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IFC XXIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urban Go Bucks (ranked 7959 p4p, 144 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 9203 p4p, 152 weight class). Go Bucks comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Nation Sloopy-- DJ ERB. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urban Go Bucks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Gregor misses the target.
Go Bucks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Go Bucks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gregor.
Gregor misses with an uppercut. Go Bucks saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Gregor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Gregor misses.
Gregor connects with a single shot there.
Gregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Go Bucks.
An attempted straight right counter from Go Bucks misses the target.
Gregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor misses with a looping left.
Gregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Go Bucks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Go Bucks defending well as Gregor loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregor throws a right hand that misses
and Go Bucks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor throws a combination that misses
and Go Bucks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Gregor throws an off balance right hand
and Go Bucks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Go Bucks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gregor throws a series of strikes that have Go Bucks backpedaling.
Gregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Gregor looks to move away, Go Bucks throws a big counter combo but Gregor just gets out of the way.
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Gregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregor misses with a hook
and Go Bucks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gregor lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregor throws a nice looking combination but Go Bucks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Go Bucks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Go Bucks cracks Gregor with a big right hand and Gregor goes down!
That has opened up James Gregor's cut even more.
Gregor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Go Bucks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gregor's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor wants to get back to his feet but Go Bucks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Go Bucks throws a big right hand that misses.
Go Bucks throws a strike but Gregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gregor wants to control from the top but Go Bucks keeps moving.
Go Bucks wants to stand and escape but Gregor is having none of it.
Gregor postures up and lands a big shot to Go Bucks's brow.
Go Bucks wants to get back to his feet but Gregor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Go Bucks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gregor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gregor throwing strikes from guard but Go Bucks blocks nicely.
Go Bucks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Go Bucks tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go Bucks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Go Bucks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Go Bucks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gregor postures up in Go Bucks's guard and throws a big left but Go Bucks blocks it.
Go Bucks wants to stand and escape but Gregor is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Go Bucks walks into a jab.
Gregor throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Go Bucks.
Gregor throws an off balance right hand
and Go Bucks counters with a good low kick that Gregor was not able to check.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gregor.
Gregor throws the left hand but Go Bucks avoids the punch easily.
Go Bucks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Go Bucks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Go Bucks counters with a good, hard body kick but Gregor shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Gregor misses.
Go Bucks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gregor looks to land a right hand but Go Bucks moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Go Bucks throws a counter high kick but Gregor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Go Bucks slips a jab and a cross from Gregor.
Jab, jab by Gregor - just one landing.
Gregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Go Bucks connects with a crisp jab.
The cut above James Gregor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Go Bucks's corner calls for a 1-2. Go Bucks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Gregor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Gregor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Go Bucks lands a right hook to the body.
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Go Bucks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gregor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gregor throws an overhand right that lands on Go Bucks's shoulder, as Go Bucks tries to avoid the shot.
Go Bucks moves forwards but Gregor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Gregor misses.
Gregor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gregor misses with a double jab
letting Go Bucks counter with a right hand.
Go Bucks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James Gregor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gregor throws an off balance right hand
and Go Bucks counters with a left hand that sends Gregor to the canvas!
Gregor is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Gregor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Urban Go Bucks!
Urban Go Bucks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Steel (ranked 6137 p4p, 615 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 9523 p4p, 725 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Average.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Average misses with a hook to the ribs.
Average lands with a light punch inside.
Average lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Average tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Average uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Average.
Average scores with a hook to the body.
Average scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average lands an uppercut.
Average doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Average keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away.
Average tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Steel working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel tries a body shot but Average blocks it.
Average pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Average lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Average lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steel wants to stall.
Average scores with a shoulder strike.
Average working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Average.
Average lands a shot to the body.
Steel stalling in the clinch but Average improves position.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Average avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Average keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Average.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average misses with a body punch.
Steel tries a body shot but Average blocks it.
Average lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel blocks a body shot from Average.
Average scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Average.
Average scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Average lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Average wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Average, as that shot connected.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Average at a distance.
Average bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Average wants to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch position.
Average shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Average dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Steel seems a little lost for a moment, as Average dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Average controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Average lands a few punches from side control.
Steel is trying to escape the position but Average is controlling the position.
Average wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Average working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Average is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Average keeps moving and retains side control.
Average cracks Steel with a big right hand but Steel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Steel is not content to let Average control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Average closes the distance and clinches.
Average fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Average goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Average lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Average swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Average.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Average controls his hands.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Average.
Average lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Average lands a body punch in the clinch.
Average misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Average as the two fighters clinch.
Average lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Average lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average lands a nice uppercut.
Average scores with a shoulder strike.
Average tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Average is looking to take this one to the mat.
Average lands with a light punch inside.
Average lands a left hand.
Average lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel tries a body shot but Average blocks it.
