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Murder Fantasies PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Clinganger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isaac Clinganger!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stram fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clinganger avoids it really well and circles away.
Clinganger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stram shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clinganger defends it nicely.
Stram shoots in but Clinganger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Stram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stram will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stram ducks right into an uppercut from Clinganger.
Stram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clinganger looks for a takedown but Stram sprawls well.
Clinganger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clinganger leaves Stram with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clinganger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinganger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stram misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clinganger fails with the takedown.
Stram tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clinganger swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clinganger is defended easily by Stram.
Stram fails to land the takedown.
Clinganger moves in looking to clinch but Stram pushes him off.
Stram fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stram shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stram is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinganger closes the distance and clinches up with Stram, looking for a takedown. Clinganger pushes Stram against the cage but Stram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stram shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stram was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stram looking to finish with strikes here!
Stram is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clinganger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clinganger working to try and regain half guard.
Clinganger gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram is looking for a kimura here.
Clinganger wants to get back to his feet.
Clinganger gets back to full guard.
Stram passes Clinganger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stram is working for a kimura but Clinganger is defending it quite comfortably.
Stram 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stram is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clinganger won't allow Stram to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stram passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Clinganger!
Stram landing shots from mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taylor Stram will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clinganger is looking to clinch.
Clinganger doesn't manage to clinch there - Stram circles away.
Some wild striking there from Clinganger.
Clinganger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor Stram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clinganger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clinganger wants it to stay on the feet.
Good work by Stram as he checks the leg kick.
Clinganger shoots for a takedown but Stram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stram fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clinganger dips to his left and cracks Stram with an uppercut!
Stram shoots in for a double leg but Clinganger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Stram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinganger misses with a takedown attempt - Stram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor Stram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stram shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinganger stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clinganger throws a series of strikes that have Stram backpedaling.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stram.
Stram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clinganger tries to avoid it but Stram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clinganger to the ground. Clinganger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stram has his takedown stuffed
enabling Clinganger to counter with a crisp jab.
Clinganger scores with a three punch combo!
Stram keeps the fight on the outside.
Stram dives in and grabs Clinganger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clinganger pushes down on Stram's head and hops out.
Stram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clinganger as he avoids it easily.
Clinganger jabs at Stram's body.
Clinganger tests Stram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clinganger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stram has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stram and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clinganger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stram's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinganger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stram closes the distance and clinches up with Clinganger, looking for a takedown. Stram pushes Clinganger against the cage but Clinganger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stram fails to land the takedown.
Clinganger shoots in and drives through. Stram sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clinganger.
Clinganger lands a two punch combo.
Stram has a takedown stuffed.
Stram will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stram moves out of range of the body kick.
Stram tries for a takedown but Clinganger circles away easily
and Clinganger counters with a stiff right hand.
Clinganger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinganger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stram closes the distance and clinches up with Clinganger, looking for a takedown. Stram pushes Clinganger against the cage but Clinganger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Clinganger. No joy for Stram on that attempt.
Clinganger scores with a jab.
Stram shoots in for a double leg but Clinganger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clinganger.
Clinganger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stram circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinganger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clinganger wants it to stay on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Clinganger.
Clinganger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clinganger wants it to stay on the feet.
Clinganger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stram.
Clinganger closes the distance and pushes Stram back into the cage.
Stram wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinganger is looking to control Stram's arms but Stram gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clinganger has his back to the cage.
Clinganger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stram is working for takedown but Clinganger is calmly controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stram is working for takedown but Clinganger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clinganger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clinganger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clinganger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Clinganger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A left lands for Clinganger.
Clinganger throws the kick towards the body but Stram avoids it.
Stram tries for a takedown but Clinganger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stram misses with a takedown attempt - Clinganger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clinganger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Isaac Clinganger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stram drives through with a takedown into Clinganger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stram postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clinganger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stram, into his guard.
Clinganger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stram is trying to keep Clinganger in close.
Clinganger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stram is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stram throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Clinganger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clinganger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stram is proving hard to escape from.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stram seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stram manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stram misses with a head shot.
Stram is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Clinganger is surviving well by controlling Stram's body position as best he can.
