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Whoop Ass Wednesday 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mansor Zorlac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mansor Zorlac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fedor Sambo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorlac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Fedor Sambo has been cut.
Zorlac forces Sambo back against the cage and clinches.
Sambo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sambo lands a lovely overhand right.
Zorlac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sambo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zorlac.
It looks like Mansor Zorlac has been cut.
Sambo swats away the attempt to clinch by Zorlac.
Sambo swats away the attempt to clinch by Zorlac.
Zorlac dodges the punch combination from Sambo.
Zorlac tries to clinch but Sambo is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Sambo - just one landing.
Zorlac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sambo is fending him off so far but Zorlac persists. Nope, Sambo circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zorlac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zorlac tries for a takedown but Sambo circles away easily
and Sambo counters with a nice uppercut.
Zorlac is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Zorlac with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Sambo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mansor Zorlac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zorlac.
Sambo lands a big right hook! Zorlac looks hurt but is still standing! Sambo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Zorlac falls down and Sambo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Zorlac's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Sambo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fedor Sambo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Coltin Scheihing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Älä Enää Lyö. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Coltin Scheihing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ville Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheihing fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahokas! But no joy.
Ahokas scores with a body shot.
Ahokas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahokas sizes up Scheihing with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahokas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scheihing drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Scheihing.
Ahokas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahokas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scheihing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahokas! But no joy.
Scheihing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scheihing takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Coltin Scheihing has been cut.
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!
Ahokas swings for the body but Scheihing moves out of range.
Scheihing swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahokas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Scheihing 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahokas throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooh!!! Ahokas has knocked Scheihing down with a huge combo! Ahokas steps away and waves a wobbly Scheihing back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Scheihing is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheihing walks straight into a right hand from Ahokas - that's dropped him! Ahokas jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Scheihing from any more punishment! Scheihing complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ville Ahokas!
Ville Ahokas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egon Ekkehard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egon Ekkehard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Egon Ekkehard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Hate!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekkehard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hate throws a lazy head kick
and Ekkehard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hate is looking to escape.
Ekkehard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hate wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Ekkehard there.
Hate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekkehard thows a huge punch but Hate dodges it nicely.
Ekkehard working Hate over with strikes.
Ekkehard working over Hate with some ground and pound. Hate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekkehard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekkehard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekkehard lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ekkehard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ekkehard moves into full mount! Hate won't be happy about that!
Hate wants to get back to his feet.
Ekkehard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hate tries to buck Ekkehard off so he can stand up but Ekkehard has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Hate falls backwards, slamming Ekkehard to the mat but Ekkehard holds on tight! Hate is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Egon Ekkehard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RJ Cherubim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preuss Skura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RJ Cherubim could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Preuss Skura's chin.
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184 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, RJ Cherubim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Preuss Skura!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skura throws a right and a left that Cherubim avoids nicely.
A jab from Skura does it's job there.
Skura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like RJ Cherubim has been cut.
Skura misses with a takedown attempt - Cherubim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cherubim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Skura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cherubim is in Skura's guard.
Cherubim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cherubim stops Skura from standing up.
Cherubim trying to control the position from guard on top but Skura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cherubim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cherubim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cherubim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherubim trying to control but Skura is working from the bottom.
Cherubim drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cherubim seems to have locked his on tight now - Skura screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cherubim, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). RJ Cherubim!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshimitzu Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by American Encore. Sakuraba has chosen Pride theme song blares through the speaker as fireworks erupt as his entrance music. Yoshimitzu Sakuraba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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225 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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272 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doyle Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yoshimitzu Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawk was covering up waiting for the punch and Sakuraba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Sakuraba pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba with a nice head shot there.
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba stands up over Hawk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
Sakuraba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuraba is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuraba is aware though and is defending well.
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hawk has momentary wrist control but Sakuraba slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakuraba passes Hawk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawk looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sakuraba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Sakuraba.
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Oh Hawk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sakuraba lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hawk! More strikes land and this one is all over! Sakuraba jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimitzu Sakuraba!
Yoshimitzu Sakuraba bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Wyspianski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Byers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piotr Wyspianski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rashad Byers!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byers cracks a nice hook into Wyspianski's ribs.
Wyspianski has closed the distance and engaged Byers in a clinch.
A short right from Byers.
Wyspianski misses with a knee to the head.
Byers being controlled against the cage.
Wyspianski looking to throw knees to the head but Byers is blocking nicely.
Wyspianski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Byers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wyspianski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Wyspianski.
Wyspianski with a knee to the head.
