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Syn' 103: Knock On Wood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Emo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Emo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brotha Lynch Hung & MC Eiht - You Don't Know Who I Know. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donnie Emo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emo fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Emo does no damage.
Smith tries to clinch up but Emo circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emo moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Emo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith looks to land a combination but Emo avoids it well.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Emo's head but Emo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Emo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Emo blocks the low kick.
Emo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Donk. Emo catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Steve Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Emo counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Emo misses with a looping right.
Emo feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Emo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emo trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Emo is having none of it.
Emo stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Emo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Emo.
Emo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Emo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Emo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Emo's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Emo.
Emo is breathing heavily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Emo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emo seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Emo wants to sweep but no luck.
Emo has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Emo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emo is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Emo is proving a slippery customer.
Emo won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Emo is proving a slippery customer.
Emo tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emo advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to roll over but Emo keeps him under control.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Emo is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith looks for the body kick but Emo saw that one coming.
Emo misses with a body shot.
Emo misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Emo.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a takedown
enabling Emo to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Emo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Emo showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Emo wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Emo 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.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith tries to roll over but Emo keeps him under control.
Emo is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith is staying active underneath Emo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to control Emo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Emo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Emo thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Emo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Emo is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Emo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Emo looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emo with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Emo wants to control but instead Smith manages to regain half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Emo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith keeping full guard, as Emo tries to pass.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith wants to sweep here but Emo controlling him for the moment.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Emo cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emo slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a combination
and Emo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Emo wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Emo throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emo's guard. Nice move by Smith!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emo is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Emo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emo is trying to control but can't.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Emo is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Emo trying to control but Smith postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Emo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Emo. Emo gets slowly back to his feet.
Emo misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emo.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith is keen to just control but Emo is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith working over Emo with some ground and pound. Emo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Emo's head.
Emo is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Emo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith trying to control but Emo is working from the bottom.
Emo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Emo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emo wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Emo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to control but Emo is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Emo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emo looking to pass the guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Emo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emo throwing strikes but missing.
Emo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emo won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emo slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Emo checks it.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emo misses with a double jab.
Smith looks to land a combination but Emo avoids it well.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
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.
Emo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Emo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a right and a left that Emo avoids nicely.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Emo moves out of range easily.
Steve Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emo looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Emo slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Emo.
Emo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emo.
Emo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Emo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Smith.
I think Emo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Donnie Emo!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Donnie Emo!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Donnie Emo!
Donnie Emo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Willwerth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Mollenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Willwerth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Mollenhauer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollenhauer shoots in for a double leg but Willwerth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mollenhauer closes the distance and clinches up with Willwerth, looking for a takedown. Mollenhauer pushes Willwerth against the cage but Willwerth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Willwerth misses with a wild combination.
Mollenhauer tries for a takedown but Willwerth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dennis Willwerth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Mollenhauer.
Mollenhauer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Willwerth misses with a two punch combination.
Willwerth throws a right hand that Mollenhauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mollenhauer also avoids with ease.
Willwerth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mollenhauer looks gassed!
Willwerth scores with a one two! Mollenhauer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Saul Mollenhauer has been cut.
Mollenhauer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willwerth sprawls well. Willwerth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mollenhauer gets slowly back to his feet.
Willwerth jabs Mollenhauer right on the nose. Mollenhauer blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willwerth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mollenhauer's head backwards.
Willwerth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mollenhauer momentarily.
Willwerth throws a right hand that Mollenhauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mollenhauer also avoids with ease.
Mollenhauer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Willwerth is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mollenhauer.
Jab, jab by Willwerth - just one landing.
Willwerth connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Mollenhauer! He's out on his feet! Willwerth rushes in and drops Mollenhauer with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dennis Willwerth!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fionn mac Cumhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza has chosen AC/DC - Highway To Hell as his entrance music. Fionn mac Cumhail could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thiago Souza's chin.
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192 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fionn mac Cumhail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Souza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mac Cumhail scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mac Cumhail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Souza is not content to let mac Cumhail control the position.
