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Checkmate Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Creed (ranked 5326 p4p, 483 weight class) and Franz Fritz (ranked 6003 p4p, 515 weight class). Franz Fritz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franz Fritz!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Creed. Beautiful body shot.
Creed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fritz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fritz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Creed jabs Fritz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Creed scores with a hook to the body. Fritz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Creed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Creed.
Fritz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fritz tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Creed digs a good hook to Fritz's body.
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fritz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fritz tries to close the distance and clinch but Creed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Gabriel Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Fritz's ribs.
Creed tests Fritz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fritz eats them both and turns towards Creed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fritz misses with a takedown attempt
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fritz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Creed.
Creed misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Creed throws a body punch but Fritz moves out of range.
Creed sets himself, and Fritz steps forward looking for the clinch! Creed avoids it this time.
Creed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fritz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gabriel Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fritz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Creed.
Fritz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Fritz looks winded!
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Creed.
A punch lands to the side of Fritz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Creed lands a jab to Fritz's midsection.
Fritz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Creed.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fritz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fritz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fritz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creed throws a right hand that Fritz ducks under and follows up with a left that Fritz also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fritz fails with the takedown.
Creed lands a slapping body shot.
Fritz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Gabriel Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Fritz.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Fritz's ribs.
Fritz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Creed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fritz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Creed thuds a left hand into Fritz's body.
Creed thuds a left hand into Fritz's body.
Good shot there by Creed.
Creed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fritz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Creed thuds a left hand into Fritz's body.
Creed connects with a body shot that sends Fritz's belly button to the back.
Creed's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Creed duly obliges.
Creed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Creed lands a nice hook to Fritz's body. Fritz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Creed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fritz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Creed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fritz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Creed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fritz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed thuds a left hand into Fritz's body.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fritz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creed lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Creed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Creed jabs at Fritz's body.
Franz Fritz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Fritz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Creed lands a jab to Fritz's midsection.
Fritz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creed.
Creed lands a slapping body shot.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed lands a jab to the nose.
Fritz throws a front kick aimed at Creed's knee but Creed avoids it well.
Creed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fritz tries for a takedown but Creed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Creed.
Creed moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed scores with a hook to the body. Fritz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fritz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Creed has got the better of the exchanges.
Creed scores with a three punch combo!
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fritz is breathing heavily.
Fritz tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Creed punishes Fritz's body with a nice straight punch.
Creed jabs Fritz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fritz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Creed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fritz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fritz moves forwards but Creed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Creed stuns Fritz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fritz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Creed scores with a shot to the body.
Creed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fritz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fritz fails with the takedown
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed scores with a jab to the head.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Creed connects with a body shot that sends Fritz's belly button to the back.
Creed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Creed is looking to wear down Fritz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Creed lands a jab to Fritz's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Fritz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Creed lands the left hand.
Creed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fritz's hands.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fritz tries to close the distance and clinch but Creed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Creed is working the combinations to good effect here.
Creed lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gabriel Creed is winning the standup battle so far.
Fritz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creed is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Fritz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Creed digs a good body shot into Fritz's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Creed scores with a four punch combination!
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Creed.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Creed lands a body shot.
Fritz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Creed thuds his right hand into Fritz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fritz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Creed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fritz has time to react.
Fritz shoots in for a double leg but Creed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabriel Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Fritz.
Creed jabs Fritz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Creed scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Creed. Beautiful body shot.
Fritz moves forwards but Creed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Creed stuns Fritz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creed lands a body shot.
Fritz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Creed is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fritz.
Fritz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed lands a lovely overhand right.
Creed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fritz.
Creed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Creed works Fritz's body with a nice hook.
Creed scores with the left hand. Fritz knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Creed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fritz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Creed throws a series of punches but Fritz moves out of range.
Creed stuns Fritz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fritz at a distance.
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
Creed cracks Fritz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fritz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creed jabs Fritz right on the nose. Fritz blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Creed finds it's way through Fritz's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed scores with a body shot.
Fritz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fritz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Creed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed connects with a body shot that sends Fritz's belly button to the back.
