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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hennig Muller (ranked 5226 p4p, 618 weight class) and Ed Killer (ranked 22733 p4p, 769 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hennig Muller !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Killer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Killer momentarily.
Killer moves away from the strike by Muller .
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller slips a straight right by Killer.
Killer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Hennig Muller has been cut.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer with a nice cross.
Killer avoids the body shot from Muller .
Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. Killer should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
Muller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer tries to work over Muller 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller lands with a right to the head.
Killer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muller is leaning against Killer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killers head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller lands a right hand.
It looks like Ed Killer has been cut.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer is rocked!
Muller unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Killer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Muller is unloading with more strikes now! Killer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hennig Muller !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hallis Mollen (ranked 3596 p4p, 471 weight class) and Wrecking Ball (ranked 3951 p4p, 516 weight class). Wrecking Ball told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrecking Ball!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Ball was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mollen. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mollen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Ball releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mollen looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
Ball let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Mollen blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mollen misses the target.
It seemed like Ball was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mollen.
Ball is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ball throws a hook but Mollen blocks it.
Mollen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mollen connects with a right hand. Ball shakes it off.
Mollen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mollen lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Mollen finds it's way through Ball's defenses.
Ball jabs at Mollen's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mollen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ball counters with a nice body shot.
Mollen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ball throws out a counter right but Mollen avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ball counters with a nice uppercut.
Mollen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mollen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mollen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mollen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mollen checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Mollen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mollen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mollen misses with a wild body shot.
Mollen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mollen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mollen fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Ball's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen misses with a double jab.
Ball looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mollen lands with a hook. Ball tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mollen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ball feints the counter takedown.
We've been informed that Ball 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.
Ball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mollen misses with a looping right.
Mollen scores with a nice right hand.
Ball gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mollen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mollen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hallis Mollen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen cracks Ball with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Mollen.
Ball flicks out a counter leg kick but Mollen steps away.
Mollen misses with an uppercut.
Ball takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mollen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ball counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mollen throws a hook but Ball blocks it.
Mollen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball misses with a body shot.
Mollen throws a sloppy body shot
and Ball counters with a nice uppercut.
Ball stuns Mollen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mollen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ball.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ball lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mollen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mollen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ball punishes Mollen's body with a nice straight punch.
Ball lands with a good body shot.
Mollen misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Mollen. Those never looked like landing.
Mollen misses with a wild combination.
Ball drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mollen defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball throws a chopping leg kick but Mollen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mollen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ball moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ball doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mollen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ball counters with an inside leg kick.
Ball slips under a jab.
Ball is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mollen rather than just go for the knockout.
Ball takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mollen checks a low kick from Ball.
Ball takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mollen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball connects with a body shot that sends Mollen's belly button to the back.
Mollen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mollen swings widly with a right hand
and Ball counters with a leg kick.
Mollen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mollen throws a right and a left that Ball avoids nicely.
Mollen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ball. Ball circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mollen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ball is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mollen with a body shot.
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ball throws a leg kick but Mollen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ball stuns Mollen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ball with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mollen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mollen lands a nice hook to Ball's body. Ball takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ball throws a leg kick but Mollen moved away.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen throws a hook to the side of Ball's head but Ball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball misses with an uppercut. Mollen saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen misses with a hook.
Ball doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mollen misses with a wild body shot.
Mollen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Ball.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ball might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mollen has got the better of the exchanges.
Ball swings for the body but Mollen moves out of range.
Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mollen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Ball.
Ball throws a leg kick but Mollen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mollen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Ball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mollen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ball on the side of the head.
Mollen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mollen clobbers Ball with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mollen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ball counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mollen misses with a few strikes there.
Mollen stuns Ball with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mollen dodges the punch combination from Ball.
Hallis Mollen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mollen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mollen lands a slapping body shot.
Mollen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around?
Mollen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mollen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen lands a jab to Ball's midsection.
Mollen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mollen misses with the combination.
Mollen throws a series of punches but Ball avoids them all with ease.
Ball lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Mollen does no damage.
Ball tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mollen defends well and Ball ends up having to push Mollen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mollen scores with a nice strike.
Mollen throws a hook but Ball blocks it.
A nice side step and Ball releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ball slips a jab and a cross from Mollen.
Mollen staying out of range there.
It looked like Mollen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ball.
Ball ducks right into an uppercut from Mollen.
Mollen works over Ball's head and body with a nice combination.
