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IFC Mid Week 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew De Barros (ranked 9635 p4p, 702 weight class) and Thomas Farrier (ranked 25509 p4p, 763 weight class). Matthew De Barros 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew De Barros!
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, Thomas Farrier!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Barros throws a right and a left that Farrier avoids nicely.
Farrier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Barros lands a big uppercut and Farrier crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Farrier looks OK. De Barros waves Farrier back to his feet!
It looks like Thomas Farrier has been cut.
De Barros throws a series of punches but Farrier moves out of range.
Farrier forces De Barros back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Barros jumps guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Farrier.
Farrier throws a head punch that misses.
Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farrier lands a nice uppercut.
De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier.
De Barros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farrier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farrier closes the distance and pushes De Barros back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Barros dodges an elbow strike from Farrier.
De Barros blocks an elbow strike from Farrier.
Farrier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Farrier lands a left hand.
Farrier lands an elbow inside.
Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
Farrier lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to De Barros's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrier.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farrier to keep the fight standing.
Farrier lands a left hand.
Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Farrier lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye.
Farrier lands an elbow inside.
Farrier lands a damaging elbow.
Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
Farrier 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.
Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
Farrier misses with a punch on the inside.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier.
De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrier.
Farrier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Farrier misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farrier prevents it.
Farrier lands with a light punch inside.
De Barros tries to break the clinch but Farrier is controlling the position.
Farrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Barros backwards.
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye.
Farrier throws a head punch that misses.
De Barros is trying to drag Farrier to the mat but Farrier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Barros is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farrier misses with an elbow over the top.
De Barros gets control of Farrier's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Barros will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Farrier throws a big right hand that misses.
De Barros has his foot on Farrier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farrier works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Barros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farrier is one step ahead there.
Farrier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farrier gets to his feet. De Barros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Farrier avoids the head kick by De Barros.
Farrier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Farrier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Barros throws a head kick that misses
and Farrier counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farrier wants to clinch up but De Barros keeps it at a distance.
Farrier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Barros.
De Barros throws a sloppy head kick
and Farrier counters with a left and a right that stings De Barros.
De Barros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Farrier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Barros throws a combination that misses
enabling Farrier to counter with a crisp jab.
De Barros is breathing heavily.
Farrier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Farrier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Farrier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Farrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Barros connects with a looping right hand.
De Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
De Barros misses with a few strikes there.
As De Barros backs off Farrier throws a huge counter combo but De Barros manages to avoid it all.
Farrier darts in and clinches De Barros up against the cage.
Farrier lands a right hand.
De Barros breaks the clinch.
Matthew De Barros is winning the standup battle so far.
Farrier closes the distance and clinches.
Farrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farrier lands a nice elbow.
De Barros jumps guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Farrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farrier just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
De Barros is working for takedown but Farrier is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrier lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Matthew De Barros has been cut.
Farrier throws an elbow that misses.
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye.
De Barros takes an elbow to the temple.
Farrier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Farrier gets underhooks to prevent De Barros's takedown attempt.
Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Farrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Barros blocks the elbow strike.
Farrier lands with a left to the head.
Farrier throws a punch but it's blocked by De Barros.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Farrier swings wildly with an uppercut but De Barros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farrier misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Barros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Barros is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farrier is defending well.
Thomas Farrier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Farrier misses with some punches.
De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrier lands an elbow that stopped De Barros in his tracks for a moment.
Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Farrier lands a right hand.
De Barros jumps guard but Farrier stands there with De Barros around his waist. De Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Barros.
De Barros takes an elbow to the temple.
Farrier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Farrier. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier.
Farrier lands a damaging elbow.
De Barros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farrier lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Barros backwards.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Farrier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Farrier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Barros jumps guard but Farrier stands there with De Barros around his waist. De Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Farrier lands with a right to the head.
Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Farrier lands an elbow inside.
Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Barros takes an elbow to the temple.
Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Farrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farrier lands a hook that snaps the head of De Barros backwards.
De Barros has Farrier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Farrier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Farrier.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Farrier holds him up against the cage and eventually De Barros drops back down to his feet.
Farrier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Barros tries to score a body lock takedown but Farrier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Farrier fails to land.
De Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farrier walks away with a smile on his face. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Barros tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Barros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Barros lands a head kick. Farrier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Farrier has De Barros up against the cage in a clinch.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Farrier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Farrier moves into range and clinches up with De Barros.
Farrier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farrier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farrier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farrier lands an elbow inside that De Barros shrugs off.
Farrier misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on De Barros's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Farrier lands with a left to the head.
De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farrier just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrier lands with a light punch inside.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Farrier won't allow it.
Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Barros avoids a wild elbow strike from Farrier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farrier scores with a shot to the side of De Barros's head.
Farrier lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Farrier fails to land.
Farrier lands a nice elbow.
Farrier misses with the head strike.
Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye.
De Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farrier walks away with a smile on his face. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farrier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Barros.
Farrier clinches with his opponent.
Farrier pushes De Barros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Barros wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farrier has him pressed against the cage.
Farrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Barros stalling.
Farrier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Barros's defenses.
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!
Farrier lands a damaging elbow.
Farrier scores with a shoulder strike.
Farrier lands an elbow inside.
Farrier working aggressively here.
Farrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farrier.
Farrier lands a nice uppercut.
De Barros blocks an elbow strike from Farrier.
De Barros gets control of Farrier's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Barros will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Farrier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Farrier stands up and waves to De Barros to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros misses with the combination.
De Barros misses the shot to the body.
Farrier unleashes a big counter combination but De Barros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Farrier takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrier.
Farrier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farrier misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Farrier fails to land.
Farrier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farrier scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Farrier.
Farrier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farrier throws a punch but it's blocked by De Barros.
Farrier throws a punch but it's blocked by De Barros.
Farrier pushes De Barros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Barros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for De Barros. That snapped Farrier's head back.
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!
De Barros lands a big right hand that sends Farrier crashing to the mat! De Barros stays standing though and waves Farrier back to his feet!
That has opened up Thomas Farrier's cut even more.
Farrier closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farrier.
Nice elbow from Farrier.
Farrier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Barros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthew De Barros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farrier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Farrier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Farrier 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Farrier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Creed (ranked 5397 p4p, 531 weight class) and Thor God (ranked 6614 p4p, 590 weight class). Creed's entrance music is I Stand Alone. A fine choice. Thor God will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 Hilo, Victor Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor God!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. God sprawls well initially but Creed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Creed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Creed content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
God is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Creed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Creed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Creed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Creed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Creed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed wants to pass the guard but God is defending well.
Creed seems to be looking for submissions.
God is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Creed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
God pushes Creed off looking to stand but Creed dives back in and keeps control.
Creed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Creed seems to be working for a kimura but God defends the submission attempt.
Creed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and God defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. God doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Creed.
Creed working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Creed connects with a nice short shot to God's temple.
Creed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Creed is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God looks like he's trying to stand up.
Creed lands strikes from half guard.
God is staying active underneath Creed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Creed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
God makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Creed seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Creed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in God's guard.
Creed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
God is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
God keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God wants to stand and escape but Creed is having none of it.
Creed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Creed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Creed landing with the ground and pound.
Creed looking to pass the guard.
Creed stops God from standing up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed is working God over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Creed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Creed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Creed's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Creed 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.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.
God lands with a right hand.
God gets caught flat footed, as Creed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Creed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
God wants to get back to his feet but Creed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Creed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of God's head.
Creed postures up and lands a big shot to God's brow.
Creed won't allow God to get back to his feet.
Creed lands a couple of elbows.
God is rocked!
Creed postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! God covers up, he's hurt! Creed keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Creed and the ref steps in to end the fight! Creed can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Creed!
A less than humble Victor Creed misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between One Fortytwo (ranked 5458 p4p, 502 weight class) and Morris Kirby (ranked 7033 p4p, 556 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortytwo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Morris Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fortytwo's guard.
Fortytwo wants to stand up but Kirby is controlling him.
Kirby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Fortytwo keeps moving.
Fortytwo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirby manages to get himself to full guard.
Kirby is trying to control the position but Fortytwo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kirby wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortytwo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fortytwo wants to pass the guard but Kirby is keeping the position.
Fortytwo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby wants to sweep here but Fortytwo controlling him for the moment.
