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Stomp-a-thon 28 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Slovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vic Slovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slovsky with a poor takedown
and Crusher counters with a series of strikes. Slovsky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slovsky tries for a takedown but Crusher circles away easily
and Crusher counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good exchange - Crusher coming out on top.
Crusher lands a big right hook! Slovsky looks hurt but is still standing! Crusher lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Slovsky falls down and Crusher dives in with a huge hammer fist! Slovsky's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Crusher runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Crusher!
An out of breath The Crusher 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Funkhouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hemmington Hogwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemmington Hogwell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Titantron 2012. Trenton Funkhouser has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trenton Funkhouser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Hemmington Hogwell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmington Hogwell cracks a nice hook into Funkhouser's ribs.
Harry Hemmington Hogwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hemmington Hogwell jabs at Funkhouser's body.
Hemmington Hogwell swings for the body but Funkhouser moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Funkhouser has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hemmington Hogwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser looks to land a right hand but Hemmington Hogwell moved out of range.
Hemmington Hogwell lands with a nice combination. Funkhouser backs away looking to recover.
Funkhouser ducks under a wild hook from Hemmington Hogwell.
No joy there for Hemmington Hogwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hemmington Hogwell misses with a wild body shot.
Funkhouser scores with a hook.
Funkhouser cracks a nice hook into Hemmington Hogwell's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemmington Hogwell lands a really nice looking cross but Funkhouser seems unphased.
Hemmington Hogwell throws a looping overhand right but Funkhouser ducks down to avoid it.
Hemmington Hogwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hemmington Hogwell. Funkhouser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hemmington Hogwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funkhouser circles away quickly and effectively.
Funkhouser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hemmington Hogwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hemmington Hogwell.
Hemmington Hogwell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hemmington Hogwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hemmington Hogwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkhouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Hemmington Hogwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hemmington Hogwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hemmington Hogwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Funkhouser is looking to counter punch.
Hemmington Hogwell misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Funkhouser misses the target.
Funkhouser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hemmington Hogwell misses with an uppercut.
Hemmington Hogwell throws a series of punches but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Hemmington Hogwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hemmington Hogwell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hemmington Hogwell tries to clinch up.
Hemmington Hogwell throws a right hand that Funkhouser ducks under and follows up with a left that Funkhouser also avoids with ease.
Hemmington Hogwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Funkhouser.
Hemmington Hogwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hemmington Hogwell has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemmington Hogwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hemmington Hogwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throws out a loose jab but Hemmington Hogwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hemmington Hogwell pushes Funkhouser away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Funkhouser gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser is trying to get an arm triangle but Hemmington Hogwell is defending well.
Funkhouser wants to control but Hemmington Hogwell is keeping him busy.
Funkhouser working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hemmington Hogwell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Funkhouser has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Funkhouser is trying to get an arm triangle but Hemmington Hogwell is defending well.
Hemmington Hogwell is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser tries for a kimura but Hemmington Hogwell is defending well.
Funkhouser tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hemmington Hogwell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Funkhouser is trying to get an arm triangle but Hemmington Hogwell is defending well.
Funkhouser has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hemmington Hogwell is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Funkhouser yanks on the arm and Hemmington Hogwell is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Funkhouser.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trenton Funkhouser!
After the fight, Trenton Funkhouser was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Harry Hemmington Hogwell spoke after the fight, saying 'Roight, next time mate!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amber Ale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caleb Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amber Ale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a high kick!
Ale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ale shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ale dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Ale's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amber Ale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Ale on that attempt.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ale off to one side.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Ale is rocked!
Smith looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Smith backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Ale's temple! It sends Ale violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Smith celebrates and the doctors try to help Ale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Caleb Smith!
In his post fight interview, Caleb Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert The Sponge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gugun Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gugun Gusman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert The Sponge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gugun Gusman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gusman sends The Sponge crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gusman is motioning to the referee to let The Sponge up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The Sponge is rocked!
Gusman misses with a double jab
and The Sponge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oh The Sponge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusman can't keep his opponent in guard - The Sponge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Sponge seems to have got his legs back now.
Gusman wants to get back to his feet.
Gusman is staying active underneath The Sponge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Sponge is working for a kimura but Gusman is defending it quite comfortably.
The Sponge wants to take a breather but Gusman is having none of it.
The Sponge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Sponge in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gusman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from The Sponge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert The Sponge!
