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GAMMA#414 Rutger v River PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puff Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Blanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Puff Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanks throws a head kick but Dragon moves out of range.
A lazy left from Dragon finds it's target.
Dragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragon looks to land a body kick but Blanks moved away.
Dragon avoids the head kick by Blanks.
Dragon moves out of range of the body kick.
Dragon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dragon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Puff Dragon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanks is looking to chop away at Dragon's legs.
Dragon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blanks can pounce on him.
Blanks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blanks throws a series of punches but Dragon avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Blanks.
Dragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Blanks.
Blanks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blanks is looking to chop away at Dragon's legs.
Blanks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon wants to clinch.
Dragon tries to clinch up.
Dragon is looking to slow Blanks down with leg kicks.
Blanks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blanks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dragon moves in looking to clinch but Blanks pushes him off.
Blanks throws a leg kick that misses.
Blanks checks a leg kick.
Dragon is looking to clinch.
Dragon clinches with his opponent.
Dragon throws a head punch that misses.
Dragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blanks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanks working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blanks managing to block the knees to the body from Dragon.
Dragon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanks scores with a hook to the body.
Dragon breaks from the clinch.
Blanks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragon misses with a body kick.
Dragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragon throws a head kick that misses.
Dragon throws a body kick that misses.
Dragon misses with a wild body shot.
Dragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dragon moves in looking to clinch but Blanks pushes him off.
Blanks scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dragon's calf.
Blanks connects with a solid leg kick.
Dragon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragon is looking to clinch but Blanks is avoiding it.
Dragon throws a leg kick but Blanks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blanks blocks the body kick.
Dragon is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick from Blanks misses.
Blanks misses with a head kick.
Blanks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dragon looks winded!
Dragon throws a head kick but Blanks moves out of range.
Dragon tries to clinch up.
Dragon cracks a nice hook into Blanks's ribs.
Dragon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blanks's sensitive parts.
Dragon blocks a leg kick.
Blanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blanks throws a looping overhand right but Dragon ducks down to avoid it.
Blanks is looking to land body kicks.
Blanks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dragon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blanks - the referee stops the clock and Dragon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blanks. Dragon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blanks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dragon.
Dragon wants to land a leg kick but Blanks is out of range.
Dragon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragon wants to clinch up but Blanks keeps it at a distance.
Dragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blanks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blanks lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blanks's calf.
Dragon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blanks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blanks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puff Dragon'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.
Dragon misses with a low kick.
Blanks scores with a leg kick.
Dragon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blanks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blanks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blanks lands a leg kick that knocks Dragon off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blanks.
Blanks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blanks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dragon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragon closes the distance but Blanks moves to the side
and Blanks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blanks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragon moves out of range of the body kick from Blanks.
Blanks throws a lazy body kick
and Dragon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon throws a leg kick which misses Blanks's front leg but catches the back leg as Blanks tries to avoid it.
Dragon scores with a jab.
Billy Blanks is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragon blocks a head kick by Blanks.
Dragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blanks feints and then cracks Dragon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragon down.
Dragon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dragon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Dragon.
Dragon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dragon has a couple of punches blocked by Blanks.
Blanks blocking some punches.
Dragon blocks a body shot from Blanks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragon.
Blanks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragon has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blankss head.
Blanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blanks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blanks can't break the clinch.
Dragon digs a right hand underneath Blanks's ribcage. Blanks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dragon throws an elbow but misses.
Dragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragon, as that shot connected.
Blanks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blanks is looking to wear down Dragon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blanks tries a low kick but Dragon avoids it.
Dragon motions for Blanks to come forward. Dragon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blanks tries to land a front kick but Dragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Blanks circles away.
Blanks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dragon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blanks looks to land a body kick but Dragon moved away.
Dragon swings for the body but Blanks moves out of range.
Blanks tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Dragon.
Dragon takes the fight into the clinch.
Dragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blanks tries to break the clinch but Dragon is controlling the position.
Dragon tries to stall but Blanks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blanks tries to throw a body punch but Dragon avoids it by throwing Blanks back against the cage.
Blanks pushes Dragon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragon lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragon.
Dragon misses with the head strike.
Dragon throws an elbow but it misses.
Blanks tries to throw a body punch but Dragon avoids it by throwing Blanks back against the cage.
Dragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Blanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanks takes an elbow to the temple.
Dragon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blanks's efforts to push away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dragon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragon's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Puff Dragon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Puff Dragon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice cross by Dragon.
Dragon swings for the body but Blanks moves out of range.
Blanks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blanks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragon's sensitive parts.
Blanks throws a head kick but Dragon moves out of range.