Steel effectively controlling the action here.
Average works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Average lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Average's elbow.
Average scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel trying to control the position but instead, Average has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steel into the cage.
Average lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Average.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Average doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Average scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Average lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Average works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
Average gets control of Steel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Average will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Average on the ground.
Steel tries to stand but Average is controlling from the bottom.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Average, up you get!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Average. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big left from Steel misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Average moves into the clinch.
Average swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Average.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Average.
Steel is trying to stall.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Average doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Average lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steel takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Average lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Average lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Average lands a left hand.
Average misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe Average seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Average.
Average scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Average lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Average scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Average.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Average tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Average back against the cage.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Average controls his hands.
Average blocks an uppercut.
Average lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Average lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Average has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Average scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Average pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Average lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Average lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Average drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Steel prevents a body shot from Average.
Average tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Average throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Average is working Steel over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Average.
Average lands a body punch.
Average makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Average.
Average scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Average.
Average lands a body punch in the clinch.
Average lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Average as Steel tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average is working Steel over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel is looking to control Average's arms but Average gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steel has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Average.
Average is working Steel over against the cage.
Average ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Average no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Average controlling Steel's posture.
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joe Average has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Average seems keen to control Steel's posture.
Average is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average is controlling Steel's posture.
Average 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.
Steel trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Average has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Average defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Average takes the fight into the clinch.
Average swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Average creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Average.
Average pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Average has him pressed against the cage.
Average lands an elbow just above Steel 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Average.
Average lands an uppercut.
Steel can't break the clinch.
Average lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Average scores with a nice short uppercut.
Average gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Average lands an elbow inside.
Average lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Average throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries to work over Average's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Average lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Average misses with a body punch.
Average is working Steel over against the cage.
Average lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Average.
Average works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Average creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Average lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Average.
Jerome Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel tries a body shot but Average blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Average comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Average 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Average!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gosha Lopez (ranked 8356 p4p, 147 weight class) and Curtis Page (ranked 6427 p4p, 117 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Sho Z-pod duba. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gosha Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Curtis Page!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lopez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily.
Lopez darts in and clinches Page up against the cage.
Lopez successfully pulls guard.
Lopez seems keen to control Page's posture.
Lopez wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.
Lopez pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez continues to stall.
Page won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Page really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Page wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez has Page pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Page napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Page is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lopez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lopez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Curtis Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Page swinging wildly here.
Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Page lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Lopez pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Page wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Page forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez rushes Page and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lopez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Page clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lopez controlling well, preventing Page from escaping the position.
Even with his hooks in, Lopez manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Page is trying to defend against the choke here but Lopez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lopez Tightens the hold and Page taps out furiously! Lopez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gosha Lopez!
After winning the bout, Gosha Lopez 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gusto Silva (ranked 6630 p4p, 635 weight class) and Pate Paukuttaja (ranked 6961 p4p, 646 weight class). Gusto Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gusto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Paukuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paukuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Paukuttaja manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paukuttaja misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Paukuttaja with that takedown attempt.
Paukuttaja clinches up against the cage.
Paukuttaja misses with a body punch.
Paukuttaja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva avoiding damage as Paukuttaja throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Paukuttaja.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paukuttaja smiles and moves away.
Paukuttaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paukuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gusto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paukuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paukuttaja.
Silva tries for a takedown but Paukuttaja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Paukuttaja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paukuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Paukuttaja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paukuttaja moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva blocks a body shot from Paukuttaja.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paukuttaja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paukuttaja has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva's body.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Good control from Paukuttaja.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva tries to escape the position.
Paukuttaja really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Silva. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Paukuttaja biding his time, controlling Silva.
Paukuttaja doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Paukuttaja is retaining full guard.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paukuttaja wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva trying to control the position but Paukuttaja is working away.
Paukuttaja is looking for a sweep.
Paukuttaja is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Paukuttaja 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.
Paukuttaja closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paukuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Gusto Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Paukuttaja is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Paukuttaja throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Paukuttaja counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Paukuttaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paukuttaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paukuttaja looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukuttaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paukuttaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paukuttaja connects with a couple of short punches.
Pate Paukuttaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paukuttaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paukuttaja has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Paukuttaja is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paukuttaja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paukuttaja wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Paukuttaja has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Silva tries for a takedown but Paukuttaja manages to get underhooks.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paukuttaja gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paukuttaja slows down the pace here.
Paukuttaja scores with a hook to the body.
Paukuttaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Paukuttaja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Paukuttaja misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Paukuttaja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paukuttaja wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
Silva fails with the takedown
so Paukuttaja counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gusto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paukuttaja works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Paukuttaja is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Paukuttaja stops Silva from standing up.
Paukuttaja drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Paukuttaja off! Paukuttaja jumps back into Silva's guard.