An out of breath Robert The Sponge 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 Remy Bon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Bon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Bon's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bon's efforts to push away.
Bon is looking to break free of the clinch but Phoenix has double underhooks.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Bon's head.
Phoenix content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bon is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix avoiding damage.
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bon's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Bon is trying to break free.
Bon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix darts in and clinches Bon up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix taking a breather.
Bon is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Bon can't break the clinch.
Phoenix prevents Bon from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bon tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix leaning against his opponent.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bon is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
Bon is breathing heavily.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Bon.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Phoenix.
Bon can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phoenix slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Bon is trying to push Phoenix away but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phoenix lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Remy Bon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bon tries to circle away but Phoenix has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bon.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bon wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
Phoenix leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bon is defending well for now.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Bon is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bon backwards.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remy Bon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phoenix has Bon up against the cage in a clinch.
Phoenix keeps control of Bon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bon manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix looks to clinch
and Bon counters with a straight right hand.
Bon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Bon circles away.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Bon.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Bon.
Bon swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix.
As Phoenix backs away, Bon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix has managed to clinch.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Bon.
Bon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Phoenix to work.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phoenix connects with a knee to the head.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bon letting Phoenix take a breather here.
Bon is looking to break free of the clinch but Phoenix has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix gets through Bon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Bon is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix stalling against the cage.
Phoenix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bon is rocked!
Phoenix stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phoenix pushes Bon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Bon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phoenix throws a big uppercut that drops Bon! More strikes from Phoenix and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bon lies dazed against the cage as Phoenix celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Phoenix!
Simon Phoenix 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Tiddlywinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiddlywinks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Seinfeld Intro. Erokhin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michael Jackson Billie Jean. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Tiddlywinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Erokhin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erokhin tries to clinch there but Tiddlywinks circles away.
Erokhin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Erokhin's calf.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick but Erokhin checks it.
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Erokhin moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erokhin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erokhin throws a hook to the side of Tiddlywinks's head but Tiddlywinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erokhin tries to clinch but Tiddlywinks is having none of it.
Erokhin tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiddlywinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konstantin Erokhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erokhin blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks tries to keep at a distance but Erokhin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiddlywinks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiddlywinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiddlywinks misses with a wild body shot.
Tiddlywinks throws a lazy head kick
and Erokhin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiddlywinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erokhin moves away.
Erokhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiddlywinks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erokhin clinches up against the cage.
Erokhin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Erokhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiddlywinks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Erokhin working aggressively here.
Erokhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Erokhin connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Roger Tiddlywinks has been cut.
Erokhin lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Erokhin.
Erokhin missing with knees to the body.
Erokhin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiddlywinks's elbow.
Erokhin has a couple of punches blocked by Tiddlywinks.
Erokhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Erokhin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiddlywinks's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Erokhin.
Tiddlywinks can't break the clinch.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch.
Erokhin is looking to clinch but Tiddlywinks is avoiding it.
Tiddlywinks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Erokhin clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erokhin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Erokhin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tiddlywinks up against the cage.
Tiddlywinks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiddlywinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erokhin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiddlywinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch.
Tiddlywinks cracks a nice hook into Erokhin's ribs.
Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erokhin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Konstantin Erokhin has been cut.
Tiddlywinks throws a push kick but Erokhin slaps the foot to one side.
Erokhin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiddlywinks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erokhin at a distance.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Erokhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiddlywinks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erokhin tries to clinch but Tiddlywinks is having none of it.
Erokhin tries to clinch but Tiddlywinks moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin tries to clinch up.
Tiddlywinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Erokhin.
Tiddlywinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Erokhin takes one to the chin there.
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!
Tiddlywinks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiddlywinks misses with a low kick.
Tiddlywinks looks to land a body kick but Erokhin moved away.
Erokhin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiddlywinks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Erokhin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erokhin throws a body shot but no joy.
Erokhin moves to clinch but Tiddlywinks breaks away
and Tiddlywinks counters with a head kick that drops Erokhin - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
That has opened up Konstantin Erokhin's cut even more.
Erokhin wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Erokhin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tiddlywinks lands with a punch from half guard.
Erokhin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tiddlywinks steps into range and cracks Erokhin with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Erokhin flops backwards and Tiddlywinks dives into his guard looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Tiddlywinks dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Erokhin clinches.
Erokhin misses with a knee to the head.
Erokhin misses with a knee to the head.
Tiddlywinks blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiddlywinks.
