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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junk Memorex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Freeman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junk Memorex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Memorex counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Freeman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Freeman misses with a shot to the body
enabling Memorex to counter with a crisp jab.
Freeman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Freeman throws a big shot that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Memorex crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Freeman - the referee stops the clock and Memorex gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Freeman. Memorex manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A right-left combo lands from Freeman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Memorex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Freeman throws out the jab.
Freeman waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Memorex. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Memorex to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Memorex is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Freeman stands up and waves to Memorex to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a right hand
letting Memorex counter with a right hand.
Freeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Memorex.
A combination from Freeman does no damage.
Freeman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Freeman throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Freeman.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Memorex avoids nicely.
Freeman throws a right hand that misses
and Memorex counters with a nice uppercut.
Freeman swings widly with a right hand
and Memorex counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Freeman misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman jabs Memorex right on the nose. Memorex blinks but takes it well.
Freeman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Freeman misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Freeman misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman throws a nice looking combination but Memorex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Freeman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Freeman throws a lazy uppercut
and Memorex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Freeman throws a series of strikes that have Memorex backpedaling.
Freeman throws a nice looking combination but Memorex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freeman misses with a hook
and Memorex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Memorex steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Freeman. That one must have hurt.
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!
Freeman feints a jab promting Memorex to slip. Freeman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Memorex slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman tests Memorex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Memorex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freeman batters Memorex with a massive right followed by a huge left! Memorex is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Freeman lands a final crushing right hand to drop Memorex to the mat with a gruesome thud! Freeman is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gordon Freeman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masakatsu Funaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Draco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Draco has chosen Harlem Shake as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Masakatsu Funaki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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209 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 Tokyo, Masakatsu Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Draco!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Draco sprawls well initially but Funaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Draco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funaki is looking for a kimura but Draco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Funaki to get the leverage.
Draco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Draco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Funaki wants to free his trapped foot but Draco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funaki is looking for a kimura here.
Draco is pressing down on Funaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Funaki is pushing down on Draco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Draco is fighting to maintain full guard but Funaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Funaki trying to pass the guard but Draco defending well.
Funaki 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 one minute gone in the round.
Draco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funaki stops Draco from standing up.
Draco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draco looks winded!
Draco keeping moving, preventing Funaki from controlling successfully.
Funaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funaki trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Draco 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.
Funaki forces his way into half guard.
Draco is refusing to be controlled, as Funaki sits in half guard.
Funaki wants to pass to mount but Draco is defending the position.
Funaki wants to control but Draco is keeping him busy.
Draco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funaki is thwarting Draco's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Draco won't allow Funaki to pass to mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Draco has eaten all the pies!
Funaki is looking for a kimura but Draco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Funaki to get the leverage.
Funaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Draco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Draco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Funaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Draco sees it coming and defends easily.
Draco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Draco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Funaki from controlling successfully.
Funaki looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Funaki is looking to take a break and control but Draco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakatsu Funaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Draco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Funaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draco.
Draco wants to clinch up but Funaki keeps it at a distance.
Igor Draco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Funaki tries for a takedown but Draco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Funaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Draco's guard.
Funaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Draco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funaki is aware though and is defending well.
Draco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funaki trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Draco trying to control but Funaki postures up.
Masakatsu Funaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Draco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draco has his foot on Funaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Funaki trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Funaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funaki slips nicely into half guard.
Draco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Draco looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Draco is just riding it out for now. Funaki eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki trying to control from half guard but Draco is working away.
Draco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funaki pulls his head out easily.
Draco is staying active underneath Funaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Funaki seems to be working for a kimura but Draco defends the submission attempt.
Funaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draco keeps working.
Funaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draco trying to control from the bottom.
Draco actively working from the bottom here.
Funaki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Funaki content just to control the position here.
Funaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Draco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Draco and Funaki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakatsu Funaki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Funaki tries to clinch up but Draco circles away and keeps his distance.