Souza is looking to improve his position.
mac Cumhail is looking to advance position but Souza won't allow it.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
mac Cumhail takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
mac Cumhail is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Souza is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fionn mac Cumhail!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Saakuuraabaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazushi Saakuuraabaa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Cunnings's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazushi Saakuuraabaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Cunnings!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Cunnings as Saakuuraabaa shoots in.
Saakuuraabaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cunnings sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saakuuraabaa shoots in for a takedown but Cunnings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Saakuuraabaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunnings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saakuuraabaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Kazushi Saakuuraabaa has been cut.
Cunnings leaves Saakuuraabaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saakuuraabaa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cunnings sprawls well. Cunnings wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saakuuraabaa gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Saakuuraabaa blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings leaves Saakuuraabaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saakuuraabaa fails with the takedown.
Cunnings tries to clinch but Saakuuraabaa is having none of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cunnings avoids the head kick by Saakuuraabaa.
Cunnings stuffs the takedown.
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.
Cunnings tries a low kick but Saakuuraabaa avoids it.
Cunnings misses with a looping right.
Saakuuraabaa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunnings circles away.
Saakuuraabaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunnings's waist but Cunnings gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saakuuraabaa off to one side.
Saakuuraabaa shoots in but Cunnings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cunnings tries to clinch there but Saakuuraabaa circles away.
Cunnings digs a good hook to Saakuuraabaa's body.
Saakuuraabaa is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saakuuraabaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Cunnings.
Saakuuraabaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cunnings is looking to clinch.
A jab from Cunnings does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saakuuraabaa leaves his chin hanging out and Cunnings seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Saakuuraabaa crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Cunnings!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaari Kuukonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzys Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukonen's entrance music is Armin Van Buuren - Rapture. A fine choice. Jaari Kuukonen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Krzys Soszynski's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaari Kuukonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzys Soszynski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuukonen sprawls well initially but Soszynski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuukonen tries to kick Soszynski off but Soszynski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuukonen won't allow Soszynski to pass to mount.
Kuukonen is trying to stand back up but Soszynski is controlling him
Soszynski has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kuukonen defend it? Soszynski steps over the head and cranks it - Kuukonen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Soszynski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krzys Soszynski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between San Lucas Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Krukiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mussolini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You gonna git bombed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Lucas Mussolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Krukiov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Krukiov with that takedown attempt.
Mussolini throws a head kick that misses.
Krukiov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mussolini circles away.
Vlad Krukiov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krukiov tries for a takedown but Mussolini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
San Lucas Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Krukiov.
Krukiov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krukiov.
Krukiov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mussolini swivels and escapes.
Mussolini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krukiov.
Krukiov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mussolini stuffs the takedown attempt from Krukiov. Krukiov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mussolini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krukiov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krukiov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mussolini as he jumps to the side.
Krukiov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mussolini defends it nicely.
Mussolini lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krukiov will feel that in the morning.
Krukiov looks gassed!
Mussolini throws a head kick that misses.
Mussolini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Krukiov looks for a takedown but Mussolini sprawls well.
Mussolini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krukiov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mussolini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krukiov somewhat.
Krukiov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mussolini to the mat! Mussolini manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krukiov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krukiov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mussolini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krukiov is one step ahead there.
Mussolini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krukiov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mussolini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mussolini keeping moving, preventing Krukiov from controlling successfully.
Mussolini is looking to sweep but instead, Krukiov has passed into half guard.
Mussolini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krukiov on the ground.
Krukiov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krukiov is nestled in close to Mussolini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krukiov is nestled in close to Mussolini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mussolini is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krukiov connects with a nice short shot to Mussolini's temple.
Mussolini wants to get back to full guard.
Krukiov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mussolini's head.
Krukiov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mussolini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mussolini trying to control here.
Krukiov thows a huge punch but Mussolini dodges it nicely.
Krukiov works his way into full mount!
Krukiov unloading with bombs!
Krukiov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Krukiov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Krukiov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mussolini's face.
Krukiov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krukiov with a couple of short strikes.
Krukiov controlling from the full mount.
Krukiov breaks from Mussolini's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Krukiov working the ground and pound effectively.
A big strike lands for Krukiov! That's really hurt Mussolini and he's turned his back - Krukiov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Krukiov Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Krukiov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen IN FLAMES - F(r)iend as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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273 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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268 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Staal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Black!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staal dodges the punch combination from Black.
A big left from Black misses.