Mollen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ball let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ball has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hallis Mollen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mollen avoids the body shot from Ball.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Mollen is just out of range.
Ball takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
Mollen throws out a loose jab but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen throws out a powerful jab.
Mollen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Ball.
Mollen misses with a straight right.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mollen.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hallis Mollen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mollen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball slips under a jab.
Ball flicks out a counter leg kick but Mollen steps away.
Mollen lands with a nice combination. Ball backs away looking to recover.
Mollen lands a jab-cross combination.
Mollen throws out a loose jab but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen misses with a straight left.
Ball lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mollen misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Ball misses.
Mollen checks a low kick from Ball.
Ball takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
Ball swings for the body but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen lands a nice looking body shot.
Mollen tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mollen misses with a looping right.
Ball flicks out a counter leg kick but Mollen steps away.
Ball smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mollen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mollen misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ball swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mollen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mollen misses the shot to the body.
Mollen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mollen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ball takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball avoids the body shot from Mollen.
Ball lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mollen.
Some wild striking there from Mollen.
Mollen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Mollen.
Nice uppercut lands for Mollen. That snapped Ball's head back.
Mollen throws a right and a left that Ball avoids nicely.
Ball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ball looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ball looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mollen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ball missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ball stops Mollen from getting back to his feet.
Ball lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ball landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mollen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ball scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mollen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ball keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mollen breaks from the clinch.
Mollen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mollen tests Ball's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ball looks to land a combination but Mollen avoids it well.
Ball tries a low kick but Mollen avoids it.
Mollen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mollen blocks a jab.
Mollen misses with a hook.
Mollen takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Ball finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ball slips under a jab.
Mollen backing away here, and Ball unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mollen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ball manages to avoid it.
Mollen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ball has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Mollen.
Mollen looks to land a right hand but Ball moved out of range.
Ball with the counter takedown but Mollen avoids it easily.
Ball throws a body shot but no joy.
Mollen lands a two punch combo.
Ball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ball.
Ball turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mollen. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mollen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ball counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mollen misses the jab.
Mollen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ball takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
Wrecking Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ball lands with a shot to the body.
Hallis Mollen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mollen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ball now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Mollen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ball throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball misses the body punch
and Mollen counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mollen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ball stuns Mollen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mollen looks to land a combination but Ball avoids it well.
Mollen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mollen scores with a jab.
Mollen throws the left hand but Ball avoids the punch easily.
Ball shoots in and bounces Mollen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mollen wants to sweep here but Ball controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hallis Mollen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mollen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallis Mollen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 4007 p4p, 522 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 4341 p4p, 553 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average avoids a kick to the body.
Average avoids the head kick by Diggler.
Average listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diggler loads up on a big right hand but Average slips the punch.
Average bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diggler's head.
Average seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diggler lands with a right hand.
Diggler shoots in for a double leg but Average sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Average connects with a single shot there.
Average dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggler's coach down at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diggler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Average ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diggler throws a jab when Average was well out of range.
Diggler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diggler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Average uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggler.
Good standup being displayed there by Average as he connects with a hook.
Diggler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Average dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Average manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Average on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Average gets a double leg takedown into Diggler's guard.
Average preventing the sweep.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggler is retaining full guard.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Average advances position into side control!
Average tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diggler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Average wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Average has hold of Diggler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diggler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Diggler is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Average has taken his back!
Average is looking for the choke from the back position but Diggler is controlling his hands well.
Average has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diggler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diggler showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Average looking for the choke from the back.
Diggler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Average looking to control but Diggler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Average manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diggler to take his back!
Average trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diggler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Average is persistently looking for the submission but Diggler is defending it well.
Average is hanging on to Diggler's back as he tries to escape.
Average working for the choke.
Diggler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Average working for a choke but Diggler is defending well.
Average has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab lands there for Average.
Diggler is looking to clinch but Average is avoiding it.
Average lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Diggler misses its intended target.
Average appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Average clobbers Diggler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diggler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Average pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diggler is out of range and Average settles back down.
Diggler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diggler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggler shoots in looking for a takedown. Average tries to sprawl out of it but Diggler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Average manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average moves away from the strike by Diggler.
Average gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Average is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Average tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Average has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joe Average overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Average is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diggler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Average wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Check out the look on Average's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Average is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggler can do to turn this around?
Diggler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Average wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Diggler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Average works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diggler is looking for a sweep.
Average wants to control but Diggler is keeping him busy.