Fortytwo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kirby wants to stand up but Fortytwo is controlling him.
Kirby throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kirby scores with a takedown into Fortytwo's guard.
Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortytwo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortytwo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortytwo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirby.
Kirby trying to control but Fortytwo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirby trying to control but Fortytwo is working from the bottom.
Fortytwo is looking to stand up but Kirby isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fortytwo 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.
Kirby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fortytwo's head.
Kirby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fortytwo's head.
Kirby working some strikes from top position.
Fortytwo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby cracks Fortytwo with a solid left hand.
Oh Fortytwo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortytwo is looking to stand up but Kirby isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kirby arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fortytwo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Morris Kirby!
One Fortytwo was interviewed post fight and said 'Everyone picks on the big idiot, don't they?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaddie Defensor Iv (ranked 3979 p4p, 400 weight class) and Adlan Aukhadov (ranked 7627 p4p, 573 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaddie Defensor Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adlan Aukhadov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aukhadov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aukhadov scores with a head kick. Defensor Iv tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Defensor Iv throws a series of punches but Aukhadov avoids them all with ease.
Defensor Iv feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Aukhadov sprawling to the canvas! Aukhadov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Defensor Iv finish him?!
Aukhadov is rocked!
It looks like Adlan Aukhadov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defensor Iv has managed to clinch.
Aukhadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Defensor Iv finish him?
Defensor Iv breaks the clinch.
Aukhadov seems to have recovered his senses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aukhadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Defensor Iv takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Defensor Iv looks to land a combination but Aukhadov avoids it well.
Defensor Iv throws a sloppy head kick and Aukhadov moves out of range easily.
Aukhadov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Defensor Iv pinned against the cage. Defensor Iv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Aukhadov.
Defensor Iv fails to land with a series of punches.
Aukhadov shoots in but Defensor Iv avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Defensor Iv moves into the clinch.
Aukhadov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defensor Iv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aukhadov prevents Defensor Iv from breaking the clinch.
Aukhadov pushes off an throws an elbow but Defensor Iv leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Defensor Iv is looking to break free of the clinch but Aukhadov has double underhooks.
Aukhadov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aukhadov lands a damaging elbow.
Defensor Iv has had enough of the clinch but Aukhadov keeps him there for the moment.
Defensor Iv has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aukhadov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aukhadov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Defensor Iv escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Defensor Iv misses.
Defensor Iv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aukhadov slips a jab and a cross from Defensor Iv.
Aukhadov feints the counter takedown.
Defensor Iv tries a head kick but it misses.
Aukhadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defensor Iv misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aukhadov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aukhadov scores with a head kick. Defensor Iv tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defensor Iv throws a sloppy head kick and Aukhadov moves out of range easily.
Aukhadov thinks about the counter body kick.
Jaddie Defensor Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aukhadov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defensor Iv keeps Aukhadov at a distance using the push kick.
Aukhadov blocks a head kick by Defensor Iv.
Aukhadov with the counter takedown but Defensor Iv avoids it easily.
Aukhadov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aukhadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defensor Iv throws a sloppy head kick and Aukhadov moves out of range easily.
Aukhadov throws a big counter head kick but Defensor Iv avoids it with no problem.
Aukhadov throws a head kick that misses.
Aukhadov tries a head kick but it misses.
Defensor Iv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aukhadov dodges the punch combination from Defensor Iv.
Defensor Iv blocks a head kick by Aukhadov.
Aukhadov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukhadov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Defensor Iv connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aukhadov scrambles back to his feet.
Aukhadov throws a sloppy head kick and Defensor Iv moves out of range easily.
Defensor Iv misses with the combination.
Defensor Iv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defensor Iv misses with the combination.
Defensor Iv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Defensor Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crunch! Defensor Iv slams his shin into Aukhadov's torso.
Aukhadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aukhadov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aukhadov misses with a head kick.
Aukhadov throws a head kick that misses.
Defensor Iv takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Defensor Iv, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aukhadov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Defensor Iv.
Defensor Iv looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aukhadov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defensor Iv avoids the head kick by Aukhadov.
Defensor Iv tries a head kick but it misses.
Aukhadov throws a head kick that misses.
Defensor Iv moves into the clinch.