Black moves away from the strike by Staal.
Black misses with a looping left.
Frank Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Staal.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Staal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black throws a hook but Staal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Staal looking to ground and pound but Black is blocking nicely.
Black tries to hold on but Staal postures up.
Staal unloads with some shots from mount but Black bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal looking to finish Black with some ground and pound. This is bad for Black!
Staal throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Black because Staal loaded up on that one.
Staal goes for an armbar but Black turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Black.
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet.
Staal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Staal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!
Staal blocks Black's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Black prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Staal wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Staal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Black looks a forlorn figure.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Staal looking to land elbow strikes but Black uses the position to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is in trouble now - Staal has advanced to mount!
Staal looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Black suckers Staal into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Black is now in Staal's guard!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Staal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Staal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black trying to control from half guard but Staal is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Staal's head.
Staal keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Staal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
Staal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Staal looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Staal controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Staal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Black takes a swing at Staal's ribcage but misses.
Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Staal connects with a body shot.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black misses with a looping right.
Staal just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Staal or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
Black connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Staal momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal moves out of range of the strikes.
Black is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Staal ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staal scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Frank Black has been cut.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Staal.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staal throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Staal ducks under a wild hook from Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Staal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black looks to land a right hand but Staal moved out of range.
Frank Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Staal moves out of range of the strikes.
Black misses with an uppercut. Staal saw that one coming.
Staal clobbers Black with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Black missing with a left hand there. Staal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staal.
Staal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Black in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staal with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal landing strikes from the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Staal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Staal is landing with some decent strikes but Black is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Staal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Staal prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Staal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Black?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Staal.
Staal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Black's face.
Staal lands a big shot there that rocks Black but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Staal with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Staal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Staal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Staal cracks Black with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Staal cracks Black with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Staal wants to finish this one by submission but Black is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Staal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Staal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Black's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Staal just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Black.
Black misses with a jab to the body
and Staal counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Staal shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Black throws a series of punches but Staal moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black cracks Staal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Staal scores with a one two! Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Staal moves away and avoids it.
Black looks to land a combination. Staal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Black misses with a double jab
enabling Staal to counter with a crisp jab.
Staal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brian Staal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal has a takedown stuffed.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Black tries to bum rush Staal with a series of wild strikes but Staal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black throws the left hand but Staal avoids the punch easily.
Staal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Staal throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Staal throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Staal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black throws a combination that misses
and Staal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Staal shoots in.
Black misses with a combination
and Staal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Staal looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Staal shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brian Staal is winning the standup battle so far.
Staal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal moves away from the strike by Black.
Staal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Staal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Staal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Staal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Black?
Staal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Black's face.
Staal landing strikes from the mount and Black is in trouble!
Frank Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black is in a horrible position here. Staal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Staal.
Staal trying to control but Black is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Staal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Brian Staal!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Brian Staal!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Brian Staal!
Brian Staal wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Burnside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnside comes to the cage accompanied by Clipse - Money. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Burnside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnside throws a hook but Salcedo blocks it.
Eddie Burnside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnside misses with a wild combination.
Salcedo slips a jab and a cross from Burnside.
Burnside tries to close the distance and clinch but Salcedo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burnside fails with a takedown attempt.
Salcedo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnside.
Salcedo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salcedo digs a good hook to Burnside's body.
Burnside misses with a hook to the body
and Salcedo counters with a good low kick that Burnside was not able to check.
Salcedo tries to clinch but Burnside is having none of it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Salcedo has eaten all the pies!
Salcedo clinches up with Burnside and pushes him back against the cage.
Burnside is trying to force a seperation but Salcedo has the dominant position.
Salcedo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Burnside's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burnside blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Burnside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo lands with a right to the head.
Burnside looking to slow down the pace here.
Salcedo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salcedo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salcedo lands a damaging elbow.
Burnside on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burnside throws a head punch that misses.
Burnside has had enough of the clinch but Salcedo keeps him there for the moment.
Burnside is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salcedo tries to land knees in the clinch but Burnside avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burnside takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Burnside fails to land.
Burnside is trying to maintain a safe position but Salcedo gets an underhook and turns Burnside into the cage.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burnside is breathing heavily.
Salcedo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burnside in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Salcedo lands a damaging elbow.