Average in side control lands a decent elbow.
Average lands some shots froms side control.
Average cracks Diggler with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Diggler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diggler is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Average tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diggler is trying to get back to half guard.
Diggler is still trying to improve position.
Average goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diggler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Average but great work by Diggler.
Diggler is putting a hurting on Average here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lands some shots froms side control.
Average manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Average wants to take a breather but Diggler is having none of it.
Average is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diggler is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Average trying to pass the guard but Diggler defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Diggler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diggler throws a jab but it's blocked by Average.
Average moves out of range as Diggler strikes.
Diggler throws the kick towards the body but Average avoids it.
Average tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diggler manages to circle out of the way.
Average rushes Diggler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Average tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Average gets through Diggler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Average stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Average gets through Diggler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Average connects with a big uppercut there that sends Diggler tumbling to the ground! Average follows him down into his guard.
Diggler is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Diggler'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 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Average!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Joe (ranked 5471 p4p, 634 weight class) and General Snus (ranked 3890 p4p, 508 weight class). Joe comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Big Iron. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, General Snus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooh!!! Joe has knocked Snus down with a huge combo! Joe steps away and waves a wobbly Snus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like General Snus has been cut.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snus.
Joe staying out of range there.
Joe tries to bum rush Snus with a series of wild strikes but Snus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snus throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Joe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Joe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snus looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
Snus moves out of range as Joe throws a body kick.
It seemed like Snus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Snus misses.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snus.
It looked like Joe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot by Snus.
Snus throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Snus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Joe scores with a four punch combination!
Snus throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Snus tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Joe's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snus.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Snus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Snus.
Joe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snus just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snus.
Joe has closed the distance and engaged Snus in a clinch.
Snus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snus tries to break the clinch but Joe is controlling the position.
Joe stalling in the clinch.
Snus being controlled against the cage.
Snus wants to break free but Joe has control.
Joe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snus tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snus is trying to force a seperation but Joe has the dominant position.
Snus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe is working the combinations to good effect here.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snus.
Joe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Snus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe forces Snus back against the cage and clinches.
Joe pulls guard successfully.
Joe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snus gets to his feet - Joe follows without any prompting.
Snus dodges the punch combination from Joe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Snus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snus looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range.
Joe wants to clinch but Snus slips to the side
and Snus counters with a series of strikes. Joe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Snus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A combination from Snus does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe is looking to clinch but Snus is avoiding it.
Snus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe throws a big counter combination but Snus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on General Snus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Snus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snus swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Don Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snus takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joe gets a clinch.
Joe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Snus 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.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snus lands a really nice looking cross but Joe seems unphased.
Don Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
Snus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
Joe slips under a jab.
Joe moves in looking to clinch but Snus pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snus throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
We've been informed that Snus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snus misses with the combination.
Snus looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Joe moves into the clinch.
Snus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snus.
Joe is looking to clinch.
Joe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snus backs up against the cage.
Snus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe scores with a one two! Snus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snus throws a right hand that Joe ducks under and follows up with a left that Joe also avoids with ease.
Joe closes the distance and clinches.
Joe is trying to pull guard but Snus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooh!!! Joe has knocked Snus down with a huge combo! Joe steps away and waves a wobbly Snus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Snus is rocked!
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snus can do to turn this around?
Joe wants to clinch
and Snus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snus is still on wobbly legs! Can Joe finish him?
Joe is looking to clinch but Snus is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snus throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joe moves in looking to clinch but Snus pushes him off.
As Joe backs off Snus throws a huge counter combo but Joe manages to avoid it all.
Snus seems to have recovered his senses.
Snus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joe fails to land with a series of punches.
Snus throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Snus swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Snus scores with a four punch combination!
Joe swinging wildly here.
Snus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joe misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snus throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Snus scores with a four punch combination!
Joe dodges the punch combination from Snus.
Snus misses with a body shot.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joe is looking to clinch but Snus is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snus misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe tries to clinch up.
Joe throws a nice looking combination but Snus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Don Joe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on General Snus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snus circles away quickly and effectively.
Snus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Snus.
Snus throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe is looking for a counter combo.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe drops Snus with a beautiful combination! Snus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joe is looking for the KO!
Snus tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh!!! Joe has knocked Snus down with a huge combo! Joe steps away and waves a wobbly Snus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Snus looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
Snus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Joe knocks Snus out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Joe!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Joe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor Xavier (ranked 3712 p4p, 417 weight class) and One Fortytwo (ranked 2898 p4p, 330 weight class). One Fortytwo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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29
162 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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142 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Vitor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortytwo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Xavier misses the target.