Wyspianski prevents Byers from breaking the clinch.
Wyspianski just leaning against Byers, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyspianski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wyspianski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wyspianski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wyspianski misses with a knee to the head.
Wyspianski misses with a knee to the head.
Byers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wyspianski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Byers can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wyspianski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Wyspianski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wyspianski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Byers blocks an uppercut.
Wyspianski looking to throw knees to the head but Byers is blocking nicely.
Byers misses with a punch to the body.
Byers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wyspianski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Byers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wyspianski connects with a knee to the head.
Wyspianski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Byers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wyspianski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wyspianski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Byers blocks it with crossed arms.
Byers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wyspianski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyspianski misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wyspianski.
Wyspianski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Byers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Byers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byers misses with some punches.
Byers trying to control the position but instead, Wyspianski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Byers into the cage.
Wyspianski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Byers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wyspianski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Byers's face.
Wyspianski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Byers tries to work over Wyspianski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wyspianski has a couple of punches blocked by Byers.
Wyspianski looking to throw knees to the head but Byers is blocking nicely.
Wyspianski has a couple of punches blocked by Byers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyspianski looking to throw knees to the head but Byers is blocking nicely.
Wyspianski scores with a knee to the head.
Wyspianski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wyspianski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Byers looks winded!
Wyspianski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Byers's face.
Wyspianski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wyspianski.
Wyspianski landing knees to the head.
Byers is rocked!
Wyspianski is pushing Byers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Byers is still on wobbly legs! Can Wyspianski finish him?
Wyspianski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byers seems to have recovered his senses.
Byers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wyspianski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byers stalling in the clinch but Wyspianski improves position.
Wyspianski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Byers blocks it with crossed arms.
Byers has a couple of punches blocked by Wyspianski.
Wyspianski throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byers tries to throw a body punch but Wyspianski avoids it by throwing Byers back against the cage.
Byers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wyspianski lands a knee to the head.
Wyspianski lands a hook that snaps the head of Byers backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wyspianski scores with a knee to the head.
Byers tries a knee to the head but Wyspianski blocks it.
Wyspianski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wyspianski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Byers's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Byers struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyspianski controls his hands.
A short left from Wyspianski.
Wyspianski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wyspianski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyspianski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Wyspianski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Byers catches Wyspianski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wyspianski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Byers.
Wyspianski moves into range and clinches up with Byers.
Wyspianski has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Byers - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Wyspianski, and another! Byers is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Piotr Wyspianski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnolf Karstark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hole's choice of entrance music: Louie Louie/ Motorhead. Lou Hole has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arnolf Karstark's chin.
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163 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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183 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnolf Karstark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lou Hole!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karstark counters with a nice body shot.
Karstark misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Hole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karstark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karstark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloppy strikes from Karstark. Those never looked like landing.
Karstark dodges the punch combination from Hole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karstark avoids the head kick by Hole.
Hole looks to land a left hand but Karstark moved out of range nicely.
Hole throws a head kick that misses.
Hole digs a good hook to Karstark's body.
Karstark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hole lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole connects with a looping right hand.
Karstark avoids the body shot from Hole.
Hole walks into a stiff left hand from Karstark.
Karstark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karstark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karstark tries to bum rush Hole with a series of wild strikes but Hole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Karstark misses.
Karstark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karstark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hole throws a lazy right hand but Karstark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arnolf Karstark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karstark missing with a left hand there. Hole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hole is looking for the big counter here.
Karstark misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Hole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karstark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karstark checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole throws a right and a left that Karstark avoids nicely.
Hole tries to bum rush Karstark with a series of wild strikes but Karstark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Karstark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hole misses with the combination.
Karstark is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
No joy there for Karstark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karstark jabs Hole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Karstark misses.
Karstark looks to land a left hand but Hole moved out of range nicely.
Hole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Karstark misses.
Karstark stalks Hole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hole's face. Hole staggers backwards, shaken.
Karstark swinging wildly here.
Hole looks to throw the jab but Karstark is out of range.
Hole cracks Karstark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole pushes Karstark up against the cage in a clinch.
Hole tries to work over Karstark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Hole.
Hole digs a right hand into Karstark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karstark's gas tank.
Hole lands a nice shot to the body.
Karstark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karstark wants to get back to striking at distance but Hole won't allow it.
Hole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karstark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hole pushes Karstark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karstark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hole's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karstark throws an elbow but misses.
Karstark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hole is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karstark trying to stall but Hole improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole presses Karstark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karstark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hole prevents it.
Hole pulls guard successfully.