Draco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Funaki counters with a leg kick.
Funaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Draco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Draco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Funaki tries to avoid it but Draco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Funaki to the ground. Funaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masakatsu Funaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Draco.
Draco blocks a head kick by Funaki.
Funaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Draco tries to avoid it but Funaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Draco to the ground. Draco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Draco enables Funaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Draco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Funaki advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funaki trying to control the position but Draco is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draco tries to buck Funaki off but Funaki is having none of it.
Draco prevents Funaki from moving into mount.
Funaki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Draco!
Draco prevents Funaki from taking his back.
Funaki has control of Draco's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Draco regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Draco can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draco is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Draco tries to lock up and control but Funaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funaki trying to control but Draco is having none of it.
Funaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Draco can't escape the position.
Draco tries to hold on but Funaki postures up.
Funaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Draco is looking to escape.
Funaki is really struggling to control Draco but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Draco to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Draco shrugs it off.
Funaki moves to take his opponent's back.
Funaki doesn't have the hooks in and Draco manages to turn into his guard.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Funaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Draco postures up in Funaki's guard and throws a big left but Funaki blocks it.
Funaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Draco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funaki looking for a guillotine here but Draco defends easily.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Funaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funaki looking for subs off his back but Draco has passed one foot through into half guard.
Igor Draco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funaki looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakatsu Funaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Funaki 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakatsu Funaki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Repo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski comes to the cage accompanied by Pudzian Band - Dawaj Na Ring. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Repo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Repo sprawling to the canvas. Pudzianowski follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Repo hang on?
It looks like Mike Repo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzianowski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Repo wants to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski decides to stand up.
Pudzianowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pudzianowski closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Repo! Pudzianowski dives in looking to finish! Repo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
After winning the bout, Mariusz Pudzianowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Atomic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atomic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Atomic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Atomic trying to control the position but Mir is working away.
Mir parries the strikes from Atomic easily there. Atomic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mir to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atomic trying to control the position but Mir is working away.
Mir tries to escape but Atomic is in control.
Mir gets back to half guard.
Mir is looking to improve his position.
Atomic is looking to take a break and control but Mir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Atomic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir wants to improve his position but Atomic is controlling well.
Atomic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Atomic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atomic somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Mir. No joy for Atomic on that attempt.
Atomic shoots in looking for a takedown. Mir tries to sprawl out of it but Atomic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Atomic.
Atomic moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atomic drives through and clinches with Mir against the cage.
Atomic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mir tries for a takedown but Atomic manages to get underhooks.
Mir lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atomic working a defensive guard here.
Atomic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mir is now in half guard.
Mir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomic tries to kick Mir off in order to stand up. Mir Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Atomic is looking for a sweep.
Atomic seems a little lost for a moment, as Mir dominates the positioning.
Mir decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mir is defended easily by Atomic.
Atomic has his takedown stuffed
and Mir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mir working hard to break the clinch.
Mir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atomic after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Atomic stops Mir from standing up.
Atomic trying to control but Mir is working from the bottom.
Atomic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atomic trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atomic has gone for a leg lock! Mir slips out almost immediately though and dives into Atomic's guard.
Mir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atomic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Atomic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt - Atomic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Atomic moves into the clinch.
Atomic breaks the clinch.
Atomic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atomic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mir but Mir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mir tries to clinch up but Atomic circles away and keeps his distance.
Mir misses the body punch
and Atomic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Atomic tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range.
Atomic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Atomic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atomic's waist but Atomic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mir off to one side.
Atomic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mir!
Atomic wants to control but Mir is keeping him busy.
Atomic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Atomic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atomic wants to clinch up but Mir keeps it at a distance.
Mir avoids the body shot from Atomic.
Mir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Atomic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Atomic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir keeping full guard, as Atomic tries to pass.
Atomic trying to move into half guard but instead Mir has managed to sweep!