Fortytwo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xavier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xavier misses with an uppercut.
Fortytwo lands with an uppercut that bounces Xavier off the cage and back into range.
Fortytwo tries to clinch
and Xavier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
One Fortytwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortytwo swings for the body but Xavier moves out of range.
Fortytwo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Fortytwo.
Fortytwo pushes Xavier up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortytwo misses with some punches.
Xavier avoiding damage as Fortytwo throws knees to the body.
Xavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Fortytwo.
Fortytwo scores with a head kick.
Fortytwo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortytwo can pounce on him.
Fortytwo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xavier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fortytwo moves to clinch but Xavier breaks away
and Xavier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortytwo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortytwo is still on wobbly legs! Can Xavier finish him?
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xavier counters with a big right hand! Oh Fortytwo is in trouble here! Xavier follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Vitor Xavier!
The defeated One Fortytwo had this to say: 'Everyone picks on the big idiot, don't they?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 2090 p4p, 257 weight class) and Randall Jackson (ranked 4465 p4p, 478 weight class). Jackson has chosen Waiting around to die? as his entrance music. Randall Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lazy Bastard's chin.
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162 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson slips under a jab from Bastard.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Bastard avoids it easily.
Bastard misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Bastard lands a lovely overhand right.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Jackson swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bastard avoids a kick to the body.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bastard finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Nice uppercut lands for Bastard. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Bastard walks into a jab.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bastard quickly recovers to half guard.
Bastard wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Bastard is looking to escape.
Bastard is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bastard taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is looking to improve his position.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet.
Bastard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to control. Bastard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Bastard defends it.
Bastard tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Bastard is trying to keep Jackson in close.
We've been hearing good reports from Bastard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bastard wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson postures up.
Bastard 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.
Jackson cracks Bastard with a solid left hand.
Bastard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bastard's head.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson postures up in Bastard's guard and throws a big left but Bastard blocks it.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson works over Bastard with some ground and pound from guard.
Bastard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bastard wants to sweep but no luck.
Bastard is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastard is retaining full guard.
Bastard is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randall Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bastard misses with a double jab
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Bastard misses.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bastard blocks the body kick.
Bastard misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Bastard slips the punch.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Bastard's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jab from Bastard.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson slips a jab from Bastard.
Bastard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastard swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Bastard swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Jackson responds with a good body kick, but Bastard manages to step out the way in time.
Lazy Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bastard throws a combination that misses
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bastard's guard.
Bastard has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazy Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Bastard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Bastard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bastard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Bastard to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bastard is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Bastard managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastard.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bastard misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard misses with an uppercut
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bastard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bastard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bastard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Bastard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Bastard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Bastard is looking for a sweep.
Jackson taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lazy Bastard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Bastard moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bastard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Bastard leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson misses the jab.
Bastard lands the left hand.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bastard stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bastard defends it well.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bastard slips a straight right by Jackson.
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Bastard throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Bastard tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Bastard's guard.
Bastard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
A big right from Bastard misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson slips a straight right by Bastard.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bastard thinking.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Bastard is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Bastard's guard.
Bastard is wriggling around but Jackson manages to pass to half guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Bastard has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Randall Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stops Bastard from getting back to his feet.
Bastard has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Bastard's hands, connecting with Bastard's forehead.
Jackson is pressing down on Bastard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bastard is holding on for now.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson is pressing down on Bastard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bastard is holding on for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Bastard is trying to stand.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lazy Bastard.
I think Bastard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taz Bandichoo (ranked 2111 p4p, 54 weight class) and Randall Couture (ranked 2701 p4p, 65 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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22
240 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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28
233 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Couture!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Couture has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bandichoo.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Bandichoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Couture blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo dips to his left and cracks Couture with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Bandichoo misses with a few strikes there.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Couture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bandichoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandichoo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Couture's head.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
Couture walks into a stiff left hand from Bandichoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Couture misses.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandichoo lands an overhand right.
Couture looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bandichoo wants to stand and escape but Couture is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands a couple of digs.
Bandichoo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Couture is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bandichoo breaks the clinch.
Couture bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Bandichoo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bandichoo lands a front kick.
Bandichoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Good exchange - Bandichoo coming out on top.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Bandichoo's head but Bandichoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Bandichoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Couture. That did some damage!
