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WVT24 Baroni v Murhaa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 20803 p4p, 123 weight class) and Maciej Gorski (ranked 20605 p4p, 127 weight class). Gorski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harnaś. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petr Kotrc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Maciej Gorski!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotrc drives through and clinches with Gorski against the cage.
Kotrc tightens his grip and picks Gorski up, before dumping him to the ground. Gorski manages to land in guard.
Kotrc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gorski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotrc prevents Gorski from getting back to his feet.
Kotrc gets to his feet - Gorski follows without any prompting.
Kotrc gets caught napping as Gorski dives in and scores a takedown. Kotrc manages to retain guard.
Gorski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorski stands up over Kotrc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gorski scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorski looking to pass the guard.
Kotrc throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gorski wants to control from the top but Kotrc keeps moving.
Gorski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotrc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kotrc is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gorski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kotrc pulls guard.
Gorski lands a couple of elbows.
Gorski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kotrc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kotrc has escaped and now he's on top!
Kotrc won't allow Gorski to get back to his feet.
Kotrc has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gorski pulls Kotrc in close to prevent any damage.
Gorski working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kotrc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc lands a couple of elbows.
Gorski trying to keep a closed guard but Kotrc is proving a slippery customer.
Kotrc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kotrc with a nice head shot there.
Kotrc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gorski keeping full guard, as Kotrc tries to pass.
Gorski keeping moving, preventing Kotrc from controlling successfully.
Gorski trying to keep a closed guard but Kotrc is proving a slippery customer.
Kotrc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kotrc stands up from Gorski's guard - Kotrc perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kotrc. Gorski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kotrc manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kotrc keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotrc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gorski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gorski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gorski looking to sit in guard and control but Kotrc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gorski is trying to keep Kotrc in close.
Kotrc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorski is retaining full guard.
Kotrc throws a big right hand that misses.
Kotrc stands and throws Gorski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gorski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kotrc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gorski wants to control but Kotrc postures up.
Kotrc landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kotrc scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gorski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kotrc lands a nice forearm strike.
Kotrc tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gorski is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Kotrc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kotrc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gorski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kotrc has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gorski is on him like a limpet, forcing Kotrc back against the cage.
Kotrc lands an uppercut.
Gorski has Kotrc pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gorski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kotrc tumbling to the mat - Gorski dives into Kotrc's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gorski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gorski looking to pass the guard.
Kotrc is adopting a defensive guard.
Kotrc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kotrc seems keen to control Gorski's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotrc wants to stand up but Gorski is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotrc pulls Gorski in close to prevent any damage.
Gorski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kotrc dives on top into guard.
Kotrc stops Gorski from standing up.
Kotrc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gorski can't keep his opponent in guard - Kotrc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kotrc working Gorski over with strikes.
Gorski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kotrc scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gorski is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is trying to control but can't.
Kotrc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gorski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kotrc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kotrc working Gorski over with strikes.
Kotrc is working for a kimura but Gorski is defending it quite comfortably.
Gorski tries to kick Kotrc off but Kotrc keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gorski is refusing to be controlled, as Kotrc sits in half guard.
Gorski pushes Kotrc off looking to stand but Kotrc dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc lands strikes from half guard.
Petr Kotrc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kotrc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kotrc is working for a submission of some sort.
Gorski is trying to stand back up but Kotrc is controlling him
Gorski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kotrc is on him like a limpet, forcing Gorski back against the cage.
Kotrc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gorski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kotrc struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc prevents Gorski from moving into mount.
Gorski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gorski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kotrc prevents Gorski from moving into mount.
Kotrc tries to escape but Gorski is in control.
Kotrc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotrc can't do much from the bottom here.
Kotrc taking a bit of punishment here - Gorski scoring with strikes.
Kotrc holds on to Gorski's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kotrc is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gorski connects with a decent elbow.
Gorski lands a decent elbow from side control.
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 Petr Kotrc will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kotrc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gorski.
Kotrc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorski can do to turn this around?
Gorski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kotrc napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kotrc throws Gorski to one side and escapes!
Petr Kotrc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice combo by Gorski! Oh, that's hurt him - Kotrc falls to the canvas and Gorski follows him into side control.
Kotrc is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Kotrc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorski landing a few strikes.