Salcedo lands a shot 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!
Salcedo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burnside on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Salcedo.
Salcedo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burnside takes a knee to the side of the body.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the head but Burnside blocks with his arms.
Salcedo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnsides head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnside is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burnside avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Salcedo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salcedo.
A nice left hand lands by Salcedo.
Salcedo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salcedo pushes Burnside back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salcedo lands a nice uppercut.
Salcedo lands an elbow inside that Burnside shrugs off.
Salcedo lands an elbow that stopped Burnside in his tracks for a moment.
A hook to the body from Salcedo.
Salcedo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burnside's face.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Salcedo.
Salcedo lands an elbow inside that Burnside shrugs off.
Salcedo lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salcedo.
Salcedo pushes Burnside back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burnside avoids it.
Burnside takes a knee to the side of the body.
Salcedo misses with a knee to the head.
Burnside avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Salcedo cracks Burnside with a nice body shot.
Salcedo keeps control of Burnside as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salcedo lands an elbow inside that Burnside shrugs off.
Burnside has a couple of punches blocked by Salcedo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Salcedo lands a good knee to the midsection. Burnside won't want to take too many of those.
Burnside trying to control the position but instead, Salcedo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burnside into the cage.
Salcedo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burnside has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burnside lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burnside is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burnside.
Salcedo tries to work over Burnside's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burnside breaks the clinch.
Burnside tries for a takedown but Salcedo circles away easily
and Salcedo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burnside really felt that one!
Salcedo tries to clinch there but Burnside circles away.
A swing and a miss from Burnside.
Salcedo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burnside clinches but Salcedo breaks the clinch
and Salcedo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four 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.
Burnside throws a hook but Salcedo blocks it.
Burnside with a poor takedown
and Salcedo counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Burnside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnside fails with the takedown
and Salcedo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Salcedo moves into the clinch.
Salcedo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burnside backwards.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Burnside is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salcedo is defending well for now.
Burnside lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Salcedo on the inside.
Salcedo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salcedo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burnside's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salcedo scores with a shoulder strike.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salcedo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.
Burnside wants to break free but Salcedo has control.
Salcedo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Salcedo lands a hook that snaps the head of Burnside backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Salcedo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Burnside.
Salcedo tries to clinch but Burnside moves out of range.
Burnside darts in trying to clinch
and Salcedo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burnside looks to score with a jab to the body but Salcedo is just out of range.
Burnside drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burnside goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salcedo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Burnside's guard! Nice work there by Salcedo!
Salcedo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnside throws a hook but Salcedo avoids it easily.
Salcedo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salcedo scores with a leg kick.
Burnside with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burnside takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salcedo clinches up against the cage.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Burnside.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Burnside creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A body shot lands from Salcedo.
Knees to the body from Salcedo.
Burnside blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salcedo.
Burnside blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnside tries to break the clinch but Salcedo is controlling the position.
Burnside breaks the clinch.
Salcedo looks to clinch
and Burnside counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burnside looks to clinch
and Salcedo counters with a low kick, right behind Burnside 's knee.
Salcedo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnside paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burnside misses with a jab to the body
and Salcedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Salcedo tries to work over Burnside's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salcedo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burnside in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Burnside managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Burnside gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Burnside tries to free his leg and advance position but Salcedo is retaining full guard.
Burnside trying to control but Salcedo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo is trying to keep Burnside in close.
Salcedo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.
Burnside managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Burnside's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salcedo clinches with his opponent.
Burnside avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Burnside looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burnside wants to break free but Salcedo has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnside.
Burnside lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Salcedo working aggressively here.
Salcedo looking to throw knees to the head but Burnside is blocking nicely.
Salcedo tries to land knees in the clinch but Burnside avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Salcedo.
Salcedo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burnside stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burnside breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burnside throws a lazy head kick
and Salcedo counters with a nice uppercut.
Salcedo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burnside looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burnside shoots for a double leg takedown but Salcedo sprawls well. He's pushed Burnside's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnside swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salcedo counters by clinching up.
Salcedo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burnside's defenses.
Burnside blocks an elbow strike.
Salcedo lands a left hand.
Burnside is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Salcedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Salcedo closes the distance and clinches.
