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Death Squad 226:Heart v khalil PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thomas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Linkin Park - In the End. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Comanche Todd enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comanche Todd!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd throws a combination that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Todd had a free shot at his head there.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Todd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Todd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Todd.
Todd scores with a three punch combo!
Todd looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas feinted with a counter takedown.
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Todd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Todd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas takes a little break here. Todd wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Todd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd pushes Thomas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thomas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Todd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comanche Todd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Todd throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Thomas tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Todd did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Todd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to control but Todd wriggling away.
Thomas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Todd is on top in guard.
JJ Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Todd tries to stand but Thomas is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Todd gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donk. Todd catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Todd sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Todd manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thomas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Todd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd struggling a bit here.
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Todd, who protects the arm well.
Todd is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Todd is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Todd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Todd's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JJ Thomas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Todd sprawls well.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Good shot there by Todd.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Todd!
Todd explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas shoots in and bounces Todd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Todd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Todd, who protects the arm well.
Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Todd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thomas wants to control but Todd is keeping him busy.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas swings around for an armbar but Todd sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thomas's guard.
Todd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thomas is proving hard to escape from.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Todd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Todd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Todd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Comanche Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Comanche Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd tries to kick Thomas off but Thomas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thomas trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
Todd is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Todd is having none of it.
Thomas trying to advance position but Todd counters by regaining guard.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Comanche Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Todd 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Comanche Todd!
Comanche Todd made sure to mention his sponsor, V-Mask Clothing (10%) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Morley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Stephensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marty Stephensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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262 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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Morley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty Stephensson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephensson throws a push kick but Morley slaps the foot to one side.
Stephensson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stephensson avoids it really well and circles away.
Stephensson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stephensson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephensson manages to get to full guard.
Stephensson trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stephensson controlling Morley's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morley postures up in Stephensson's guard and throws a big left but Stephensson blocks it.
Morley throwing strikes from guard but Stephensson blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stephensson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morley works over Stephensson with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morley is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Demon's Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Stephensson seems keen to control Morley's posture.
Let's hope that Stephensson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stephensson keeping moving, preventing Morley from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stephensson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morley is fighting to break Stephensson's control of his arms but Stephensson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stephensson scores with a kick to the body.
Morley is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Stephensson.
Stephensson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stephensson.
Stephensson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adam Morley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morley misses with a takedown attempt - Stephensson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Morley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stephensson clobbers Morley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Adam Morley has been cut.
Morley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stephensson.
Marty Stephensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephensson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Morley's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Morley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephensson counters with a good, hard body kick but Morley shrugs it off.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stephensson! Morley is out on his feet! Stephensson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Morley is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Morley is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Stephensson!
An out of breath Marty Stephensson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Johnstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Leslie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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241 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mack Johnstown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reginald Leslie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leslie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Leslie.
Leslie throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnstown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Leslie misses with a few strikes there.
Leslie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leslie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leslie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnstown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leslie checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick from Johnstown.
Leslie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnstown.
Johnstown throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leslie looks winded!
Leslie misses the jab.
Johnstown throwing a counter right hand but Leslie manages to avoid it.
Leslie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leslie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leslie scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnstown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnstown backing away here, and Leslie unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Leslie avoids the head kick by Johnstown.
Leslie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnstown!
Johnstown misses the shot to the body.
Leslie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnstown.
Leslie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leslie swings for the body but Johnstown moves out of range.
Johnstown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnstown lunges at Leslie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leslie's hand.
Johnstown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leslie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leslie avoids the head kick by Johnstown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leslie.
A jab lands there for Johnstown.
Johnstown closes the distance and pushes Leslie back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leslie is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnstown has double underhooks.
Johnstown lands an elbow inside that Leslie shrugs off.
Leslie lands a nice knee to the body.
Leslie scores with a shot to the side of Johnstown's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leslie scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnstown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnstown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnstown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnstown lands an elbow inside that Leslie shrugs off.
Leslie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnstown is defending well for now.
Leslie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnstown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leslie avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnstown.
Leslie throws an elbow but it misses.
Leslie manages to break the clinch.
Reginald Leslie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leslie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mack Johnstown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnstown lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leslie. That's going to slow Johnstown down.
Johnstown throws a sloppy head kick and Leslie moves out of range easily.
Leslie blocks a head kick by Johnstown.
Johnstown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnstown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leslie, as that shot connected.
