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Blitz 115: Ænima PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Staton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Staton finds it's target.
Mason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Staton.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Staton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staton checks a low kick from Mason.
A shot to the body from Mason misses
and Staton counters with a right hand to the body.
Staton staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Mason misses with a shot to the body
and Staton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mason won't be happy with that.
Staton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mason is avoiding damage well.
Staton throws a strike aimed at the side of Mason's head but Mason avoids it well.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staton on the ground.
Staton tries to score with some ground and pound. Mason controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Staton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mason is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mason stops Staton from passing to mount.
Staton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason wants to control but Staton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Staton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Staton misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason jabs at Staton's body.
Staton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Staton slips under a jab from Mason.
Frank Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Mason. No joy for Staton on that attempt.
Mason throws a predictable looking body shot
and Staton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mason's guard now.
Staton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Staton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Staton connects with a couple of short punches.
Staton postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Mason is trying to keep Staton in close.
Staton passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Staton is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Staton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Staton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason tries to roll over but Staton keeps him under control.
Staton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Staton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Staton shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason stalks Staton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Staton's face. Staton staggers backwards, shaken.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Staton manages to avoid it.
Staton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Staton shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton swinging wildly here.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Staton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staton misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staton misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frank Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Staton.
Staton slips under a jab.
Mason throws a left and a right that both miss
and Staton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason lands a head shot.
Mason lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton moves out of range of the strikes.
Staton moves away from the strike by Mason.
Staton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
Staton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Staton moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeremy Staton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch
and Staton counters with a single leg into guard. Mason didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard.
Staton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Staton seems keen to control Mason's posture.
Staton 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mason dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mason misses with a shot to the body
and Staton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason stuns Staton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Staton slips under a jab from Mason.
Staton keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Staton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason throws a hook but Staton avoids it easily.
Mason misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Staton.
Staton shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
Mason misses the jab.
Mason misses with a combination
so Staton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Staton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason is trying to control the position but Staton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton throwing strikes but missing.
Staton thows a big elbow that misses.
Staton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Staton thows a big elbow that misses.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Staton.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Staton wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason has control of Staton's left arm, preventing Staton from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Staton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Staton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Staton.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Staton.
Staton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
That's four 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.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Staton's head but Staton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Staton.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Staton.
Mason throws a low kick but Staton avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Staton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Staton 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Staton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Favre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Favre comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dread & Alive. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Favre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nickolas Bryant!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant tries to clinch but Favre moves out of range.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Favre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Favre cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickolas Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Favre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Favre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Favre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Favre tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Favre misses with a head kick.
Favre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Favre.
Favre throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Favre slips the punch.
Bryant has closed the distance and engaged Favre in a clinch.
Bryant lands a body shot.
Favre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bryant is struggling to control the position.
Favre tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bryant works on Favre's body with a couple of short punches.
Bryant lands a takedown into guard.
Favre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryant trying to control but Favre is working from the bottom.
Favre is trying to control the position but Bryant postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant stopping the sweep attempt from Favre.
Bryant stops Favre from standing up.
Favre trying to control the position.
Bryant thows a big elbow that misses.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Favre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Favre.
Favre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Bryant misses.
A head kick misses from Favre.
Favre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Freddy Favre has been cut.
Bryant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Favre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Favre has wrist control.
Bryant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Favre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Favre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Favre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Favre can't keep his opponent in guard - Bryant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Favre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Favre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Favre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Bryant. Beautiful body shot.
Bryant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Favre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Bryant misses.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Favre's body. Favre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favre misses with the combination.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Favre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Favre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Favre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Favre blocks nicely.
Favre wants to sweep here but Bryant controlling him for the moment.
Bryant throws and elbow that misses. Favre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Favre!
Favre throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bryant lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Favre!
Favre wants to control but Bryant is having none of it.
Favre is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Favre avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bryant.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Favre tries to hold on but Bryant pushes him away.
Bryant looking to finish with strikes here!
Bryant prevents Favre from getting the reversal.
