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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louis Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwill Bitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Iwill Bitch enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iwill Bitch!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch wants to clinch.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bitch's waist but Bitch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
Hudson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hudson is in close to Bitch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hudson lands a couple of elbows.
Hudson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitch is retaining full guard.
Hudson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hudson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hudson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bitch looks winded!
Hudson working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Hudson.
Hudson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bitch is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bitch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bitch is still in real trouble! Can Hudson finish him?
Hudson lands a big elbow - Bitch is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hudson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Hudson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mass Acre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baba Yaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaga has chosen Bring The Pain - Method Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mass Acre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baba Yaga!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Acre.
Acre stuffs the takedown attempt from Yaga. Yaga gets slowly back to his feet.
Yaga closes the distance and clinches.
Yaga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Acre pulls his leg out and moves away.
Acre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yaga as he jumps to the side.
Yaga with the counter takedown but Acre avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Acre is defended easily by Yaga.
Yaga unleashes a big counter combination but Acre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Acre throws a lazy head kick
and Yaga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaga seems to be looking for submissions.
Yaga drops an elbow to the side of Acre's head.
Acre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Acre.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yaga working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Yaga landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaga scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaga advances to half guard.
Yaga trying to mount his opponent but Acre defends it.
Yaga lands a big elbow - Acre is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Yaga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baba Yaga!
After winning the bout, Baba Yaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Perrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perrone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye Of The Tiger. The key to victory for Pedro Perrone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Perrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hudson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Hudson with that takedown attempt.
Perrone tries to sprawl but Hudson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Perrone tries to roll over but Hudson keeps him under control.
Hudson wants to advance to full mount but Perrone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hudson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Perrone wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrone is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perrone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perrone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perrone!
Hudson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Perrone looking to ground and pound but Hudson is blocking nicely.
Hudson is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perrone sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Perrone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hudson is just riding it out for now. Perrone eventually gives up the hold.
Perrone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perrone prevents Hudson from improving his position.
Hudson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perrone preventing the sweep.
Perrone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hudson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hudson holds on and takes a little breather.
Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perrone 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.
Hudson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perrone.
Perrone stopping the sweep attempt from Hudson.
Perrone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hudson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perrone lands a body shot.
Hudson's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hudson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hudson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perrone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hudson swats away the attempt to clinch by Perrone.
Hudson throws a counter combo.
Perrone wants to clinch.
Perrone stuffs the takedown.
Pedro Perrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perrone gets caught napping as Hudson dives in and scores a takedown. Perrone manages to retain guard.
Hudson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudson looking to sit in guard and control but Perrone 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Pedro Perrone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hudson throws a sloppy head kick and Perrone moves out of range easily.
Hudson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perrone stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Perrone misses with a head kick.
Hudson unleashes a big counter combination but Perrone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perrone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudson.
Pedro Perrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrone fails with the takedown.
Hudson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Perrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hudson but Hudson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrone tries to land a body kick
and Hudson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jeff Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hudson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Perrone is not content to let Hudson control the position.
Hudson cracks Perrone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hudson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perrone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hudson lands a few punches from side control.
Hudson wants to control but Perrone is keeping him busy.
Hudson working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson swings around for an armbar but Perrone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hudson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perrone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hudson wants to stand but Perrone is controlling the position.
Hudson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perrone's guard.
Hudson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Perrone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hudson is aware though and is defending well.
Hudson lands a couple of elbows.
Hudson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hudson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hudson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hudson distracts Perrone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrone being controlled here, momentarily.
Hudson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hudson trying to control but Perrone is working from the bottom.
Hudson wants to pass the guard but Perrone is keeping the position.
Perrone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudson.
Perrone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hudson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hudson works over Perrone with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Hudson is working Perrone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hudson cracks Perrone with a solid left hand.
Hudson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perrone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hudson has managed to get both his arms back between Perrone's legs - danger averted.
Hudson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hudson lands a couple of elbows.
Perrone trying to control the position.
Hudson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hudson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hudson lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hudson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hudson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hudson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hudson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Perrone throws a right hand that Hudson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hudson also avoids with ease.
Perrone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hudson goes for a double leg but Perrone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perrone continues to drive forward.
Perrone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hudson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perrone's waist but Perrone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudson off to one side.
