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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Chico Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Remedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rufus Remedy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Chico Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Remedy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Remedy. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Remedy.
Remedy misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Remedy. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remedy misses the jab.
Remedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Remedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande slips under a jab from Remedy.
Remedy misses with a hook to the body
and Grande counters with a beautiful punch that sends Remedy to the canvas!
Remedy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remedy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grande is controlling him.
Remedy is still in real trouble! Can Grande finish him?
Remedy keeping moving, preventing Grande from controlling successfully.
Remedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Remedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Remedy wants to stand and escape but Grande is having none of it.
Grande slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande throwing strikes but missing.
Remedy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grande is controlling him.
Grande 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.
Grande won't allow Remedy to sweep him here.
Remedy is looking to stand up but Grande isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rufus Remedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remedy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Remedy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Remedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grande rather than just go for the knockout.
Grande walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Remedy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Grande swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Remedy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pejo Kumara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pejo Kumara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Carson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson misses with a double jab.
Carson throws a low kick, looking for Kumara's leg but Kumara calmly moves out of range.
Kumara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carson misses with a hook. Kumara ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Kumara.
Carson throws the kick towards the body but Kumara avoids it.
Carson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carson wants to slow Kumara down by chopping away at his legs.
Carson throws a hook to the side of Kumara's head but Kumara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kumara.
Carson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kumara throws a hook but Carson blocks it.
Carson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carson sizes up Kumara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carson throws a sloppy head kick and Kumara moves out of range easily.
A jab from Kumara finds it's way through Carson's defenses.
It looks like Kevin Carson has been cut.
Kumara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson lands a jab to the head.
Kumara thuds a left hand into Carson's body.
Carson looks winded!
Kumara cracks Carson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Carson falls to his knees and Kumara doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pejo Kumara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repa Tiitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiitti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC Back in Black . Repa Tiitti told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repa Tiitti!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson throws the left hand but Tiitti avoids the punch easily.
Tiitti misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiitti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tiitti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karlsson bucks up and tries to throw Tiitti off but instead Tiitti has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Karlsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Tiitti gets his hands free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiitti trying to control momentarily.
Karlsson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tiitti gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Karlsson trying to get back to his feet but Tiitti is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tiitti missing with strikes.
Tiitti keeps control of the position as Karlsson tries to break free.
Tiitti controls the position.
Tiitti looking to hold on to the position here but Karlsson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tiitti stands up from Karlsson's guard - Tiitti perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tiitti misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Tiitti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Karlsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Karlsson, not yet.
Tiitti prevents Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
Karlsson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiitti wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson has Tiitti pulled in close to control his posture.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet but Tiitti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tiitti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tiitti trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiitti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Tiitti pushes Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti manages to break the clinch.
Tiitti moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
Tiitti is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Tiitti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiitti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiitti takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiitti jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Tiitti around his waist. Tiitti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karlsson managing to block the knees to the body from Tiitti.
Tiitti gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiitti stops Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
Tiitti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karlsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Repa Tiitti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Tiitti counters with a one-two to the body.
Tiitti has managed to clinch.
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson throws a jab when Tiitti was well out of range.
Tiitti misses with a double jab.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Tiitti ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Karlsson. No joy for Tiitti on that attempt.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiitti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Tiitti does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Karlsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiitti doesn't seem phased though.
Tiitti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiitti throws out a leg kick but Karlsson moves out of range and Tiitti only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiitti pushes Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Tiitti blocks a jab.
Tiitti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiitti is just out of range.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Tiitti has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiitti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Tiitti moves out of range.
Tiitti pushes Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiitti manages to break the clinch.
Tiitti closes the distance and clinches.
Tiitti is trying to pull guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tiitti blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiitti is defended easily by Karlsson.
Steve Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repa Tiitti.
Karlsson throws a hook to the side of Tiitti's head but Tiitti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Tiitti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiitti moves away.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tiitti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karlsson as he avoids it easily.
Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiitti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiitti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karlsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karlsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiitti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karlsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiitti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiitti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiitti takes one on the button.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
Tiitti clinches with his opponent.
Tiitti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Karlsson is trying to maintain the position but Tiitti is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Better Alternative ($500 per week) inform me that Tiitti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tiitti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson kicks Tiitti off and gets to his feet.
Tiitti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiitti moves into the clinch.
Tiitti breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson swings for the body but Tiitti moves out of range.
Tiitti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiitti somewhat.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiitti slips under a jab from Karlsson.