Bryant landing punches.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddy Favre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bryant closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Favre keeps working.
Favre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bryant trying to control the action but Favre is working from the bottom.
Favre tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favre regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bryant's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Favre is trying to get back to full guard.
Favre trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A cross from Bryant lands.
Freddy Favre's cut is getting worse.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Favre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Favre scores with a sloppy right hand. Bryant should have avoided that one.
Favre tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant takes one to the side of the head.
Favre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Favre misses with a takedown
and Bryant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Favre's guard.
Favre is rocked!
Favre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant stays in close to Favre's body and controls the position.
Bryant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Favre keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Favre is trying to control the position but Bryant postures up.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.
Bryant is looking to advance position but Favre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Favre throwing strikes here but Bryant is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Favre avoids the attempt from Bryant to control.
Freddy Favre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Favre throws a strike there. Bryant manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Favre wants to take a breather but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant trying to control but Favre postures up.
Favre working over Bryant with some ground and pound. Bryant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nickolas Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Favre throwing shots but Bryant is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickolas Bryant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bryant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolas Bryant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odda Nabonaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beno Gruffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabonaga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stagnant Pond by Ludicra. Odda Nabonaga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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247 lbs
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250 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Odda Nabonaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beno Gruffo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabonaga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Odda Nabonaga has been cut.
Nabonaga throws a series of punches but Gruffo avoids them all with ease.
Nabonaga thows a body shot but no joy.
Nabonaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruffo.
Nabonaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gruffo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruffo looks to land a left hand but Nabonaga moved out of range nicely.
Gruffo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nabonaga throws a jab when Gruffo was well out of range.
Nabonaga misses with a looping right.
Nabonaga takes a swing at Gruffo's ribcage but misses.
Nabonaga moves away from the strike by Gruffo.
Gruffo throws a nice looking combination but Nabonaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gruffo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gruffo drops Nabonaga with a beautiful combination! Nabonaga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gruffo is looking for the KO!
Nabonaga is rocked!
Nabonaga slips a straight right by Gruffo.
Oh Nabonaga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gruffo looks to land a left hand but Nabonaga moved out of range nicely.
Gruffo looks to throw the jab but Nabonaga is out of range.
Gruffo grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Nabonaga takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Gruffo cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beno Gruffo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliza Marie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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182 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eliza Marie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler ducks under a wild hook from Marie.
Marie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyler is looking to clinch but Marie is avoiding it.
Marie looks to throw the jab but Tyler is out of range.
Marie misses with a few strikes there.
Marie looks to land a right hand but Tyler moved out of range.
Marie throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyler.
Tyler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyler controls the position.
I looks like Tyler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler lands a few punches from side control.
Tyler is trying to get an arm triangle but Marie is defending well.
Tyler slows the pace down.
Tyler advances to full mount.
Marie blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler wants to control the pace but Marie is squirming around nicely.
Tyler with the ground and pound from mount.
Tyler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marie is on top in guard.
Tyler wants to hit a switch here but Marie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tyler there!
Marie is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marie takes one to the side of the head.
Eliza Marie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler moves away from the strike by Marie.
A swing and a miss from Marie.
Tyler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Tyler does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Marie misses
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler wants to clinch.
Marie throws a combination that misses
so Tyler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marie being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tyler, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Marie has his hands clasped together but Tyler extends an breaks Marie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tyler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Tyler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mack might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Navras. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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213 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Tony!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack misses with a wild combination.
Mack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tony circles away quickly and effectively.
Tony slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
Tony misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
Tony wants to slow Mack down by chopping away at his legs.
Mack throws a right hand that Tony ducks under and follows up with a left that Tony also avoids with ease.
Mack throws a right hand that Tony ducks under and follows up with a left that Tony also avoids with ease.
Mack throws a series of punches but Tony moves out of range.
Mack throws a nice looking combination but Tony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tony throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dave Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tony lands a lovely overhand right.
Tony finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tony misses with a head kick.
Tony with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Mack misses.
Mack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mack misses with a double jab.
Mack blocks a low kick nicely.