Perrone looks to clinch
and Hudson counters with a single leg into guard. Perrone didn't expect that.
Hudson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perrone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perrone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perrone!
Perrone throws a strike aimed at the side of Hudson's head but Hudson avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hudson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrone is trying to get an arm triangle but Hudson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hudson manages to get back to half guard.
Hudson manages to get to full guard.
Hudson pulls Perrone in close to prevent any damage.
Perrone trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perrone throws a big elbow that misses.
Perrone cracks Hudson with a solid left hand.
Hudson is adopting a defensive guard.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Perrone from controlling successfully.
Hudson wants to get back to his feet but Perrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hudson has control of Perrone's left arm, preventing Perrone from doing any damage.
Hudson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perrone defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson working a defensive guard here.
Hudson wants to stand up but Perrone is controlling him.
Perrone is fighting to break Hudson's control of his arms but Hudson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perrone counters with a left to the body.
Pedro Perrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hudson.
Hudson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Perrone on his heels. He'll look to pass Perrone's guard now, I'm sure.
Perrone working for a triangle but Hudson defends it easily.
Hudson trying to control but Perrone is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hudson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hudson won't allow Perrone to sweep him here.
Hudson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perrone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perrone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perrone!
Hudson is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perrone working away.
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 Pedro Perrone.
I think Perrone 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Joe!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Joe breaks away and moves out of range.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Joe.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Magomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
Magomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a big elbow that misses.
Joe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov is wriggling around but Joe manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him
Joe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Joe trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joe stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Magomedov is wriggling around but Joe manages to pass to half guard.
Joe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe stops Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is controlling the pace.
Joe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe stops Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Joe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Joe throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Magomedov blocks the low kick.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joe lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Magomedov moves out of range as Joe throws a body kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Big Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Joe moves out of range of the body kick.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Magomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov gets caught napping as Joe dives in and scores a takedown. Magomedov manages to retain guard.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Joe is controlling him.
Joe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but Joe is having none of it.
Joe trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Joe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joe is nestled in close to Magomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joe. That one must have hurt.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Magomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Joe throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Magomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Joe.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
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!
Joe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Joe shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joe throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov lands a high kick!
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Joe throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Joe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joe - that will leave a mark!
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Joe.
A combination from Magomedov does no damage.
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Joe rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe pulls Magomedov into guard.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov wants to stand but Joe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Joe has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Big Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joe's guard.
Joe has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break Joe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Joe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joe throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
A low kick from Magomedov misses
so Joe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magomedov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Alexander Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Joe drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magomedov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Joe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Joe jabs at Magomedov's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Joe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joe circles away quickly and effectively.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joe stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Joe.
Well Joe 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Joe!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Joe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Brown has chosen Yer Killin' Me- Remo Drive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Nick Shamrock has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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24
145 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shamrock misses with a kick to the body.
Brown takes one on the button.
Shamrock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock avoids it really well and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shamrock is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shamrock kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Shamrock tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Brown has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shamrock is trying to keep an underhook but Brown manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Shamrock is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Shamrock back against the cage.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Brown blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Shamrock pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shamrock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Brown.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Brown.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Brown takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
It looked like Shamrock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shamrock lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shamrock makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shamrock wants it to stay on the feet.
Shamrock clinches.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shamrock has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Brown defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamrock is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Shamrock circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrock rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters circling a little - Shamrock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Brown.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamrock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Shamrock didn't expect that.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown winds up and cracks Shamrock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Shamrock is not content to let Brown control the position.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Shamrock has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamrock after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown is working for takedown but Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Brown is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown is rocked!
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Brown.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Brown ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Brown blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brown to his knees! Shamrock keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
After winning the bout, Nick Shamrock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Ketler comes to the cage accompanied by Bonecracker- Shocore. Barack Obama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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143 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Ketler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obama shoots in but Von Ketler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Ketler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Obama!
Von Ketler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Von Ketler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obama is trying to improve his position.
Von Ketler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Obama is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound from side control.
Von Ketler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Obama tries to bench press Von Ketler off him but Von Ketler keeps the position.
Von Ketler scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler trying to control the position but Obama is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler cracks Obama with a big elbow.
