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HWP: Sobolev vs. Rebo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bich Nga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stabler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Grown Men Don't Cry. 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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256 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bich Nga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nga sprawls well. Nga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stabler gets slowly back to his feet.
Stabler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Nga misses.
Nga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stabler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stabler has closed the distance and engaged Nga in a clinch.
Nga lands a nice uppercut.
Nga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stabler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stabler shoots and misses
and Nga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bich Nga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Stabler.
Nga drives through and clinches with Stabler against the cage.
Stabler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stabler misses with a takedown attempt
and Nga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
Stabler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
What's Nga going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Stabler working away.
Stabler cracks Nga with a big elbow.
Stabler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stabler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nga to see if he's OK.
Stabler tries for a kimura but Nga is defending well.
Nga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler working away.
Stabler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stabler is looking to take a break and control but Nga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nga tries to improve position but can't.
Stabler is looking to take a break and control but Nga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stabler landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabler working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stabler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nga is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nga dodges the ground and pound from Stabler.
Stabler working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stabler working the body and head with strikes.
Stabler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nga sneaks back into half guard.
Stabler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nga defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabler trying to control from Nga's half guard. Nga has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nga looking to control but Stabler passes into half guard.
Stabler 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.
Stabler thows a huge punch but Nga dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elliot Stabler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elliot Stabler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stabler shoots in looking for a takedown but Nga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stabler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nga throwing a counter right hand but Stabler manages to avoid it.
Stabler fails with the takedown
and Nga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nga stalks Stabler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stabler's face. Stabler staggers backwards, shaken.
Elliot Stabler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stabler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stabler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nga stuffs the takedown.
Bich Nga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Stabler.
Nga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stabler thinking.
Stabler has managed to clinch.
Nga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stabler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stabler misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nga just leaning against Stabler, taking a breather.
Stabler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stabler tries to pull guard but Nga holds him up against the cage and eventually Stabler drops back down to his feet.
Stabler is breathing heavily.
Nga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stabler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nga has him pressed against the cage.
Stabler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stabler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stabler misses with a punch on the inside.
Stabler is working for takedown but Nga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stabler can't break the clinch.
Stabler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stabler tries to break the clinch but Nga is controlling the position.
Stabler takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Elliot Stabler's cut even more.
Nga slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nga.
Nga pushes Stabler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The cut above Elliot Stabler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nga is stalling here.
Stabler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nga scores with a hook to the body. Stabler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stabler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elliot Stabler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bich Nga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stabler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nga counters with a right hand to the body.
Elliot Stabler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stabler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elliot Stabler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bich Nga!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dandas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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260 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Dandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fat Joey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dandas wants it to stay on the feet.
Dandas stuffs the takedown.
Dandas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Dandas as Joey shoots in.
Bruce Dandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fat Joey.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt.
Dandas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joey shoots in looking for a takedown. Dandas tries to sprawl out of it but Joey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dandas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dandas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dandas stuffs the takedown.
Dandas tries to clinch but Joey moves out of range.
Dandas closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dandas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandas has picked Joey up - he's going for a ride! Dandas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dandas is looking for a kimura but Joey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dandas to get the leverage.
Dandas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joey!
Joey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandas with the ground and pound from mount.
Dandas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dandas tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey gets back to half guard.
Dandas prevents Joey from improving his position.
Dandas is stalling here. Joey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dandas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Joey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Joey is working to tighten his grip on Dandas's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dandas has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Joey is really squeezing tight and eventually Dandas passes out! Joey breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fat Joey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregers Westerberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westerberg has chosen Maitre Gims - J'me Tire as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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247 lbs
35 - 33 - 0 |
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286 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
35 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregers Westerberg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westerberg throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Collins tumbling to the canvas!
Westerberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Westerberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins wants to stand but Westerberg is controlling the position.
Collins being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Collins avoids the head kick by Westerberg.
Collins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Westerberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Westerberg drops his shoulder and cracks Collins with a huge uppercut! Collins goes down! Can Westerberg finish him?
Collins is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westerberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oh Collins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westerberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Westerberg wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Collins seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Westerberg wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Westerberg passes into half guard.
Westerberg trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Westerberg 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.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Westerberg sits in half guard.
Westerberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Westerberg's coach down at KY GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Westerberg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Westerberg scores with a spinning back kick!
Collins throws a hook to the side of Westerberg's head but Westerberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westerberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Westerberg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Collins is trying to defend but Westerberg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Westerberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg tries to pass to full mount but Collins defends it.
Westerberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Westerberg drops an elbow to the side of Collins's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins tries to kick Westerberg off but Westerberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Westerberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregers Westerberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westerberg.
