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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cassius Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus Meridius !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clay can't get the takedown.
Meridius has Clay pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Meridius pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Clay tumbling to the mat - Meridius dives into Clay's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Meridius wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Meridius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Meridius wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay is trying to keep Meridius in close.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Maximus Meridius hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meridius .
Clay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meridius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clay somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Meridius .
Meridius feints a jab promting Clay to slip. Meridius then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Meridius to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Meridius . That snapped Clay's head back.
Maximus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meridius tries to avoid it but Clay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meridius to the ground. Meridius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Meridius does no damage.
Meridius looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
A combination from Meridius does no damage.
Meridius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clay.
Meridius misses with a two punch combination.
Clay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meridius pinned against the cage. Meridius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Clay or perhaps it was just good defense by Meridius which made him look bad.
Meridius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meridius 's waist but Meridius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clay off to one side.
Meridius connects with a right hand. Clay shakes it off.
Meridius misses with a looping left.
Meridius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meridius throws a solid leg kick but Clay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meridius .
Clay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Meridius . No joy for Clay on that attempt.
No luck for Clay with that takedown attempt.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Meridius .
Meridius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius misses with a wild combination.
Meridius takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Meridius .
Clay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meridius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meridius prevents it.
Meridius can't get the takedown.
Clay is looking for a takedown.
Clay is pressed up against the cage. Meridius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clay down to the mat. Clay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meridius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Meridius , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius slaps away a takedown attempt from Clay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meridius as he jumps to the side.
Clay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meridius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clay somewhat.
Clay with a poor takedown
and Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clay.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Meridius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clay, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius gets underhooks to prevent Clay's takedown attempt.
Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meridius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Clay regains guard immediately.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clay trying to control the position.
Meridius controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meridius works over Clay's head and body with a nice combination.
Meridius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clay.
Clay has his takedown stuffed
and Meridius counters by moving into the clinch.
Meridius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Clay regains guard immediately.
Clay working for a triangle but Meridius defends it easily.
Meridius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clay's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clay is refusing to be controlled, as Meridius sits in half guard.
Clay actively working from the bottom here.
Meridius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clay is refusing to be controlled, as Meridius sits in half guard.
Meridius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Maximus Meridius .
Clay closes the distance and clinches up with Meridius , looking for a takedown. Clay pushes Meridius against the cage but Meridius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Meridius does no damage.
Clay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meridius is fending him off so far but Clay persists. Nope, Meridius circles away and we're back to standing.
Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Meridius has picked Clay up - he's going for a ride! Meridius dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Clay trying to control but Meridius postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay manages to get to full guard.
Meridius looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meridius defends well.
Meridius trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meridius wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meridius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meridius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meridius has managed to get both his arms back between Clay's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meridius trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clay's guard.
Clay being controlled here, momentarily.
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!
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Meridius defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meridius throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meridius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meridius swivels and escapes.
Clay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Meridius was covering up waiting for the punch and Clay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meridius is trying to keep Clay in close.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meridius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay won't allow Meridius to sweep him here.
Clay trying to control but Meridius is working from the bottom.
Maximus Meridius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meridius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Meridius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maximus Meridius was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Meridius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassius Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meridius stuffs the takedown attempt from Clay. Clay gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meridius defends it nicely.
Clay fails with the takedown.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximus Meridius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clay.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Clay or perhaps it was just good defense by Meridius which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meridius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meridius misses with a two punch combination.
Clay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clay showed some decent athleticism there.
Meridius wants to control but Clay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clay prevents Meridius from improving his position.
Clay is trying to work for a kimura but Meridius is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay is thwarting Meridius 's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Maximus Meridius hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clay shoots in for a double leg but Meridius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clay dives in and grabs Meridius 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meridius pushes down on Clay's head and hops out.
Meridius cracks Clay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meridius throws a right and a left that Clay avoids nicely.
Clay misses with a takedown
and Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
Clay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meridius finds it's way round the side to connect with Clay's head.
Some wild striking there from Meridius .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay fails with the takedown
and Meridius counters with a series of strikes. Clay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meridius throws a right and a left that Clay avoids nicely.