Paukuttaja is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Paukuttaja has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paukuttaja lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Paukuttaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Paukuttaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Paukuttaja's head but Paukuttaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paukuttaja clinches with his opponent.
Silva tries for a takedown but Paukuttaja manages to get underhooks.
Silva jumps guard but Paukuttaja turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paukuttaja lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paukuttaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paukuttaja to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gusto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paukuttaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paukuttaja manages to break the clinch.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Paukuttaja tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paukuttaja manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukuttaja goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Paukuttaja shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva throws a series of punches but Paukuttaja avoids them all with ease.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paukuttaja is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Paukuttaja looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws a leg kick but Paukuttaja sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pate Paukuttaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paukuttaja clinches.
Paukuttaja landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Paukuttaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paukuttaja pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paukuttaja prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Paukuttaja breaks the clinch.
Paukuttaja misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paukuttaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paukuttaja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paukuttaja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Paukuttaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paukuttaja controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Paukuttaja is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Pate Paukuttaja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Paukuttaja is keeping the position.
That's four 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.
Silva trying to control but Paukuttaja is working from the bottom.
Silva is really struggling to control Paukuttaja but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Paukuttaja is retaining full guard.
Paukuttaja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Paukuttaja.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paukuttaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Paukuttaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paukuttaja has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Paukuttaja!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Tuncer (ranked 5894 p4p, 596 weight class) and Patrick Thompson (ranked 6692 p4p, 638 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Patrick Thompson enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Tuncer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Tuncer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuncer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tuncer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuncer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson clinches.
Nice elbow from Tuncer.
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Tuncer lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuncer leaning against his opponent.
Tuncer blocking some punches.
Tuncer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Tuncer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Tuncer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Tuncer.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuncer is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Tuncer into the cage.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Tuncer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Tuncer's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tuncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuncer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tuncer taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer blocks an uppercut.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuncer lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Patrick Thompson's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Tuncer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Tuncer, against the cage.
Tuncer trying to land knees to the body.
Tuncer is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tuncer has his back to the cage.
Tuncer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Tuncer on the inside.
Thompson tries to work over Tuncer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Tuncer has Thompson pressed against the cage.
Tuncer taking a breather.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuncer backwards.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Tuncer leaning against his opponent.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tuncer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Tuncer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuncer'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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Tuncer trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
Tuncer looking to stall.
Tuncer can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adam Tuncer.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tuncer has managed to clinch.
Tuncer is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tuncer has his back to the cage.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson tries to work over Tuncer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Tuncer lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patrick Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuncer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Tuncer is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Tuncer into the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tuncer lands a shot to the body.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuncer lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Tuncer blocking some punches.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuncer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuncer throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuncer blocking some punches.
Tuncer blocking some punches.
Tuncer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tries a body shot but Tuncer blocks it.
Tuncer prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson cracks Tuncer with a nice body shot.
Tuncer lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Tuncer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Patrick Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuncer.
Patrick Thompson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Tuncer tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Tuncer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Tuncer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thompson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tuncer is trying to stall.
Tuncer is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Tuncer.
Tuncer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Patrick Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adam Tuncer!
Adam Tuncer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soul Shadow (ranked 4835 p4p, 99 weight class) and Chara Zaad (ranked 5538 p4p, 111 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soul Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chara Zaad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaad misses with a body punch
and Shadow counters with a big head kick but Zaad shrugs it off.
Zaad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaad looks to land a combination but Shadow avoids it well.
Shadow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shadow misses with a body shot.
Zaad with a nice cross.
Zaad just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaad's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zaad's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zaad avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Zaad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shadow at a distance.
Chara Zaad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaad doesn't seem bothered though.
Shadow jabs at Zaad's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaad throws a hook to the side of Shadow's head but Shadow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Zaad misses.
Shadow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shadow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shadow throws a series of punches but Zaad moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Shadow pushes Zaad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shadow successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow controls Zaad momentarily but Zaad frees himself.
Shadow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaad's guard.
Zaad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shadow advances position into side control!
Shadow has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zaad is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shadow yanks on the arm and Zaad is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shadow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Soul Shadow!
Soul Shadow 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomäus Wolff (ranked 4162 p4p, 84 weight class) and Alex Stefanovic (ranked 5102 p4p, 104 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartholomäus Wolff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Stefanovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolff drives through and clinches with Stefanovic against the cage.
Wolff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Wolff struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Wolff dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wolff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolff dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
A short right from Wolff on the inside.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Wolff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolff moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolff looks to land a left hand but Stefanovic moved out of range nicely.
Wolff sets himself, and Stefanovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Wolff avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic missing with a left hand there. Wolff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolff is looking for a counter combo.
Stefanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolff finds it's way round the side to connect with Stefanovic's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wolff!
Stefanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stefanovic takes one to the chin there.