Von Ketler staying calm.
Von Ketler tries for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Obama tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Obama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Ketler's best efforts.
Von Ketler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obama regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Ketler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of short punches.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Ketler is working Obama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Obama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Ketler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Obama won't allow Von Ketler to pass to mount.
Obama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Ketler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler working the head and body with strikes.
Obama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet.
Von Ketler pushes down on Obama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Obama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Obama is holding on for now.
Obama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Von Ketler stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Von Ketler wanted to stand there but Obama had control of the position.
Von Ketler passes Obama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Obama is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Obama to regain full guard.
Obama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ketler's guard.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Obama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Ketler's guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama trying to control the action but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Obama trying to pass the guard but Von Ketler defending well.
Obama seems to be looking for submissions.
Obama prevents Von Ketler from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Obama avoids a kick to the body.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler cracks a nice hook into Obama's ribs.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama tries to clinch there but Von Ketler circles away.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a takedown but Obama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Ketler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obama wants to counter with a clinch but Von Ketler pushes him away.
Obama throws a hook but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Von Ketler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obama lands in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Ketler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ketler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ketler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Obama passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler is staying active underneath Obama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Obama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obama seems to be working for a kimura but Von Ketler defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler trying to hold on to Obama's head to control him but Obama postures up.
Obama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Ketler is refusing to be controlled, as Obama sits in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama wants to pass the guard but Von Ketler is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler trying to control but Obama postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Obama slips a jab and a cross from Von Ketler.
Obama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Obama slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Von Ketler!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama works his way to his opponent's back.
Obama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Von Ketler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Obama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Von Ketler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Von Ketler tries to break free.
Von Ketler tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Obama sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Von Ketler to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barack Obama!
Barack Obama very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Eksem Von Ketler spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't hurt'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Theme. Bruce Banner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nils Holgersson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holgersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holgersson tries to counter with a clinch but Banner shakes him off and moves away.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holgersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Holgersson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Holgersson defends easily.
Holgersson trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Holgersson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holgersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Holgersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banner working for a triangle but Holgersson defends it easily.
Holgersson content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is trying to keep Holgersson in close.
Holgersson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holgersson.
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holgersson defends it easily.
Holgersson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MM eh Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holgersson is working Banner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Holgersson stops Banner from standing up.
Holgersson working some strikes from top position.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Holgersson is working Banner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holgersson throws an elbow that misses. Banner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holgersson's guard. Nice move by Banner!
Banner wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.
Holgersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Holgersson, not yet.
Banner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banner wants to stand but Holgersson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holgersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Holgersson keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Holgersson pulls Banner in to control the position.
Holgersson working a defensive guard here.
Holgersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to control but Holgersson is working from the bottom.
Holgersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Banner wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holgersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holgersson with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Holgersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banner. Banner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banner tries to clinch but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holgersson prevents a body shot from Banner.
Banner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banner controlling the action here for a moment.
Holgersson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banner.
Banner lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holgersson wants a takedown but no success here.
Banner managing to block the knees to the body from Holgersson.
Banner is trying to stall.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holgersson misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holgersson.
Banner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holgersson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Banner misses with a body punch.
Banner lands an elbow inside that Holgersson shrugs off.
Holgersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Banner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holgersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banner lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
Holgersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner's elbow.
Banner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Holgersson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holgersson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holgersson takes an elbow to the temple.
Holgersson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Holgersson.
Holgersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holgersson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holgersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banner avoids it.
Banner tries to throw a body punch but Holgersson avoids it by throwing Banner back against the cage.
Holgersson blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Banner trying to stall but Holgersson improves his position.
Holgersson blocks the elbow strike.
Holgersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holgersson is struggling to control the position.
Banner tries to stall but Holgersson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson can't get the takedown.
Holgersson has Banner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nils Holgersson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banner wants to stall.
Banner blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Banner.
Holgersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holgersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Holgersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holgersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holgersson's elbow.
A knee to the head by Holgersson.
Banner pushes off an throws an elbow but Holgersson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holgersson lands a nice uppercut.
Holgersson blocks an elbow strike.
Holgersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner avoiding damage as Holgersson throws knees to the body.
Holgersson trying to stall but Banner improves his position.
