold! Usandizaga corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy McLarnin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Tornqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hero Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero Nakamura struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jimmy Tornqvist has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Tornqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hero Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tornqvist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamura closes the distance but Tornqvist moves to the side
and Tornqvist counters with a one-two to the body.
Nakamura takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tornqvist avoids it.
Nakamura pushes off an throws an elbow but Tornqvist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tornqvist blocks the elbow strike.
Tornqvist is trying to push Nakamura away but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tornqvist manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tornqvist.
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tornqvist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Tornqvist misses its intended target.
Tornqvist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tornqvist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tornqvist tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura sneaks back into half guard.
Nakamura is trying to control but can't.
Nakamura has his hands clasped together around Tornqvist's back. He's all about the action.
Nakamura wants to control but Tornqvist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura manages to get to full guard.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Tornqvist controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tornqvist wants to stand but Nakamura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nakamura trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Tornqvist circles away.
Tornqvist throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nakamura obliges.
Nakamura lands an elbow inside that Tornqvist shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Nakamura successfully pulls guard.
Nakamura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nakamura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tornqvist dives on top into guard.
Tornqvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamura has wrist control.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Tornqvist knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Tornqvist keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Tornqvist will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nakamura darts in trying to clinch
and Tornqvist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Tornqvist moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tornqvist misses.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Tornqvist.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Tornqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakamura tries to clinch
and Tornqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jimmy Tornqvist is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Tornqvist is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tornqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Tornqvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Tornqvist circles away.
Nakamura tries to clinch up
enabling Tornqvist to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornqvist misses with an uppercut
and Nakamura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tornqvist really felt that one!
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Tornqvist pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Tornqvist misses.
Tornqvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tornqvist keeps the fight on the outside.
Tornqvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tornqvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tornqvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tornqvist swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
Nakamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tornqvist misses with a few strikes there.
Tornqvist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tornqvist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamura swivels and escapes.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Tornqvist circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakamura darts in and clinches Tornqvist up against the cage.
Nakamura lands a damaging elbow.
Nakamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Tornqvist avoids the damage to the body.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Tornqvist blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tornqvist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakamura working Tornqvist over with knees to the body.
Tornqvist is trying to force a seperation but Nakamura has the dominant position.
Tornqvist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakamura manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Tornqvist being controlled here momentarily.
Nakamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tornqvist manages to get himself to full guard.
Tornqvist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tornqvist tries to get out of the position.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Tornqvist is keeping the position.
Nakamura keeps trying to improve his position.
Tornqvist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Tornqvist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tornqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura slips nicely 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 Jimmy Tornqvist will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tornqvist misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tornqvist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamura scrambles back to his feet.
Tornqvist looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
Tornqvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Tornqvist circles away.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Tornqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tornqvist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nakamura pulls Tornqvist in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard.
Nakamura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tornqvist has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nakamura passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tornqvist!
Nakamura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nakamura mounts Tornqvist! Really nice guard pass there!
Nakamura wants to finish this one by submission but Tornqvist is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nakamura.
Jimmy Tornqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura fails to move to back control.
Nakamura wants to control the pace but Tornqvist is squirming around nicely.
Nakamura working for a guillotine from mount but Tornqvist is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throwing strikes here but Tornqvist is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nakamura moves to the back position.
Tornqvist is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nakamura gets his way!
Nakamura is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tornqvist knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tornqvist for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tornqvist has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nakamura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tornqvist is defending well though. Nakamura let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura looking to break Tornqvist's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tornqvist remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nakamura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tornqvist has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimmy Tornqvist!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cid Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife comes to the cage accompanied by Anciients - Raise the Sun. 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 middleweight 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, Cid Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bisping looks for a takedown but Strife sprawls well.
Bisping fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bisping is defended easily by Strife.
We've been told by Strife's head coaches at Ninjin no Tamanegi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cid Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Strife has managed to clinch.
A short right from Strife.
Strife digs a right hand into Bisping's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bisping's gas tank.
Bisping jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strife walks away with a smile on his face. Bisping gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bisping on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strife rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bisping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strife moves into the clinch.
Bisping tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strife smiles and moves away.