Blanks thumps Dragon with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Blanks
and Dragon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blanks really felt that one!
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragon lands a leg kick that knocks Blanks off balance momentarily.
Dragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blanks looks to land a combination. Dragon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragon throws a jab when Blanks was well out of range.
Dragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanks manages to avoid it.
Dragon throws a chopping leg kick but Blanks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Dragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blanks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blanks throws a head kick but Dragon moves out of range.
Dragon throws a push kick but Blanks slaps the foot to one side.
Blanks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blanks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dragon counters with a straight right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blanks - that will leave a mark!
Dragon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blanks can pounce on him.
Blanks throws a leg kick but Dragon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blanks scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Dragon blocks the leg kick.
Jab by Dragon.
Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Blanks circles away.
Blanks blocks a jab.
Blanks misses with a low kick.
Dragon tries to clinch up but Blanks circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragon looks for the body kick but Blanks saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragon is looking to slow Blanks down with leg kicks.
Dragon checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick from Blanks lands but Dragon takes it in his stride.
Dragon is rocked!
That has opened up Puff Dragon's cut even more.
Blanks tries to land a front kick but Dragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dragon is still on wobbly legs! Can Blanks finish him?
Dragon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blanks to score with a decent uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blanks, right into the meat.
Dragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blanks checks a leg kick.
Blanks blocks a low kick nicely.
Dragon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blanks.
A shot to the liver by Blanks. Beautiful body shot.
Dragon seems to have recovered his senses.
Blanks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dragon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dragon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blanks is out of range and Dragon settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanks throws a leg kick that misses.
Blanks throws a head kick but Dragon moves out of range.
Dragon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blanks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Dragon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blanks doesn't seem phased though.
Dragon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blanks takes one to the side of the head.
Dragon blocks a head kick by Blanks.
An inside leg kick lands from Blanks.
Blanks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blanks misses with a kick to the body.
Blanks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dragon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blanks. Blanks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blanks on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanks circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon checks a leg kick nicely.
Blanks tries to score with a low kick but Dragon moves his leg out of the way.
Dragon closes the distance and clinches.
Blanks can't find room to land a body shot as Dragon controls the action.
Blanks avoids the elbow strike from Dragon, against the cage.
Blanks is trying to maintain a safe position but Dragon gets an underhook and turns Blanks into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blanks.
Blanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Dragon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Dragon.
Dragon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blanks backwards.
Blanks is rocked!
Dragon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blanks clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Puff Dragon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blanks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragon drops his hands momentarily and Blanks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dragon takes a swing at Blanks's ribcage but misses.
Blanks scores with a spinning back kick!
A right-left combo lands from Blanks.
Dragon tries to clinch up.
Dragon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blanks checks a leg kick.
Dragon thumps Blanks with a low kick.
Blanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragon. Dragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blanks just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blanks.
Blanks misses with a head kick.
Dragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanks.
Blanks connects with a leg kick. Dragon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dragon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragon. Dragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Blanks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Blanks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blanks connects with a high kick.
Dragon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blanks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragon moves away.
Dragon misses with a body kick.
Dragon throws a leg kick but Blanks moved away.
Dragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dragon's calf.
Blanks slips under a jab.
Dragon misses with a head kick.
Dragon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blanks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dragon. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragon checks a leg kick nicely.
Blanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Blanks tenderised Dragon's leg. Dragon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dragon misses with an uppercut.
Dragon moves out of range as Blanks throws a body kick.
Blanks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dragon misses with a left hand
and Blanks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blanks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dragon.
The cut above Puff Dragon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blanks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blanks.
Dragon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanks tries a head kick but it misses.
Blanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragon.
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blanks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blanks lands a nice hook to Dragon's body. Dragon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanks.
Blanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragon.
Blanks scoring well with a low kick there.
Blanks throws a jab when Dragon was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragon. Blanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragon.
Dragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puff Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blanks throws a leg kick which misses Dragon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragon tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanks throws a lazy head kick
enabling Dragon to counter with a crisp jab.
Blanks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dragon is out of range.
Dragon throws a head kick but Blanks moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragon tries to clinch but Blanks is having none of it.
Dragon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blanks on the side of the head.
Blanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragon throws a lazy uppercut
and Blanks counters with a left to the body.
Dragon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Blanks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragon's sensitive parts.
Dragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blanks.
Blanks avoids the body shot from Dragon.
Blanks seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blanks.
Blanks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragon.
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 Billy Blanks.
I think Blanks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 40:37
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 40:37
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Blanks!