Tony scores with a leg kick.
Tony with a jab.
A slow jab from Tony misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tony scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Mack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tony. Tony obviously looking to wear him down.
Mack is breathing heavily.
Mack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tony.
Tony lands an overhand right.
Mack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tony.
Tony is looking to slow Mack down with leg kicks.
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!
Tony connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Tony there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tony throws a head kick that misses.
Mack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mack's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tony.
Tony throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tony stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tony throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tony stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tony scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tony finds it's way round the side to connect with Mack's head.
Tony scores with a hook.
Tony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tony to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tony lands a jab to the head.
Tony scores with the left hand. Mack knows he should have avoided that one.
Tony scores with a jab.
Mack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tony connects with a crisp jab.
Tony steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mack is out on his feet! Tony sets himself and nearly takes Mack's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Tony!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Daniels's choice of entrance music: King Without A Crown by Matisyahu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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296 lbs
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300 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Santiago Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Da Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Daniels's head back.
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Da Silva fails to pull guard.
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daniels sprawls well initially but Da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Da Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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!
Da Silva works his way into full mount!
Da Silva controlling the pace for now.
Daniels is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Da Silva extends the arm and Daniels is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen Ready to Die Andrew W.K as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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265 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar wants to advance to full mount but Jenkins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnar is on top in guard.
Jenkins controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Jenkins controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar has control of Jenkins's left arm, preventing Jenkins from doing any damage.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Jenkins controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnar walks into a left hand.
Jenkins's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jenkins duly obliges.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lesnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jenkins at a distance.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Lesnar walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Jenkins.
A swing and a miss from Lesnar.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar works Jenkins's body with a nice hook.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Lesnar scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
Lesnar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jenkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lesnar!
Lesnar wants to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Jenkins trying to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
Jenkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jenkins won't let Lesnar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins controlling from the full mount.
Lesnar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jenkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jenkins trying to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Jenkins tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away.
Jenkins controlling the pace for now.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lesnar is looking to escape.
Jenkins controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lesnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jenkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jenkins is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jenkins avoid being mounted?
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Jenkins's hands, connecting with Jenkins's forehead.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
Lesnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesnar looks to land a strike but Jenkins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leroy Jenkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lesnar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lesnar digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
Leroy Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Jenkins lands but Lesnar takes it in his stride.
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!
Lesnar sizes up Jenkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lesnar there.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jenkins is trying to defend but Lesnar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jenkins to regain full guard.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.
Lesnar misses with the ground and pound.
Lesnar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lesnar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jenkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jenkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lesnar's best efforts.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar controlling the action here.
Jenkins is staying active underneath Lesnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but Jenkins defending well.
Lesnar is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jenkins wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Jenkins dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lesnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lesnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jenkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Leroy Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Jenkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jenkins 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barich Fendsor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler comes into the arena with Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling blaring out of the sound system. Kasper Kessler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
180 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
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22
183 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kasper Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barich Fendsor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fendsor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fendsor misses the jab.
Kessler thuds his right hand into Fendsor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fendsor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kessler thows a body shot but no joy.
Kessler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fendsor.
Kessler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kessler cracks a nice hook into Fendsor's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kessler. Fendsor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fendsor misses with a straight left.
Fendsor staying out of range there.
Fendsor misses with a head kick.
Kessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fendsor counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fendsor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fendsor moves out of range as Kessler strikes.
Fendsor dips to his left and cracks Kessler with an uppercut!
Fendsor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fendsor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fendsor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fendsor.
Kessler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kessler trying to control the position but instead, Fendsor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kessler into the cage.
Kessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fendsor prevents Kessler from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fendsor as Kessler tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor swings wildly with an uppercut but Kessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fendsor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Fendsor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Fendsor.
Fendsor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fendsor throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kessler misses with a body shot
and Fendsor counters with a nice uppercut.
Fendsor moves away from the strike by Kessler.
Fendsor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kessler.
Kessler blocks a leg kick.
Kessler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fendsor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor has a takedown stuffed.