Stram jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Clinganger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Clinganger and Stram has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stram looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinganger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stram has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stram is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clinganger has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinganger throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Clinganger throws a chopping leg kick but Stram manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stram wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stram fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Stram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Clinganger.
Stram fails with a takedown attempt.
Stram looks for a takedown but Clinganger sprawls well.
Clinganger gets a clinch.
Stram tries for a takedown but Clinganger manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stram drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clinganger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clinganger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stram as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaac Clinganger.
I think Clinganger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Isaac Clinganger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bearach Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Daugherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave and the Green Hills of Tyrol. Daugherty is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Winter's Wolves. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bearach Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Daugherty!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daugherty looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Cunningham crashes against the mat.
Daugherty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cunningham's best efforts.
Cunningham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daugherty regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cunningham.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Daugherty keeps moving.
Cunningham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daugherty has his foot on Cunningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cunningham works his way back into a safe position though.
Cunningham throws and elbow that misses. Daugherty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cunningham's guard. Nice move by Daugherty!
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.
Daugherty is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugherty 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.
Daugherty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daugherty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daugherty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daugherty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cunningham will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunningham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cunningham tries to get out of the position.
Cunningham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daugherty!
Daugherty is looking to improve his position but Cunningham isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham scoring with strikes but Daugherty is staying in there.
Cunningham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Daugherty's face.
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!
Cunningham looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Daugherty covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bearach Cunningham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ake Bertilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duilio Tagliabue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertilson comes to the cage accompanied by Andreas Tilliander - Arlanda. Tagliabue has chosen Cage the Elephant - Ain't No Rest for the Wicked as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ake Bertilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duilio Tagliabue!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertilson throws a sloppy head kick and Tagliabue moves out of range easily.
Tagliabue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duilio Tagliabue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bertilson slips under a jab from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue lands a really nice looking cross but Bertilson seems unphased.
Bertilson misses the shot to the body.
Bertilson misses with a straight right.
Bertilson throws a leg kick
and Tagliabue counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tagliabue moves into range and clinches up with Bertilson.
Bertilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Tagliabue avoids the damage to the body.
Tagliabue lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bertilson backwards.
Tagliabue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bertilson is trying to break free.
Bertilson trying to control the position but instead, Tagliabue has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bertilson into the cage.
Bertilson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tagliabue has double underhooks.
Tagliabue leaning against his opponent.
Bertilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bertilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tagliabue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bertilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tagliabue blocks a head kick by Bertilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagliabue moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Tagliabue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tagliabue throws a hook to the side of Bertilson's head but Bertilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tagliabue closes the distance and clinches.
Bertilson manages to break the clinch.
Tagliabue lands a nice shot that snaps Bertilson's head back.
Bertilson misses with a low kick.
Bertilson misses with a kick to the body.
Tagliabue avoids the head kick by Bertilson.
Tagliabue darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tagliabue bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bertilson's head backwards.
Bertilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tagliabue throws a looping overhand right but Bertilson ducks down to avoid it.
Bertilson lands a jab to the nose.
Bertilson misses the shot to the body.
Bertilson checks the leg kick.
Tagliabue tests Bertilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tagliabue takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue clinches.
Tagliabue can't find room to land a body shot as Bertilson controls the action.
Tagliabue gets through Bertilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bertilson lands an elbow inside that Tagliabue shrugs off.
Tagliabue'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.
Tagliabue is looking to control Bertilson's arms but Bertilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tagliabue has his back to the cage.
A short right from Bertilson.
Bertilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bertilson swings for the body but Tagliabue moves out of range.
Bertilson throws a lazy right hand but Tagliabue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bertilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bertilson slips under a jab from Tagliabue.
Bertilson tries to land a front kick but Tagliabue steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tagliabue throws a hook but Bertilson avoids it easily.
Tagliabue looks to score with a jab to the body but Bertilson is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue blocks a jab.
Bertilson throws a sloppy head kick and Tagliabue moves out of range easily.
Tagliabue scores with a hook to the body. Bertilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tagliabue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue misses with a hook. Bertilson ducked under it nicely.