I was talking to Tiddlywinks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Erokhin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiddlywinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erokhin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erokhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tiddlywinks manages to break the clinch.
Erokhin is looking to clinch.
Tiddlywinks sizes up Erokhin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The cut above Konstantin Erokhin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erokhin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erokhin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiddlywinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Erokhin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tiddlywinks - the referee stops the clock and Erokhin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tiddlywinks. Erokhin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tiddlywinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erokhin tries to clinch up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tiddlywinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiddlywinks is looking to wear down Erokhin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Erokhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Erokhin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiddlywinks gets tackled into the cage by Erokhin. Erokhin maintains the clinch.
Tiddlywinks manages to break the clinch.
Erokhin misses the shot to the body.
Tiddlywinks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Erokhin just manages to avoid it.
Tiddlywinks tries to keep at a distance but Erokhin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiddlywinks as Erokhin tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin is pushing Tiddlywinks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tiddlywinks tries to break the clinch but Erokhin is controlling the position.
Konstantin Erokhin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Erokhin lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Erokhin fails to land.
Erokhin misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Erokhin just leaning against Tiddlywinks, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks has had enough of the clinch but Erokhin keeps him there for the moment.
Erokhin lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Erokhin fails to land.
Tiddlywinks wants to break free but Erokhin has control.
Erokhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Erokhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiddlywinks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erokhin takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiddlywinks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Konstantin Erokhin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tiddlywinks misses.
Erokhin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tiddlywinks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Erokhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erokhin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiddlywinks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Roger Tiddlywinks is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tiddlywinks.
Erokhin tries to clinch but Tiddlywinks moves out of range.
Erokhin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erokhin tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiddlywinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erokhin tries to clinch up
letting Tiddlywinks counter with a right hand.
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 Roger Tiddlywinks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiddlywinks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erokhin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erokhin moves in looking to clinch but Tiddlywinks pushes him off.
It looked like Tiddlywinks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tiddlywinks throws out a leg kick but Erokhin moves out of range and Tiddlywinks only half commits.
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Erokhin moves out of range easily.
Tiddlywinks lands a nice shot that snaps Erokhin's head back.
Erokhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erokhin can do to turn this around?
Erokhin clinches up with Tiddlywinks and pushes him back against the cage.
Tiddlywinks is looking to break free of the clinch but Erokhin has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiddlywinks tries to break the clinch but Erokhin is controlling the position.
Erokhin is trying to stall.
Erokhin tries to land a knee to the head but Tiddlywinks blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erokhin tries to land a knee to the head but Tiddlywinks blocks with his arms.
Erokhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiddlywinks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erokhin has him pressed against the cage.
Erokhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiddlywinks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erokhin moves into the clinch successfully.
Erokhin throws a head punch that misses.
Erokhin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin tries to clinch up but Tiddlywinks circles away and keeps his distance.
Erokhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiddlywinks tried to counter with a leg kick but Erokhin avoided it.
Erokhin misses the shot to the body.
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Erokhin moves out of range easily.
Erokhin tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiddlywinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erokhin tries to clinch there but Tiddlywinks circles away.
It appears Tiddlywinks was looking to counter with a kick there.
A shot to the liver by Tiddlywinks. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick by Tiddlywinks misses
and Erokhin counters with a straight right hand.
Tiddlywinks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tiddlywinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Erokhin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erokhin moves in looking to clinch but Tiddlywinks pushes him off.
Nice shot by Tiddlywinks.
Konstantin Erokhin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Tiddlywinks misses.
Erokhin drives through and clinches with Tiddlywinks against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiddlywinks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin keeps control of Tiddlywinks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Erokhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tiddlywinks tries to break free but Erokhin pushes him back against the cage.
Erokhin misses with a punch to the body.
Erokhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Erokhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiddlywinks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Erokhin misses with a knee strike.
Tiddlywinks is trying to break the clinch but Erokhin is controlling him.
Tiddlywinks blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiddlywinks is trying to break the clinch but Erokhin has him pressed against the cage.
Erokhin wants to stall.
Erokhin lands with a light punch inside.
Erokhin misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiddlywinks breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Tiddlywinks.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Konstantin Erokhin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roger Tiddlywinks!
Roger Tiddlywinks looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im going to get a ice cream sunday yay!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kortelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Kortelainen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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235 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalle Kortelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentacost throws a leg kick but Kortelainen checks it.
Kortelainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pentacost misses with a low kick.