Collins slips under a jab from Westerberg.
Collins misses with a looping right.
Westerberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Westerberg staying calm.
Westerberg tries to move to mount but Collins blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Collins is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins trying to remain calm as Westerberg controls from the top position.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Westerberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westerberg tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Westerberg wants to take a breather but Collins manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Westerberg.
Westerberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Westerberg pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Westerberg throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
Westerberg controlling the action here.
Westerberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Westerberg sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Westerberg controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Westerberg is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Westerberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gregers Westerberg!
A very excited looking Gregers Westerberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaneonuskatew Citlali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balthasar Oosteroom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Citlali comes to the cage accompanied by Spellbound - Lacuna Coil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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237 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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276 lbs
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World class MT
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaneonuskatew Citlali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balthasar Oosteroom!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosteroom moves into range and clinches up with Citlali.
Oosteroom told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Oosteroom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Citlali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Citlali tries to throw a body punch but Oosteroom avoids it by throwing Citlali back against the cage.
Citlali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosteroom lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kaneonuskatew Citlali has been cut.
Citlali avoiding damage as Oosteroom throws knees to the body.
Citlali is trying to maintain a safe position but Oosteroom gets an underhook and turns Citlali into the cage.
Oosteroom tries to land knees in the clinch but Citlali avoids the damage to the body.
Oosteroom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oosteroom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Citlali avoids the head kick by Oosteroom.
Oosteroom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Citlali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Citlali lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Citlali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oosteroom blocks a head kick by Citlali.
Oosteroom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oosteroom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oosteroom lands a hook that stumbles Citlali back into the cage. Oosteroom follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Citlali to the canvas! Oosteroom pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Citlali has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Balthasar Oosteroom!
Balthasar Oosteroom decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbermat Serlal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serlal comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat . Gallagher has chosen Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti as his entrance music. Zbermat Serlal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Killian Gallagher's chin.
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbermat Serlal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killian Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serlal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serlal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serlal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
Gallagher misses with a wild combination.
Serlal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serlal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serlal was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
A quick step to the side and Serlal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serlal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gallagher sprawls well. Gallagher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serlal gets slowly back to his feet.
Serlal misses with a left hand
and Gallagher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallagher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serlal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gallagher sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serlal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Serlal cracks Gallagher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Gallagher tries to counter it with a takedown but Serlal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Serlal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gallagher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zbermat Serlal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serlal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zbermat Serlal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serlal dives in for a single leg takedown but Gallagher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Serlal tries for a takedown but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gallagher jabs at Serlal's body.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serlal.
Serlal dives in and grabs Gallagher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gallagher pushes down on Serlal's head and hops out.
Gallagher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Serlal misses with a takedown attempt - Gallagher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serlal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Gallagher swinging wildly here.
Gallagher with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallagher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serlal moves out of range as Gallagher strikes.
Serlal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gallagher but Gallagher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Gallagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Gallagher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Serlal counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serlal. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher scores with a nice strike.
Gallagher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Serlal missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Gallagher misses.
A combination from Gallagher does no damage.
Serlal throws a right and a left that Gallagher avoids nicely.
As Serlal backs off Gallagher throws a huge counter combo but Serlal manages to avoid it all.
Serlal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallagher gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serlal is not content to let Gallagher control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher tries to pass to full mount but Serlal defends it.
Gallagher is working for a kimura but Serlal is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serlal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Serlal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Serlal trying to advance position but Gallagher counters by regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gallagher is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Gallagher dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Serlal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serlal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gallagher pinned against the cage. Gallagher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gallagher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Gallagher there.
Serlal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Serlal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Serlal as he avoids it easily.
Gallagher throws a combination that misses
enabling Serlal to counter with a crisp jab.
Serlal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gallagher throws out a counter right but Serlal avoids it with no problem.
Gallagher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher defending well as Serlal loads up on a big left hand.
Serlal misses with a left hand
and Gallagher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serlal thinking.
Killian Gallagher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Gallagher.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Serlal avoids it well.
Gallagher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Gallagher.
Serlal lands with a nice body punch.
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Serlal slips the punch.
Gallagher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Serlal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gallagher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Serlal scores with a punch to the head.
Gallagher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serlal takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Serlal is trying to defend but Gallagher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gallagher wants to free his trapped foot but Serlal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gallagher prevents Serlal from improving his position.
Gallagher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gallagher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Serlal defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serlal gets back to full guard.
Gallagher stopping the sweep attempt from Serlal.
Gallagher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Serlal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gallagher has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Serlal is looking to improve his position but Gallagher isn't that keen on the idea.