Bisping darts in looking for a takedown but Strife gets double underhooks and turns Bisping into the cage.
Strife lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bisping fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Strife.
Strife throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bispings head.
Bisping takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Strife.
Bisping looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Strife as the two fighters clinch.
Strife throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strife lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Strife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strife content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Strife scores with a shot to the side of Bisping's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strife pushes Bisping back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Strife.
Strife lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Strife lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strife lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife digs a right hand underneath Bisping's ribcage. Bisping let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strife.
Strife is working Bisping over against the cage.
Strife will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bisping up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strife.
Strife working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strife stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strife.
Bisping tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strife smiles and moves away.
Bisping dives in for a single leg takedown but Strife sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Strife.
Strife lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Strife.
Strife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bisping.
Strife throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bispings head.
Strife pushes Bisping back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strife lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Bisping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strife lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bisping or not.
Strife scores with a hook to the body.
Strife gets through Bisping's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strife lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strife.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strife.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Strife.
A right handed body shot lands from Strife.
Strife lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Strife.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strife.
Bisping is rocked!
Strife lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bisping is still on wobbly legs! Can Strife finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strife scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strife creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bisping's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bisping drops to his knees and Strife pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cid Strife!
A relieved looking Cid Strife 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Xin Xhao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Nik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Xhao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Xin Zhao - By Riot. Dom Nik is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xin Xhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dom Nik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xhao lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Dom Nik has been cut.
Xhao cracks Nik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xin Xhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Xhao as he checks the leg kick.
Xhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Xhao lands with a good body shot.
Nik ducks under a wild hook from Xhao.
Xhao swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xhao won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xhao is looking for a sweep.
Xhao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nik.
Xhao is looking for a sweep.
Nik controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhao tries to buck Nik off but Nik is having none of it.
Nik trying to control the position but Xhao is working away.
Nik controlling the position from side mount.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xhao keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nik tries to move to full mount but Xhao actually manages to regain half guard.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xhao keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xhao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xhao tries to work over Nik's front leg with a kick but Nik checks it.
Xhao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nik has closed the distance and engaged Xhao in a clinch.
Xhao misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Xhao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xhao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xhao is defending well.
Xhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xhao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xhao.
That has opened up Dom Nik's cut even more.
Xhao is looking to clinch but Nik is avoiding it.
Xhao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nik if he has to take too many more of those.
Xhao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xhao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nik, pushing him back against the cage.
Nik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xhao connects with a single shot there.
Xhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it.
Xhao lands with a cross.
The cut above Dom Nik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xhao fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nik to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nik looks to clinch but Xhao throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nik taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Xin Xhao!
Xin Xhao took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Here's a tip, and a spear behind it!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haleb Sukayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren Peace looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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252 lbs
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242 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Haleb Sukayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warren Peace!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peace dives in and grabs Sukayev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sukayev pushes down on Peace's head and hops out.
Peace 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.
Peace is fighting to break Sukayev's control of his arms but Sukayev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sukayev has his foot on Peace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peace works his way back into a safe position though.
My spies in Gracie Barra Hilo (Sauna + Bang for your Buck) inform me that Peace has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Peace drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sukayev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sukayev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sukayev!
Sukayev lands an elbow.
Peace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peace is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sukayev connects with a decent elbow.
Sukayev taking a breather here.
Peace manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukayev working the head and body with strikes.
Sukayev is keen to just control but Peace is a slippery customer.
Sukayev lands with a punch from half guard.
Peace taking some punishment here, with Sukayev in his half guard.
Peace tries to get to full guard but Sukayev has control of the leg.
Peace is refusing to be controlled, as Sukayev sits in half guard.
Sukayev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sukayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peace keeps working.
Sukayev lands strikes from half guard.
Sukayev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sukayev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sukayev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peace is looking to improve his position.
Sukayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peace keeps working.
Peace is looking to improve his position.
Sukayev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peace is just riding it out for now. Sukayev eventually gives up the hold.
Peace tries to roll over but Sukayev keeps him under control.
Peace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sukayev pulls his head out easily.
Peace is looking for a sweep. Sukayev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukayev is looking for a kimura here.
Sukayev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sukayev is trying to control. Peace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sukayev is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peace is refusing to be controlled, as Sukayev sits in half guard.