Atomic looking for a sweep. Not yet Atomic, not yet.
Atomic keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Atomic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Atomic looking to sit in guard and control but Mir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Atomic wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomic wants to get back to his feet but Mir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Atomic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atomic 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Atomic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mir shoots in but no luck this time.
Atomic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atomic.
Atomic misses with a leg kick
and Mir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Atomic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atomic has his hands on Mir's head, controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Atomic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir is really struggling to control Atomic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Atomic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mir trying to control but Atomic is working from the bottom.
Tom Atomic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frank Mir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Atomic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atomic moves into range and clinches up with Mir.
Atomic looking to stall.
Mir keeps control of Atomic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir gets a clinch.
Atomic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mir throws a lazy head kick
and Atomic counters with a big head kick but Mir shrugs it off.
Frank Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atomic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mir tries for a takedown but Atomic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atomic swinging wildly here.
Atomic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mir shoots in and bounces Atomic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atomic trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Atomic is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atomic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atomic is on top in guard.
Atomic stopping the sweep attempt from Mir.
Atomic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mir is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir is trying to control the position but Atomic postures up.
Atomic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atomic wants to pass the guard but Mir is keeping the position.
Mir controlling the position.
Atomic preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Mir.
Atomic throws the kick towards the body but Mir avoids it.
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 Frank Mir.
Well Atomic 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Atomic!
Tom Atomic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reem Davey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Tibetan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reem Davey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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28
228 lbs
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281 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Good knees
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reem Davey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Django Tibetan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Davey connects with a single shot there.
Davey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tibetan connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Davey to the floor! Tibetan dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Reem Davey has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tibetan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davey is looking to stand up but Tibetan isn't so interested in that idea.
Tibetan wants to control from the top but Davey keeps moving.
Davey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tibetan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davey is trying to control the action in half guard but Tibetan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davey wants to stand but Tibetan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibetan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davey is working away from the top position though.
Davey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davey decides to stand up.
Tibetan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tibetan back to the cage. Davey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Django Tibetan has been cut.
Tibetan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tibetan throws a leg kick which misses Davey's front leg but catches the back leg as Davey tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tibetan - the referee stops the clock and Davey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tibetan. Davey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davey is breathing heavily.
Davey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tibetan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tibetan misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tibetan circles away quickly and effectively.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tibetan! Davey is out on his feet! Tibetan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Davey is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Davey is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Django Tibetan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takedown And Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazni Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
264 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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245 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takedown And Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hazni Ali!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
And Pound shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ali counters with a two punch combo.
Ali thuds his right hand into And Pound's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And Pound with a poor takedown
and Ali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And Pound shoots and misses
and Ali counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takedown And Pound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ali duly obliges.
Ali throws a one two combo.
And Pound shoots and misses
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali lands with a good body shot.
And Pound is breathing heavily.
Ali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
Ali lands with a good body shot.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And Pound moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed And Pound momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands with a big left! And Pound is wobbled badly! Ali comes in with a flurry of punches and drops And Pound to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hazni Ali!
Our winner, Hazni Ali, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goodnight Irene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodnight Irene could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wanderlei Silva's chin.
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283 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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280 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goodnight Irene!
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, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Irene counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Silva closes the distance but Irene moves to the side
and Irene counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva moves to clinch but Irene breaks away
and Irene counters with a nice body shot.
Irene blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Irene counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva tries to clinch
and Irene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irene counters with a left to the body.
Silva looks winded!
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch
and Irene counters with a beautiful punch that sends Silva to the canvas!
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Irene throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Irene looking to pass the guard.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Irene slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Irene throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Irene's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Irene wants to sweep but no luck.
Irene controlling Silva's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irene manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irene would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Irene with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Irene tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Irene preventing the sweep.