Kortelainen throws a one two combo.
Kortelainen ducks under a wild hook from Pentacost.
Pentacost's corner calls for a 1-2. Pentacost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pentacost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kortelainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kortelainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kortelainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pentacost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pentacost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kortelainen looks to throw the jab but Pentacost is out of range.
Pentacost throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kortelainen throws a big counter combination but Pentacost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pentacost misses the body punch
and Kortelainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen misses with a right hand
enabling Pentacost to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentacost throws a sloppy body shot
and Kortelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kortelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kortelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentacost! But no joy.
Pentacost throws out a loose jab but Kortelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentacost feints and then cracks Kortelainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kortelainen down.
Pentacost throws a shot from downtown. Kortelainen moves away and avoids it.
Kortelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kortelainen defending well as Pentacost loads up on a big left hand.
Kortelainen throwing a counter right hand but Pentacost manages to avoid it.
Pentacost throws out a loose jab but Kortelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Pentacost misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost throws a good cross that connects.
Kortelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentacost.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pentacost. That's going to slow Kortelainen down.
Kortelainen catches Pentacost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Kortelainen.
Pentacost loads up on a big right hand but Kortelainen slips the punch.
Pentacost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kortelainen.
A leg kick checked by Kortelainen.
Kortelainen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pentacost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kortelainen ducks under a wild hook from Pentacost.
Pentacost throws a looping overhand right but Kortelainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kortelainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen scores with a hook to the body. Pentacost takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kortelainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kortelainen misses with an uppercut.
Pentacost walks into a straight right hand from Kortelainen.
Pentacost feints and then cracks Kortelainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kortelainen down.
Pentacost loads up on a big right hand but Kortelainen slips the punch.
Kortelainen lands with a straight right. Pentacost didn't see that one coming.
Pentacost throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kortelainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kortelainen jabs Pentacost to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kortelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kortelainen.
Kortelainen lands with an overhand left.
Stacker Pentacost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kortelainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pentacost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kortelainen throws a hook to the side of Pentacost's head but Pentacost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kortelainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kortelainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pentacost throws a one two combo.
Pentacost misses with a lunging right hand
and Kortelainen counters with a left and a right that stings Pentacost.
Kortelainen misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentacost! But no joy.
Pentacost is looking to land body kicks.
Kortelainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Pentacost on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kortelainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kortelainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentacost moves away.
As Kortelainen backs off Pentacost throws a huge counter combo but Kortelainen manages to avoid it all.
Pentacost looks to throw the jab but Kortelainen is out of range.
Kortelainen is looking to counter punch.
Pentacost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kortelainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Pentacost misses with a hook
and Kortelainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut
and Kortelainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kortelainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentacost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentacost throws a body punch but Kortelainen moves out of range.
Pentacost throws a hook but Kortelainen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentacost is just out of range.
Pentacost moves out of range of the strikes.
Kortelainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kortelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost misses the jab.
Kortelainen throws a hook but Pentacost avoids it easily.
Kortelainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentacost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kortelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentacost.
Kortelainen is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Pentacost.
Kortelainen slips under a jab from Pentacost.
Good shot there by Kortelainen.
Pentacost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pentacost connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentacost throws a big shot that misses.
Kalle Kortelainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pentacost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pentacost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kortelainen.
Kortelainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentacost misses with the body kick
and Kortelainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kortelainen misses with a looping right.
Pentacost throws a jab when Kortelainen was well out of range.
Kortelainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kortelainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentacost moves away.
Pentacost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kortelainen.
Kortelainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentacost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kortelainen to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost lands with a right hand.
Pentacost misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kortelainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Pentacost misses
and Kortelainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kortelainen throws a jab when Pentacost was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentacost! But no joy.
Kortelainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pentacost trying to control here.
Kortelainen not doing much here.
Pentacost is staying active underneath Kortelainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen tries to pass to full mount but Pentacost defends it.
Kortelainen content to control rather than advance.
Pentacost makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pentacost.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Kortelainen from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kortelainen prevents Pentacost from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kortelainen slips a jab from Pentacost.
Pentacost throws the left hand but Kortelainen avoids the punch easily.
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 Kalle Kortelainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kortelainen goes for a double leg but Pentacost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pentacost continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentacost! But no joy.
Pentacost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pentacost there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pentacost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentacost throws a leg kick
and Kortelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentacost needs to keep his hands up - Kortelainen had a free shot at his head there.