Peace tries to roll over but Sukayev keeps him under control.
Sukayev wants to take a breather but Peace is having none of it.
Sukayev 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peace is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peace keeps trying to improve his position.
Peace gets full guard.
Sukayev trying to control but Peace is working from the bottom.
Peace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sukayev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sukayev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sukayev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peace looks winded!
Sukayev advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sukayev slows the pace down in half guard.
Peace is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sukayev scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haleb Sukayev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sukayev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peace. That did some damage!
Sukayev lands with a shot to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Sukayev and sends Peace crashing to the mat! Sukayev follows him down to the mat - Peace regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Warren Peace has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Peace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peace tries to roll over but Sukayev keeps him under control.
Sukayev slows the pace down in half guard.
Sukayev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peace gets full guard.
Sukayev is in close to Peace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sukayev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peace is looking for a triangle but Sukayev pushes his legs off easily.
Peace is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukayev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sukayev advances nicely into full mount.
Sukayev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sukayev controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Peace that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Peace is rocked!
Sukayev postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Peace out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Sukayev goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Haleb Sukayev!
Our winner, Haleb Sukayev, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mk Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultra comes to the cage accompanied by Big Bad - Satriani. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
42 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mk Ultra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas throws a series of punches but Ultra avoids them all with ease.
Ultra gets a clinch.
Gravas blocks a body shot from Ultra.
Ultra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gravas backwards.
Gravas prevents a body shot from Ultra.
Ultra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ultra.
Ultra tries a body shot but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas takes a shot to the head.
Gravas is pushing Ultra up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ultra takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gravas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ultra's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ultra checks a low kick from Gravas.
Gravas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ultra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ultra throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
Ultra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ultra scores with a body shot.
Ultra connects with a leg kick. Gravas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gravas checks a leg kick.
Gravas misses with a straight left.
Ultra throws a jab when Gravas was well out of range.
Gravas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ultra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gravas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ultra, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Ultra.
Gravas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ultra throws a leg kick but Gravas moved away.
Ultra throws a body shot but no joy.
Gravas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Ultra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ultra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ultra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ultra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ultra lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Gravas.
Ultra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ultra looks to land a body kick but Gravas moved away.
Ultra throws a big shot that misses.
Ultra slips under a jab.
Ultra throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
Ultra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gravas misses with a leg kick.
Gravas looks to land a body kick but Ultra moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultra jabs at Gravas's body.
Ultra slips a straight right by Gravas.
Ultra lands a nice shot to the body.
Gravas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gravas. Those never looked like landing.
Ultra throws a leg kick but Gravas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gravas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ultra moves away.
Ultra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gravas misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Gravas.
Ultra throws a head kick that misses.
Gravas scores with a hook to the body. Ultra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from Gravas.
Ultra slips a jab from Gravas.
Gravas lands with an uppercut that bounces Ultra off the cage and back into range.
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!
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ultra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ultra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas.
Gravas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ultra is just out of range.
Gravas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ultra throws a body shot but no joy.
Ultra moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
Gravas throws a body shot but no joy.
Ultra ducks under a wild hook from Gravas.
A clash of legs there as Ultra blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Gravas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gravas scores with the left hand. Ultra knows he should have avoided that one.
Gravas misses with a looping left.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Ultra checks it.
Gravas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ultra.
Ultra throws a sloppy head kick and Gravas moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Gravas.
Ultra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mk Ultra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ultra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ultra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ultra lands with a hook. Gravas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ultra avoids the head kick by Gravas.
Gravas moves out of range of the body kick from Ultra.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gravas throws a head kick that misses.
Gravas throws a jab when Ultra was well out of range.
Gravas slips a jab and a cross from Ultra.
Gravas misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ultra.
Ultra takes a swing at Gravas's ribcage but misses.
Ultra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ultra throws a nice looking combination but Gravas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gravas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Ultra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ultra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gravas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ultra tries to keep at a distance but Gravas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ultra is struggling to control the position.
Ultra lands a hook that snaps the head of Gravas backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ultra.
Ultra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gravas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ultra misses with a punch to the body.
Ultra struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravas controls his hands.
Gravas breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Gravas finds it's target.