Karstark is fighting to break Hole's control of his arms but Hole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karstark is aware though and is defending well.
Karstark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole controls Karstark momentarily but Karstark frees himself.
Hole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karstark defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Hole dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hole throws a series of punches but Karstark avoids them all with ease.
Karstark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karstark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lou Hole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karstark swats away the attempt to clinch by Hole.
Sloppy strikes from Karstark. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Hole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karstark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karstark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hole throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Karstark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hole slips a jab from Karstark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karstark moves away from the strike by Hole.
Hole scores with a shot to the body.
Karstark misses with a wild combination.
Hole shoots in for a takedown but Karstark shows good takedown defense.
Karstark is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karstark connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Hole.
Karstark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karstark throws a nice looking combination but Hole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karstark throws a body punch but Hole moves out of range.
Hole feints the counter takedown.
Karstark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karstark.
Some wild striking there from Karstark.
Hole with a hook.
Arnolf Karstark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karstark tries to bum rush Hole with a series of wild strikes but Hole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karstark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karstark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hole manages to avoid it.
Hole dodges the punch combination from Karstark.
A head kick misses from Hole.
Hole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karstark looks to land a combination but Hole avoids it well.
Karstark misses with the combination.
Karstark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hole.
Hole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karstark looks to land a combination. Hole sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Karstark throws a series of punches but Hole avoids them all with ease.
Hole goes for a double leg but Karstark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karstark continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Karstark.
Hole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karstark avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Karstark misses.
Hole unleashes a big counter combination but Karstark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karstark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arnolf Karstark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karstark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hole throws out the jab.
Hole avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karstark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karstark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hole is looking for the big counter here.
Karstark slaps away a takedown attempt from Hole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arnolf Karstark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Hole.
Karstark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hole misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karstark throws a lazy right hand but Hole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karstark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hole throws a shot from downtown. Karstark moves away and avoids it.
Karstark misses with an uppercut. Hole saw that one coming.
Hole shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Karstark eats them both and turns towards Hole to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karstark misses with a looping right.
Karstark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karstark misses with a body shot.
Hole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karstark misses with a double jab.
Hole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karstark's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnolf Karstark dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hole slips a jab from Karstark.
Hole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karstark dips to his left and cracks Hole with an uppercut!
Karstark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Hole does it's job there.
Hole tries to clinch but Karstark moves out of range.
Karstark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karstark checks it well.
Karstark throws a big shot that misses.
Karstark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hole.
Karstark swings for the body but Hole moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole misses with a double jab.
Hole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hole fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole tries to move into range but Karstark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Karstark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karstark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
Karstark throws an off balance right hand
and Hole counters with a stiff right hand.
Karstark cracks Hole with a good jab.
Karstark misses the shot to the body.
Karstark throws a series of strikes that have Hole backpedaling.
Karstark throws a series of punches but Hole moves out of range.
A jab from Karstark does it's job there.
Karstark misses with a straight right.
Hole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karstark misses with a lunging right hand
and Hole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Karstark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hole digs a good hook to Karstark's body.
Karstark misses with a double jab.
Hole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karstark circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karstark misses with a straight left.
Hole throws a right and a left that Karstark avoids nicely.
Karstark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karstark takes a swing at Hole's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hole!
Karstark misses with a hook.
Karstark throws a hook but Hole blocks it.
Karstark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hole misses with a body shot
and Karstark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Hole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Hole.
Hole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karstark.
Karstark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole moves forwards but Karstark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hole throws a one two combo.
Hole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karstark.
Hole looks to land a right hand but Karstark moved out of range.
Karstark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Hole does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Karstark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Karstark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hole misses with a hook. Karstark ducked under it nicely.
Hole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karstark missing with a left hand there. Hole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karstark misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Hole.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karstark scores with a three punch combo!
Karstark scores with a sloppy right hand. Hole should have avoided that one.
Hole moves away from the strike by Karstark.
Hole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karstark, pushing him back against the cage.
Hole throws a head punch that misses.
Karstark blocks a body shot from Hole.
Karstark misses with some punches.
Hole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karstark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hole lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karstark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hole tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hole tries to work over Karstark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Hole.
I think Hole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Hole!
Post fight, Lou Hole took to the microphone: '"That was intense. Never faced a wrestler of that level before, dude has 8 subs over some pretty good competition.Got my respect bro."'.
Arnolf Karstark was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight man'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaupe Akuapehuale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
157 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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166 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaupe Akuapehuale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akuapehuale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akuapehuale throws a body punch but Shango moves out of range.