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Couture forces Bandichoo back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Bandichoo's head.
Bandichoo breaks from the clinch.
Bandichoo lands with a hook. Couture tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo scores with a three punch combo!
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture throws a counter combo.
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandichoo throws out the jab.
Bandichoo connects with a high kick.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandichoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Bandichoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Couture.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Couture tries to counter with a clinch but Bandichoo shakes him off and moves away.
Bandichoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Couture throws out a counter right but Bandichoo avoids it with no problem.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Bandichoo tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Couture tries a body shot but Bandichoo blocks it.
Couture lands with a right to the head.
Bandichoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Couture lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bandichoo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Couture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bandichoo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Couture.
Couture getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Bandichoo saw that one coming.
Bandichoo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bandichoo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Couture's head.
A big left from Couture misses.
Couture scores with a nice right hand.
Bandichoo scores with a decent looking hook.
Couture avoids a kick to the body.
Couture is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bandichoo walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
Bandichoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandichoo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandichoo is just out of range.
Bandichoo slips a jab from Couture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandichoo dips to his left and cracks Couture with an uppercut!
Couture has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a jab to the head.
Bandichoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo dominated that round.
That's time! Bandichoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A lazy left from Bandichoo finds it's target.
Bandichoo throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Bandichoo saw that one coming.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bandichoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Couture connects with a nice looking jab.
Bandichoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couture can do to turn this around?
Bandichoo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Bandichoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Bandichoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Bandichoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Couture has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bandichoo.
Couture takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bandichoo!
Bandichoo throws Couture to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo lands with a good body shot.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture slips a straight right by Bandichoo.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Bandichoo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Couture lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Couture.
Couture walks into a straight right hand from Bandichoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandichoo misses with a few strikes there.
Taz Bandichoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture takes a swing at Bandichoo's ribcage but misses.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Couture looks to move away, Bandichoo throws a big counter combo but Couture just gets out of the way.
Bandichoo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Couture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bandichoo. Beautiful body shot.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Bandichoo cracks Couture with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandichoo works Couture's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Couture 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bandichoo blocks a jab.
Taz Bandichoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandichoo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Couture finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandichoo's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Bandichoo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo looks to land a combination. Couture sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bandichoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Couture.
Couture is rocked!
Bandichoo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Couture to the canvas! Couture doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bandichoo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Bandichoo!
After the big win, Taz Bandichoo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Impaler (ranked 852 p4p, 32 weight class) and Orgasmic Bliss (ranked 2072 p4p, 78 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
275 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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27
300 lbs
5 - 6 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orgasmic Bliss!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bliss misses with a leg kick
and Impaler counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Orgasmic Bliss 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.
Bliss shoots and misses
and Impaler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bliss tries for a takedown but Impaler circles away easily
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
Bliss throws a leg kick
and Impaler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bliss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bliss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Impaler counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimir Impaler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orgasmic Bliss.
Bliss looks winded!
Bliss throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Impaler counter with a right hand.
Bliss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Impaler counters with a straight right hand.
Impaler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bliss misses with a takedown attempt
and Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bliss thinking.
Bliss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Impaler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bliss scrambles back to his feet.
Impaler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Impaler drops Bliss with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bliss looks back up at him and smiles so Impaler waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bliss is rocked!
That has opened up Orgasmic Bliss's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler knocks out Bliss with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Impaler before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Impaler picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Impaler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Island (ranked 1109 p4p, 138 weight class) and Tzwrtzos Peidis (ranked 1313 p4p, 160 weight class). Peidis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ΑΥΤΟ ΤΟ ΤΡΑΓΟΥ&. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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29
165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tzwrtzos Peidis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peidis misses with a hook. Island ducked under it nicely.
Peidis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Island is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Island fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Peidis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Island with a poor takedown
and Peidis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Island decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Island seems to be working for a kimura but Peidis defends the submission attempt.
Island is looking for a kimura but Peidis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Island to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Island is looking for a kimura here.
Island wants to work for an arm triangle but Peidis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Island is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peidis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Island is working for a kimura but Peidis is defending it quite comfortably.
Island is looking for a kimura here.
Island is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peidis sees it coming and defends easily.
Island is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peidis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Island trying to control the action but Peidis is working from the bottom.
Peidis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Island. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Island seems to be working for a kimura but Peidis defends the submission attempt.
Island is trying to control the action in half guard but Peidis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peidis trying to hold on to Island's head to control him but Island postures up.