Tagliabue looks to score with a jab to the body but Bertilson is just out of range.
Bertilson misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Bertilson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tagliabue, as that shot connected.
Bertilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tagliabue has time to react.
Tagliabue is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bertilson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Bertilson misses with an uppercut. Tagliabue saw that one coming.
Tagliabue lands a nice shot to the body.
Bertilson throws the kick towards the body but Tagliabue avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Bertilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Tagliabue misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tagliabue misses with a straight right.
Bertilson throws a push kick but Tagliabue slaps the foot to one side.
Tagliabue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bertilson.
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!
Bertilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tagliabue checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bertilson is looking to slow Tagliabue down with leg kicks.
Tagliabue checks a low kick from Bertilson.
Tagliabue throws an off balance right hand
and Bertilson counters with a good low kick that Tagliabue was not able to check.
Bertilson throws a body kick that misses.
Bertilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tagliabue's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Tagliabue coming out on top.
Tagliabue connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tagliabue avoids the head kick by Bertilson.
Bertilson slips a jab and a cross from Tagliabue.
Bertilson misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tagliabue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duilio Tagliabue will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bertilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tagliabue on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bertilson. Bertilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Duilio Tagliabue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bertilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tagliabue throws a series of punches but Bertilson avoids them all with ease.
Tagliabue bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bertilson's head.
Bertilson misses with a two punch combination.
Tagliabue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bertilson looks to land a right hand but Tagliabue moved out of range.
Bertilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bertilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bertilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bertilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bertilson throws a hook to the side of Tagliabue's head but Tagliabue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tagliabue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bertilson moves away.
Tagliabue misses with a looping right.
Bertilson clobbers Tagliabue with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tagliabue stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagliabue swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bertilson.
Bertilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tagliabue avoids the head kick by Bertilson.
Bertilson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tagliabue throws a series of strikes that have Bertilson backpedaling.
Bertilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tagliabue.
Bertilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tagliabue.
Tagliabue throws a jab but it's blocked by Bertilson.
Bertilson tries to land a front kick but Tagliabue steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tagliabue misses with an uppercut. Bertilson saw that one coming.
Bertilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tagliabue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tagliabue checks the leg kick.
Bertilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A clash of legs there as Tagliabue blocks the low kick.
Bertilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bertilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue throws a body punch but Bertilson moves out of range.
Tagliabue tests Bertilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tagliabue throws an overhand right that lands on Bertilson's shoulder, as Bertilson tries to avoid the shot.
Bertilson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tagliabue takes a swing at Bertilson's ribcage but misses.
Tagliabue tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bertilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tagliabue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bertilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bertilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bertilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tagliabue.
Bertilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tagliabue is breathing heavily.
Bertilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue swings for the body but Bertilson moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bertilson.
Tagliabue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue throws a series of punches but Bertilson avoids them all with ease.
Bertilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bertilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tagliabue gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Bertilson.
Bertilson pushes Tagliabue away with a front kick.
Bertilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bertilson misses with a wild body shot.
Bertilson lands a jab to Tagliabue's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bertilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bertilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tagliabue takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bertilson misses with a wild body shot.
Bertilson throws a head kick that Tagliabue semi-blocks.
Bertilson misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue misses with an uppercut
and Bertilson counters with a nice body shot.
Tagliabue blocks a head kick by Bertilson.
Tagliabue lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tagliabue loads up on a big right hand but Bertilson slips the punch.
Bertilson throws a head kick that misses.
Bertilson drops his hands momentarily and Tagliabue takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bertilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tagliabue checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tagliabue throws a hook but Bertilson avoids it easily.
Bertilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tagliabue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tagliabue walks into a straight right hand from Bertilson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tagliabue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tagliabue avoids the head kick by Bertilson.
Tagliabue cracks Bertilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tagliabue misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ake Bertilson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bertilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tagliabue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bertilson cracks Tagliabue with an open hand slap.
Tagliabue paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tagliabue catches Bertilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tagliabue avoids the head kick by Bertilson.
Tagliabue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bertilson manages to avoid it.
Tagliabue misses with a left hand
and Tagliabue takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bertilson misses with a hook. Tagliabue ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tagliabue.