Serlal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gallagher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serlal tries to get to full guard but Gallagher has control of the leg.
Serlal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gallagher.
Gallagher tries to pass to full mount but Serlal defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Serlal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gallagher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serlal is keeping the position for now.
Gallagher postures up.
Serlal looking for a sweep. Not yet Serlal, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Gallagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Serlal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gallagher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serlal scores with a nice right hand.
Gallagher scores with a sloppy right hand. Serlal should have avoided that one.
No luck for Serlal with that takedown attempt.
Gallagher scores with a nice strike.
Gallagher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher jabs Serlal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Serlal fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serlal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gallagher counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Serlal!
Serlal gets back to full guard.
Gallagher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher advances position into side control!
Gallagher tries for a kimura but Serlal is defending well.
Serlal regains half guard.
Gallagher is looking for a kimura but Serlal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gallagher to get the leverage.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Serlal is defending well.
Gallagher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gallagher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serlal is just riding it out for now. Gallagher eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serlal is trying to control but can't.
Serlal gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serlal is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher wants to sweep here but Serlal controlling him for the moment.
Gallagher throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Serlal advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serlal is looking to advance position but Gallagher won't allow it.
Gallagher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallagher.
Serlal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gallagher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Serlal has managed to get both his arms back between Gallagher's legs - danger averted.
Killian Gallagher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serlal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gallagher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Serlal tries to free his leg and advance position but Gallagher is retaining full guard.
Serlal is pushing down on Gallagher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gallagher is fighting to maintain full guard but Serlal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gallagher looking for submissions off his back.
Killian Gallagher 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.
Serlal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gallagher defending well though.
Gallagher is trying to get back to full guard.
Gallagher trying to control here.
Gallagher manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gallagher looking for a guillotine here but Serlal defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killian Gallagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gallagher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killian Gallagher!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Skrumbellos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbellos 's entrance music is CANT BE TOUCHED!!!. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Boma's choice of entrance music: Evan Jones - Domination. 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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295 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Skrumbellos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titan Boma!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbellos . Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrumbellos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Skrumbellos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skrumbellos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boma.
Skrumbellos is looking to counter punch.
Skrumbellos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skrumbellos scores with a punch to the head.
Skrumbellos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skrumbellos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Titan Boma has been cut.
Titan Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boma on the side of the head.
Boma stalks Skrumbellos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skrumbellos 's face. Skrumbellos staggers backwards, shaken.
Skrumbellos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skrumbellos moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Skrumbellos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boma.
Skrumbellos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skrumbellos looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Boma misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skrumbellos moves away.
Boma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Skrumbellos avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma throws a series of punches but Skrumbellos avoids them all with ease.
Skrumbellos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Boma throws the left hand but Skrumbellos avoids the punch easily.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Skrumbellos ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Skrumbellos .
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skrumbellos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Skrumbellos misses with a series of wild punches.
Skrumbellos misses with a few strikes there.
Boma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skrumbellos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrumbellos manages to avoid it.
Boma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skrumbellos circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Titan Boma's cut even more.
Boma misses with a double jab
and Skrumbellos counters with a left to the body.
Boma throws a right hand that Skrumbellos ducks under and follows up with a left that Skrumbellos also avoids with ease.
Skrumbellos works over Boma's head and body with a nice combination.
Boma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boma throws a nice looking combination but Skrumbellos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skrumbellos throws a series of punches but Boma moves out of range.
Boma connects with a nice looking jab.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Skrumbellos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boma.
Skrumbellos takes one on the button.
Devin Skrumbellos 's cut is getting worse.
Boma takes a swing at Skrumbellos 's ribcage but misses.
Skrumbellos jabs at Boma's body.
Boma throws a body punch but Skrumbellos moves out of range.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skrumbellos moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Skrumbellos , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skrumbellos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boma scores with a hook to the body. Skrumbellos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbellos counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Skrumbellos .
Boma throws the left hand but Skrumbellos avoids the punch easily.
Boma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skrumbellos misses with a looping left.
Boma misses with a double jab
and Skrumbellos counters with a two punch combo.
The cut above Titan Boma's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Skrumbellos tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbellos scores with a hook to the body. Boma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skrumbellos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skrumbellos takes one to the chin there.
Skrumbellos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skrumbellos misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Skrumbellos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Skrumbellos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skrumbellos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boma digs a good body shot into Skrumbellos 's ribs.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Skrumbellos saw that one coming.
Skrumbellos lands a nice looking body shot.
Skrumbellos just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skrumbellos .