Gorski scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kotrc is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gorski can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Gorski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perdue Willshire (ranked 21317 p4p, 119 weight class) and Marcus Harris (ranked 7484 p4p, 116 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perdue Willshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Harris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Willshire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harris is in Willshire's guard.
Harris stays in close to Willshire's body and controls the position.
Willshire wants to stand but Harris is controlling the position.
Willshire working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willshire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willshire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Willshire keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Willshire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Willshire with a poor takedown
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Willshire quickly recovers to half guard.
Willshire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Harris is on him like a limpet, forcing Willshire back against the cage.
Willshire jumps into guard, dragging Harris to the mat.
Willshire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control but Willshire is working from the bottom.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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!
Willshire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harris working away.
Harris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willshire is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but Willshire is defending well.
Harris stands up and beckons Willshire to his feet.
Willshire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
Willshire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Harris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Harris prevents Willshire from escaping the position.
Harris tries to score with some ground and pound. Willshire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willshire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Harris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Willshire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harris blocks a jab.
Willshire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Willshire postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Harris is trying to keep Willshire in close.
Willshire passes into half guard.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Willshire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willshire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harris's head.
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Willshire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Willshire's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willshire tries to escape the position.
Willshire is working hard here to advance position.
Willshire is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Harris.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Willshire just trying to survive but Harris is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Willshire is keeping busy.
Harris struggling to land strikes to the head as Willshire covers up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris keeps control of the position easily here as Willshire tries to buck him off.
Harris doesn't have the hooks in and Willshire manages to turn into his guard.
Willshire landing with the ground and pound.
Harris trying to strike off his back.
Willshire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Willshire preventing the sweep.
Harris keeping full guard, as Willshire tries to pass.
Willshire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Willshire trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris punching to the body, from the bottom.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Willshire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Willshire passes Harris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Willshire is working away from the top position though.
Willshire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perdue Willshire dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Willshire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Willshire fails with a takedown attempt.
Willshire scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willshire throws a combination that misses
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willshire gets a takedown into half guard.
Willshire wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Willshire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Willshire stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Willshire throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Willshire's guard. Nice move by Harris!
Harris preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Willshire working a defensive guard here.
Willshire is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Willshire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willshire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.
Willshire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Willshire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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.
Willshire swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Willshire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Willshire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perdue Willshire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willshire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Willshire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Willshire throws a combination that misses
and Harris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willshire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Willshire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori 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 Altintop Palonesess (ranked 3337 p4p, 82 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 5796 p4p, 111 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Altintop Palonesess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palonesess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grena pinned against the cage. Grena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grena blocks a head kick by Palonesess.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grena tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palonesess just stands there and leans against the cage.
Palonesess lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grena tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena is looking to stand up but Palonesess isn't so interested in that idea.
Grena looking for a guillotine here but Palonesess defends easily.
Palonesess missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palonesess drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grena looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grena looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grena!
An elbow from Grena crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess is looking to regain half guard here but Grena keeps moving and retains side control.
Grena working the body and head with strikes.
Grena scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Grena crashes against the mat.
Palonesess is looking for a sweep.
Grena creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palonesess sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Palonesess tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Palonesess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Palonesess isn't going anywhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grena throwing strikes but Palonesess manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Grena is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Palonesess not doing much here.
Palonesess trying to control the action but Grena is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Palonesess trying to control from half guard but Grena is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Palonesess'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umberto Grena will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palonesess stuffs the takedown.
Grena misses with a few strikes there.
Palonesess decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Palonesess decides to stand and escape the position.
Palonesess moves into range and clinches up with Grena.
Palonesess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palonesess closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grena quickly recovers to half guard.
Palonesess is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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!
Grena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palonesess's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Altintop Palonesess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palonesess wants to pass the guard but Grena is keeping the position.
Grena working a defensive guard here.
Palonesess is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Grena keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palonesess content to stall in guard here.
Palonesess working some strikes from top position.
Palonesess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palonesess's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Palonesess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grena is keeping the position for now.
Palonesess being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Palonesess lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palonesess.
Palonesess gets tackled into the cage by Grena. Grena maintains the clinch.
Palonesess turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Palonesess working away.
Palonesess decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess instigates a clinch.
Grena pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena 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.