Shango throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Akuapehuale was covering up waiting for the punch and Shango finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Akuapehuale being controlled here, momentarily.
Akuapehuale keeping moving, preventing Shango from controlling successfully.
Akuapehuale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shango on the ground.
Shango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akuapehuale is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akuapehuale is trying to control the position but Shango postures up.
Shango forces his way into half guard.
Shango is pressing down on Akuapehuale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akuapehuale is holding on for now.
Shango works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akuapehuale working to try and regain half guard.
Shango working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Akuapehuale has left one of his arms exposed and Shango doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Akuapehuale screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Shango!
Papa Shango decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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27
215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vasilyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilyev slips under a jab from Coleman.
Vasilyev tries to counter with a takedown but Coleman is quick to defend against it.
Vasilyev shoots and misses
and Coleman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vasilyev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coleman smiles and moves away.
Vasilyev loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Vasilyev has been working on his balance at The GYM (20 elite coaches on the Island !!!), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Coleman.
Coleman tries to clinch there but Vasilyev circles away.
Coleman throws a hook to the side of Vasilyev's head but Vasilyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sergey Vasilyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coleman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasilyev takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Sergey Vasilyev has been cut.
Coleman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coleman lands an elbow that stopped Vasilyev in his tracks for a moment.
Coleman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasilyev up against the cage.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman working Vasilyev over with knees to the body.
Vasilyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vasilyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
Vasilyev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coleman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coleman is stalling here.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vasilyev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coleman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasilyev looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Vasilyev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coleman! But no joy.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Vasilyev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coleman after a bit of a struggle.
Vasilyev is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coleman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coleman lands a damaging elbow.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
Sergey Vasilyev's cut is getting worse.
Coleman lands a nice elbow.
Vasilyev is trying to pull guard but Coleman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilyev takes an elbow to the temple.
Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vasilyev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
Vasilyev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Vasilyev's takedown attempt.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coleman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coleman stalling.
Vasilyev wants to take the fight to the mat but Coleman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
Sergey Vasilyev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
Coleman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasilyev.
Vasilyev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coleman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coleman lands an elbow that stopped Vasilyev in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vasilyev is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Vasilyev won't want to take too many of those.
Coleman lands an elbow just above Vasilyev 's eye.
Jeez, Sergey Vasilyev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Coleman lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergey Vasilyev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Coleman!
Sergey Vasilyev spoke after the fight, saying 'Bad luck...'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor MuayThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jimmie Craig has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmie Craig!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Razor MuayThai!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Craig catches MuayThai right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Craig takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Craig closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Craig throws a nice outside leg kick.
MuayThai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craig lands an overhand right.
Craig looks to score with a jab to the body but MuayThai is just out of range.
MuayThai scores with a leg kick.
Craig looks to score with a jab to the body but MuayThai is just out of range.
Craig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MuayThai scores with a shot to the body.
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!
MuayThai throws a head kick that half lands.
Craig misses with a two punch combination.
Craig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Craig throws a body punch but MuayThai moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from MuayThai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MuayThai with a nice cross.
Craig seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Craig stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MuayThai.
MuayThai walks into a straight right hand from Craig.
MuayThai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Craig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Craig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MuayThai is rocked!
Craig moves away from the strike by MuayThai.
Craig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MuayThai is still on wobbly legs! Can Craig finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from MuayThai.
MuayThai seems to have recovered his senses.
Jimmie Craig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuayThai lands with an uppercut that bounces Craig off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Jimmie Craig has been cut.
MuayThai blocks a low kick nicely.
Craig cracks MuayThai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! MuayThai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Craig finish him?
MuayThai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MuayThai flicks out a counter leg kick but Craig steps away.
Craig lands a nice looking body shot.
MuayThai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Craig's calf.
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!
Craig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Craig misses the target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Craig prevents a body shot from MuayThai.
MuayThai misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
MuayThai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Craig is defending well.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of MuayThai backwards.
Craig blocks a body shot from MuayThai.
Craig lands a right hand.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MuayThai's elbow.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of MuayThai backwards.
MuayThai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
MuayThai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig digs a right hand into MuayThai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MuayThai's gas tank.
MuayThai misses with the head strike.
MuayThai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Craig cracks MuayThai with a nice body shot.
Craig digs a right hand underneath MuayThai's ribcage. MuayThai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MuayThai looks winded!
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MuayThai backwards.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of MuayThai backwards.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig drops MuayThai onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! MuayThai is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Craig lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops MuayThai to his knees! Craig keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmie Craig!
Jimmie Craig retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jimmie Craig 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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pop
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