Defensor Iv blocks an elbow strike from Aukhadov.
Aukhadov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aukhadov throws an elbow but misses.
Defensor Iv escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Defensor Iv misses with a few strikes there.
Aukhadov lands with a kick to the temple. Defensor Iv shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defensor Iv misses with a few strikes there.
Defensor Iv misses with a series of wild punches.
Defensor Iv lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaddie Defensor Iv dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adlan Aukhadov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aukhadov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Defensor Iv's head.
Aukhadov is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Defensor Iv just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Aukhadov has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaddie Defensor Iv!
Jaddie Defensor Iv bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dex Arial (ranked 3112 p4p, 401 weight class) and Kung Le (ranked 4250 p4p, 430 weight class). Arial comes to the cage accompanied by Thunder. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
176 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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167 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dex Arial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kung Le!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le scores with a kick to the body.
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Arial moves out of range easily.
Le lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Le throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Le scores with a leg kick.
Le misses with a combination
and Arial counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arial is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arial thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arial. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Le is looking to improve his position.
Le keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le is trying to maintain the position but Arial is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arial not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arial thows a huge punch but Le dodges it nicely.
Arial lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing that Arial has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Le tries to roll over but Arial keeps him under control.
Le is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arial scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arial missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Le is looking for a sweep. Arial is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le is trying to maintain the position but Arial is very close to passing his half guard.
Le is looking to improve his position.
Arial controlling the action here.
Arial is nestled in close to Le, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le is looking for a sweep. Arial is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le wants to get back to full guard but Arial has passed into side control.
Check out the look on Arial's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Arial working the body and head with strikes.
Arial landing strikes.
Le wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Le is not content to let Arial control the position.
Arial lands a decent elbow from side control.
Arial misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arial lands a nice forearm strike.
Arial looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Le is looking to reverse the position.
Arial is working Le over with some ground and pound from side control.
Arial wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le keeps working.
Arial misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Arial cracks Le with an elbow. That is naaassty.
It looks like Kung Le has been cut.
Le is trying to control Arial's posture but Arial avoids it.
Arial is working to tighten his grip on Le's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Le has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Arial is really squeezing tight and eventually Le passes out! Arial breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dex Arial!
Dex Arial 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 Vedran Stefanovic (ranked 4468 p4p, 58 weight class) and Orgasmic Bliss (ranked 7295 p4p, 209 weight class). Stefanovic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Motörhead - March Ör Die. The key to victory for Vedran Stefanovic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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28
260 lbs
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26
300 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vedran Stefanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orgasmic Bliss!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bliss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bliss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stefanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bliss darts in looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets double underhooks and turns Bliss into the cage.
Vedran Stefanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orgasmic Bliss.
Bliss has a takedown stuffed.
Stefanovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stefanovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bliss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic keeping full guard, as Bliss tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bliss lands a couple of digs.
Bliss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
It looks like Vedran Stefanovic has been cut.
Bliss 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 one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bliss.
Bliss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stefanovic is breathing heavily.
Bliss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bliss stands up over Stefanovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bliss passes Stefanovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bliss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bliss is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bliss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Bliss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bliss lands with a punch from half guard.
Stefanovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bliss.
Bliss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bliss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stefanovic keeps working.
Bliss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stefanovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bliss working over Stefanovic with some ground and pound. Stefanovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vedran Stefanovic's cut is getting worse.
Bliss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bliss is nestled in close to Stefanovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vedran Stefanovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bliss working Stefanovic over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bliss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic taking some punishment here, with Bliss in his half guard.
Jeez, Vedran Stefanovic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vedran Stefanovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Orgasmic Bliss!
A victorious Orgasmic Bliss thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Stone (ranked 3687 p4p, 125 weight class) and Urban Go Bucks (ranked 2825 p4p, 47 weight class). Go Bucks has chosen Seven Nation Sloopy-- DJ ERB as his entrance music. Maurice Stone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Urban Go Bucks's chin.
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265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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255 lbs
3 - 1 - 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urban Go Bucks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Go Bucks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Maurice Stone has been cut.
Go Bucks cracks Stone with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stone falls to his knees and Go Bucks doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urban Go Bucks!