As Karlsson backs off Tiitti throws a huge counter combo but Karlsson manages to avoid it all.
Tiitti moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
Repa Tiitti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiitti counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Karlsson misses
and Tiitti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Tiitti misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Karlsson.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiitti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karlsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Karlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tiitti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karlsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Tiitti moves away and avoids it.
Tiitti instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Karlsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiitti.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Tiitti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karlsson is fending him off so far but Tiitti persists. Nope, Karlsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlsson swinging wildly here.
Tiitti is looking for the big counter here.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Tiitti slips the punch.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Tiitti moves out of range.
Tiitti slips under a jab.
Tiitti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tiitti showed some decent athleticism there.
Tiitti is trying to control. Karlsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Repa Tiitti has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is trying to control but can't.
Tiitti stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tiitti slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Tiitti moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiitti counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Tiitti moved out of range.
Karlsson throws a jab when Tiitti was well out of range.
Tiitti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tiitti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tiitti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiitti is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiitti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiitti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.
Tiitti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiitti clinches.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Tiitti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiitti manages to avoid it.
Tiitti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Tiitti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steve Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiitti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiitti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karlsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karlsson is looking to stand back up but Tiitti counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Karlsson.
Tiitti is working for a kimura but Karlsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Karlsson is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti stalling.
Tiitti decides to return to a standing position.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Tiitti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiitti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tiitti stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tiitti gets the takedown into side control.
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 Steve Karlsson.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Karlsson!
A very excited looking Steve Karlsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Shaam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beleleu Petkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kane Shaam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beleleu Petkovic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaam lands a big head kick that sends Petkovic tumbling to the mat! Shaam takes a step backwards and waves Petkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Petkovic is rocked!
It looks like Beleleu Petkovic has been cut.
Shaam avoids a kick to the body.
Petkovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaam finish him?
Nice sprawl there from Shaam as Petkovic shoots in.
Shaam looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Petkovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Petkovic moves to clinch but Shaam breaks away
letting Shaam counter with a right hand.
Shaam misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Shaam there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaam.
Petkovic shoots and misses
and Shaam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petkovic gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kane Shaam!
Our winner, Kane Shaam, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Lindsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lionel Lindsay!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Lionel Lindsay has been cut.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindsay moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Lindsay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindsay swinging wildly here.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lindsay.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Lindsay shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lindsay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lindsay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lindsay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lindsay eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lindsay clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Lindsay working aggressively here.
Lindsay blocks a body shot from Jackson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson looking to stall.
Lindsay looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Lindsay has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindsay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lindsay to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Lindsay.
Lindsay tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson lunges at Lindsay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lindsay's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Lindsay replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
A big right from Lindsay misses.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson works Lindsay's body with a nice hook.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindsay.
A head kick misses from Lindsay.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindsay.
Lindsay walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindsay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quinton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindsay avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Lindsay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lindsay is looking to clinch.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lindsay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindsay is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Lindsay thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Jackson scores with a jab. Lindsay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindsay at a distance.
Jackson cracks Lindsay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lindsay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lindsay takes one to the side of the head.
Lindsay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Lindsay misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lindsay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Lindsay manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Lindsay walks into a left hand.
A big left from Lindsay misses.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Lindsay's ribs.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Lindsay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson 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.
Lindsay avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Lindsay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindsay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Lindsay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Lindsay's shoulder, as Lindsay tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Lindsay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lindsay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lindsay counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Lindsay to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Lindsay knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindsay.
Lindsay 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.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindsay slips under a jab from Jackson.
Lindsay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindsay slips under a jab from Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Lindsay does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lionel Lindsay's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lindsay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lindsay lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson works Lindsay's body with a nice hook.
Lindsay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindsay moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lindsay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindsay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Lindsay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Lindsay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quinton Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Lindsay moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Lindsay moved out of range.
Lindsay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lindsay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindsay can do to turn this around?
Lindsay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Lindsay's body.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Lindsay counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindsay misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Lindsay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindsay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Lindsay slips a jab from Jackson.
Lindsay follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lindsay doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Lindsay moved out of range nicely.
Lindsay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lindsay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lindsay misses with a head kick.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lindsay dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Lindsay.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Lindsay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindsay manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindsay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Lindsay avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lindsay momentarily.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Lindsay throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Lindsay counters with a body kick.
Jackson stuns Lindsay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Lindsay closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Lindsay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindsay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lindsay is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Lindsay defends it.