Fritz shoots and misses
and Fritz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Creed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fritzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
Creed cracks Fritz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Creed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Creed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed thuds a left hand into Fritz's body.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fritz doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Creed.
Gabriel Creed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Creed tests Fritz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fritz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fritz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Creed lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Creed.
Fritz shoots in for a takedown but Creed shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Creed.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fritz can do to turn this around?
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creed stuns Fritz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Creed. Beautiful body shot.
Creed stuns Fritz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creed lands a jab-cross combination.
Creed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fritz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fritz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Creed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Creed.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Creed lands a slapping body shot.
Creed scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fritz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fritz misses with a kick to the body
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Fritz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Creed finds it's way round the side to connect with Fritz's head.
Fritz tries to move into range but Creed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Creed cracks Fritz with an open hand slap.
Creed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fritz on the side of the head.
Fritz is rocked!
Fritz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fritz is still on wobbly legs! Can Creed finish him?
Creed pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fritz back to the ropes. Creed follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fritz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Fritz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Creed.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Franz Fritz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creed lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Creed 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Creed!
Gabriel Creed made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between TwoPiece Soda (ranked 24590 p4p, 479 weight class) and Gregor Granitschov (ranked 4440 p4p, 405 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TwoPiece Soda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregor Granitschov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Granitschov's half guard.
Soda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soda is trying to control the action in half guard but Granitschov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soda with the ground and pound but Granitschov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Soda trying to control but Granitschov is working from the bottom.
Granitschov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granitschov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soda wants to control from the top but Granitschov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granitschov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soda passes into half guard.
Granitschov wants to control but Soda is keeping busy.
Soda is just content to waste time from the top position. Granitschov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Soda landing with the ground and pound.
Soda throwing strikes but missing.
Granitschov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Soda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Soda is looking to work some ground and pound but Granitschov has wrist control.
Granitschov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Granitschov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Granitschov 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Soda wants to pass the guard but Granitschov is keeping the position.
Soda postures up and lands a big shot to Granitschov's brow.
Soda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Soda preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Soda looking to pass the guard.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Granitschov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Soda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Granitschov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Soda is really struggling to control Granitschov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Soda stopping the sweep attempt from Granitschov.
Granitschov keeping full guard, as Soda tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Granitschov fails to land the takedown.
Granitschov looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Granitschov to the mat! Granitschov manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TwoPiece Soda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Granitschov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Granitschov tries to get set, Soda tries to push him back and clinch up but Granitschov manages to avoid the attempt.
Soda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Granitschov's guard.
Granitschov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Granitschov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Granitschov keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully.
Granitschov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soda wants to get up but he can't break Granitschov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Soda wants to pass the guard but Granitschov is keeping the position.
Soda throws a big right hand that misses.
Soda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Granitschov on the ground.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Granitschov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granitschov working for a triangle but Soda defends it easily.
That's two 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.
Granitschov working for a triangle but Soda defends it easily.
Soda drops back looking for a leg! Granitschov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Granitschov manages to kick Soda off! Soda jumps back into Granitschov's guard.
Soda with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granitschov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soda trying to control but Granitschov is working from the bottom.
Granitschov trying to control the position.
Soda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soda has gone for a leg lock! Granitschov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Soda's guard.
Granitschov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granitschov trying to control the position from guard on top but Soda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granitschov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Granitschov trying to control but Soda is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Granitschov is aware though and is defending well.
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 TwoPiece Soda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Granitschov shoots in looking for a takedown but Soda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Granitschov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Granitschov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soda's waist but Soda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Granitschov off to one side.
Soda tries a head kick but it misses.
Soda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Granitschov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Soda is in Granitschov's guard.
Soda looking to sit in guard and control but Granitschov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soda trying to control the position.
Soda looking to control but Granitschov passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granitschov stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granitschov wants to pass the guard but Soda is defending well.
Granitschov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soda trying to control but Granitschov postures up.
That's two 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.
Soda is trying to stand back up but Granitschov is controlling him
Granitschov works his way into side control.