Billy Blanks made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '(Rocky music echoes in the background) Hey Drake.... we did it... we did it... Yo Draaaake... we fucking did it!!! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ijima comes to the cage accompanied by Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication. Maier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Apaga mas não bate. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
202 lbs
18 - 14 - 1 |
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192 lbs
39 - 28 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ijima lands with a cross.
Ijima doesn't manage to clinch there - Maier circles away.
Maier fails with the takedown
and Maier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maier with a poor takedown
and Ijima counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ijima throws a big right hand that misses.
Ijima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ijima slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ijima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ijima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ijima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maier is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ijima throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maier's body to avoid the submission. Maier has instead reached around Ijima's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maier arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sepp Maier!
Sepp Maier took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFleur throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeFleur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Allen LeFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeFleur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeFleur throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as LeFleur blocks the low kick.
LeFleur swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
LeFleur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Bob has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bob feints and as LeFleur raises his hands in defense, Bob changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bob prevents LeFleur from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from LeFleur's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bob wants to control from the top but LeFleur keeps moving.
LeFleur wants to stand but Bob is controlling the position.
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bob wants to pass the guard but LeFleur is keeping the position.
LeFleur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bob trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bob.
Bob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bob looks to land a body kick but LeFleur moved away.
LeFleur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
LeFleur walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeFleur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
LeFleur throws a hook but Bob blocks it.
Bob is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in LeFleur's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeFleur is trying to stand up here but Bob is controlling him well.
Bob is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bob stops LeFleur from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking to advance position but LeFleur won't allow it.
Bob prevents LeFleur from standing back up.
LeFleur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bob.
Bob thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bob prevents LeFleur from standing back up.
Bob is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LeFleur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bob.
Bob trying to mount his opponent but LeFleur defends it.
Bob thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LeFleur tries to kick Bob off but Bob keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob throwing shots but LeFleur is blocking nicely.
LeFleur tries to kick Bob off but Bob keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bob wants to pass to mount but LeFleur is defending the position.
Bob is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
LeFleur wants to get back to his feet but Bob is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeFleur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bob is controlling him.
Bob is looking to work some ground and pound but LeFleur has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob won't allow LeFleur to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeFleur keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
LeFleur wants to stand but Bob is controlling the position.
Bob trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
That's time! LeFleur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LeFleur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from LeFleur misses the target.
LeFleur lands the left hand.
LeFleur lands with a slapping head kick.
LeFleur throws a big shot that misses.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bob misses with a straight left.
LeFleur misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from LeFleur.
Bob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bob lands in his opponent's guard.
Billy Bob has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob wants to pass the guard but LeFleur is keeping the position.
Bob won't allow LeFleur to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bob forces his way into half guard.
LeFleur won't allow Bob to pass to mount.
Bob missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bob in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. LeFleur tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bob!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Bob!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp comes to the cage accompanied by Sister Sin - Fight Song. Wonka has chosen Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Van De Kamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van De Kamp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wonka scores with a jab to the body.
Wonka jabs at Van De Kamp's body.
Willy Wonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Wonka.
Wonka misses the jab.
Wonka misses with a wild body shot.
Wonka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wonka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van De Kamp tries to keep at a distance but Wonka has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van De Kamp is trying to drag Wonka to the mat but Wonka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wonka lands a nice shot to the body.
Wonka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Kamp turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Van De Kamp manages to end up in side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wonka can't do much from the bottom here.
Wonka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Van De Kamp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wonka, who protects the arm well.
Van De Kamp trying to control the action but Wonka is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Kamp working away.
Van De Kamp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wonka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Van De Kamp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wonka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Van De Kamp has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wonka is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp tries for a kimura but Wonka is defending well.
Van De Kamp tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wonka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonka tries to buck Van De Kamp off but Van De Kamp is having none of it.
Wonka has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Van De Kamp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka tries to bench press Van De Kamp off him but Van De Kamp keeps the position.
Wonka manages to get back to half guard.
Wonka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wonka looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wonka is trying to get back to full guard.
Wonka is looking to escape.
Wonka trying to control from the bottom.
Wonka wants to get back to full guard.
Van De Kamp is looking for a kimura here.
Van De Kamp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wonka sees it coming and defends easily.
Wonka actively working from the bottom here.
Wonka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka wants to get back to his feet.
Wonka is defending against the submission attempts here by Van De Kamp.
Wonka tries to get to full guard but Van De Kamp has control of the leg.
Wonka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van De Kamp pulls his head out easily.
Van De Kamp trying to mount his opponent but Wonka defends it.
Wonka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wonka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van De Kamp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wonka is tightening it up a little... Van De Kamp has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Van De Kamp reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Van De Kamp taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wonka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Willy Wonka!