Palonesess slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altintop Palonesess dominated that second round.
That's time! Palonesess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grena sprawls well. Grena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet.
Grena swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palonesess misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palonesess prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Palonesess with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palonesess shoots in but Grena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palonesess.
Grena gets back to half guard.
Grena is trying to control but can't.
Grena pushes Palonesess off looking to stand but Palonesess dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grena misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grena wants to get back to his feet.
Grena is looking for a sweep. Palonesess is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Palonesess controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palonesess has his takedown stuffed
and Grena decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Palonesess's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palonesess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palonesess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grena is one step ahead there.
Grena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grena throws a big right hand that misses.
Palonesess trying to control the position here.
Grena throws a strike but Palonesess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grena is looking to sweep but instead, Palonesess has passed into half guard.
Grena tries to get to full guard but Palonesess has control of the leg.
Grena is refusing to be controlled, as Palonesess sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palonesess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palonesess lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palonesess trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess postures up.
Grena is adopting a defensive 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 Altintop Palonesess.
I think Palonesess 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altintop Palonesess!
Altintop Palonesess seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 6794 p4p, 114 weight class) and Jack Holloway (ranked 3685 p4p, 84 weight class). Victor Mordino has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mordino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holloway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mordino tries to score with some ground and pound. Holloway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Holloway has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino trying to control the position but Holloway is working away.
Holloway trying to remain calm as Mordino controls from the top position.
Mordino tries to move to mount but Holloway blocks the move with his legs.
Mordino swings around for an armbar but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mordino's guard.
Mordino pulls Holloway in to control the position.
Holloway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mordino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Mordino keeps moving.
Holloway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mordino is keeping the position for now.
Holloway looking to sit in guard and control but Mordino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holloway wants to sweep here but Mordino controlling him for the moment.
Mordino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Holloway is retaining full guard.
Mordino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Holloway looking for a sweep. Not yet Holloway, not yet.
Mordino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mordino passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mordino in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Holloway is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Mordino!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spas Spasov (ranked 3876 p4p, 87 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 4087 p4p, 90 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spasov feints and as Liguy raises his hands in defense, Spasov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liguy has his feet on Spasov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Oleg Liguy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spasov moves into the clinch.
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liguy tries to keep at a distance but Spasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liguy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Spasov is trying to escape back to his feet but Liguy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liguy scoring with punches and elbows.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but Liguy drags him back down.
Liguy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spasov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Liguy scoring with punches and elbows.
Liguy working the ground and pound.
Spasov tries to escape but Liguy is in control.
Liguy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Spasov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Liguy is controlling him well.
Liguy looks up at the clock and then as Spasov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Liguy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Spasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liguy on the ground.
Spasov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Liguy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Liguy tries to move to mount but Spasov blocks the move with his legs.
Spasov is pushing Liguy's head away, looking to escape. Liguy manages to hold on to the position though.
Spasov is looking for a sweep.
Liguy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spasov is trying to get back to half guard.
Spasov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spasov tries to improve position but can't.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but Liguy drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liguy scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liguy working the ground and pound.
Liguy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Liguy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Liguy scoring with punches from side control.
Liguy cracks Spasov with a big elbow.
Liguy lands a few punches from side control.
Liguy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spasov misses the shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Liguy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here as Liguy stalls from top position.
Liguy lands a few punches from side control.
Liguy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spasov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Liguy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spasov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liguy working the ground and pound from side control.
Liguy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spasov some visible discomfort.
Spasov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Liguy is chipping away with strikes.
Spasov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Spasov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Liguy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Spasov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Liguy prevents Spasov from escaping the position.
Liguy lands an elbow.
Liguy advances to full mount.
Spasov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Spasov tries to hold on but Liguy postures up.
The referee warns Spasov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Liguy wants to control the pace but Spasov is squirming around nicely.
Spasov really wants to buck Liguy off and get back to his feet.
Liguy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spasov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Liguy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Liguy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No joy there for Spasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liguy dives in and grabs Spasov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes down on Liguy's head and hops out.
Spasov lands a jab-cross combination.
Liguy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liguy wants it to stay on the feet.
Spasov has Liguy up against the cage in a clinch.
Spasov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liguy.
A left hand lands to the body for Liguy.
Liguy looking to slow down the pace here.