Lindsay is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lindsay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson postures up.
Lindsay wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Lindsay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lionel Lindsay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lindsay ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Lindsay.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lindsay counters by clinching up.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Lindsay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lindsay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindsay rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lindsay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lindsay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindsay lands a knee to the body.
Jackson has Lindsay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lindsay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson has Lindsay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lindsay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lindsay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lindsay throwing strikes but missing.
Lindsay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lindsay from controlling successfully.
Lindsay throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lindsay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lindsay postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Lindsay advances to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Lindsay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Lindsay drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Lindsay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is pressing down on Lindsay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson has his foot on Lindsay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lindsay works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindsay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lindsay chips away with some ground and pound.
Lindsay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lindsay is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Lindsay keeps moving.
Lindsay is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Lindsay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lindsay keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson won't allow Lindsay to sweep him here.
Quinton Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson postures up in Lindsay's guard and throws a big left but Lindsay blocks it.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Lindsay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson pushing down on Lindsay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lionel Lindsay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindsay wants to get back to full guard.
Lionel Lindsay has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lindsay is trying to get back to full guard.
Lindsay wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lionel Lindsay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tooza Bruza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. Tooza Bruza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Iain Reilly's chin.
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218 lbs
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212 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tooza Bruza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly takes a swing at Bruza's ribcage but misses.
Bruza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruza is looking to clinch.
Reilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bruza.
Bruza tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly takes one to the side of the head.
Reilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Reilly misses the jab.
Bruza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruza wants to clinch.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruza throws a nice head kick!
Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruza.
Reilly with a jab.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruza tries to clinch up but Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Reilly misses with a hook. Bruza ducked under it nicely.
Reilly with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reilly drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly cracks Bruza with a solid left hand.
Bruza wants to stand but Reilly is controlling the position.
Reilly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruza is pulling down on Reilly's head. It's preventing any offense from Reilly, at least for the moment.
Reilly trying to control but Bruza is working from the bottom.
Bruza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reilly 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.
Reilly stops Bruza from standing up.
Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reilly with a nice head shot there.
Reilly landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruza has wrist control.
Bruza wants to stand but Reilly is controlling the position.
Bruza controls Reilly momentarily but Reilly frees himself.
Reilly prevents Bruza from getting back to his feet.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reilly stands up over Bruza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bruza can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reilly is controlling him.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly landing with the ground and pound.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruza looking to control.
Reilly distracts Bruza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reilly landing with the ground and pound.
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reilly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruza controlling Reilly's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reilly scoring with some ground and pound.
Reilly won't allow Bruza to get back to his feet.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly stops Bruza from standing up.
Bruza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reilly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reilly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reilly is working Bruza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly chips away with some ground and pound.
Reilly connects with a couple of short punches.
Bruza wants to stand but Reilly is controlling the position.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.
Bruza wants to get back to his feet but Reilly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruza has wrist control.
Reilly preventing the sweep.
Bruza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reilly is controlling him.
Reilly working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bruza doesn't manage to clinch there - Reilly circles away.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruza was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Bruza dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut!
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Iain Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruza misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Bruza.
Bruza walks into a straight right hand from Reilly.
A head kick misses from Bruza.
Reilly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bruza sprawls and moves away.
Bruza tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly connects with a right hand. Bruza shakes it off.
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly tries to move into range but Bruza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reilly swings for the body but Bruza moves out of range.
Reilly throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Reilly shoots in and drives through. Bruza sprawls well.
Bruza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruza lands a head kick!
Jab, jab by Reilly - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruza misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick from Bruza lands but Reilly takes it in his stride.
Bruza throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruza pushes off an throws an elbow but Reilly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reilly avoiding damage.
Reilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruza slips under a jab from Reilly.
Bruza wants to clinch.
Reilly tests Bruza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruza tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bruza is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly steps in with a hook that catches Bruza right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Reilly follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bruza looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
Iain Reilly 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 Mac Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Shiroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroo has chosen The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tetsuya Shiroo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy missing with a left hand there. Shiroo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shiroo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Daddy does it's job there.
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
Daddy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shiroo tries for a takedown but Daddy circles away easily
and Daddy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Mac Daddy has been cut.
Daddy takes a swing at Shiroo's ribcage but misses.
Daddy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike from Daddy.
Shiroo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daddy's elbow.
Daddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiroo's elbow.