Island is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peidis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Island is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peidis sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peidis tries to kick Island off but Island keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Island is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peidis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Island.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Island is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peidis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Island is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peidis is controlling Island's trapped leg to prevent Island from advancing to side control.
Island is keen to just control but Peidis is a slippery customer.
Island in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Peidis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Island!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mister Island!
A very excited looking Mister Island rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 276 p4p, 44 weight class) and Brooklyn Brawler (ranked 730 p4p, 115 weight class). Brawler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beastie Boys- No Sleep till Brooklyn. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brooklyn Brawler enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 2 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brooklyn Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Choo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choo looks to land a combination but Brawler avoids it well.
Choo misses with a few strikes there.
Brawler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Choo digs a good hook to Brawler's body.
Choo lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Choo does no damage.
Brawler lands with an overhand left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brawler!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brawler moves out of range as Choo strikes.
Choo loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brawler! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Choo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brawler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Choo is looking to counter punch.
Brawler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Choo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Choo duly obliges.
Choo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brawler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Choo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brawler swinging wildly here.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Choo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brawler doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Choo scores with a four punch combination!
Brawler throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Choo misses.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away.
Choo lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Choo.
Choo misses with a few strikes there.
Choo misses with a combination
and Brawler counters with a right hand to the body.
Choo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Choo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brawler takes a swing at Choo's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler throws a looping overhand right but Choo ducks down to avoid it.
Choo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Choo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brawler has time to react.
Brawler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Choo throws a lazy right hand but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brawler circles away quickly and effectively.
Brawler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Choo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Choo slips a jab and a cross from Brawler.
Choo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawler is looking for the big counter here.
Brawler misses with a looping left.
Choo is looking for a counter combo.
Choo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Choo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Brawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brawler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Choo counters with a stiff right hand.
Brawler rushes Choo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Choo misses with the head strike.
Choo jumps guard but Brawler stands there with Choo around his waist. Choo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Choo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brawler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Choo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brawler smiles and moves away.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Choo lands with an overhand left.
Choo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Brawler tries to bum rush Choo with a series of wild strikes but Choo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Choo coming out on top.
Mew Choo is winning the standup battle so far.
Choo slips under a jab.
Choo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choo with a body shot.
Choo takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Choo.
Choo misses with the combination.
Brawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choo.
Brawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Choo moved out of range nicely.
Choo throwing a counter right hand but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Brawler throws a hook but Choo blocks it.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
Choo blocks a jab.
Brawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Choo misses with an uppercut.
Choo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brawler can do to turn this around?
Choo throws a right hand that Brawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Brawler also avoids with ease.
Choo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choo.
Choo lands a head shot.
Choo misses with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Choo.
Choo misses with a shot to the body
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawler swings widly with a right hand
and Choo counters with a two punch combo.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Choo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brawler darts in and clinches Choo up against the cage.
I was talking to Choo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brawler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Brawler fails to land.
Brawler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choo.
Brawler scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brawler fails to land.
Brawler lands a shoulder strike.
Choo decides to pull guard.
Choo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brawler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Choo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brawler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choo pulls Brawler in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brawler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Choo is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Brawler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Choo.
Brawler throws a nice looking combination but Choo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Choo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Choo swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Choo.
Choo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Choo throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choo throws the left hand but Brawler avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brawler momentarily.
Brawler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Choo - just one landing.
Choo misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brawler! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target.
Brawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Choo throws out a powerful jab.
Brawler throws a shot to the body.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo dodges the punch combination from Brawler.
Brooklyn Brawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo misses with a hook to the body
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Brawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brawler.
Choo throws a sloppy body shot
and Brawler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Choo finds it's way through Brawler's defenses.
Brawler throws a combination. Choo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brawler scores with a nice strike.
Choo misses with a straight right.
Brawler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choo with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Choo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler misses with a looping left.
Choo misses with an uppercut.
Choo throws a nice looking combination but Brawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Choo connects with a jab.
Brawler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Choo counters with a two punch combo.
Brawler scores with a hook.
Choo lands with an overhand left.
Choo digs a good hook to Brawler's body.
Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brawler misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Choo.
Brawler is looking for the big counter here.
Choo misses with a combination
and Brawler counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Choo misses the target.
Choo misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brawler.
Brawler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Choo is rocked!
Choo throws a looping overhand right but Brawler ducks down to avoid it.
Brawler staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mew Choo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Choo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mew Choo!
Mew Choo 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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