Liguy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spasov prevents it.
Spas Spasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Liguy.
Liguy tries a body shot but Spasov blocks it.
Liguy has Spasov pushed against the cage.
Liguy tries to throw a body punch but Spasov avoids it by throwing Liguy back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Liguy controls the action.
Liguy lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Liguy as the two fighters clinch.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liguy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Liguy somewhat.
A left and a right from Spasov both land. Nice combination.
Liguy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spasov as he avoids it easily.
Liguy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liguy wants it to stay on the feet.
Liguy wants to counter with a clinch but Spasov pushes him away.
Spasov has been working on his balance at Roosters Coop, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Liguy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liguy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spasov sprawls well. Spasov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liguy gets slowly back to his feet.
Liguy moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov manages to break the clinch.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liguy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spasov defends well and Liguy ends up having to push Spasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Liguy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liguy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spasov misses with a double jab
and Liguy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spasov's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liguy trying to control the position from guard on top but Spasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liguy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spasov wants to stand and escape but Liguy is having none of it.
Liguy working some strikes from top position.
Spasov trying to keep a closed guard but Liguy is proving a slippery customer.
Liguy prevents Spasov from getting back to his feet.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Liguy manages to pass to side control.
Oleg Liguy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liguy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liguy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spasov tries to kick Liguy off but Liguy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liguy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Liguy prevents Spasov from standing back up.
Liguy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Spasov trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Liguy connects with a nice short shot to Spasov's temple.
Liguy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Liguy lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Liguy.
Liguy slips a nice elbow through Spasov's hands, connecting with Spasov's forehead.
Spasov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Liguy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spasov tries to kick Liguy off but Liguy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Liguy connects with a nice short shot to Spasov's temple.
Liguy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Liguy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spasov wants to control but Liguy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spasov pushes Liguy off looking to stand but Liguy dives back in and keeps control.
Liguy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spasov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Liguy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Liguy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Liguy lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Liguy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spasov dives in and grabs Liguy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liguy pushes down on Spasov's head and hops out.
Liguy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liguy gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Liguy connects with a nice short shot to Spasov's temple.
Spasov trying to control from the bottom.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Liguy is working for a submission of some sort.
Spasov is looking for a sweep. Liguy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Liguy content to control rather than advance.
Spasov wants to control but Liguy is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Liguy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Liguy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spasov is trying to stand back up but Liguy is controlling him
Liguy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spasov is trying to stand back up but Liguy is controlling him
Liguy working over Spasov with some ground and pound. Spasov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spasov kicks off Liguy and gets to his feet.
Spasov leaves Liguy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Liguy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liguy tries to keep at a distance but Spasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Liguy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spasov.
Spas Spasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liguy shoots in and bounces Spasov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Liguy chips away with some ground and pound.
Liguy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Liguy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liguy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spasov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Liguy chips away with some ground and pound.
Liguy postures up and lands a big shot to Spasov's brow.
Spasov wants to stand up but Liguy is controlling him.
Spasov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Liguy won't allow Spasov to get back to his feet.
Liguy wants to control from the top but Spasov keeps moving.
Liguy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but Liguy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liguy works over Spasov with some ground and pound from guard.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Liguy manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spasov punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liguy controlling the action here.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Spasov actively working from the bottom here.
Liguy winds up and cracks Spasov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spasov punching from the bottom.
Spasov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Liguy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spasov tries to kick Liguy off but Liguy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liguy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spasov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Liguy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oleg Liguy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spasov actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Liguy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liguy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Liguy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crack Head (ranked 3921 p4p, 88 weight class) and Lukasz Patryk (ranked 3005 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Patryk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head lands the left hand.
Head throws a jab when Patryk was well out of range.
Patryk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Head pinned against the cage. Head gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Head throws a hook but Patryk blocks it.
Patryk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Head.
Patryk avoids the body shot from Head.
Patryk ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Patryk throws a front kick that sends Head stumbling back into the cage.
Head misses with an uppercut
and Patryk counters with a one-two to the body.
Patryk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patryk is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head misses with a leg kick
and Patryk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Head!
Head is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Patryk off and has taken his back!
Patryk tries to break free.
Head controlling the position well here. Patryk rolled but Head kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head continues to stall.
Head doesn't have the hooks in and Patryk manages to turn into his guard.