Meridius throws a right hand that Clay ducks under and follows up with a left that Clay also avoids with ease.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt - Meridius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meridius looks to land a combination. Clay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meridius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meridius misses with a double jab.
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!
Meridius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cassius Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay looks for a takedown but Meridius sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
Clay scores with a shot to the body.
Maximus Meridius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meridius as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Meridius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meridius 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Meridius !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Out kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kickstart. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory House!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out moves forwards but House connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Out takes a body punch but keeps moving.
House explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
House takes a swing at Out's ribcage but misses.
House tries to keep at a distance but Out has taken the fight into the clinch.
Out misses with a knee strike.
Out wants to get back to striking at distance but House won't allow it.
House lands a left hand that snaps the head of Out backwards.
House works on Out's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House lands with a light punch inside.
House lands a hook to the side of the head.
Out has had enough of the clinch but House keeps him there for the moment.
Out looks to throw an elbow but misses.
House crunches a lovely knee into Out's ribcage.
House working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from House.
House is working Out over against the cage.
Out is breathing heavily.
House lands with a left to the head.
Out stalling in the clinch but House improves position.
Still in the clinch, House scores with a nice short uppercut.
Out is rocked!
House lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Out is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
House lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Out's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Out throws an elbow that misses.
House crunches a lovely knee into Out's ribcage.
House crunches a lovely knee into Out's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for House.
House presses Out against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
House with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by House.
House digs a right hand underneath Out's ribcage. Out let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from House - that landed with a thud.
A short left from House.
House lands a left hand.
House unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Out! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but House is unloading with more strikes now! Out drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory House!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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270 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans is looking to score with low kicks.
McCallum scores with a head kick. Evans tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Rob Evans has been cut.
Evans connects with a leg kick. McCallum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Evans drops his hands momentarily and McCallum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCallum just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans throws a head kick that McCallum semi-blocks.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCallum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCallum takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
McCallum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCallum tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
McCallum throws a head kick that misses.
Evans dives in and grabs McCallum's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCallum pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.
Evans misses with a low kick.
McCallum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans connects with a high kick.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from McCallum.
McCallum is looking to clinch.
Evans dodges the punch combination from McCallum.
McCallum clinches.
McCallum scores a nice knee to the body.
Evans is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCallum lands a shot to the body.
McCallum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCallum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCallum stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for McCallum.
McCallum controlling the action here for a moment.
McCallum lands a knee to the head.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from McCallum.
McCallum with a knee to the head.
McCallum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCallum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from McCallum.
Knees to the body from McCallum.
McCallum connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum lands a nice knee to the body.
McCallum has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Evans - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from McCallum, and another! Evans is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Conor McCallum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Smelly Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers comes to the cage accompanied by Foux Da FaFa . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Smelly Fingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonnen scores with a jab. Fingers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sonnen throws a hook but Fingers avoids it easily.
Fingers slips under a jab.
Sonnen instigates a clinch.
Sonnen tries to work over Fingers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen tightens his grip and picks Fingers up, before dumping him to the ground. Fingers manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fingers has his hands on Sonnen's head, controlling the position.
Fingers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen won't allow Fingers to sweep him here.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sonnen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen trying to control but Fingers is working from the bottom.
Fingers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sonnen is sitting in close to Fingers's body. Fingers has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sonnen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sonnen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fingers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Smelly Fingers!
Smelly Fingers made sure to mention his sponsor, Physical Entertainment Development Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Santos De Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laukkanen comes to the cage accompanied by The Mutilation of Christ. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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179 cm
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156 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarmo Laukkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Santos De Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laukkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos De Arroyo manages to avoid it.
Hector Santos De Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laukkanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laukkanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laukkanen throws a head kick but Santos De Arroyo moves out of range.
Laukkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laukkanen throws a head kick but Santos De Arroyo moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Laukkanen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Santos De Arroyo blocks the low kick.
Santos De Arroyo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Santos De Arroyo.
Santos De Arroyo shoots and misses
and Laukkanen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos De Arroyo's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos De Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Laukkanen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukkanen is really struggling to control Santos De Arroyo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Santos De Arroyo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laukkanenis looking to pass into half guard but Santos De Arroyo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Santos De Arroyo is in guard.