Tagliabue stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tagliabue lands a lovely overhand right.
Bertilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tagliabue moves out of range as Bertilson throws a body kick.
Tagliabue throws a looping overhand right but Bertilson ducks down to avoid it.
Tagliabue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bertilson throws a sloppy head kick and Tagliabue moves out of range easily.
Tagliabue's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bertilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertilson misses with a straight left.
Tagliabue misses with a wild combination.
Tagliabue misses with an uppercut. Bertilson saw that one coming.
Tagliabue takes one to the chin there.
Bertilson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tagliabue connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bertilson scrambles back to his feet.
Tagliabue keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tagliabue blocks a head kick by Bertilson.
Tagliabue lands a jab to the head.
Tagliabue scores with a sloppy right hand. Bertilson should have avoided that one.
Tagliabue cracks Bertilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tagliabue takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tagliabue takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Bertilson.
Tagliabue fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tagliabue takes a swing at Bertilson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bertilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bertilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tagliabue.
Tagliabue's corner calls for a 1-2. Tagliabue obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Tagliabue misses.
A jab from Bertilson misses.
Tagliabue misses with a series of wild punches.
Tagliabue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Tagliabue misses.
Bertilson avoids the body shot from Tagliabue.
Bertilson misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bertilson.
Tagliabue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bertilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bertilson looks to land a left hand but Tagliabue moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tagliabue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Bertilson misses its intended target.
Tagliabue throws a series of strikes that have Bertilson backpedaling.
Bertilson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bertilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tagliabue checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bertilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tagliabue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bertilson tries a low kick but Tagliabue avoids it.
Bertilson lands an overhand right.
Bertilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tagliabue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tagliabue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tagliabue throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bertilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertilson throws a lazy right hand but Tagliabue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tagliabue misses with a wild body shot.
Tagliabue tries to close the distance and clinch but Bertilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tagliabue missing with a left hand there. Bertilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bertilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tagliabue.
Bertilson throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bertilson.
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!
Bertilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bertilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bertilson - that will leave a mark!
Tagliabue keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bertilson connects with a jab.
Tagliabue slips under a jab.
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 Ake Bertilson.
I think Bertilson 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ake Bertilson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Camillo Samcjez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camillo Samcjez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Camillo Samcjez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Zhu!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samcjez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhu lands with a slapping head kick.
Zhu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhu is looking to slow Samcjez down with leg kicks.
Zhu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samcjez but Samcjez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zhu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samcjez as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Zhu catches Samcjez right on the button with a cross.
Zhu shoots for a takedown but Samcjez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Zhu.
Samcjez tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samcjez wants to clinch
and Zhu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Samcjez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samcjez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhu moves away from the strike by Samcjez.
Zhu looks for a takedown but Samcjez sprawls well.
Zhu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Samcjez's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zhu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samcjez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samcjez is trying to stand back up but Zhu is controlling him
Zhu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samcjez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zhu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samcjez is looking to escape.
Samcjez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samcjez circles away.
Zhu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samcjez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhu somewhat.
Zhu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samcjez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samcjez avoids the head kick by Zhu.
Zhu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samcjez tries a body shot but Zhu blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhu has Samcjez pressed against the cage, preventing Samcjez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Samcjez is trying to force a seperation but Zhu has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Samcjez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Samcjez managing to block the knees to the body from Zhu.
Zhu throws an elbow that misses.
Samcjez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Samcjez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zhu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samcjez wants to stall.
Zhu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zhang Zhu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zhu throws a body kick that misses.
Samcjez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samcjez tries to clinch up
and Zhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhu throws a head kick but Samcjez moves out of range.
Samcjez is looking to clinch.
Zhu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Samcjez. Samcjez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Samcjez stuffs the takedown attempt from Zhu. Zhu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zhu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Samcjez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samcjez tries to clinch but Zhu moves away
and Zhu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhu tries a head kick but it misses.
Samcjez darts in trying to clinch
and Zhu counters with a big head kick but Samcjez shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhu throws a sloppy head kick and Samcjez moves out of range easily.
Zhang Zhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samcjez blocks a head kick by Zhu.