Willy Wonka made sure to mention his sponsor, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyshit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You're gonna die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Evander Holyshit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyshit misses with a looping right.
Holyshit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Foreman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holyshit keeps the fight on the outside.
Holyshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foreman.
Foreman lands a slapping body shot.
Foreman misses with a body shot.
Foreman avoids the body shot from Holyshit.
Holyshit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyshit misses with a hook.
Foreman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holyshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foreman manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Holyshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyshit looks to land a body kick but Foreman moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Foreman.
Foreman throws a shot to the body.
Holyshit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Foreman is out of range and Holyshit settles back down.
Holyshit throws a hook to the side of Foreman's head but Foreman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holyshit cracks a nice hook into Foreman's ribs.
Holyshit takes a swing at Foreman's ribcage but misses.
Holyshit lands a jab to the nose.
Foreman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Foreman is looking to wear down Holyshit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foreman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holyshit fails with a takedown attempt.
Holyshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit looks to land a left hand but Foreman moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foreman tries to move into range but Holyshit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holyshit swats away the attempt to clinch by Foreman.
Holyshit throws a right hand that misses
and Foreman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Holyshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foreman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holyshit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Foreman.
A jab lands there for Holyshit.
Foreman jabs at Holyshit's body.
Foreman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Holyshit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holyshit manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyshit. Foreman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foreman lands a right hook to the body.
Foreman connects with the punch.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Holyshit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Foreman backs up against the cage.
Holyshit misses with a wild body shot.
Holyshit throws a hook but Foreman avoids it easily.
Foreman misses with a jab to the body
and Holyshit counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Foreman doesn't manage to clinch there - Holyshit circles away.
Holyshit lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foreman.
Holyshit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holyshit trying to pass the guard but Foreman defending well.
Foreman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holyshit is working away from the top position though.
Foreman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holyshit.
We've been hearing good reports from Foreman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman trying to control here.
Holyshit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foreman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyshit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holyshit misses with a looping left.
Holyshit misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Holyshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foreman misses with the combination.
Foreman misses with a body shot.
Foreman swings for the body but Holyshit moves out of range.
Foreman moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Foreman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holyshit misses with a hook
and Foreman counters with a stiff right hand.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Holyshit catches Foreman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a jab when Foreman was well out of range.
Foreman cracks Holyshit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyshit. Foreman does a little dance to reset his feet.
George Foreman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holyshit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holyshit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foreman but Foreman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holyshit scores with a three punch combo!
Nice cross by Holyshit.
Holyshit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyshit is thwarting Foreman's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit prevents Foreman from improving his position.
Foreman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holyshit.
Foreman is trying is best to control the position here.
Holyshit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foreman's head.
Holyshit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Foreman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holyshit trying to control the action but Foreman is working from the bottom.
Foreman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foreman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holyshit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Foreman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Holyshit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holyshit is looking to take a break and control but Foreman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foreman wants to improve his position but Holyshit is controlling well.
Holyshit is looking to take a break and control but Foreman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman has one foot on Holyshit's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Holyshit tries for a takedown but Foreman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holyshit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
George Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Holyshit.
Foreman misses with a two punch combination.
Evander Holyshit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foreman jabs at Holyshit's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyshit throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foreman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyshit.
Holyshit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyshit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holyshit scores with the left hand. Foreman knows he should have avoided that one.
Foreman works Holyshit's body with a nice hook.
Holyshit throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Foreman to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holyshit.
Foreman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holyshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holyshit scores with a jab to the head.
Holyshit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyshit throws a jab when Foreman was well out of range.
Holyshit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holyshit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Foreman scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Foreman as he checks the leg kick.
Foreman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foreman misses with a body shot
and Holyshit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Foreman's guard now.
Holyshit looking to pass the guard.
Holyshit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foreman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foreman looking for a sweep. Not yet Foreman, not yet.
Foreman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holyshit.
Holyshit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holyshit stops Foreman from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman can't keep his opponent in guard - Holyshit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foreman gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyshit stops Foreman from standing up.
Foreman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holyshit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foreman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holyshit manages to get himself to full guard.
Holyshit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyshit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holyshit has a closed guard, preventing Foreman from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit trying to control the position here.
Foreman trying to control but Holyshit is working from the bottom.
Foreman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holyshit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foreman has managed to get both his arms back between Holyshit's legs - danger averted.
Foreman wanted to stand there but Holyshit had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holyshit holds on and takes a little breather.
Holyshit wants to sweep here but Foreman controlling him for the moment.
Holyshit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George Foreman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyshit moves away.