Santos De Arroyo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laukkanen keeping moving, preventing Santos De Arroyo from controlling successfully.
Santos De Arroyo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos De Arroyo landing with the ground and pound.
Santos De Arroyo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laukkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Laukkanen, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laukkanen is keeping the position for now.
Santos De Arroyo throwing strikes from guard but Laukkanen blocks nicely.
Laukkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laukkanen wants to sweep here but Santos De Arroyo controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos De Arroyo is looking to advance position but Laukkanen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Laukkanen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Laukkanen breaks from Santos De Arroyo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo is squirming around, avoiding Laukkanen's attempts to control the action.
Laukkanen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Laukkanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santos De Arroyo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laukkanen trying to control but Santos De Arroyo is having none of it.
Laukkanen controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen lands with some strikes.
Santos De Arroyo tries to hold on but Laukkanen postures up.
Laukkanen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santos De Arroyo's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laukkanen controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laukkanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos De Arroyo is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarmo Laukkanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santos De Arroyo walks into a jab.
Laukkanen misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laukkanen.
Santos De Arroyo drives through with a takedown into Laukkanen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laukkanen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laukkanen has control of Santos De Arroyo's left arm, preventing Santos De Arroyo from doing any damage.
Santos De Arroyo trying to control but Laukkanen is working from the bottom.
Santos De Arroyo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laukkanen is keeping the position for now.
Santos De Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laukkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laukkanen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hector Santos De Arroyo wasn't active enough on the ground.
No joy there for Laukkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laukkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos De Arroyo.
Laukkanen throws a right hand that Santos De Arroyo ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos De Arroyo also avoids with ease.
Santos De Arroyo misses with a few strikes there.
Jarmo Laukkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laukkanen lands with a slapping head kick.
Santos De Arroyo lands a nice shot that snaps Laukkanen's head back.
Laukkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos De Arroyo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos De Arroyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen drives through with a takedown into Santos De Arroyo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laukkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos De Arroyo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laukkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Santos De Arroyo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santos De Arroyo looking to pass the guard.
Laukkanen trying to keep a closed guard but Santos De Arroyo is proving a slippery customer.
Laukkanen wants to sweep here but Santos De Arroyo controlling him for the moment.
Santos De Arroyo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen keeping moving, preventing Santos De Arroyo from controlling successfully.
Santos De Arroyo passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Santos De Arroyo lands a nice short elbow.
Santos De Arroyo wants to take a breather but Laukkanen is having none of it.
Laukkanen is looking to improve his position.
Santos De Arroyo wants to take a breather but Laukkanen is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laukkanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jarmo Laukkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos De Arroyo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laukkanen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laukkanen trying to control the position.
Laukkanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos De Arroyo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laukkanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos De Arroyo looking to pass the guard.
Santos De Arroyo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos De Arroyo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laukkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laukkanen is pulling down on Santos De Arroyo's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jarmo Laukkanen will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santos De Arroyo throws a body punch but Laukkanen moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Santos De Arroyo fails to land the takedown.
Santos De Arroyo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laukkanen but Laukkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laukkanen ducks right into an uppercut from Santos De Arroyo.
Laukkanen lands a jab to the nose.
Laukkanen throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Hector Santos De Arroyo has been cut.
Laukkanen feints and then cracks Santos De Arroyo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santos De Arroyo down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laukkanen pushes Santos De Arroyo away with a front kick.
Laukkanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Santos De Arroyo misses its intended target.
A jab from Santos De Arroyo misses.
Santos De Arroyo throws a body punch but Laukkanen moves out of range.
Laukkanen misses with a low kick as Santos De Arroyo jumps back.
Laukkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos De Arroyo misses the shot to the body.
Santos De Arroyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos De Arroyo misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos De Arroyo throws a looping overhand right but Laukkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Laukkanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santos De Arroyo checks it well.
Santos De Arroyo throws a hook but Laukkanen blocks it.
Laukkanen misses with a head kick.
Laukkanen looks to throw the jab but Santos De Arroyo is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laukkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos De Arroyo.