Holgersson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banner is looking to control Holgersson's arms but Holgersson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banner has his back to the cage.
Holgersson goes for a takedown attempt but Banner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holgersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holgersson wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Holgersson needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Holgersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Holgersson circles away.
Banner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holgersson, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nils Holgersson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Banner lands an overhand right.
Banner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holgersson.
Banner is looking to clinch but Holgersson is avoiding it.
Holgersson thinks about the counter body kick.
Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner pushes Holgersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holgersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holgersson.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner misses with a knee strike.
Holgersson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banner is defending well.
Holgersson blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holgersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banner avoids it.
Holgersson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holgersson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Banner scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Holgersson manages to mount him!
Holgersson prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
Holgersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner tries to hold on but Holgersson pushes him away.
Banner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Banner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holgersson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holgersson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holgersson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holgersson trying to control the position but Banner is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holgersson working the ground and pound from side control.
Banner looking for a sweep but Holgersson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Banner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holgersson is working away from the top position though.
Nils Holgersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banner is not content to let Holgersson control the position.
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holgersson is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson trying to control the pace.
Nils Holgersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Banner wants to control but Holgersson is keeping busy.
Banner is trying to stand up here but Holgersson is controlling him well.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice strikes from Holgersson there.
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Holgersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holgersson slips a nice elbow through Banner's hands, connecting with Banner's forehead.
Holgersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holgersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Holgersson sits in half guard.
Holgersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Holgersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holgersson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dementia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar. Miro Bang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pugilistic Dementia's chin.
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Dementia sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bang moves out of range as Dementia strikes.
Dementia misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Dementia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bang checks it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dementia missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dementia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dementia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dementia can pounce on him.
Dementia misses with a looping left.
Dementia scoring well with a low kick there.
Dementia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dementia.
Dementia looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Bang moves into the clinch.
Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dementia tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dementia lands a right hand.
Dementia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bang jumps into guard, dragging Dementia to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dementia trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Dementia passes into half guard.
Bang looking for submissions off his back.
Bang is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Dementia sits in half guard.
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bang wants to improve his position but Dementia is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dementia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dementia is working for a submission of some sort.
Dementia thows a huge punch but Bang dodges it nicely.
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dementia pulls his head out easily.
Dementia trying to control the pace.
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dementia is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dementia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dementia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dementia stalling.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Dementia has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dementia pulls his head out easily.
Bang looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pugilistic Dementia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dementia misses with a body shot.
Dementia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bang as he checks the leg kick.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dementia tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dementia to the ground. Dementia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bang blocks a jab.
Dementia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
Dementia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bang has time to react.
Dementia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Dementia.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dementia.
Dementia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bang fails with the takedown
and Dementia counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bang blocks a jab.
Dementia has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dementia looks for the body kick but Bang saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Bang.
Pugilistic Dementia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dementia sizes up Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dementia looks to land a body kick but Bang moved away.
Bang fails with the takedown
and Dementia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dementia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pugilistic Dementia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dementia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bang is rocked!
Bang walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dementia swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pugilistic Dementia!
Pugilistic Dementia 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gracie Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Komaroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
22 - 16 - 1 |
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151 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gracie Allen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Komaroff!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff misses with a looping left.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Komaroff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Komaroff looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Komaroff misses with a looping left.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Komaroff scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Komaroff looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Allen scores with a four punch combination!
Komaroff's coach down at 99% Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Komaroff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Komaroff avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen with a nice cross.
Komaroff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Allen takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Komaroff.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Komaroff was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Komaroff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Komaroff - just one landing.
Komaroff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Komaroff cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Komaroff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Allen - the referee stops the clock and Komaroff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Allen. Komaroff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice straight punches there by Komaroff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Komaroff.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Komaroff.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Komaroff throws out the jab.
Komaroff is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Komaroff misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen tries to clinch but Komaroff is having none of it.
Komaroff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Komaroff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Komaroff feints a jab promting Allen to slip. Komaroff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Allen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Komaroff, right into the meat.
Komaroff misses with a body shot.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Komaroff blocks the leg kick.
Komaroff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Allen defends it well.
Komaroff looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
Komaroff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allen has time to react.