Titan Boma's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skrumbellos misses with a looping left.
Boma misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skrumbellos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Skrumbellos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Skrumbellos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Skrumbellos throws a shot to the body.
Skrumbellos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boma.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boma might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Skrumbellos has got the better of the exchanges.
Skrumbellos throws a shot to the body.
Skrumbellos throws a series of punches but Boma moves out of range.
Skrumbellos swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Skrumbellos misses with a double jab.
Boma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skrumbellos scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Boma.
Skrumbellos lands a two punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titan Boma's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devin Skrumbellos !
After winning the bout, Devin Skrumbellos 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Schittd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrathion Blackwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schittd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to California Uber Alles. Blackwing is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sure shot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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284 lbs
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226 lbs
7 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Schittd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Wrathion Blackwing!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwing takes one to the chin there.
Blackwing takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schittd lands a big right hand that sends Blackwing crashing to the mat! Schittd stays standing though and waves Blackwing back to his feet!
Blackwing is rocked!
It looks like Wrathion Blackwing has been cut.
Schittd clinches up with Blackwing and pushes him back against the cage.
Blackwing is still on wobbly legs! Can Schittd finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Schittd.
Blackwing looks winded!
Schittd dips a shoulder and cracks Blackwing with a mighty uppercut! Blackwing falls back against the cage and Schittd unloads with a barrage of strikes! Blackwing is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Schittd screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Schittd!
Jack Schittd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Wrathion Blackwing was interviewed post fight and said 'Lok'tar Ogar'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaimaa Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the cage accompanied by So Close Now. Kulakov has chosen Lube-Shparu as his entrance music. Vaimaa Fatu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaimaa Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulakov.
Fatu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fatu lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulakov off the cage and back into range.
Kulakov throws a jab when Fatu was well out of range.
Fatu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kulakov cracks Fatu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kulakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulakov moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Vaimaa Fatu has been cut.
Fatu looks to land a left hand but Kulakov moved out of range nicely.
Fatu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Kulakov misses its intended target.
Kulakov misses with a few strikes there.
Kulakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Fatu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kulakov prevents Fatu from breaking the clinch.
Fatu lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulakov working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fatu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kulakov throws a hook but Fatu avoids it easily.
Kulakov throws a looping overhand right but Fatu ducks down to avoid it.
Fatu moves away from the strike by Kulakov.
As Kulakov backs away, Fatu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fatu cracks Kulakov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fatu blocks a jab.
Kulakov misses with a hook. Fatu ducked under it nicely.
Kulakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fatu.
Fatu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kulakov throws a nice looking combination but Fatu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fatu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kulakov lands a really nice looking cross but Fatu seems unphased.
Fatu defending well as Kulakov loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kulakov throws a body punch but Fatu moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulakov. Kulakov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fatu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kulakov connects with a looping right hand.
Kulakov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fatu.
Kulakov catches Fatu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kulakov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fatu avoids the body shot from Kulakov.
Fatu walks into a straight right hand from Kulakov.
Fatu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulakov.
Kulakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fatu manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu misses with an uppercut. Kulakov saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Fatu.
A jab from Fatu misses.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kulakov, as that shot connected.
Kulakov lands a jab.
Kulakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fatu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fatu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kulakov is rocked!
Fatu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulakov.
Fatu drops Kulakov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kulakov looks back up at him and smiles so Fatu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kulakov is still on wobbly legs! Can Fatu finish him?
Kulakov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fatu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fatu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kulakov cracks Fatu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulakov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kulakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulakov slips a jab and a cross from Fatu.
Fatu throws a hook to the side of Kulakov's head but Kulakov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulakov lands a jab to Fatu's midsection.
Kulakov jabs Fatu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kulakov loads up on a big right hand but Fatu slips the punch.
Fatu looks to land a combination but Kulakov avoids it well.
Kulakov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fatu counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulakov misses with a looping left.
Kulakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fatu.
Fatu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulakov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Kulakov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaimaa Fatu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kulakov throws a lazy right hand but Fatu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fatu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fatu throws a jab when Kulakov was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Fatu as he connects with a hook.
Kulakov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fatu counters with a straight right hand.
Fatu moves away from the strike by Kulakov.
Kulakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fatu.
Fatu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kulakov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulakov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fatu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulakov.
Fatu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fatu misses with a straight right.
Kulakov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vaimaa Fatu's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulakov misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov throws a big shot that misses.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut
and Fatu counters with a crisp one two that drops Kulakov! Fatu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kulakov to his feet! Kulakov is in big trouble!
Kulakov misses with a wild body shot.