Irene decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva tries to clinch
and Irene counters with a nice body shot.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Irene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Wanderlei Silva's cut even more.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Irene counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Silva tries to clinch
and Irene counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva looks to clinch
and Irene counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva closes the distance but Irene moves to the side
and Irene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva wants to clinch but Irene slips to the side
and Irene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wanderlei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Irene counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva wants to clinch but Irene slips to the side
and Irene counters with a straight right hand.
Irene is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goodnight Irene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva closes the distance but Irene moves to the side
and Irene counters with a nice body shot.
Silva looks to clinch
and Irene counters with a flying knee that drops Silva! Irene dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goodnight Irene!
Goodnight Irene really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zirry Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Belt Jones Theme Song, you Jive Turkey!. Swan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blame it on my ADD. Jim Kelly could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zirry Swan's chin.
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30
281 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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37
238 lbs
37 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zirry Swan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swan throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelly jabs at Swan's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly checks a low kick from Swan.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kelly!
Swan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swan misses with a low kick.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Jim Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly tries to bum rush Swan with a series of wild strikes but Swan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly works Swan's body with a nice hook.
Swan looks winded!
Kelly throws a body kick that misses.
Kelly connects with a right that clearly hurt Swan. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Kelly proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Swan collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Kelly!
In his post fight interview, Jim Kelly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afro Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Njord Freyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Samurai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sad memory. Freyr has chosen Twilight of the Thunder God as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Afro Samurai has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Afro Samurai seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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31
257 lbs
41 - 5 - 0 |
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29
261 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Afro Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Njord Freyr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freyr throws out a leg kick but Samurai moves out of range and Freyr only half commits.
Samurai scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Njord Freyr has been cut.
Freyr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freyr connects with a body shot that sends Samurai's belly button to the back.
Samurai moves out of range of the leg kick from Freyr.
Freyr is looking to slow Samurai down with leg kicks.
Samurai drops his hands momentarily and Freyr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samurai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freyr. That did some damage!
Freyr throws a body kick that misses
and Samurai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samurai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Samurai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Samurai throws an off balance right hand
and Freyr counters with a right hand to the body.
Samurai ducks under a wild hook from Freyr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai throws a low kick but Freyr avoids it.
Samurai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Samurai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Samurai is looking to score with low kicks.
Samurai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Freyr checks it well.
Freyr lands with a hook. Samurai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samurai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freyr's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Freyr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samurai throws a head kick but Freyr moves out of range.
Good work by Freyr as he checks the leg kick.
Afro Samurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freyr checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freyr throws a lazy uppercut
and Samurai counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samurai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Freyr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samurai throws a leg kick
and Freyr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samurai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Freyr ducks under a wild hook from Samurai.
Freyr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Samurai there.
Decent striking displayed by Samurai there.
Samurai connects with a crisp jab.
Samurai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Freyr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freyr avoids the body shot from Samurai.
Samurai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Freyr looks to land a left hand but Samurai moved out of range nicely.
Freyr misses with a body kick.
Samurai misses with a leg kick
and Freyr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Freyr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Freyr. Samurai shrugs it off though.
Samurai is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Freyr.
Samurai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Freyr drops Samurai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Samurai looks back up at him and smiles so Freyr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Afro Samurai has been cut.
Samurai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Freyr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Freyr tenderised Samurai's leg. Samurai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freyr motions for Samurai to come forward. Freyr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Freyr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Freyr blocks a leg kick.
Freyr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Samurai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Freyr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Samurai will feel that in the morning.
Freyr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samurai's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Freyr.
Freyr connects with a crisp jab.
Freyr tries to score with a low kick but Samurai moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Njord Freyr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A leg kick checked by Samurai.
Samurai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Samurai tries to land a body kick
and Freyr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Samurai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samurai throws a right hand that misses
and Freyr counters with an inside leg kick.
Samurai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freyr misses with a body kick.
Freyr shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Samurai takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Freyr sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Samurai bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Njord Freyr!
A very excited looking Njord Freyr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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pop
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