Head working for a triangle but Patryk defends it easily.
Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patryk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patryk throws a big elbow that misses.
Head escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patryk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patryk is looking to work some ground and pound but Head has wrist control.
Patryk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Patryk throws a big right hand that misses.
Patryk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Head has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patryk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Patryk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Head is looking for a triangle but Patryk pushes his legs off easily.
Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Head keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Patryk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Head has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patryk has managed to get both his arms back between Head's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head has his foot on Patryk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patryk works his way back into a safe position though.
Patryk distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Patryk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patryk gets to his feet - Head follows without any prompting.
Head pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patryk is out of range and Head settles back down.
Head leaves Patryk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Patryk moves into the clinch.
Patryk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patryk shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Patryk.
Patryk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Head misses with a wild combination.
As Head backs off Patryk throws a huge counter combo but Head manages to avoid it all.
Head paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Patryk responds with a good body kick, but Head manages to step out the way in time.
Head walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patryk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patryk tries to clinch up but Head circles away and keeps his distance.
Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patryk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patryk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Patryk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patryk ducks under a wild hook from Head.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patryk! But no joy.
Head throws a leg kick but Patryk sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Patryk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Head throws a leg kick which misses Patryk's front leg but catches the back leg as Patryk tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Head appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Head misses with a looping right.
Patryk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Head as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Crack Head will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Patryk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Patryk throws a big counter head kick but Head avoids it with no problem.
Lukasz Patryk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Patryk manages to avoid it.
Patryk tries to clinch up.
Head swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Head listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Patryk defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Patryk tries to clinch up but Head circles away and keeps his distance.
Patryk blocks a jab.
Head throws a leg kick which misses Patryk's front leg but catches the back leg as Patryk tries to avoid it.
Patryk wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk tries to sprawl but Head drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Patryk pushes Head off and gets back to his feet.
Crack Head is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patryk.
Patryk is looking for the big counter here.
Head throws a right and a left that Patryk avoids nicely.
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Patryk moves into the clinch.
Patryk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Head looking to slow down the pace here.
Head lands a body punch.
Patryk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Patryk goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Patryk with that takedown attempt.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patryk manages to avoid it.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Patryk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crack Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Head as Patryk shoots in.
Head tried to counter with a leg kick but Patryk avoided it.
Patryk checks a leg kick nicely.
Patryk checks a leg kick.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patryk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head throws a leg kick
and Patryk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Head lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Patryk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Head is looking for a triangle but Patryk pushes his legs off easily.
Head is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patryk is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Patryk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Head manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patryk manages to get himself to full guard.
Head is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Head trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom.
Head slips nicely into half guard.
Patryk is trying to maintain the position but Head is very close to passing his half guard.
Patryk is looking for a sweep. Head is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lukasz Patryk has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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!
Patryk is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patryk can do to turn this around?
Head controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Head dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Head shoots in looking for a takedown. Patryk tries to sprawl out of it but Head keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patryk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Patryk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some bone on bone action there as Patryk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Patryk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Patryk unleashes a big counter combination but Head bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Head tries to score with a low kick but Patryk moves his leg out of the way.
Head throws a hook but Patryk blocks it.
Head looks to land a left hand but Patryk moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Patryk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Patryk both land. Nice combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Patryk down.
Head fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patryk, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patryk is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
Head tries to keep at a distance but Patryk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patryk tries to pull guard but Head holds him up against the cage and eventually Patryk drops back down to his feet.
Patryk tries to pull guard but Head holds him up against the cage and eventually Patryk drops back down to his feet.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head tries to work over Patryk's front leg with a kick but Patryk checks it.
Patryk slips under a jab.
Head sets himself, and Patryk steps forward looking for the clinch! Head avoids it this time.
Patryk moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Head misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Head lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patryk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Head can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Patryk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head misses with a straight left.
Head instigates a clinch.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Head's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head lands a good knee to the midsection. Patryk won't want to take too many of those.
Head avoiding damage as Patryk throws knees to the body.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head misses with a hook. Patryk ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
Patryk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Head sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Head's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Head fails to land with a series of punches.
Patryk scores with a decent looking hook.
Patryk walks into a left hand.
Head looks to land a combination but Patryk avoids it well.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lukasz Patryk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patryk misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crack Head showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Head has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Head!