Zhu needs to keep his hands up - Samcjez had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Zhang Zhu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhu tries for a takedown but Samcjez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhu is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Zhu.
Samcjez wants to clinch.
Zhu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samcjez's calf.
Samcjez misses with a body shot
and Zhu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Samcjez wants to clinch.
Zhu throws a body kick the misses
and Samcjez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhu throws a head kick that misses.
Zhu lands a high kick!
Samcjez moves to clinch but Zhu breaks away
and Zhu counters with a head kick.
Zhu fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zhu.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Zhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zhang Zhu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Samcjez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhu.
Samcjez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samcjez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samcjez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Samcjez wants to clinch but Zhu slips to the side
and Zhu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Samcjez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samcjez wants to clinch.
Zhu throws a sloppy head kick and Samcjez moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samcjez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhu shoots and misses
and Samcjez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhu.
Samcjez is looking to wear down Zhu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Samcjez throws a head kick but Zhu moves out of range.
Samcjez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samcjez avoids the head kick by Zhu.
Zhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez is looking to clinch but Zhu is avoiding it.
Zhu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samcjez misses with a body punch.
Zhu breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Zhu.
Samcjez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zhu.
Zhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samcjez throws a leg kick but Zhu moved away.
Camillo Samcjez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samcjez tries to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Zhu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Crunch! Zhu slams his shin into Samcjez's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Samcjez sprawls well initially but Zhu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zhu stalling away here and it's allowed Samcjez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zhu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Samcjez wants to stand but Zhu is controlling the position.
Zhu trying to move into half guard but instead Samcjez has managed to sweep!
Samcjez gets to his feet. Zhu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Zhu.
Samcjez blocks a jab.
Samcjez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhang Zhu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samcjez avoids it really well and circles away.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Zhu.
Zhu misses with a head kick.
Samcjez lands a right hook to the body.
Zhang Zhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhu feints and then cracks Samcjez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samcjez down.
Samcjez tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhu keeps Samcjez at a distance using the push kick.
Camillo Samcjez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhu throws a sloppy head kick and Samcjez moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Zhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhu 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Zhu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loko comes to the cage accompanied by Loco for them Lokos. Tyler Durden is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Four Loko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Loko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loko connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Loko.
Loko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Loko.
Loko throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loko manages to avoid it.
Loko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Loko - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loko thumps Durden with a low kick.
Durden avoids the body shot from Loko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Loko lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Loko is looking to score with low kicks.
Loko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Loko misses the body punch
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loko throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Loko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loko is looking to land body kicks.
Loko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
Loko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Loko slips a straight right by Durden.
Loko throws a nice head kick!
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loko. That's going to slow Durden down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loko.
Loko cracks Durden with an open hand slap.
Durden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Loko throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Loko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Loko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Loko stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Loko finds it's target.
Loko scores with a kick to the body.
Loko cracks the inside of Durden's front leg.
Durden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden drops his hands momentarily and Loko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loko fakes the leg kick and cracks Durden in the body.
Durden looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loko.
Loko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Four Loko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loko throws a head kick that Durden semi-blocks.
Loko lands a high kick!
Durden is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Loko.
Durden is still on wobbly legs! Can Loko finish him?
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden seems to have recovered his senses.
Loko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Loko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danga de danga de dang - Durden scores with a four punch combination!
Loko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Loko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Loko. That snapped Durden's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loko, right into the meat.
Loko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Durden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loko. Loko obviously looking to wear him down.
Loko scores with a spinning back kick!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Four Loko 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.
Loko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Loko lands but Durden takes it in his stride.
Four Loko is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Durden misses.
Loko lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Loko tenderised Durden's leg. Durden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden stuns Loko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durden blocks a head kick by Loko.
Loko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Loko throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
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!
Loko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loko moves away.
Durden is breathing heavily.
Loko thows a body kick. Durden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loko lands a head shot.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Loko.
Loko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durden can do to turn this around?
Loko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loko pushes Durden away with a front kick.
Loko lands with a slapping head kick.
Loko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Durden.
Durden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Loko throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Durden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loko.
Loko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Loko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Loko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durden's sensitive parts.