Kessler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fendsor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kessler's knee momentarily.
Fendsor throws a leg kick
and Kessler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fendsor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kessler.
The fighters circling - Kessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kessler catches Fendsor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kessler misses with a hook.
Fendsor is looking to clinch but Kessler is avoiding it.
Kasper Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fendsor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fendsor misses with a kick to the body
and Kessler counters with a nice leg kick.
Kessler falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fendsor to counter with a crisp jab.
Fendsor moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fendsor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fendsor keeps control of Kessler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kessler is trying to break the clinch but Fendsor is controlling him.
Fendsor working aggressively here.
Fendsor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barich Fendsor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kessler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fendsor counters with a nice uppercut.
Kessler looks to land a right hand but Fendsor moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fendsor.
Kessler misses with a double jab
and Fendsor counters with a low kick, right behind Kessler 's knee.
Kessler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fendsor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kessler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fendsor on the side of the head.
Kessler fails to land with a series of punches.
Kessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fendsor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fendsor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fendsor cracks the inside of Kessler's front leg.
Kessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fendsor instigates a clinch.
Kessler avoiding damage as Fendsor throws knees to the body.
Fendsor scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Fendsor on the inside.
Fendsor keeps control of Kessler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fendsor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Fendsor lands a nice knee to the body.
Kessler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fendsor throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fendsor scores with a shoulder strike.
Fendsor lands an elbow that stopped Kessler in his tracks for a moment.
Fendsor stalling the fight.
Kessler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fendsor throws an elbow that misses.
Kessler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor misses with the head strike.
Fendsor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fendsor.
Kessler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fendsor. That's going to slow Kessler down.
Kessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kessler stuns Fendsor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fendsor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kessler circles away.
Fendsor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessler moves away.
Kessler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kessler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fendsor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fendsor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kessler.
Kessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fendsor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fendsor counters with a leg kick.
Kessler misses with a jab to the body
and Fendsor counters with a nice uppercut.
Kessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fendsor.
Kessler avoids the head kick by Fendsor.
Kessler lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Kessler misses.
Fendsor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kessler.
Fendsor misses with a hook. Kessler ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler swings for the body but Fendsor moves out of range.
Fendsor throws a shot from downtown. Kessler moves away and avoids it.
Kessler throws a big shot that misses.
Kessler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Kessler misses
and Fendsor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kessler misses with a shot to the body
and Fendsor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kessler scores with a jab to the head.
Kessler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kasper Kessler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kessler. Fendsor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kessler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fendsor counters with a series of strikes. Kessler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fendsor scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barich Fendsor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kessler scores with a decent looking hook.
Kessler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fendsor moves out of range of the strikes.
Fendsor throws a leg kick but Kessler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kessler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kessler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fendsor lands with a nice body punch.
Fendsor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fendsor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kessler to the mat! Kessler manages to get full guard.
Fendsor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kessler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler trying to keep a closed guard but Fendsor is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fendsor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Fendsor from controlling successfully.
Kessler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fendsor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kessler is keeping the position for now.
Kasper Kessler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kessler is looking to stand up but Fendsor isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Fendsor is predictable there
enabling Kessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Fendsor swings for the body but Kessler moves out of range.
Fendsor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kessler needs to keep his hands up - Fendsor had a free shot at his head there.
Fendsor works Kessler's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fendsor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor wants to clinch.
Kessler misses with a looping left.
A big left from Kessler misses.
Fendsor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kessler throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Fendsor to counter with a crisp jab.
Kessler throws a jab when Fendsor was well out of range.
Kessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fendsor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fendsor.
Fendsor tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Fendsor back against the cage.
Kessler blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fendsor.
Fendsor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fendsor can't find room to land a body shot as Kessler controls the action.
Kessler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barich Fendsor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fendsor thumps Kessler with a low kick.
Kessler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fendsor.
Fendsor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fendsor slips a straight right by Kessler.
Kessler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fendsor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kessler throws a combination that misses
and Fendsor counters with a left to the body.