Johnstown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leslie defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leslie moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnstown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leslie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leslie looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnstown is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leslie. Johnstown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leslie lands a lovely overhand right.
Leslie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Reginald Leslie has been cut.
Leslie throws a leg kick but Johnstown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leslie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnstown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leslie.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leslie.
Johnstown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnstown checks a leg kick.
Leslie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnstown moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnstown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnstown moves out of range of the leg kick from Leslie.
Leslie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnstown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leslie.
Leslie throws a leg kick but Johnstown moved away.
A left and a right from Johnstown both land. Nice combination.
Johnstown throws a head kick but Leslie moves out of range.
Leslie flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnstown steps away.
Leslie misses with a series of wild punches.
Leslie throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnstown counters with a head kick that drops Leslie to the mat! Leslie scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Leslie is rocked!
Johnstown shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Leslie takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Johnstown sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Leslie bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mack Johnstown!
An out of breath Mack Johnstown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chin Checker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niilo Vaaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Checker comes into the arena with Time to Fight blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chin Checker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niilo Vaaka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Checker ducks under a wild hook from Vaaka.
No joy there for Vaaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaaka throws a right and a left that Checker avoids nicely.
Checker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vaaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Checker circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaaka misses with a combination
and Checker counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Niilo Vaaka has been cut.
Vaaka wants to clinch but Checker slips to the side
letting Checker counter with a right hand.
Vaaka drives through and clinches with Checker against the cage.
Checker swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaaka works on Checker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaaka manages to break the clinch.
Checker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Checker scores with a jab to the body.
Vaaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vaaka is rocked!
Checker pounces like a tiger and cracks Vaaka with a vicious hook! Vaaka is down but not out! Checker follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chin Checker!
Chin Checker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Kamakawiwo Ole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a jab to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alves . That did some damage!
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a nice hook to Alves 's body. Alves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamakawiwo Ole feints and then cracks Alves 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alves down.
Alves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamakawiwo Ole defending well though.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alves .
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
Kamakawiwo Ole is pressing down on Alves 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves wants to pass the guard but Kamakawiwo Ole is keeping the position.
Kamakawiwo Ole has an active guard here but Alves has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole has hold of Alves 's hands but Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alves is pressing down on Kamakawiwo Ole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamakawiwo Ole is holding on for now.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking for submissions off his back.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamakawiwo Ole defending well though.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamakawiwo Ole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to maintain the position but Alves is very close to passing his half guard.
Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to hold on to Alves 's head to control him but Alves postures up.
Alves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamakawiwo Ole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamakawiwo Ole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
Alves trying to control but Kamakawiwo Ole is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamakawiwo Ole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves scoring with some ground and pound.
Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Kamakawiwo Ole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamakawiwo Ole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alves scoring with some ground and pound.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamakawiwo Ole has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Kamakawiwo Ole's brow.
Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kamakawiwo Ole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves .
Kamakawiwo Ole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alves slips nicely into half guard.
Alves is nestled in close to Kamakawiwo Ole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Alves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kamakawiwo Ole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamakawiwo Ole tries to avoid it but Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamakawiwo Ole to the ground. Kamakawiwo Ole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamakawiwo Ole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alves moves to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole breaks away
and Kamakawiwo Ole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves connects with a crisp jab.
Alves swings widly with a right hand
letting Kamakawiwo Ole counter with a right hand.
Alves throws a right hand that Kamakawiwo Ole ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamakawiwo Ole also avoids with ease.
Kamakawiwo Ole slips under a jab from Alves .
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to keep at a distance but Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a wild body shot.
Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamakawiwo Ole sprawls and moves away.
Alves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has been cut.
Kamakawiwo Ole has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole has double underhooks.
Alves has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to keep an underhook but Alves manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to control but can't.
Renzo Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alves thows a huge punch but Kamakawiwo Ole dodges it nicely.
Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kamakawiwo Ole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kamakawiwo Ole's head.
Alves uses his free foot to push down on Kamakawiwo Ole's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamakawiwo Ole.
Alves with shots to the head and body - Kamakawiwo Ole looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alves misses with a head shot.
BOOM! Alves connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves landing strikes from the mount.
Alves lands a nice shot to the head.
Alves cracks Kamakawiwo Ole with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kamakawiwo Ole is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kamakawiwo Ole is still in real trouble! Can Alves finish him?