Allen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Komaroff's head.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Komaroff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Komaroff misses with a wild body shot.
Allen throws the left hand but Komaroff avoids the punch easily.
Komaroff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Komaroff throws a shot to the body.
Komaroff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut there from Allen.
Allen lands a slapping body shot.
Komaroff missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Komaroff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Komaroff moved out of range nicely.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Komaroff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komaroff slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Komaroff throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen instigates a clinch.
Komaroff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen trying to stall but Komaroff improves his position.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Komaroff has Allen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Allen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Komaroff has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Komaroff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Komaroff.
Komaroff prevents a body shot from Allen.
Komaroff misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komaroff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Komaroff can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Komaroff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Komaroff can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasili Komaroff will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Komaroff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Allen!
Komaroff landing strikes.
Komaroff lands a decent elbow from side control.
Komaroff throwing strikes but Allen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Komaroff trying to remain calm as Allen controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komaroff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Allen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komaroff is trying to control but can't.
Allen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Komaroff wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff is trying to stand back up but Allen is controlling him
Komaroff tries to roll over but Allen keeps him under control.
Komaroff is still trying to improve position.
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.
Komaroff wants to sweep but Allen has passed to side control!
Komaroff is looking to reverse the position.
Allen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Komaroff is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Komaroff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Komaroff throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Komaroff misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Komaroff misses with a wild body shot.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Allen blocks a jab.
Komaroff misses with a straight right.
Komaroff throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Komaroff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Komaroff feints the counter takedown.
Komaroff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen lands a nice hook to Komaroff's body. Komaroff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Komaroff lands a right hook to the body.
Komaroff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Komaroff duly obliges.
Komaroff scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
A big right from Allen misses.
Komaroff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen tries a body shot but Komaroff blocks it.
Allen blocking some punches.
Komaroff scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
Komaroff tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Komaroff back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Komaroff wants to get back to striking at distance but Allen won't allow it.
Komaroff misses with a punch to the body.
Komaroff swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Komaroff breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff lands a slapping body shot.
Allen avoids the head kick by Komaroff.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Komaroff's front leg but catches the back leg as Komaroff tries to avoid it.
Komaroff checks a low kick from Allen.
Komaroff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Allen defends it well.
Sloppy strikes from Komaroff. Those never looked like landing.
Komaroff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Komaroff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Komaroff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Komaroff misses with a looping left.
Komaroff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Komaroff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen slips a straight right by Komaroff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Komaroff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Allen is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Komaroff as he checks the leg kick.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komaroff feints the counter takedown.
Allen scores with a jab.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Komaroff throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Komaroff manages to avoid it.
Komaroff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komaroff.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allen moves out of range as Komaroff strikes.
Komaroff misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Komaroff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Komaroff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Komaroff throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Allen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen moves into the clinch successfully.
Komaroff can't get the takedown.
Komaroff swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Komaroff throws a head punch that misses.
Komaroff lands a left hand.
Komaroff tries to score a body lock takedown but Allen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Komaroff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Komaroff.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Komaroff is trying to break the clinch but Allen is controlling him.
Komaroff is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Komaroff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen lands a shot to the body.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Komaroff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Komaroff avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen rushes Komaroff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Komaroff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Komaroff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Allen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Komaroff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gracie Allen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Komaroff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen working aggressively here.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Komaroff controls the action.
Komaroff blocking some punches.
Allen stalling against the cage.
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Komaroff feints the counter takedown.
Komaroff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Komaroff misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Komaroff.
Komaroff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Allen misses.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen wants to clinch up but Komaroff keeps it at a distance.
Komaroff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Komaroff tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
Komaroff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Komaroff.
Allen prevents a body shot from Komaroff.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Komaroff.
Allen tries a body shot but Komaroff blocks it.
Komaroff lands a body shot.
Komaroff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Komaroff takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Komaroff is rocked!
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Komaroff is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Komaroff with a big uppercut! Komaroff tries to clinch up but Allen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Komaroff to the mat! Komaroff covers up and Allen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gracie Allen!
Gracie Allen is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Gracie Allen 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.
The defeated Vasili Komaroff had this to say: 'I will come back stronger and stronger and that belt will be mine again!'.
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