A very excited looking Crack Head made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Lukasz Patryk spoke after the fight, saying 'Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yen Askren (ranked 2995 p4p, 76 weight class) and Michael MP (ranked 3784 p4p, 138 weight class). Askren comes to the cage accompanied by Hello from the Askren Side. MP has chosen Whitesnake - Is This Love? as his entrance music. Michael MP has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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274 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Yen Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MP defending well as Askren loads up on a big left hand.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MP keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askren.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
MP moves out of range as Askren strikes.
MP uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Askren.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MP counters with a single leg into guard. Askren didn't expect that.
MP stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MP trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren looking to control.
MP postures up and lands a big shot to Askren's brow.
MP throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MP looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MP content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren has control of MP's left arm, preventing MP from doing any damage.
MP has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MP.
MP trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is pulling down on MP's head to control his posture.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MP manages to get himself to full guard.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform us that MP has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MP working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MP pulls Askren in to control the position.
Askren stays in close to MP's body and controls the position.
MP pulls Askren in close to his closed guard and prevents Askren from doing any damage or advancing position.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Askren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Askren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MP doesn't seem bothered though.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Askren throws the left hand but MP avoids the punch easily.
Askren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MP circles away quickly and effectively.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren lands with a hook. MP tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but MP is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MP takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Askren throws a combination that misses
and MP counters with a nice double leg into side control. Askren won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Askren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MP is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askren defends it well.
MP sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MP thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askren's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MP working Askren over with strikes.
MP wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Askren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren misses with a wild combination.
MP avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
MP uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Askren.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with a straight right.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MP was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren falls off balance throwing a combination
so MP counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MP lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren seems keen to control MP's posture.
MP is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Michael MP has got the better of the ground game so far.
MP won't allow Askren to sweep him here.
Askren keeping moving, preventing MP from controlling successfully.
Askren wants to stand up but MP is controlling him.
Askren working a defensive guard here.
MP throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MP trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MP wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MP can do to turn this around?
MP looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MP is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren trying to control but MP is working from the bottom.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is working MP over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but MP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Askren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren works MP's body with a nice hook.
Askren lands a jab.
Askren throws a left and a right that both miss
and MP decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Askren's guard.
Askren kicks MP off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MP showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MP walks into a stiff left hand from Askren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Askren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael MP's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Askren throws a lazy right hand but MP sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by MP.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MP slips a jab from Askren.
MP feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by MP.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MP steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Askren.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren cracks MP with a right hand to the side of the head.
Askren with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren throws a combination that misses
and MP counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Askren!
Askren is being controlled here.
MP is chipping away with strikes.
Askren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MP is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren is looking for a sweep.
Askren takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
MP trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren struggling a bit here.
MP trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MP working the ground and pound but Askren is defending the strikes.
MP working the ground and pound but Askren is defending the strikes.
MP wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy.
MP in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Askren manages to work his way to half guard, despite MP's best efforts.
Askren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MP stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren is looking to stand up but MP isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MP loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MP postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MP wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
MP throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
MP wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
MP loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren misses with a straight left.
Askren missing with a left hand there. MP was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Askren misses with a straight left.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Michael MP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jab by Askren.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren misses the jab.
MP feints the counter takedown.
Askren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MP counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Askren!
MP goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Askren has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MP but great work by Askren.
Askren looking to control but instead MP has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Askren stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren throwing shots but MP is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yen Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Askren, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yen Askren!
Yen Askren very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) 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.
Michael MP was interviewed post fight and said 'That was unexpected. Give me another 5 minutes and that dude is getting wrecked.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Baroni (ranked 2590 p4p, 67 weight class) and King Murhaa (ranked 1762 p4p, 50 weight class). The key to victory for Phillip Baroni has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Murhaa with that takedown attempt.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa dives in and grabs Baroni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baroni pushes down on Murhaa's head and hops out.
Murhaa has his takedown stuffed
and Baroni counters with a left and a right that stings Murhaa.
Phillip Baroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murhaa misses with a takedown
and Baroni counters with a straight that turns Murhaa's legs to rubber! Baroni pushes forward with more strikes and Murhaa goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Baroni!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Phillip Baroni made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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pop
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