Santos De Arroyo throws a shot from downtown. Laukkanen moves away and avoids it.
Santos De Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Laukkanen is just out of range.
Santos De Arroyo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laukkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos De Arroyo.
Jarmo Laukkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos De Arroyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos De Arroyo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laukkanen lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Laukkanen coming out on top.
Santos De Arroyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Laukkanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen tries to bum rush Santos De Arroyo with a series of wild strikes but Santos De Arroyo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos De Arroyo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laukkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos De Arroyo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos De Arroyo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos De Arroyo preventing the sweep.
Santos De Arroyo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laukkanen is keeping the position for now.
Santos De Arroyo looking to sit in guard and control but Laukkanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hector Santos De Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laukkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen chips away with some ground and pound.
Santos De Arroyo keeping full guard, as Laukkanen tries to pass.
Santos De Arroyo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laukkanen.
Santos De Arroyo has his foot on Laukkanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laukkanen works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laukkanen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laukkanen advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarmo Laukkanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laukkanen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarmo Laukkanen!
A very excited looking Jarmo Laukkanen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Sasori Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loko comes to the cage accompanied by Loco for them Lokos. Sasori Hasashi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scorpion. Four Loko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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22
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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21
182 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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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 - 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hanzo Sasori Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loko thows a body shot but no joy.
Loko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sasori Hasashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loko throws a head kick that misses.
Sasori Hasashi avoids the head kick by Loko.
Loko tries to move into range but Sasori Hasashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loko throws a head kick but Sasori Hasashi moves out of range.
Sasori Hasashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Sasori Hasashi throws a low kick but Loko moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasori Hasashi. Loko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sasori Hasashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sasori Hasashi throws a series of strikes that have Loko backpedaling.
Sasori Hasashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sasori Hasashi blocks a head kick by Loko.
Loko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasori Hasashi throws a head kick but Loko moves out of range.
A low kick from Loko misses
and Sasori Hasashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Sasori Hasashi.
Loko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sasori Hasashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasori Hasashi stuns Loko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sasori Hasashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sasori Hasashi misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi blocks a head kick by Loko.
Loko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasori Hasashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loko scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loko connects with a high kick.
Sasori Hasashi jabs Loko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sasori Hasashi misses with a looping right.
Sasori Hasashi throws a leg kick but Loko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Loko throws an overhand right that lands on Sasori Hasashi's shoulder, as Sasori Hasashi tries to avoid the shot.
Loko throws a looping overhand right but Sasori Hasashi ducks down to avoid it.
Loko misses with a body kick.
Sasori Hasashi clobbers Loko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sasori Hasashi has closed the distance and engaged Loko in a clinch.
Loko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Sasori Hasashi.
Loko wants to get back to striking at distance but Sasori Hasashi won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko is trying to push Sasori Hasashi away but Sasori Hasashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sasori Hasashi up against the cage.
Sasori Hasashi has Loko pressed against the cage.
Loko tries to break free but Sasori Hasashi pushes him back against the cage.
Sasori Hasashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sasori Hasashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sasori Hasashi just leaning against Loko, taking a breather.
Sasori Hasashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sasori Hasashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loko's efforts to push away.
Sasori Hasashi slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko working hard to break the clinch.
Loko prevents a body shot from Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loko or not.
Sasori Hasashi works on Loko's body with a couple of short punches.
Loko looking to throw knees to the head but Sasori Hasashi is blocking nicely.
Sasori Hasashi is leaning against Loko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Sasori Hasashi stalls.
Sasori Hasashi lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sasori Hasashi has Loko pressed against the cage, preventing Loko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sasori Hasashi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi 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 throws a head kick that misses.
Sasori Hasashi lands a jab to Loko's midsection.
Loko takes one to the chin there.
Sasori Hasashi scores with a nice strike.
Loko lands a nice looking body kick.
Loko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sasori Hasashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sasori Hasashi scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Sasori Hasashi.
Loko throws a lazy head kick
and Sasori Hasashi counters with a straight right hand.
Sasori Hasashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Loko momentarily.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sasori Hasashi tries a low kick but Loko avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasori Hasashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Loko.