Kamakawiwo Ole keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamakawiwo Ole seems to have recovered his senses.
Alves lands a big shot there that rocks Kamakawiwo Ole but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alves raining down shots from the mount!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Alves ! Kamakawiwo Ole is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Renzo Alves !
After winning the bout, Renzo Alves 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Gangster comes to the cage accompanied by Wutuwankno . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmey The Gangster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Yossarian!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gangster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Gangster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yossarian lands a jab-cross combination.
Yossarian misses with the body kick
and The Gangster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yossarian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yossarian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yossarian throws a looping overhand right but The Gangster ducks down to avoid it.
Yossarian throws a leg kick but The Gangster checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from The Gangster misses its target.
Yossarian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Gangster misses with a body shot.
The Gangster blocks a jab.
The Gangster is looking to counter punch.
Yossarian avoids the body shot from The Gangster.
Yossarian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yossarian throws a one two combo.
It looks like Timmey The Gangster has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Gangster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yossarian.
The Gangster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Gangster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Gangster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yossarian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Gangster can pounce on him.
The Gangster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Yossarian as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian catches The Gangster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Gangster misses with a left hand
and Yossarian counters with a nice uppercut.
Yossarian scores with a nice right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a solid leg kick but The Gangster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yossarian.
The Gangster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Gangster misses with a straight left.
Yossarian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yossarian connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by The Gangster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Gangster.
Yossarian throws an overhand right that lands on The Gangster's shoulder, as The Gangster tries to avoid the shot.
Yossarian misses with a body shot.
The Gangster lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Gangster clobbers Yossarian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Gangster connects with a solid leg kick.
Yossarian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yossarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yossarian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Gangster.
Yossarian throws a jab when The Gangster was well out of range.
The Gangster staying out of range there.
Yossarian lands a jab-cross combination.
The Gangster lands with an overhand left.
Yossarian misses with an uppercut
and The Gangster counters with a shoot takedown. Yossarian fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yossarian wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and The Gangster is now in half guard.
Nice strikes from The Gangster there.
The Gangster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yossarian wants to get back to full guard.
The Gangster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yossarian wants to control but The Gangster is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian is holding on to half guard well.
The Gangster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Gangster is trying to control the action in half guard but Yossarian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Gangster is thwarting Yossarian's attempts to control the position.
The Gangster controlling the pace.
The Gangster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yossarian defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yossarian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from The Gangster there.
Yossarian is looking for a sweep. The Gangster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Gangster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yossarian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yossarian.
The Gangster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yossarian looking to control.
The Gangster chips away with some ground and pound.
The Gangster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Gangster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yossarian is keeping the position for now.
The Gangster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timmey The Gangster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yossarian looks to throw a body kick
and The Gangster counters with an inside leg kick.
The Gangster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Gangster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yossarian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yossarian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Gangster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yossarian misses with a kick to the body.
Yossarian takes a swing at The Gangster's ribcage but misses.
Yossarian misses with a low kick.
The Gangster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yossarian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Gangster swings for the body but Yossarian moves out of range.
The Gangster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yossarian.
The Gangster wants to land a leg kick but Yossarian is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Gangster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yossarian throws a lazy right hand but The Gangster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yossarian checks a leg kick.
Yossarian throws a body shot but no joy.
The Gangster tries to counter with a takedown but Yossarian is quick to defend against it.
Yossarian swings for the body but The Gangster moves out of range.
The Gangster quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The Gangster misses with a kick to the body.
Yossarian throws a lazy head kick
and The Gangster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian wants to control but The Gangster is keeping busy.
Yossarian is trying to get back to full guard.
Yossarian is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute The Gangster jumps into side control!
Yossarian gets back to half guard.
Yossarian is trying to get back to full guard.
Yossarian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yossarian tries to roll over but The Gangster keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Gangster trying to control from half guard but Yossarian is working away.
Well, if The Gangster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yossarian is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Gangster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yossarian controlling the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian closes the distance and clinches up with The Gangster, looking for a takedown. Yossarian pushes The Gangster against the cage but The Gangster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Gangster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yossarian checks a low kick from The Gangster.
Yossarian throws an overhand right that lands on The Gangster's shoulder, as The Gangster tries to avoid the shot.
The Gangster throws a head kick that misses.
Yossarian scores with a nice strike.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yossarian.
The Gangster connects with a crisp jab.
