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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mush Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saiyan Southbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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270 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mush Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saiyan Southbrook!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth throws a body kick that misses
and Southbrook moves into the clinch.
Southbrook lands an elbow inside.
Southbrook told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Southbrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mouth closes the distance and clinches up with Southbrook, looking for a takedown. Mouth pushes Southbrook against the ropes but Southbrook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mouth shoots in but Southbrook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Mouth misses.
Southbrook fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mouth on the side of the head.
Mouth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Saiyan Southbrook has been cut.
Mouth lands a jab to Southbrook's midsection.
Southbrook throws a lazy right hand but Mouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Southbrook looks to land a combination but Mouth avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouth throws a body kick that misses
and Southbrook counters with a straight right hand.
Mouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mouth drops Southbrook with a beautiful combination! Southbrook stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mouth is looking for the KO!
Southbrook is rocked!
Mouth fakes the body blow, causing Southbrook to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Southbrook goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mush Mouth!
After the fight, Mush Mouth 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abbe Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbe Faria has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krzysztof Kothciushco's chin.
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abbe Faria!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kothciushco tumbling to the canvas!
Kothciushco is rocked!
It looks like Krzysztof Kothciushco has been cut.
Kothciushco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oh Kothciushco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kothciushco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Faria loads up on a big left hand. Kothciushco felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Faria looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kothciushco can't hide his disappointment, as Faria celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abbe Faria!
Abbe Faria managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Android Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavior Reo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. performed live by the Boom Boom Town 8-12yr old choir---Grandma will beat y kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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135 lbs
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130 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Eighteen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavior Reo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Reo.
Reo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eighteen blocks the body kick.
Eighteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Reo is just out of range.
Eighteen has a takedown stuffed.
Reo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eighteen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen avoids a kick to the body.
Reo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eighteen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Xavior Reo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eighteen .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Eighteen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reo throws a sloppy head kick and Eighteen moves out of range easily.
Reo clinches.
Reo lands a takedown into guard.
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.
Eighteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reo defends well.
Reo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eighteen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Reo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reo passes to full mount!
Reo wants to control the pace but Eighteen is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reo punching from mount but Eighteen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Reo throws some wild stikes that Eighteen manages to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reo wants to finish this one by submission but Eighteen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reo.
Eighteen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reo wants to control the pace but Eighteen is squirming around nicely.
Reo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Eighteen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Reo trying to control but Eighteen is having none of it.
Reo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eighteen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eighteen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reo tries to control but Eighteen wriggling away.
Reo controlling the pace for now.
Reo looking to control but Eighteen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eighteen is trying to escape the mount.
Reo looking to ground and pound but Eighteen is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen is looking to get to half guard.
Reo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavior Reo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reo gets a takedown into half guard.
Reo seems to be looking for submissions.
Xavior Reo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reo trying to pass the guard but Eighteen defending well.
Reo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eighteen is just riding it out for now. Reo eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Eighteen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Eighteen and Reo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Eighteen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reo is trying to maintain the position but Eighteen is very close to passing his half guard.
Eighteen prevents Reo from improving his position.
Reo wants to control but Eighteen is keeping busy.
Eighteen prevents Reo from improving his position.
Reo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen wants to take a breather but Reo is having none of it.
Eighteen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reo is refusing to be controlled, as Eighteen sits in half guard.
Eighteen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reo!
Reo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reo is desperately trying to improve his position but Eighteen has a good base and remains in mount.
Eighteen punching from mount but Reo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Eighteen prevents Reo from getting the reversal.
Eighteen looking to control but Reo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reo blocking the ground and pound.
Eighteen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Reo tries to hold on but Eighteen pushes him away.
Reo regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen is looking for a kimura here.
Reo is looking to improve his position.
Eighteen is looking for a kimura but Reo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eighteen to get the leverage.
Eighteen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eighteen trying to control from half guard but Reo is working away.
Eighteen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reo sees it coming and defends easily.
Eighteen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eighteen .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reo is refusing to be controlled, as Eighteen sits in half guard.
Eighteen trying to mount his opponent but Reo defends it.
Eighteen is trying to control the action in half guard but Reo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eighteen throwing shots but Reo is blocking nicely.
Reo wants to control but Eighteen is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reo is not content to let Eighteen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Android Eighteen dominated that second round.
That's time! Eighteen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Reo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eighteen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reo manages to circle out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eighteen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Reo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eighteen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Eighteen is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Reo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eighteen tries to score a body lock takedown but Reo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eighteen walks away with a smile on his face. Reo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Android Eighteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavior Reo.
Eighteen misses with a takedown
and Reo counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reo circles away.
Reo tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reo lands a front kick.
Reo misses with a straight left.
Eighteen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reo sprawls and moves away.
Reo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Reo tries to get set, Eighteen tries to push him back and clinch up but Reo manages to avoid the attempt.
Eighteen shoots and misses
and Reo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reo punishes Eighteen 's body with a nice straight punch.
Reo loads up on a big right hand but Eighteen slips the punch.
Reo throws a lazy right hand but Eighteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reo is fending him off so far but Eighteen persists. Nope, Reo circles away and we're back to standing.
Eighteen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reo.
Reo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eighteen is defended easily by Reo.
Reo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reo.
Eighteen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reo is looking for a kimura but Eighteen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reo to get the leverage.
Reo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Eighteen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Eighteen and Reo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Eighteen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reo is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen is trying to control Reo's posture but Reo avoids it.
Reo works to advance to full mount. Eighteen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Reo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Reo controlling from the full mount.
Eighteen can't escape the position.
Eighteen stops Reo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Eighteen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reo can't control as he wanted to and Eighteen manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Eighteen wants to control but Reo is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavior Reo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavior Reo!