Soda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Soda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Granitschov defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soda tries to pass to full mount but Granitschov defends it.
Granitschov is looking to improve his position.
Soda working over Granitschov with some ground and pound. Granitschov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granitschov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soda 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.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Granitschov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Granitschov trying to hold on to Soda's head to control him but Soda postures up.
Soda is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Granitschov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Granitschov's thigh. Granitschov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
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.
Soda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Granitschov's head.
Soda looking to sit in guard and control but Granitschov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Granitschov wants to control from the top but Soda keeps moving.
Granitschov trying to move into half guard but instead Soda has managed to sweep!
Gregor Granitschov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soda throws a big elbow that misses.
Soda stays in close to Granitschov's body and controls the position.
TwoPiece Soda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Granitschov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soda defends it easily.
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 TwoPiece Soda.
Well Soda 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TwoPiece Soda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hernesto St Juste (ranked 4308 p4p, 436 weight class) and Willy Graham (ranked 6367 p4p, 529 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hernesto St Juste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Graham!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham takes a swing at St Juste's ribcage but misses.
St Juste tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
St Juste bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graham's guard.
St Juste wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
St Juste with a nice head shot there.
Graham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Juste manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham with a nice head shot there.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but St Juste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass.
St Juste pulls Graham in to control the position.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Juste keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass.
Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but St Juste blocks nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St Juste is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graham is controlling him.
That's two 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.
Graham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Graham is fighting to break St Juste's control of his arms but St Juste is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
St Juste is trying to control the position but Graham postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
Graham feints the counter takedown.
St Juste darts in looking for a takedown but Graham gets double underhooks and turns St Juste into the ropes.
Graham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernesto St Juste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Juste throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Graham was covering up waiting for the punch and St Juste finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste stopping the sweep attempt from Graham.
Graham has control of St Juste's left arm, preventing St Juste from doing any damage.
St Juste throws an elbow that misses. Graham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Juste's guard. Nice move by Graham!
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as St Juste works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graham looking to pass the guard.
St Juste is trying to hold Graham in close to prevent damage but Graham has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham wants to free his trapped foot but St Juste is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Juste trying to control but Graham postures up.
St Juste blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graham.
Graham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Graham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Juste is trying to get back to full guard.
Graham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Graham dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
St Juste tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graham gets a clinch.
St Juste looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Graham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graham stalling in the clinch but St Juste improves position.
Graham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham gets underhooks to prevent St Juste's takedown attempt.
St Juste is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernesto St Juste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Juste looking to slow down the pace here.
Graham tries to land knees in the clinch but St Juste avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
St Juste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Graham as St Juste tries to tie him up.
Graham just leaning against St Juste, taking a breather.
Graham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Graham avoiding damage as St Juste throws knees to the body.
Graham stalling in the clinch but St Juste improves position.
Graham is struggling to control the position.
St Juste is fighting off a takedown attempt but Graham is just too persistent for him and manages to trip St Juste to the mat. St Juste regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
St Juste working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham 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.
Graham trying to control but St Juste is working from the bottom.
Graham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but St Juste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Juste working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graham.
St Juste trying to control the position.
Graham is fighting to break St Juste's control of his arms but St Juste is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
St Juste misses with a takedown attempt - Graham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Graham has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graham looks to score with a jab to the body but St Juste is just out of range.
St Juste throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Juste blocks a body shot from Graham.
St Juste is struggling to control the position.
Graham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Juste has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Graham after a bit of a struggle.
Graham gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, St Juste regains guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham works over St Juste with some ground and pound from guard.
Graham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
St Juste controls Graham momentarily but Graham frees himself.
Graham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Graham stuffs the takedown attempt from St Juste. St Juste gets slowly back to his feet.
St Juste tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
St Juste wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
Graham drops down looking to force a counter takedown but St Juste defends it well.
St Juste throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
Graham misses with a low kick as St Juste jumps back.
St Juste fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Graham tries to counter it with a takedown but St Juste pushes his down on his head and steps out.