The Gangster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yossarian but Yossarian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yossarian misses with a low kick as The Gangster jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a poor cross that misses
and The Gangster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yossarian throws a leg kick which misses The Gangster's front leg but catches the back leg as The Gangster tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yossarian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yossarian misses with a low kick.
Yossarian throws a head kick that misses.
The Gangster lands the left hand.
The Gangster's corner calls for a 1-2. The Gangster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Gangster.
Yossarian moves away from the strike by The Gangster.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Gangster. That's going to slow Yossarian down.
Yossarian throws a leg kick which misses The Gangster's front leg but catches the back leg as The Gangster tries to avoid it.
The Gangster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yossarian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Gangster is out of range.
The Gangster throws a hook but Yossarian avoids it easily.
Yossarian misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Yossarian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yossarian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Gangster was well out of range. Poor timing from Yossarian.
The Gangster looking to score a takedown here. Yossarian is defending well but The Gangster drives through and ends up in Yossarian's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Gangster lands with an overhand left.
The Gangster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yossarian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Gangster with a body shot.
Yossarian thows a leg kick but The Gangster checks it
and The Gangster counters with a straight right hand.
The Gangster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by The Gangster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yossarian cracks The Gangster with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from The Gangster.
Yossarian throws the left hand but The Gangster avoids the punch easily.
Yossarian lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Gangster will feel that in the morning.
Yossarian throws a jab but it's blocked by The Gangster.
The Gangster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yossarian.
The Gangster feinted there with a counter leg kick.
John Yossarian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Gangster.
The Gangster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yossarian cracks The Gangster with an open hand slap.
Yossarian misses with a wild body shot.
Yossarian throws a push kick but The Gangster slaps the foot to one side.
The Gangster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yossarian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster scores with a jab to the body.
Yossarian slips a jab from The Gangster.
Yossarian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Gangster throws out the jab.
The Gangster backing away here, and Yossarian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Gangster jabs Yossarian right on the nose. Yossarian blinks but takes it well.
John Yossarian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yossarian connects with a solid leg kick.
The Gangster misses with a looping right.
Yossarian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Gangster misses with an uppercut.
Yossarian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Yossarian.
Yossarian misses the shot to the body.
Yossarian throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Gangster.
The Gangster lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of The Gangster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as The Gangster blocks the low kick.
The Gangster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Gangster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yossarian pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Gangster is out of range and Yossarian settles back down.
Yossarian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Gangster throws a looping overhand right but Yossarian ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as The Gangster blocks the leg kick.
The Gangster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yossarian checks a low kick from The Gangster.
Yossarian throws a hook but The Gangster avoids it easily.
The Gangster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yossarian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by The Gangster as he connects with a hook.
The Gangster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yossarian's sensitive parts.
Yossarian lands a right hook to the body.
Yossarian missing with a left hand there. The Gangster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yossarian scores with a jab.
The Gangster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yossarian looks to land a left hand but The Gangster moved out of range nicely.
The Gangster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yossarian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yossarian missing with a left hand there. The Gangster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Gangster is looking to score with low kicks.
The Gangster throws the kick towards the body but Yossarian avoids it.
Yossarian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Gangster. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Yossarian there.
Yossarian throws a body kick that misses
letting The Gangster counter with a right hand.
Yossarian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Gangster lands a nice looking body shot.
The Gangster throws out a powerful jab.
Yossarian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yossarian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yossarian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yossarian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Gangster's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian feints and then cracks The Gangster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Gangster down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yossarian missing with a left hand there. The Gangster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Gangster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Gangster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yossarian as he jumps to the side.
Yossarian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yossarian feints a jab promting The Gangster to slip. Yossarian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Gangster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Gangster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yossarian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Gangster somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmey The Gangster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Gangster's corner calls for a 1-2. The Gangster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yossarian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Gangster doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yossarian, right into the meat.
Yossarian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Gangster is able to avoid easily.
Yossarian misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but John Yossarian just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yossarian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Gangster.
Yossarian blocks a head kick by The Gangster.
Yossarian pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Gangster is out of range and Yossarian settles back down.
The Gangster shoots in but Yossarian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yossarian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Gangster on the side of the head.
Good exchange - The Gangster coming out on top.
Yossarian throws a push kick but The Gangster slaps the foot to one side.
The Gangster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yossarian looks to land a body kick but The Gangster moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from The Gangster misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster moves out of range of the strikes.