Kulakov throws a jab when Fatu was well out of range.
Fatu is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for Kulakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fatu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulakov throws out the jab.
Vaimaa Fatu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulakov throws a series of punches but Fatu avoids them all with ease.
Fatu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kulakov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fatu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulakov.
Kulakov throws a body punch but Fatu moves out of range.
Fatu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulakov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kulakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulakov digs a good hook to Fatu's body.
Kulakov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kulakov takes a swing at Fatu's ribcage but misses.
Kulakov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kulakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulakov looks to land a right hand but Fatu moved out of range.
Fatu throws a looping overhand right but Kulakov ducks down to avoid it.
Kulakov blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulakov! But no joy.
No joy there for Kulakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Kulakov.
Kulakov throws an overhand right that lands on Fatu's shoulder, as Fatu tries to avoid the shot.
Fatu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Fatu.
Kulakov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kulakov throws a sloppy body shot
and Fatu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kulakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fatu's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Fatu.
Kulakov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kulakov tries to break the clinch but Fatu is controlling the position.
Fatu breaks from the clinch.
Fatu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fatu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulakov.
Kulakov slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kulakov swings widly with a right hand
and Fatu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulakov throws a jab when Fatu was well out of range.
Fatu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulakov.
Kulakov lands with a good body shot.
Fatu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kulakov throws a hook but Fatu blocks it.
Fatu misses with a low kick.
Kulakov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vaimaa Fatu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kulakov lands the left hand.
Kulakov connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kulakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vaimaa Fatu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fatu misses with a straight right.
Fatu slips a jab from Kulakov.
Kulakov looks to land a combination but Fatu avoids it well.
It looked like Fatu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fatu needs to keep his hands up - Kulakov had a free shot at his head there.
Kulakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Fatu throws a right and a left that Kulakov avoids nicely.
Kulakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulakov throws a shot from downtown. Fatu moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Kulakov misses
and Fatu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fatu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fatu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulakov scores with a hook.
Kulakov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov throws out a loose jab but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fatu avoids the body shot from Kulakov.
Kulakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fatu throws a leg kick but Kulakov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fatu throws a series of punches but Kulakov moves out of range.
Kulakov throws a series of punches but Fatu avoids them all with ease.
Kulakov scores with a three punch combo!
Kulakov misses with a hook.
Fatu throws out a powerful jab.
Fatu lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Kulakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jeez, Vaimaa Fatu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Kulakov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fatu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fatu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulakov.
Kulakov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kulakov misses with a left hand
and Fatu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kulakov! Fatu lets Kulakov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kulakov throws a hook but Fatu blocks it.
Kulakov lands a jab to the nose.
Fatu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kulakov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kulakov scores with a jab.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut. Fatu saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kulakov does no damage.
Fatu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulakov lands a jab to Fatu's midsection.
Fatu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kulakov throws a big shot that misses.
Fatu blocks a jab.
Kulakov loads up on a big right hand but Fatu slips the punch.
Kulakov throws the left hand but Fatu avoids the punch easily.
Fatu throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kulakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulakov misses with a hook.
Fatu is looking for a counter combo.
Kulakov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fatu counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Fatu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulakov sneaks out the side door and pushes Fatu away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vaimaa Fatu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fatu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kulakov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fatu.
Fatu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fatu throws a shot from downtown. Kulakov moves away and avoids it.
Kulakov misses with the combination.
Viktor Kulakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fatu misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Kulakov.
I've got Kulakov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kulakov!
Viktor Kulakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huang Tze Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goodnight Irene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodnight Irene has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huang Tze Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goodnight Irene!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tze Long closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irene circles away.
Irene throws a sloppy head kick and Tze Long moves out of range easily.
Irene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irene swinging wildly here.
Irene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tze Long appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OH! Tze Long has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Irene smells blood and charges in for the finish! Irene unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Tze Long sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Goodnight Irene!
Goodnight Irene 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 Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ya kuplu tebe dom. Rebo has chosen Papa Roach - Burn as his entrance music. 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
32 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasiliy Sobolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tore Rebo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolev moves away from the strike by Rebo.
Sobolev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sobolev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
Rebo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rebo throws a leg kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Sobolev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sobolev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sobolev tries for a takedown but Rebo circles away easily
and Rebo counters with a head kick that drops Sobolev to the mat! Sobolev scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nice body punch from Sobolev.
Sobolev drops his hands momentarily and Rebo needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Sobolev just on the top of the head. Sobolev drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Sobolev - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tore Rebo!
After the big win, Tore Rebo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dynamo Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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