Gravas throws a wild body kick that Ultra sees coming a mile off.
Gravas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gravas.
Ultra is looking to wear down Gravas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Ultra sees it coming and moves out of range.
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!
Gravas takes the fight into the clinch.
Gravas breaks from the clinch.
Ultra moves out of range as Gravas strikes.
Gravas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravas throws the kick towards the body but Ultra avoids it.
Gravas checks a low kick from Ultra.
Ultra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gravas.
Gravas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ultra fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gravas checks it well.
Ultra moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravas.
Gravas blocks a head kick by Ultra.
Ultra throws a shot from downtown. Gravas moves away and avoids it.
Gravas misses with a hook.
Ultra ducks under a wild hook from Gravas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravas. That's going to slow Ultra down.
A big right from Gravas misses.
Gravas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas misses with a low kick as Ultra jumps back.
Gravas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gravas checks the leg kick.
Ultra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gravas is able to avoid easily.
Ultra lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas. Ultra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ultra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gravas.
Ultra throws a low kick, looking for Gravas's leg but Gravas calmly moves out of range.
Mk Ultra is winning the standup battle so far.
Gravas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ultra's head.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Ultra checks it.
Ultra misses with a low kick.
Ultra throws a wild body kick that Gravas sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ultra throws a sloppy head kick and Gravas moves out of range easily.
Ultra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ultra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Ultra throws a leg kick but Gravas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ultra tries to clinch but Gravas is having none of it.
Ultra connects with a solid leg kick.
Ultra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gravas.
Gravas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ultra's sensitive parts.
Nice shot lands for Gravas.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Ultra.
Ultra throws a leg kick which misses Gravas's front leg but catches the back leg as Gravas tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ultra.
Gravas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ultra misses the jab.
Gravas tries to work over Ultra's front leg with a kick but Ultra checks it.
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 Mk Ultra will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ultra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gravas momentarily.
Gravas looks to land a left hand but Ultra moved out of range nicely.
Ultra throws a solid leg kick but Gravas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ultra.
Gravas misses with a series of wild punches.
Ultra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ultra throws a leg kick but Gravas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gravas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gravas blocks a head kick by Ultra.
Gravas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ultra gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ultra tries to stall but Gravas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gravas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ultra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gravas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ultra has a couple of punches blocked by Gravas.
A right handed body shot lands from Ultra.
Ultra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gravas throws an elbow that misses.
Gravas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ultra takes one to the side of the head.
Ultra misses with a low kick.
Gravas works the jab nicely.
Ultra throws a body kick that misses
and Gravas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ultra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ultra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravas.
A head kick misses from Gravas.
Gravas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gravas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ultra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mk Ultra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws a right and a left that Ultra avoids nicely.
Ultra swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ultra.
Ultra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ultra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas takes a swing at Ultra's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gravas!
Gravas throws an overhand right that lands on Ultra's shoulder, as Ultra tries to avoid the shot.
Gravas scores with a kick to the body.
Gravas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ultra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gravas is able to avoid easily.
Ultra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravas.
Gravas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gravas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ultra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultra scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravas should have avoided that one.
Gravas misses with a hook. Ultra ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Gravas blocks the low kick.
Ultra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Ultra coming out on top.
Ultra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravas throws a hook but Ultra avoids it easily.
Gravas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravas misses with a looping left.
Gravas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ultra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gravas's calf.
Ultra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ultra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ultra lands a nice hook to Gravas's body. Gravas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas misses with an uppercut. Ultra saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ultra fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ultra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ultra slips under a jab.
Ultra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gravas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gravas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ultra lands with a kick to the temple. Gravas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ultra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gravas finds it's way round the side to connect with Ultra's head.
Ultra lands with a nice body kick.
Gravas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ultra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ultra lands a right hook to the body.
Gravas lands with a nice body punch.
Ultra throws out a powerful jab.
Ultra is looking to slow Gravas down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mk Ultra.
Well Ultra 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mk Ultra!
A victorious Mk Ultra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Latka Gravas spoke after the fight, saying 'I think it is time to go back to my camp and reflect on my career. Louie keeps saying I gots all this god given talent and a 2 cent head that cant put it to use!'.
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pop
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