Sasori Hasashi avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sasori Hasashi. That's going to slow Loko down.
A head kick by Loko misses
letting Sasori Hasashi counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Loko.
Loko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loko misses with a leg kick
and Sasori Hasashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sasori Hasashi lands with a right hand.
Sasori Hasashi blocks a head kick by Loko.
Sasori Hasashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Loko at a distance.
Loko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sasori Hasashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasori Hasashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sasori Hasashi avoids the head kick by Loko.
Sasori Hasashi misses with a body shot.
Sasori Hasashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Loko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sasori Hasashi.
Loko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sasori Hasashi sizes up Loko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sasori Hasashi blocks a head kick by Loko.
Loko throws a head kick but Sasori Hasashi moves out of range.
Sasori Hasashi thumps Loko with a low kick.
Loko lands a head kick. Sasori Hasashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sasori Hasashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sasori Hasashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Loko's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko lands with an uppercut that bounces Sasori Hasashi off the cage and back into range.
Sasori Hasashi tries to land a front kick but Loko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sasori Hasashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sasori Hasashi scores with a leg kick.
Sasori Hasashi avoids the head kick by Loko.
Sasori Hasashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loko throws out a loose jab but Sasori Hasashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasori Hasashi avoids the head kick by Loko.
Loko thows a body kick. Sasori Hasashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Loko tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loko moves out of range of the strikes.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loko looks to land a right hand but Sasori Hasashi moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Loko takes one to the chin there.
Sasori Hasashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loko throws a head kick but Sasori Hasashi moves out of range.
Sasori Hasashi misses with a two punch combination.
Loko misses with a head kick.
Sasori Hasashi scores with a punch to the head.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sasori Hasashi throws a big shot that misses.
Sasori Hasashi jabs Loko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sasori Hasashi throws a chopping leg kick but Loko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sasori Hasashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loko was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi 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!
Loko throws a sloppy head kick
and Sasori Hasashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Loko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sasori Hasashi if he has to take too many more of those.
Loko tried to score with a low kick but Sasori Hasashi checks it.
Sasori Hasashi lands with an overhand left.
Sasori Hasashi throws a nice head kick!
Sasori Hasashi defending well as Loko loads up on a big left hand.
Loko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loko misses with a head kick.
Loko misses with a body shot.
Loko misses with a low kick.
Loko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sasori Hasashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loko's head backwards.
Sasori Hasashi looks to throw a body kick
and Loko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sasori Hasashi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasori Hasashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasori Hasashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loko counters with a nice body kick.
Sasori Hasashi misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sasori Hasashi, right into the meat.
Loko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasori Hasashi.
Sasori Hasashi throws an off balance right hand
and Loko counters with a nice body kick.
Sasori Hasashi with a nice cross.
Loko misses with a head kick.
Sasori Hasashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sasori Hasashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loko scrambles back to his feet.
Sasori Hasashi throws an overhand right that lands on Loko's shoulder, as Loko tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Sasori Hasashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Loko.
Sasori Hasashi throws a series of strikes that have Loko backpedaling.
Loko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loko scores with a push kick.
Sasori Hasashi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Loko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasori Hasashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Loko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sasori Hasashi throws out the jab.
Loko misses with a body kick.
Loko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loko checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Loko.
Sasori Hasashi lands with a cross.
Sasori Hasashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sasori Hasashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Loko backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasori Hasashi taking a breather.
Loko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sasori Hasashi lands with a light punch inside.
Sasori Hasashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sasori Hasashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Four Loko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sasori Hasashi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Loko is trying to break free.
Sasori Hasashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sasori Hasashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loko backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasori Hasashi tries a body shot but Loko blocks it.
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loko trying to land knees to the body.
Loko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Sasori Hasashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Loko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Sasori Hasashi.
Loko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sasori Hasashi is pushing Loko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sasori Hasashi prevents Loko from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo Sasori Hasashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sasori Hasashi 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanzo Sasori Hasashi!
During a confident post fight interview, Hanzo Sasori Hasashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harper Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Lip Gloss & Black. Harper Gray had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harper Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maeda throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Maeda misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a shoot takedown. Maeda fights it but they end up in guard.