Salcedo has a couple of punches blocked by Burnside.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Salcedo tries a body shot but Burnside blocks it.
Jose Salcedo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burnside blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Salcedo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salcedo obliges.
Burnside tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the head but Burnside blocks with his arms.
Burnside lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salcedo backwards.
Salcedo misses with a knee strike.
Burnside stalling.
Salcedo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Salcedo fails to land.
Burnside stalling the fight.
Salcedo looking to throw knees to the head but Burnside is blocking nicely.
Salcedo struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnside controls his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnside scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Burnside is trying to maintain a safe position but Salcedo gets an underhook and turns Burnside into the cage.
Salcedo looking to throw knees to the head but Burnside is blocking nicely.
Burnside pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnside cracks Salcedo with an open hand slap.
Salcedo slips a straight right by Burnside.
Salcedo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burnside looks to clinch
and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch.
Burnside is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salcedo lands a body punch.
Burnside breaks from the clinch.
Salcedo misses with a low kick.
Salcedo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salcedo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salcedo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salcedo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnside throws out the jab.
Jose Salcedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Burnside.
Salcedo throws a jab but it's blocked by Burnside.
Burnside bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salcedo's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Burnside.
Burnside closes the distance but Salcedo moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burnside swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salcedo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burnside throws a shot from downtown. Salcedo moves away and avoids it.
Salcedo thows a body kick. Burnside tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Salcedo tries to clinch but Burnside moves out of range.
Salcedo slips a jab from Burnside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnside bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salcedo's head.
Nice defenses there by Salcedo.
Jose Salcedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salcedo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnside.
An inside leg kick lands from Salcedo.
Salcedo connects with a body shot.
Salcedo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salcedo swings for the body but Burnside moves out of range.
Burnside misses with a looping left.
Salcedo is looking to clinch but Burnside is avoiding it.
Burnside misses with a hook to the body
and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salcedo.
Burnside is trying to break free.
Burnside is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salcedo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Salcedo.
A frustrated look appears on Burnside's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salcedo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnside is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salcedo is keeping busy.
Burnside drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salcedo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Burnside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salcedo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eddie Burnside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnside has had enough of the clinch but Salcedo keeps him there for the moment.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Eddie Burnside has been cut.
Salcedo keeps control of Burnside as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Salcedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salcedo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jose Salcedo!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jose Salcedo!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Jose Salcedo!
Jose Salcedo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corncrab kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
212 lbs
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222 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Corncrab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut avoids the head kick by Corncrab.
Juggernaut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Juggernaut finds it's target.
It looks like Stanley Corncrab has been cut.
Johnny Juggernaut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corncrab throws a head kick that misses.
Juggernaut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Juggernaut both land. Nice combination.
Juggernaut misses with a leg kick.
Juggernaut misses with a low kick.
Juggernaut throws a jab when Corncrab was well out of range.
Corncrab misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Juggernaut as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corncrab.
Corncrab darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Juggernaut throws a hook to the side of Corncrab's head but Corncrab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corncrab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juggernaut tries to avoid it but Corncrab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juggernaut to the ground. Juggernaut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juggernaut misses with a kick to the body
and Corncrab counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Juggernaut!
Juggernaut tries to lock up and control but Corncrab gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Corncrab misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Corncrab landing shots from mount.
Juggernaut is working to get back to half guard.
Corncrab punching from mount but Juggernaut doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juggernaut is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Juggernaut is desperately trying to improve his position but Corncrab has a good base and remains in mount.
Corncrab looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Corncrab landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juggernaut is squirming around, avoiding Corncrab's attempts to control the action.
Corncrab prevents Juggernaut from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Corncrab there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Corncrab is landing with some decent strikes but Juggernaut is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Juggernaut can't escape the position.
Corncrab throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Juggernaut because Corncrab loaded up on that one.
Juggernaut is looking to improve his position but Corncrab isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab with shots to the head and body - Juggernaut looks very uncomfortable down there.
Corncrab lands a big elbow.
Corncrab throwing strikes here but Juggernaut is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Corncrab throws some wild stikes that Juggernaut manages to avoid easily.
A nice elbow there by Corncrab.
Juggernaut working to try and regain half guard.
Corncrab is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Juggernaut has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Corncrab thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Corncrab punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab thowing shots but they're missing.