Stefanovic's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stefanovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wolff lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Wolff.
Wolff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic throws a right and a left that Wolff avoids nicely.
Stefanovic slips a jab from Wolff.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wolff.
Wolff lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolff loads up on a big right hand but Stefanovic slips the punch.
Stefanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Wolff pushes him away.
Wolff throws the kick towards the body but Stefanovic avoids it.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wolff.
Stefanovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wolff blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wolff swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolff gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Wolff's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wolff avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolff avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Wolff blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Wolff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolff blocks an elbow strike.
Wolff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Wolff avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wolff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolff's brow.
Wolff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Wolff.
Wolff pushes Stefanovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Wolff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Wolff drops Stefanovic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stefanovic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stefanovic is rocked!
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolff finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Wolff fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wolff avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Wolff unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stefanovic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wolff is unloading with more strikes now! Stefanovic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomäus Wolff!
Bartholomäus Wolff bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 3103 p4p, 62 weight class) and Brock Sampson (ranked 4370 p4p, 89 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sampson tests Yonic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sampson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yonic at a distance.
Sampson swinging wildly here.
Sampson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sampson scores with a shot to the body.
Sampson tries to sprawl but Yonic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but Sampson defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yonic.
Sampson wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
Yonic trying to mount his opponent but Sampson defends it.
Yonic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sampson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
Yonic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yonic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sampson keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sampson throws a body punch but Yonic moves out of range.
Brock Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yonic is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic won't allow Sampson to sweep him here.
Yonic passes into half guard.
Sampson wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Yonic trying to control the pace.
Yonic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Sampson is in trouble now - Yonic has advanced to mount!
Yonic dominating with strikes here.
Yonic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sampson working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yonic fails to advance to Sampson's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic 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.
Sampson works the jab nicely.
Sampson lands with a cross.
Yonic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yonic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yonic tries to advance to mount but Sampson instead regains half guard.
Yonic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sampson is looking to control Yonic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sampson avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control.
Yonic is trying to work for a kimura but Sampson is defending well.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampson keeps working.
Sampson trying to control from the bottom.
Yonic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sampson sees it coming and defends easily.
Yonic passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yonic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sampson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yonic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sampson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sampson stands and throws Yonic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to control but Yonic is keeping him busy.
Yonic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Red House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Yonic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yonic tries to get out of the position.
Yonic gets back to half guard.
Sampson is trying to control. Yonic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sampson wants to pass the guard but Yonic is defending well.
Sampson wants to take a breather but Yonic is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sampson wants to advance to full mount but Yonic doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sampson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sampson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sampson trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Yonic is looking to sweep but instead, Sampson has passed into half guard.
Boss Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yonic is controlling Sampson's trapped leg to prevent Sampson from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic is staying active underneath Sampson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brock Sampson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sampson lands a slapping body shot.
Sampson throws a shot to the body.
Sampson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
Sampson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sampson catches Yonic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sampson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yonic doesn't seem bothered though.
Yonic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sampson.
Sampson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Yonic sprawling to the canvas. Sampson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Yonic hang on?
Yonic is rocked!
Yonic is staying active underneath Sampson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oh Yonic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yonic seems to have got his legs back now.
Sampson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sampson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson tries to pass to full mount but Yonic defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sampson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yonic is just riding it out for now. Sampson eventually gives up the hold.
Yonic is trying to control but can't.
Sampson is just content to waste time from the top position. Yonic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sampson won't allow Yonic to pass to mount.
Sampson is trying to control but can't.
Sampson gets full guard.
Yonic looking to pass the guard.
Sampson can't keep his opponent in guard - Yonic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yonic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is just content to waste time from the top position. Sampson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
Sampson trying to keep a closed guard but Yonic is proving a slippery customer.
Sampson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonic defends it easily.
Yonic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Sampson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sampson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Sampson!
After the fight, Brock Sampson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Boss Yonic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh rats.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Demento (ranked 2625 p4p, 57 weight class) and Crack Head (ranked 3461 p4p, 67 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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153 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Demento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demento moves into the clinch successfully.
Head wants to take the fight to the mat but Demento manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Demento definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Demento is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Demento has Head pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Demento pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Head tumbling to the mat - Demento dives into Head's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demento postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Demento wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Demento is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Demento lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Demento distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Head throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Demento connects with a couple of short punches.
Demento content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Head has locked up a guillotine! Head's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Demento is holding on here and Head must be using up a lot of energy. Demento has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Head gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Crack Head!
After winning the bout, Crack Head 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Walcott (ranked 1280 p4p, 38 weight class) and Taz Bandichoo (ranked 2111 p4p, 51 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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19
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Walcott finds it's target.
Bandichoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bandichoo throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Walcott crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taz Bandichoo!
Taz Bandichoo very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition 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.
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