A very excited looking Urban Go Bucks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lemieux (ranked 1036 p4p, 39 weight class) and Vinicio Serpico (ranked 401 p4p, 16 weight class). Vinicio Serpico has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
270 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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260 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinicio Serpico!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serpico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lemieuxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Serpico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Serpico's head but Serpico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vinicio Serpico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serpico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Serpico throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the body.
Serpico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but Serpico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serpico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Lemieux. Those never looked like landing.
Serpico shapes to counter with a head kick.
Serpico lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Serpico ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Serpico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serpico is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lemieux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serpico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serpico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Serpico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lemieux with a body shot.
Serpico lands with an uppercut that bounces Lemieux off the cage and back into range.
Serpico moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Serpico slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Serpico.
Serpico's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Serpico duly obliges.
Serpico lands a nice hook to Lemieux's body. Lemieux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Serpico connects with a looping right hand.
Serpico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lemieux at a distance.
Serpico connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lemieux is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serpico closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lemieux! Serpico dives in looking to finish! Lemieux is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicio Serpico!
Vinicio Serpico 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 363 p4p, 56 weight class) and Jon Ubereem (ranked 1103 p4p, 159 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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191 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo cracks Ubereem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Jon Ubereem has been cut.
Choo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ubereem to counter with a crisp jab.
Choo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ubereem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Choo's head backwards.
Donk. Ubereem catches Choo right on the button with a cross.
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ubereem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Choo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubereem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Choo lands a jab to Ubereem's midsection.
Choo lands a really nice looking cross but Ubereem seems unphased.
Choo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Ubereem to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Choo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mew Choo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mew Choo waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Butabi (ranked 459 p4p, 18 weight class) and Super Heavyweight (ranked 686 p4p, 27 weight class). Butabi comes to the cage accompanied by I'm so bad (baby I don't care). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Butabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Heavyweight!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavyweight misses with a right hand
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
A slow jab from Butabi misses its intended target.
Heavyweight misses with an uppercut.
Heavyweight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Butabi slips a jab from Heavyweight.
Butabi slips a jab from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heavyweight misses with a looping left.
Heavyweight throws a series of punches but Butabi avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Butabi misses.
We've been told by Butabi's head coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heavyweight takes a swing at Butabi's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, jab by Butabi - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavyweight moves away from the strike by Butabi.
Butabi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Heavyweight lands with an uppercut that bounces Butabi off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Steve Butabi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heavyweight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butabi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butabi misses with a hook.
Butabi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Butabi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more.
Butabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heavyweight manages to avoid it.
Butabi misses with a double jab.
Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Heavyweight misses.
Butabi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butabi looks to land a right hand but Heavyweight moved out of range.
Butabi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heavyweight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Butabi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butabi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heavyweight sprawls and moves away.
Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Butabi attempts a counter takedown but Heavyweight avoids it well and moves away.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Butabi's head but Butabi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butabi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Heavyweight looks to land a combination but Butabi avoids it well.
Butabi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Butabi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heavyweight jabs at Butabi's body.
Butabi throws a right hand that misses
and Heavyweight counters by clinching up.
Butabi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Heavyweight.
Butabi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heavyweight counters with a stiff right hand.
Heavyweight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Heavyweight misses.
A jab from Butabi misses.
Heavyweight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butabi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butabi throws out a powerful jab.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Butabi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Butabi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Butabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Butabi.
Heavyweight connects with a right hand. Butabi shakes it off.
Steve Butabi's cut is getting worse.
Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Butabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot
and Butabi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butabi throws an overhand right that lands on Heavyweight's shoulder, as Heavyweight tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Heavyweight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Butabi does it's job there.
The cut above Super Heavyweight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Heavyweight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butabi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heavyweight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butabi.
Butabi with a hook.
Butabi misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight looks to land a right hand but Butabi moved out of range.
Butabi swings widly with a right hand
and Heavyweight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butabi thinking.
Butabi is breathing heavily.
Heavyweight sends Butabi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Heavyweight is motioning to the referee to let Butabi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Steve Butabi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Heavyweight closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Butabi! Heavyweight dives in looking to finish! Butabi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight!
A very excited looking Super Heavyweight made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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