The Gangster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yossarian.
Yossarian lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Yossarian. That snapped The Gangster's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Gangster wants to slow Yossarian down by chopping away at his legs.
The Gangster throws out a leg kick but Yossarian moves out of range and The Gangster only half commits.
Yossarian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Gangster walks into a jab.
Yossarian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Gangster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yossarian. Yossarian obviously looking to wear him down.
Yossarian looks to land a left hand but The Gangster moved out of range nicely.
Yossarian lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Gangster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Gangster.
The Gangster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Gangster takes one to the side of the head.
The Gangster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yossarian can pounce on him.
Yossarian moves out of range as The Gangster throws a body kick.
The Gangster thows a body kick. Yossarian tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yossarian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Gangster walks into a stiff left hand from Yossarian.
Yossarian digs a good body shot into The Gangster's ribs.
Yossarian connects with a body shot.
Yossarian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Gangster moves out of range as Yossarian throws a body kick.
Yossarian misses with a straight right.
Yossarian misses with a leg kick.
Yossarian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Gangster defends it nicely.
Yossarian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yossarian, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Gangster avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from The Gangster misses.
The Gangster looks to land a body kick but Yossarian moved away.
Nice body kick from Yossarian.
Yossarian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yossarian throws a series of punches but The Gangster moves out of range.
The Gangster drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yossarian sprawls and moves away.
Yossarian scores with a jab to the body.
Yossarian slips under a jab.
Yossarian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Gangster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Gangster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Gangster.
Yossarian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Gangster.
The Gangster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yossarian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yossarian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Gangster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yossarian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Yossarian.
The Gangster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yossarian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yossarian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Gangster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Gangster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yossarian throws out a loose jab but The Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yossarian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Gangster.
The Gangster dives in and scores a takedown into Yossarian's guard.
Yossarian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yossarian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Gangster is working Yossarian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Timmey The Gangster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Gangster advances position into side control!
Yossarian can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Yossarian dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yossarian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yossarian is looking to score with low kicks.
The Gangster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yossarian. The Gangster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Yossarian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yossarian.
The Gangster checks a low kick from Yossarian.
Yossarian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Gangster can pounce on him.
The Gangster checks a leg kick.
Yossarian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Gangster lands a leg kick that knocks Yossarian off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yossarian slips a straight right by The Gangster.
The Gangster just misses with a punch to the body.
Yossarian swings for the body but The Gangster moves out of range.
Yossarian takes one to the chin there.
The Gangster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian checks a low kick from The Gangster.
Yossarian lands with a cross.
The Gangster looks to land a right hand but Yossarian moved out of range.
Yossarian misses with a two punch combination.
The Gangster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yossarian.
It looked like The Gangster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yossarian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Gangster lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from The Gangster finds it's target.
The Gangster cracks the inside of Yossarian's front leg.
A jab lands there for Yossarian.
The Gangster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Gangster backing away here, and Yossarian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Yossarian.
Yossarian fails to land with a series of punches.
The Gangster feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Yossarian blocks the low kick.
Yossarian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yossarian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Gangster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Gangster scores with a leg kick.
Yossarian throws a series of punches but The Gangster avoids them all with ease.
The Gangster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Gangster.
Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Gangster.
Yossarian looks to land a body kick but The Gangster moved away.
Yossarian scores with a leg kick.
Yossarian slips a jab from The Gangster.
Yossarian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yossarian avoids the body shot from The Gangster.
Yossarian throws a low kick, looking for The Gangster's leg but The Gangster calmly moves out of range.
The Gangster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Gangster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Yossarian misses its intended target.
The Gangster misses with a leg kick
and Yossarian counters with a three punch combo that has The Gangster backing up. The Gangster nods at Yossarian to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Yossarian.
Yossarian is looking for the big counter here.
The Gangster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yossarian can pounce on him.
The Gangster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Gangster working the ground and pound.
The Gangster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The Gangster creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yossarian sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yossarian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gangster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yossarian gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Gangster postures up.
The Gangster passes Yossarian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yossarian is looking to improve his position.
The Gangster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timmey The Gangster.
I think The Gangster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timmey The Gangster!
Timmey The Gangster retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Timmey The Gangster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated John Yossarian had this to say: 'Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heart Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Kalil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalil has chosen Black Rob - Whoa! as his entrance music. Heart Breaker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heart Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khaled Kalil!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breaker.