Pentacost ducks under a wild hook from Kortelainen.
Kortelainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kortelainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pentacost blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kortelainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentacost looks to throw the jab but Kortelainen is out of range.
Kortelainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pentacost pinned against the cage. Pentacost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pentacost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentacost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kortelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kortelainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pentacost can do to turn this around?
Kortelainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pentacost's waist but Pentacost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kortelainen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kortelainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentacost ducks under a wild hook from Kortelainen.
It seemed like Pentacost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kortelainen slips a jab from Pentacost.
Pentacost misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost misses with a lunging right hand
and Kortelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kortelainen slips under a jab.
Kortelainen connects with a looping right hand.
Pentacost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kortelainen looks to land a left hand but Pentacost moved out of range nicely.
Kortelainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentacost.
Kortelainen lands with a straight right. Pentacost didn't see that one coming.
Kortelainen throws a nice looking combination but Pentacost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kortelainen throws the left hand but Pentacost avoids the punch easily.
Pentacost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Kortelainen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen looks to land a left hand but Pentacost moved out of range nicely.
Kortelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kortelainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentacost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Pentacost.
Pentacost throws out a counter right but Kortelainen avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Kortelainen misses.
Kortelainen walks into a jab.
Kortelainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kortelainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentacost throws out the jab.
Pentacost cracks Kortelainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kortelainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pentacost. Pentacost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stacker Pentacost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen throws a nice looking combination but Pentacost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pentacost misses the shot to the body.
Kortelainen tests Pentacost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pentacost lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Kortelainen misses with a looping right.
Kortelainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentacost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kortelainen throws out a loose jab but Pentacost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kortelainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentacost moves away.
Pentacost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pentacost lands with a nice body punch.
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 Kalle Kortelainen.
Well Kortelainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kortelainen!
An out of breath Kalle Kortelainen 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 Higgs Boson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higgs Boson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy West!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Boson.
Boson throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Boson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boson was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
West shoots in and gets a takedown into Boson's guard.
West keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boson's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw West working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Boson has momentary wrist control but West slips an elbow through the middle.
West pushes down on Boson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from West.
Boson is trying to get back to full guard.
Boson has hold of West's hands but West slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
West is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Boson as he works his way to full guard.
West postures up and lands a big shot to Boson's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boson wants to sweep but no luck.
West pushing down on Boson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but West scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but West scores with a couple of nice shots.
West working Boson over with strikes.
Ground and pound from West.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boson taking some punishment here, with West in his half guard.
Boson tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.
West takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boson is rocked!
Ground and pound from West.
Oh Boson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
West lands a big elbow - Boson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for West!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy West!
Billy West decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Higgs Boson had this to say: 'Thanks to Spartan Nutrition and all the fans! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guli Glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Blade (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guli Glozman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Blade!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Glozman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glozman.
Glozman stuns Blade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glozman can pounce on him.
Blade's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blade duly obliges.
Glozman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glozman scores with a hook to the body. Blade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glozman is looking to clinch but Blade is avoiding it.
Glozman throws a looping overhand right but Blade ducks down to avoid it.
Blade misses with a hook.
Blade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glozman.
Glozman tries to bum rush Blade with a series of wild strikes but Blade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade lands with a straight right. Glozman didn't see that one coming.
Glozman throws out a powerful jab.
Glozman throws a body shot but no joy.
Blade throws a shot from downtown. Glozman moves away and avoids it.
Glozman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guli Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
Blade tries to counter by closing the distance.
Glozman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glozman is looking to wear down Blade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Glozman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glozman wants to slow Blade down by chopping away at his legs.
Glozman takes a swing at Blade's ribcage but misses.
Blade dodges the punch combination from Glozman.
Blade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glozman with a body shot.
Blade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blade tries a low kick but Glozman avoids it.
Glozman throws a leg kick that misses.
Blade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glozman momentarily.
Blade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Blade.
Blade throws a hook to the side of Glozman's head but Glozman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glozman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blade.
Blade throws a hook but Glozman avoids it easily.
Blade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blade throws a body shot but no joy.
Glozman tries to clinch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glozman was well out of range. Poor timing from Blade.
Glozman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glozman manages to avoid it.
Blade misses with a straight left.
Glozman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glozman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Blade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glozman can pounce on him.
Glozman staying out of range there.
Glozman wants to clinch
and Blade counters with a nice uppercut.