Xavior Reo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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157 lbs
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abel Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gutierrez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Gutierrez sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gutierrez defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Gutierrez into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Campbell gets the takedown into side control.
Gutierrez being controlled for a moment.
Campbell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Campbell throws an elbow but Gutierrez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Campbell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Campbell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Gutierrez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Campbell's head backwards.
Gutierrez tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez stuffs the takedown.
Campbell fails with the takedown.
Campbell shoots in but Gutierrez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gutierrez tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gutierrez to the ground. Gutierrez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Gutierrez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gutierrez.
Campbell is rocked!
Gutierrez catches Campbell with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Campbell forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abel Gutierrez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleveland White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
0 - 7 - 0 |
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micheal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleveland White!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
White moves nicely into side control.
White trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here as White stalls from top position.
White landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
White lands an elbow.
White lands an elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
White lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
White is working to tighten his grip on Jones's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jones has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but White is really squeezing tight and eventually Jones passes out! White breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cleveland White!
In defeat, Micheal Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn I Know it Was A Hard Fight Fans, But I'll Win The Next One'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Knorr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Knorr!
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, James Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knorr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Knorr.
Knorr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knorr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knorr pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knorr seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knorr wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Knorr wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Knorr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knorr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knorr.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Knorr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knorr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Knorr eventually gives up the hold.
Knorr works his way into side control.
Williams is trying to control Knorr's posture but Knorr avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knorr laying and praying for a moment but Williams takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knorr is looking to stall here but Williams recovers full guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knorr drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Knorr as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Williams screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Knorr! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matheus Knorr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Zamana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Modestep - Show Me A Sign. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafal Zamana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Nash!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nash let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nash. Zamana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zamana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nash motions for Zamana to come forward. Nash throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Nash misses.
Nash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Nash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamana slips a straight right by Nash.
Zamana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nash looks to land a right hand but Zamana moved out of range.
Zamana feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zamana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zamana.
A countering left hand to the body from Nash misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Zamana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nash doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nash digs a good hook to Zamana's body.
Nash scores with a jab to the head.
Nash looks to land a combination but Zamana avoids it well.
Nash connects with a jab.
Zamana gets the takedown into side control.
Nash is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamana has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nash is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zamana yanks on the arm and Nash is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zamana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafal Zamana!
Rafal Zamana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the ring accompanied by Future–Last Breath. The crowd seem to be enjoying Paniikki's choice of entrance music: N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Paniikki or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paniikki seems to be looking for submissions.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura here.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura here.
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paniikki prevents Garcia from standing back up.
Paniikki is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
That's two 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.
Paniikki prevents Garcia from standing back up.
Paniikki wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paniikki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Paniikki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
Paniikki is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Garcia has recovered full guard.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Paniikki passes into half guard.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold.
Paniikki trying to work for an americana but Garcia has managed to regain full guard.
Paniikki won't allow Garcia to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Paniikki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a one-two to the body.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tony Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia is looking for a counter combo.
Paniikki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paniikki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Paniikki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Paniikki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
As Paniikki looks to move away, Garcia throws a big counter combo but Paniikki just gets out of the way.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paniikki backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia leaves Paniikki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garcia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paniikki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Paniikki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paniikki is rocked!
Paniikki with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Paniikki has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Garcia!
After the big win, Tony Garcia made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Sackrider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Klein 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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184 lbs
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208 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Sackrider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Klein!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackrider avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackrider.
Klein gets a clinch.
Klein stalling in the clinch but Sackrider improves position.
A short right from Sackrider on the inside.
Sackrider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klein lands a left hand.
Sackrider misses with a punch on the inside.
Klein is trying to break the clinch but Sackrider has him pressed against the ropes.
Sackrider pushes Klein back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackrider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackrider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sackrider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackrider pushes Klein back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klein throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackrider.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klein.
Klein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klein lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Klein falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sackrider counter with a right hand.
Klein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kyle Sackrider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackrider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackrider scores with a nice head shot.
Sackrider scores with a body shot.
Klein moves into range and clinches up with Sackrider.
Sackrider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackrider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klein tries to clinch up but Sackrider circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackrider.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackrider scores with a shot to the body.
Klein has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackrider lands with a right to the head.
Sackrider blocks the elbow strike.
Sackrider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klein is trying to break the clinch but Sackrider is controlling him.
Klein tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackrider avoids the damage to the body.
Sackrider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackrider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sackrider has him pressed against the ropes.
Sackrider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klein throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackrider.
Klein is working for takedown but Sackrider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sackrider lands a hook that snaps the head of Klein backwards.
Sackrider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sackrider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackrider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Klein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sackrider lands a nice shot to the body.
Klein looks winded!
Sackrider scores a nice knee to the body.
Sackrider gets through Klein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klein is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein blocks an uppercut.
Sackrider landing knees to the body.
Sackrider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klein is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackrider finish him?
Klein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klein seems to have recovered his senses.
Sackrider lands a knee to the body.
Sackrider lands with a left to the head.
Sackrider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sackrider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sackrider lands a hook that snaps the head of Klein backwards.
Klein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sackrider seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klein can turn it around.
Klein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sackrider landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackrider lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Sackrider.
Sackrider lands a knee to the body.
Sackrider lands a nice uppercut.
Sackrider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackrider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackrider dips a shoulder and cracks Klein with a mighty uppercut! Klein falls back against the ropes and Sackrider unloads with a barrage of strikes! Klein is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sackrider screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Sackrider!
A very excited looking Kyle Sackrider made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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