St Juste shoots in looking for a takedown. Graham tries to sprawl out of it but St Juste keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Graham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernesto St Juste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Juste tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste tries to clinch there but Graham circles away.
Graham misses with a straight right.
St Juste is looking to counter the offense by Graham and move into the clinch.
Graham misses with a wild body shot.
St Juste checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by St Juste or perhaps it was just good defense by Graham, which made it look bad.
St Juste tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Juste somewhat.
And Graham tries to counter it with a takedown but St Juste pushes his down on his head and steps out.
St Juste shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. St Juste showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Juste thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Graham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Juste trying to move into half guard but instead Graham has managed to sweep!
Graham trying to control but St Juste is working from the bottom.
Graham cracks St Juste with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
St Juste keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Graham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graham wants to control from the top but St Juste keeps moving.
That's four 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.
St Juste trying to control the position.
Graham wants to control from the top but St Juste keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willy Graham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Juste looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graham is looking to score with low kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Juste gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hernesto St Juste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graham 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Graham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abayomrunkoje Oni (ranked 23754 p4p, 548 weight class) and Winston Todd (ranked 3234 p4p, 363 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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19
190 lbs
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194 lbs
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abayomrunkoje Oni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abayomrunkoje Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oni is looking to counter punch.
Oni throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Oni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Oni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Oni.
Oni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Oni looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd throws a body punch but Oni moves out of range.
Oni throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Oni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni throws a sloppy head kick
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oni lands a jab.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oni walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
Oni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oni looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Oni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Todd misses with a body kick.
A combination from Oni does no damage.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oni at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd dodges the punch combination from Oni.
Oni is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Good standup being displayed there by Oni as he connects with a hook.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oni.
Todd lands a right hook to the body.
Oni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oni throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oni scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Oni's head back.
It looks like Abayomrunkoje Oni has been cut.
Todd lands a body shot.
Oni lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Oni ducks down to avoid it.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Oni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oni loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Oni misses with a kick to the body.
Oni backing away here, and Todd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oni's head backwards.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oni needs to keep his hands up - Todd had a free shot at his head there.
Oni misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
A jab from Oni misses.
Oni throws a series of punches but Todd avoids them all with ease.
Oni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Oni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Oni.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Oni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd thumps Oni with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abayomrunkoje Oni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oni throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Oni checks it.
Oni is looking to counter punch.
Todd lands a big head kick that sends Oni tumbling to the mat! Todd takes a step backwards and waves Oni back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oni is rocked!
Todd throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Oni crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Winston Todd!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Jordan (ranked 3770 p4p, 366 weight class) and Carlos Villarreal (ranked 4777 p4p, 420 weight class). Villarreal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac- I’m a Soldier kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Villarreal!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Villarreal circles away quickly and effectively.
Villarreal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Craig Jordan has been cut.
Villarreal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jordan. Jordan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Villarreal throws a series of punches but Jordan moves out of range.
Villarreal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jordan is looking to clinch.
Villarreal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Villarreal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Villarreal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Villarreal looks to land a combination but Jordan avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villarreal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jordan takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlos Villarreal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jordan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villarreal counters with a stiff right hand.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jordan moves in looking to clinch but Villarreal pushes him off.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses
and Villarreal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordan is rocked!
Jordan walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Villarreal! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Villarreal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janis Stibelis (ranked 5103 p4p, 471 weight class) and Orvar Odd Lodinkinni (ranked 2977 p4p, 337 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lodinkinni's choice of entrance music: Secret Garden - Nocturne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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210 lbs
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18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janis Stibelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodinkinni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stibelis doesn't seem bothered though.
Stibelis scores with a head kick.
It looks like Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has been cut.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stibelis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lodinkinni pinned against the ropes. Lodinkinni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lodinkinni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oooooh!!! Lodinkinni has knocked Stibelis down with a huge combo! Lodinkinni steps away and waves a wobbly Stibelis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stibelis is rocked!