Corncrab can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juggernaut is looking to escape.
Juggernaut's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Corncrab throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Juggernaut tries to hold on but Corncrab postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juggernaut wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Corncrab.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juggernaut manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juggernaut tries to roll over but Corncrab keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Corncrab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Corncrab thows a leg kick but Juggernaut checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Corncrab.
Corncrab throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Corncrab.
Corncrab throws a head kick that Juggernaut semi-blocks.
A big right from Juggernaut misses.
Corncrab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick by Juggernaut misses
and Corncrab counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Juggernaut!
Juggernaut wants to hold on but Corncrab pushes him away.
Juggernaut gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab throwing shots but Juggernaut is blocking nicely.
Corncrab is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corncrab is trying to control. Juggernaut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stanley Corncrab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juggernaut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juggernaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corncrab.
Juggernaut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Corncrab prevents Juggernaut from getting back to his feet.
Juggernaut is breathing heavily.
Corncrab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corncrab misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juggernaut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Juggernaut moves out of range as Corncrab throws a body kick.
Johnny Juggernaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corncrab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juggernaut.
A lazy left from Juggernaut finds it's target.
Corncrab is looking to clinch.
Corncrab attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corncrab misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corncrab lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab blocks a jab.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick
and Corncrab counters with a takedown into side control.
Juggernaut regains half guard there - taking advantage of Corncrab's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Juggernaut tries to get to full guard but Corncrab has control of the leg.
Corncrab is looking for a kimura but Juggernaut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corncrab to get the leverage.
Juggernaut is trying to get back to full guard.
Corncrab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corncrab is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juggernaut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Corncrab.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Juggernaut throws a lazy right hand but Corncrab sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juggernaut scoring well with a low kick there.
Corncrab misses with a leg kick
and Juggernaut counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Corncrab dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Corncrab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juggernaut.
Corncrab slips under a jab.
Juggernaut swinging wilding here.
Corncrab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juggernaut sprawls well. Juggernaut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corncrab gets slowly back to his feet.
Corncrab looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Juggernaut is predictable there
and Corncrab counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stanley Corncrab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juggernaut.
Corncrab slips under a jab from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corncrab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corncrab.
Juggernaut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juggernaut wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Corncrab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juggernaut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corncrab was well out of range. Poor timing from Juggernaut.
A shot to the body from Juggernaut misses
and Corncrab counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab is trying to ground and pound but Juggernaut uses the momentary lack of control by Corncrab to regain half guard.
Juggernaut trying to control but Corncrab postures up.
Juggernaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corncrab.
Corncrab wants to take a breather but Juggernaut is having none of it.
Juggernaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corncrab.
Corncrab thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Juggernaut's head.
Corncrab is looking to take a break and control but Juggernaut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corncrab thows a huge punch but Juggernaut dodges it nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Juggernaut circles away easily
and Juggernaut counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab misses with a two punch combination.
Corncrab tries to clinch there but Juggernaut circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Corncrab misses the target.
Juggernaut throws a big shot that misses.
Juggernaut lands with a straight right. Corncrab didn't see that one coming.
Juggernaut tries to land a body kick
and Corncrab counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Juggernaut tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corncrab is able to avoid easily.
Corncrab fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juggernaut checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab throws a wild body kick that Juggernaut sees coming a mile off.
Juggernaut lands with a right hand.
Juggernaut waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Corncrab.
A telegraphed right hand from Juggernaut misses the target.
Corncrab takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnny Juggernaut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corncrab shoots and misses
and Juggernaut counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Juggernaut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corncrab tries to clinch but Juggernaut is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Juggernaut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Corncrab has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Stanley Corncrab!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Stanley Corncrab!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Stanley Corncrab!
Stanley Corncrab wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jigoro Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Under a Killing Moon by Thrice. Rob Wood acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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177 lbs
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176 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jigoro Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Wood!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Kane both land. Nice combination.
Wood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.
Kane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
Wood missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wood misses with a body punch
and Kane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Wood misses
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kane counters with a head kick.
Kane connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Wood tumbling to the canvas! Kane pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Wood was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jigoro Kane!
Jigoro Kane retains his welterweight title!
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