Glozman scores with a jab. Blade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glozman misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glozman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blade.
Blade walks into a stiff left hand from Glozman.
Glozman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blade throws out the jab.
Blade misses with a hook. Glozman ducked under it nicely.
Glozman looks to score with a jab to the body but Blade is just out of range.
Blade ducks under a wild hook from Glozman.
Glozman lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Glozman.
Glozman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blade flicks out a counter leg kick but Glozman steps away.
Glozman checks the leg kick.
As Blade backs away, Glozman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Glozman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Glozman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glozman tries to score with a low kick but Blade moves his leg out of the way.
Glozman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blade misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glozman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blade.
Nice jab there from Glozman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Blade as he checks the leg kick.
Glozman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Glozman misses with a head kick.
Blade doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Glozman tries to close the distance and clinch but Blade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glozman. Glozman obviously looking to wear him down.
Blade walks into a left hand.
Glozman throws a leg kick
and Blade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Glozman throws the left hand but Blade avoids the punch easily.
Glozman cracks Blade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Glozman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glozman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glozman throws a hook but Blade blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guli Glozman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Glozman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blade on the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Glozman.
Glozman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Blade.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blade. Glozman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Blade. Those never looked like landing.
Glozman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blade counters with a nice uppercut.
Blade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Glozman forces Blade back against the cage and clinches.
Blade has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glozman avoiding damage as Blade throws knees to the body.
Glozman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blade can do to turn this around?
Glozman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blade.
Glozman landing knees to the body.
Glozman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade.
Glozman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Glozman lands a damaging elbow.
Glozman has a couple of punches blocked by Blade.
Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Blade fails to land.
Blade throws a punch but it's blocked by Glozman.
Blade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glozman blocks a body shot from Blade.
Glozman effectively controlling the action here.
Glozman pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Glozman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Glozman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blade blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Glozman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blade is working Glozman over against the cage.
Glozman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glozman tries to stall but Blade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blade is looking to break free of the clinch but Glozman has double underhooks.
Glozman lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blade takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
Glozman is stalling here.
Blade lands with a left to the head.
Blade lands a right hand.
Blade blocks an elbow strike.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blade working hard to break the clinch.
Blade working aggressively here.
Guli Glozman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade managing to block the knees to the body from Glozman.
Glozman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Glozman.
Glozman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blade's efforts to push away.
Blade tries to land knees in the clinch but Glozman avoids the damage to the body.
Glozman has Blade pressed against the cage.
Blade misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glozman.
Blade throws a punch but it's blocked by Glozman.
Blade digs a right hand into Glozman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glozman's gas tank.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blade has had enough of the clinch but Glozman keeps him there for the moment.
Blade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blade misses with the head strike.
Glozman avoiding damage as Blade throws knees to the body.
Blade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Glozman has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glozman stalling the fight.
Glozman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Glozman scores with a knee to the head.
Glozman working aggressively here.
Glozman scores with a shot to the side of Blade's head.
Blade presses Glozman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glozman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blade as Glozman tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Glozman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blade breaks the clinch.
Glozman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blade throws out the jab.
Blade looks to land a right hand but Glozman moved out of range.
Glozman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guli Glozman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Blade misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glozman.
Glozman lands a jab.
Glozman connects with a nice looking jab.
Glozman scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Glozman misses
and Blade counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Blade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glozman doesn't seem phased though.
Glozman misses with a straight left.
Glozman throws a right hand that misses
and Blade counters with a straight right hand.
Glozman misses with a low kick.
Blade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glozman circles away quickly and effectively.
Glozman moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but Blade is blocking nicely.
Glozman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Glozman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Glozman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blade missing with knees to the body.
Glozman blocking some punches.
Glozman lands a nice knee to the body.
Blade tries to circle away but Glozman has him pinned against the cage.
Glozman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Glozman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blades head.
Glozman prevents Blade from breaking the clinch.
Glozman lands with a right to the head.
Glozman prevents a body shot from Blade.
Glozman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glozman.
Glozman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glozman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blade lands a nice uppercut.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glozman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Glozman.
Blade is rocked!
Blade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glozman thuds his right hand into Blade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blade is still on wobbly legs! Can Glozman finish him?
Blade throws an overhand right that lands on Glozman's shoulder, as Glozman tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Glozman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glozman closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Blade! Glozman dives in looking to finish! Blade is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guli Glozman!
Guli Glozman retains his light heavyweight title!
Guli Glozman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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