Daddy lands an elbow just above Shiroo 's eye.
Shiroo working aggressively here.
Daddy prevents a body shot from Shiroo.
Shiroo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daddy.
We've been informed that Shiroo 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiroo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daddy is breathing heavily.
Shiroo lands a nice uppercut.
Daddy can't find room to land a body shot as Shiroo controls the action.
Shiroo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daddy after a bit of a struggle.
Shiroo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daddy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mac Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Shiroo.
Shiroo throws out a powerful jab.
Shiroo throws out a leg kick but Daddy moves out of range and Shiroo only half commits.
Shiroo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daddy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daddy is rocked!
Daddy glances at the clock... BAM! Shiroo nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Daddy crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Daddy is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tetsuya Shiroo!
An out of breath Tetsuya Shiroo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phat Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomedrasul Khasbulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasbulaev has chosen Fetty Wap - Trap Queen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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144 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phat Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khasbulaev cracks a nice hook into Ho's ribs.
Ho moves forwards but Khasbulaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho walks into a straight right hand from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Khasbulaev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ho checks it well.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Khasbulaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khasbulaev misses with a right hand
and Ho counters with a low kick, right behind Khasbulaev 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho blocks the leg kick.
Ho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Khasbulaev does no damage.
Ho throws a head kick but Khasbulaev moves out of range.
Khasbulaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khasbulaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Khasbulaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Khasbulaev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho.
Ho takes a swing at Khasbulaev's ribcage but misses.
Khasbulaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasbulaev swinging wildly here.
Khasbulaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Khasbulaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khasbulaev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Khasbulaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khasbulaev throws out a powerful jab.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khasbulaev misses with a double jab.
Ho 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.
Ho throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khasbulaev. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho slips a straight right by Khasbulaev.
It looked like Ho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khasbulaev tries to bum rush Ho with a series of wild strikes but Ho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khasbulaev thows a leg kick but Ho checks it
and Ho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho prevents Khasbulaev from breaking the clinch.
Ho misses with some punches.
Khasbulaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ho has him pressed against the cage.
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
Ho lands a left hand.
Ho lands a shot to the body.
Khasbulaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khasbulaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
Ho scores with a shot to the side of Khasbulaev's head.
Khasbulaev is rocked!
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khasbulaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho finish him?
Khasbulaev is trying to break the clinch but Ho is controlling him.
Khasbulaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khasbulaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khasbulaev on the side of the head.
Ho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khasbulaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ho scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho cracks Khasbulaev with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Khasbulaev tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ho pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Khasbulaev is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phat Ho!
During a confident post fight interview, Phat Ho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Masakazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huell Alabama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masakazu comes to the cage accompanied by Roken / DEEP MACS HEADBANGERS. Alabama has chosen Sweet Home Alabama as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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148 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuki Masakazu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huell Alabama!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alabama gets a double leg takedown into Masakazu's guard.
Masakazu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alabama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masakazu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alabama distracts Masakazu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Masakazu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alabama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masakazu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alabama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masakazu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masakazu looking for a guillotine here but Alabama defends easily.
Masakazu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masakazu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masakazu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alabama uses it to pass to side control.
Alabama lands a few punches from side control.
Masakazu is looking to regain half guard here but Alabama keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alabama working the ground and pound from side control.
Masakazu taking a bit of punishment here - Alabama scoring with strikes.
Masakazu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alabama's best efforts.
Alabama drops an elbow to the side of Masakazu's head.
Masakazu looking for submissions off his back.
Masakazu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alabama 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. Masakazu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alabama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huell Alabama!
Huell Alabama decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Yuki Masakazu was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky! I'll be back!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eva Contonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Kolehmainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eva Contonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eino Kolehmainen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contonio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kolehmainen under the eye.
Kolehmainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kolehmainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Contonio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kolehmainen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Contonio!
Contonio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Contonio has given up his back.
Contonio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kolehmainen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kolehmainen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Kolehmainen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Contonio is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kolehmainen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Contonio doesn't escape.
Kolehmainen struggling to keep hold of the position.
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.
Kolehmainen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Contonio prevents Kolehmainen from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen working for the choke.
Kolehmainen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Contonio is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen wants to control but Contonio is keeping busy.
Kolehmainen avoiding Contonio 's attempts to control his hands.
Kolehmainen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kolehmainen looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolehmainen not allowing Contonio to control his hands.
Kolehmainen is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Contonio taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kolehmainen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eino Kolehmainen!
Eino Kolehmainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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