Loko scores with a leg kick.
Loko lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into range.
Durden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loko.
Loko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Loko. That snapped Durden's head back.
Loko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Loko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loko.
Durden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Loko.
Loko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Loko connects with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loko, right into the meat.
Loko tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Loko connects with a solid leg kick.
Loko lands a big head kick that sends Durden tumbling to the mat! Loko takes a step backwards and waves Durden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nice body kick from Loko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loko.
Loko feints and then cracks Durden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durden down.
Loko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
Loko digs a good hook to Durden's body.
Loko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loko rather than just go for the knockout.
Loko lands a jab-cross combination.
Loko connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durden's calf.
Loko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durden takes a step back to recover.
Durden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Loko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Loko.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loko. That's going to slow Durden down.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Four Loko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Loko.
Loko tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden takes a kick to the side of the head.
Durden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Loko ducks down to avoid it.
Durden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loko connects with a single shot there.
Loko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Loko feints and then cracks Durden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durden down.
Durden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loko lands a big head kick that sends Durden tumbling to the mat! Loko takes a step backwards and waves Durden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The fighters circle, before Loko throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Durden's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Loko lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Four Loko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magnusson's choice of entrance music: The Animal by Disturbed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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285 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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Magnusson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnusson lands with a nice body punch.
Magnusson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magnusson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magnusson wants it to stay on the feet.
Magnusson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rogers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Magnusson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnusson scores with a punch to the head.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oooooh!!! Magnusson has knocked Rogers down with a huge combo! Magnusson steps away and waves a wobbly Rogers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Magnusson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magnusson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Magnusson throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson cracks Rogers with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rogers falls to his knees and Magnusson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Magnusson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mathers's choice of entrance music: Anthem of Kings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 New York, Quinton Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Some wild striking there from Mathers.
Decent striking displayed by Mathers there.
Jones stalks Mathers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mathers's face. Mathers staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mathers swivels and escapes.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones clobbers Mathers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mathers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Mathers's leg but Mathers calmly moves out of range.
Jones slips a jab from Mathers.
Mathers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mathers looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mathers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones checks a low kick from Mathers.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Mathers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Mathers moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mathers back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones blocks a head kick by Mathers.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones tries to bum rush Mathers with a series of wild strikes but Mathers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathers throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Mathers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers misses with the combination.
Mathers lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Quinton Jones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a hook.
Mathers takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Mathers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marshall Mathers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones swings for the body but Mathers moves out of range.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Mathers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathers lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Mathers takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Mathers scores with a leg kick.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Mathers does no damage.
Mathers drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jones right on the button. Jones goes down! Mathers follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mathers gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Mathers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jace Beleren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Beleren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marilyn Manson - Resident Evil Theme. Like A Bomb has chosen RATM / Calm Like A Bomb as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 New York, Jace Beleren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calm Like A Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like A Bomb throws a jab but it's blocked by Beleren.
Beleren cracks Like A Bomb with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Like A Bomb misses the target.
Like A Bomb throws a right hand that misses
and Beleren counters with a nice body shot.
Calm Like A Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like A Bomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beleren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Like A Bomb back to the cage. Beleren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beleren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Like A Bomb eats them both and turns towards Beleren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Like A Bomb is rocked!
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Beleren misses the target.
Like A Bomb is still on wobbly legs! Can Beleren finish him?
Like A Bomb slips a jab from Beleren.
Beleren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Like A Bomb.
Beleren misses with a looping right.
Like A Bomb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like A Bomb misses with an uppercut.
Beleren misses the jab.
Like A Bomb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like A Bomb is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beleren misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Beleren misses.
Like A Bomb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like A Bomb looks gassed!
A slow jab from Beleren misses its intended target.
Beleren throws an overhand right that lands on Like A Bomb's shoulder, as Like A Bomb tries to avoid the shot.
Beleren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Beleren misses.
Beleren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Like A Bomb.
Nice defenses there by Like A Bomb.
Beleren goes for a small jab and connects. Now Beleren goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Like A Bomb stumbles back but Beleren runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Like A Bomb to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Like A Bomb will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jace Beleren!
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