It looks like Janis Stibelis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stibelis gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Lodinkinni points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Stibelis wakes up just in time to hear Lodinkinni thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
Our winner, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 3223 p4p, 370 weight class) and Exeudo Oni (ranked 3643 p4p, 397 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Exeudo Oni!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oni's corner calls for a 1-2. Oni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Oni circles away.
Matsuzaka with a nice cross.
Oni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Oni misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Matsuzaka's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oni lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuzaka's head back.
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oni.
Matsuzaka lands the left hand.
Matsuzaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oni fails to land the takedown.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Oni and move into the clinch.
Oni swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
Exeudo Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Oni throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Oni moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Oni misses the jab.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
Oni misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oni dives in and grabs Matsuzaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsuzaka pushes down on Oni's head and hops out.
Oni looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matsuzaka needs to keep his hands up - Oni had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Oni misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Oni breaks away and moves out of range.
Oni takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oni on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Oni scores with a four punch combination!
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Oni swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Oni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka wants to slow Oni down by chopping away at his legs.
Oni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsuzaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oni on the side of the head.
It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Oni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Oni.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Oni and move into the clinch.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Oni.
A swing and a miss from Oni.
The fighters circling - Oni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Oni breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oni's hands.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oni shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka clinches.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oni takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka stalling in the clinch but Oni improves position.
Oni is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsuzaka has double underhooks.
Oni is trying to break free.
Oni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Oni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oni can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Oni is having none of it.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Exeudo Oni's cut even more.
Oni needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.
Oni cracks Matsuzaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oni throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Oni.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up but Oni circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuzaka cracks Oni with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Oni.
Oni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Oni misses.
A low kick from Oni misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Oni tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oni.
The fighters circling - Oni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Oni gets an underhook and turns Matsuzaka into the ropes.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Oni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oni stalling in the clinch but Matsuzaka improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oni blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
The cut above Exeudo Oni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Oni tries to stall but Matsuzaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oni is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsuzaka has double underhooks.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oni's defenses.
Exeudo Oni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Oni avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Oni controls his hands.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oni takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Exeudo Oni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santas Bitch (ranked 2386 p4p, 237 weight class) and Eriks Podkalns (ranked 24379 p4p, 473 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santas Bitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eriks Podkalns!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podkalns looks to clinch
and Bitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Bitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podkalns.
Bitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podkalns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Podkalns unleashes a big counter combination but Bitch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bitch misses the jab.
Bitch lands a jab to Podkalns's midsection.
Podkalns tries to clinch up.
Podkalns tries to clinch
and Bitch counters with a left to the body.
Podkalns looks winded!
Bitch lands a big right hand that sends Podkalns crashing to the mat! Bitch stays standing though and waves Podkalns back to his feet!
It looks like Eriks Podkalns has been cut.
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!
Bitch connects with a body shot.
Bitch closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Podkalns out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santas Bitch!
Santas Bitch took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Burnham (ranked 1955 p4p, 220 weight class) and Manny Rodriguez Lopez Cortez (ranked 3703 p4p, 361 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Burnham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manny Rodriguez Lopez Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burnham avoids the body shot from Rodriguez Lopez Cortez.
Rodriguez Lopez Cortez dives in for a single leg takedown but Burnham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Burnham lands a big uppercut and Rodriguez Lopez Cortez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rodriguez Lopez Cortez looks OK. Burnham waves Rodriguez Lopez Cortez back to his feet!
Rodriguez Lopez Cortez is rocked!
It looks like Manny Rodriguez Lopez Cortez has been cut.
Burnham measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Rodriguez Lopez Cortez! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Adrian Burnham!
A victorious Adrian Burnham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hollywood Hitter (ranked 3982 p4p, 355 weight class) and Jon Nolan (ranked 1895 p4p, 194 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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277 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hollywood Hitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan cracks Hitter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hitter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nolan finish him?
Hitter is rocked!
It looks like Hollywood Hitter has been cut.
Hitter has his takedown stuffed
and Nolan counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
Our winner, Jon Nolan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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