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maeda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gray has Maeda in his guard.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
Maeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda passes Gray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gray takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maeda prevents Gray from escaping the position.
Maeda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gray tries to bench press Maeda off him but Maeda keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gray has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maeda remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.
Maeda working the ground and pound.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
Maeda in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maeda wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Maeda working the ground and pound.
Maeda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gray's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda has hold of Gray's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gray tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Maeda cranks the arm and Gray screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gray, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mitsuyo Maeda!
Mitsuyo Maeda gave a mention to KINGDOM in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Arukis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexis Arukis!
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, Seaville Bri!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arukis throws a wild body kick that Bri sees coming a mile off.
Alexis Arukis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arukis throws a series of punches but Bri moves out of range.
Arukis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bri lands an uppercut.
Bri swings wildly with an uppercut but Arukis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bri avoiding damage as Arukis throws knees to the body.
Bri swings wildly with an uppercut but Arukis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bri.
Arukis looking to throw knees to the head but Bri is blocking nicely.
Bri misses with a punch to the body.
Arukis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arukis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arukis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bri tries to throw a body punch but Arukis avoids it by throwing Bri back against the cage.
Bri digs a right hand underneath Arukis's ribcage. Arukis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri tries a body shot but Arukis blocks it.
Bri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bri misses with a body punch.
Bri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Alexis Arukis has been cut.
Arukis looking to throw knees to the head but Bri is blocking nicely.
Bri scores with a hook to the body.
Bri managing to block the knees to the body from Arukis.
Bri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bri lands a shot to the body.
Bri managing to block the knees to the body from Arukis.
A hook to the body from Bri.
Arukis is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Bri.
Arukis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bri cracks Arukis with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Bri.
Arukis has Bri pushed against the cage.
Bri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arukis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bri avoiding damage as Arukis throws knees to the body.
Bri working aggressively here.
Bri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arukis blocking some punches.
Arukis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bri is defending well for now.
Bri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arukis backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bri lands a nice uppercut.
Arukis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bri lands a hook that snaps the head of Arukis backwards.
Bri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arukis is rocked!
Arukis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Arukis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arukis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arukis seems to have got his legs back now.
Arukis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arukis is trying to stall.
Bri throws a punch but it's blocked by Arukis.
Arukis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bri struggles to land a body shot inside as Arukis controls his hands.
Bri lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bri works on Arukis's body with a couple of short punches.
Arukis blocks a body shot from Bri.
Bri scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bri scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bri.
Bri working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Bri.
Arukis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bri tries a body shot but Arukis blocks it.
Bri misses with a body punch.
Arukis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bri on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arukis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Bri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arukis prevents a body shot from Bri.
Arukis tries to land knees in the clinch but Bri avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seaville Bri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexis Arukis'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.
Bri blocks a head kick by Arukis.
Jab by Bri.
Bri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bri instigates a clinch.
A short left from Bri.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arukis tries to land knees in the clinch but Bri avoids the damage to the body.
Arukis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bri.
Bri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arukis backwards.
Bri avoiding damage as Arukis throws knees to the body.
Bri throws a head punch that misses.
Seaville Bri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bri creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Arukis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Arukis drops to his knees and Bri pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seaville Bri!
Seaville Bri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ameri CanChopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Franpsycho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CanChopper's entrance music is Badass. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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272 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ameri CanChopper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Franpsycho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franpsycho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franpsycho throws out a loose jab but CanChopper uses good head movement to avoid it.
CanChopper lands a big head kick that sends Franpsycho tumbling to the mat! CanChopper takes a step backwards and waves Franpsycho back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like San Franpsycho has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CanChopper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franpsycho.
Franpsycho misses with a right hand
and CanChopper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
CanChopper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franpsycho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franpsycho misses with a wild body shot.
CanChopper throws a leg kick but Franpsycho checks it.
CanChopper throws a solid leg kick but Franpsycho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at CanChopper.
Franpsycho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Franpsycho is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! CanChopper throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Franpsycho is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ameri CanChopper!
Ameri CanChopper retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ameri CanChopper waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160's logo in front of the cameras.
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