Kessler misses with a leg kick
and Fendsor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barich Fendsor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fendsor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barich Fendsor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Brigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brigo comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - Point Of No Return. Holmes has chosen F**king Hostile as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Brigo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herman Holmes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holmes 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 Brigo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brigo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brigo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Brigo.
Holmes throws a body punch but Brigo moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Brigo blocks the low kick.
Brigo tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range.
Brigo misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes throws a chopping leg kick but Brigo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brigo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holmes - the referee stops the clock and Brigo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holmes. Brigo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Brigo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Holmes misses.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Brigo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holmes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Brigo there.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Brigo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes thumps Brigo with a low kick.
Brigo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holmes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brigo doesn't seem bothered though.
Brigo is breathing heavily.
Holmes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes cracks Brigo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holmes connects with a single shot there.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herman Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holmes.
A jab from Holmes does it's job there.
Brigo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body. Brigo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holmes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brigo. That did some damage!
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brigo moves away.
Holmes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brigo slips a jab from Holmes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Brigo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by Holmes.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brigo moves away.
Brigo staying out of range there.
Brigo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holmes lands a glancing blow to the side of Brigo's head.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brigo.
Holmes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brigo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brigo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmes scores with a hook.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Brigo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brigo sprawling to the canvas! Brigo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Holmes finish him?!
Brigo is rocked!
Holmes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Holmes circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Brigo to the canvas! Brigo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Holmes keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herman Holmes!
Herman Holmes is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kel Varnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borga comes to the cage accompanied by People In Planes - Last Man Standing. Aleksi Borga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksi Borga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kel Varnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Borga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Varnson - the referee stops the clock and Borga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Varnson. Borga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Borga looks to score with a jab to the body but Varnson is just out of range.
Kel Varnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Varnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borga misses with a hook.
Varnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Varnson misses its intended target.
Varnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Kel Varnson has been cut.
Borga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varnson.
Borga scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varnson misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Varnson.
Borga scores with a shot to the body.
Varnson moves out of range as Borga strikes.
Some wild striking there from Borga.
Borga tries to close the distance and clinch but Varnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Varnson.
Nice uppercut there from Borga.
Varnson throws a looping overhand right but Borga ducks down to avoid it.
Varnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borga's sensitive parts.
Borga misses with a low kick.
Borga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Borga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Varnson throws a leg kick
and Borga counters with a leg kick.
Varnson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varnson connects with a single shot there.
Varnson misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Varnson.
Varnson walks into a jab.
Borga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Varnson's hands.
That has opened up Kel Varnson's cut even more.
Varnson throws a lazy head kick
and Borga counters with a straight right hand.
Varnson takes one on the button.
Borga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Varnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Borga has closed the distance and engaged Varnson in a clinch.
Borga can't find room to land a body shot as Varnson controls the action.
Borga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Varnson avoids it.
Borga lands a shot to the body.
Varnson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varnson.
Borga scores with a shoulder strike.
Varnson scores with a shot to the side of Borga's head.
Varnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borga lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Borga.
Borga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Varnson or not.
Borga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Borga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The cut above Kel Varnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Borga.
Come on Borga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Borga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borga stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Borga.
Borga works on Varnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Borga cracks Varnson with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Borga - that landed with a thud.
Borga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Borga.
Borga lands a hook that snaps the head of Varnson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borga avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Borga.
Borga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Varnson.
A hook to the body from Borga.
Borga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Borga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borga.
Borga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Borga.
Varnson working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Borga.
Borga presses Varnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Borga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Borga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Varnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varnson stalling in the clinch but Borga improves position.
Borga stalls.
Borga is working Varnson over against the cage.
Borga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Borga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Borga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Borga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kel Varnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Borga digs a right hand into Varnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varnson's gas tank.
Borga lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksi Borga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kel Varnson's cut.
That's time! Borga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Varnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Varnson looks to land a right hand but Borga moved out of range.
Varnson throws a lazy head kick
and Borga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varnson thinking.
Borga connects with a jab.
Borga lands a nice looking body shot.
Borga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Borga connects with a high kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kel Varnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksi Borga!
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