Kalil tries to counter by closing the distance.
Breaker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kalil doesn't manage to clinch there - Breaker circles away.
Breaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Breaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalil. Kalil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Breaker throws a right and a left that Kalil avoids nicely.
Kalil wants to counter with a clinch but Breaker pushes him away.
Kalil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Breaker swings for the body but Kalil moves out of range.
Breaker misses the shot to the body.
Kalil ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Kalil has closed the distance and engaged Breaker in a clinch.
Kalil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kalil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalil creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Breaker stalling.
I was talking to Breaker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker cracks Kalil with a nice body shot.
Breaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalil tries to clinch up.
We've been informed that Kalil has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Breaker throws a body punch but Kalil moves out of range.
Breaker looks to land a right hand but Kalil moved out of range.
Kalil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalil moves away from the strike by Breaker.
Breaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Breaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Breaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Breaker cracks Kalil with an open hand slap.
Breaker misses the shot to the body.
Breaker avoids the head kick by Kalil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalil pushes Breaker up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kalil throws an elbow but misses.
Kalil lands an elbow that stopped Breaker in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Heart Breaker has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalil lands with a left to the head.
Breaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Breaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Breaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kalil ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Breaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalil.
Breaker tests Kalil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Breaker.
Kalil walks into a jab.
Breaker misses with the combination.
Breaker misses with a hook.
Breaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Breaker scores with a hook to the body. Kalil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Breaker coming out on top.
Breaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalil doesn't manage to clinch there - Breaker circles away.
Kalil tries to clinch up.
Breaker misses with a straight left.
Breaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalil.
It looked like Breaker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker throws a hook but Kalil blocks it.
Kalil is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Breaker.
Breaker blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalil has a couple of punches blocked by Breaker.
Kalil misses with a knee strike.
Kalil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalil looking to throw knees to the head but Breaker is blocking nicely.
Kalil tries to land a knee to the head but Breaker blocks with his arms.
Kalil throws a punch but it's blocked by Breaker.
Good body shot from Breaker.
Kalil swings wildly with an uppercut but Breaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heart Breaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heart Breaker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kalil blocks a jab.
Kalil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Breaker keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Breaker misses its target.
Breaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalil.
Kalil is looking to clinch but Breaker is avoiding it.
Kalil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breaker.
Breaker misses with a hook. Kalil ducked under it nicely.
Kalil steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Breaker.
Kalil tries to clinch but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Breaker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Breaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Breaker keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalil moves away from the strike by Breaker.
Breaker throws a looping overhand right but Kalil ducks down to avoid it.
Kalil tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab from Breaker.
Kalil tries to clinch up.
Breaker misses with a wild body shot.
Breaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Breaker scores with a shot to the body.
Kalil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Breaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalil clinches.
Kalil misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalil throws a knee to the head but misses.
Breaker blocks an uppercut.
Kalil has a couple of punches blocked by Breaker.
Breaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalil or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is stalling here.
Breaker leaning against his opponent.
Breaker gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kalil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Breaker presses Kalil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalil throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Breaker blocks it with crossed arms.
Breaker blocks an uppercut.
Breaker avoids the elbow strike from Kalil, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalil throws a knee to the head but misses.
Breaker presses Kalil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Breaker tries to throw a body punch but Kalil avoids it by throwing Breaker back against the cage.
Breaker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker blocks an uppercut.
Kalil misses with the head strike.
Breaker taking a breather.
Kalil misses with a knee to the head.
Kalil pushes off an throws an elbow but Breaker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Breaker stalling against the cage.
Breaker blocks an uppercut.
Kalil working aggressively here.
Kalil working aggressively here.
Kalil misses with a knee to the head.
Kalil misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalil misses with a knee strike.
Breaker misses with a punch to the body.
Breaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kalil wants to clinch up but Breaker keeps it at a distance.
Kalil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Breaker misses its target.
Kalil instigates a clinch.
Breaker slows down the pace here.
Kalil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalil has a couple of punches blocked by Breaker.
Breaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Breaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalil can do to turn this around?
Breaker stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heart Breaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heart Breaker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Breaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kalil.
Breaker lands a big uppercut and Kalil crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kalil looks OK. Breaker waves Kalil back to his feet!
Kalil is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Breaker.
Kalil is still on wobbly legs! Can Breaker finish him?
Kalil ducks into an uppercut from Breaker and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heart Breaker!
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