Holyshit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Holyshit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Foreman lands a jab to Holyshit's midsection.
Foreman misses the shot to the body.
Foreman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holyshit.
Donk. Foreman catches Holyshit right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyshit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Foreman will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheers as Holyshit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foreman doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyshit really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Holyshit throws a hook but Foreman avoids it easily.
Foreman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Foreman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holyshit takes a swing at Foreman's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Holyshit.
Foreman lands a glancing blow to the side of Holyshit's head.
Holyshit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foreman defends well and Holyshit ends up having to push Foreman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Foreman takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyshit.
Foreman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holyshit backwards.
Holyshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Holyshit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holyshit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holyshit digs a right hand into Foreman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foreman's gas tank.
Holyshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holyshit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foreman blocks it with crossed arms.
Holyshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holyshit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holyshit slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyshit.
Foreman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foreman lands with a left to the head.
Holyshit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foreman blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Foreman.
Holyshit is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice right hand lands inside from Foreman.
Foreman lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foreman blocks it with crossed arms.
Foreman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Foreman.
A shot in the inside from Foreman.
Holyshit throws a head punch that misses.
Holyshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foreman trying to control the position but instead, Holyshit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Foreman into the cage.
Holyshit has a couple of punches blocked by Foreman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foreman.
Holyshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Foreman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foreman misses with a body punch.
Holyshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holyshit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foreman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foreman has a couple of punches blocked by Holyshit.
Evander Holyshit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holyshit scores with a shoulder strike.
Foreman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyshit backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyshit.
Holyshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Foreman controls his hands.
Foreman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Foreman.
Holyshit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foreman.
Foreman struggles to land a body shot inside as Holyshit controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holyshit as Foreman tries to tie him up.
Holyshit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holyshit scores with a shot to the side of Foreman's head.
Holyshit looking to throw knees to the head but Foreman is blocking nicely.
George Foreman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holyshit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Foreman works on Holyshit's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foreman blocking some punches.
Holyshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Holyshit.
A short right from Foreman on the inside.
Foreman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foreman digs a right hand into Holyshit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyshit's gas tank.
Holyshit misses with a knee strike.
Holyshit tries to land a knee to the head but Foreman blocks with his arms.
Holyshit blocks a body shot from Foreman.
Foreman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyshit backwards.
Foreman lands with a right to the head.
Holyshit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foreman is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holyshit tries a body shot but Foreman blocks it.
Evander Holyshit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holyshit working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evander Holyshit.
Well Holyshit 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 36:40
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 37:40
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Holyshit!
A victorious Evander Holyshit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampsa Siloposki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Sinatra's chin.
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201 lbs
36 - 19 - 4 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sampsa Siloposki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siloposki misses the jab.
Siloposki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Siloposki fakes the leg kick and cracks Sinatra in the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Siloposki.
Sinatra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Siloposki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frank Sinatra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinatra moves out of range of the body kick from Siloposki.
Siloposki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sinatra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Siloposki's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sinatra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sinatra is thwarting Siloposki's attempts to control the position.
Siloposki is controlling Sinatra's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sinatra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siloposki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Siloposki tries to lock up and control but Sinatra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siloposki is looking to get to half guard.
Sinatra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siloposki is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sinatra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Siloposki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sinatra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Siloposki tries to hold on but Sinatra postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siloposki is trying desperately to improve position.
My spies in Ballas Only inform me that Sinatra has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sinatra looking to control but Siloposki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sinatra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sinatra punishing his opponent with strikes.
Siloposki is looking to improve his position but Sinatra isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Siloposki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Siloposki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sinatra trying to control but Siloposki is having none of it.
Siloposki is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Siloposki won't allow Sinatra to pass to mount.
Siloposki manages to get to full guard.
Sinatra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siloposki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sinatra manages to get himself to full guard.
Sinatra is trying to keep Siloposki in close.
Sinatra wants to sweep but no luck.
Siloposki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinatra is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra wants to sweep here but Siloposki controlling him for the moment.
Sinatra is still trying to improve position.
Sinatra keeps trying to improve his position.
Siloposki stands and steps away. Sinatra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Siloposki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sinatra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siloposki misses with a leg kick.
Siloposki stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siloposki scores with a leg kick.
Sinatra takes a swing at Siloposki's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Sinatra - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sampsa Siloposki 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.
Siloposki throws a leg kick that misses.
Siloposki misses the shot to the body.
Sinatra moves in looking to clinch but Siloposki pushes him off.
Sinatra scores with a hook.
Sinatra misses the jab.
Siloposki connects with a leg kick. Sinatra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A cross from Sinatra lands.
Siloposki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sinatra.
Siloposki misses with a low kick.
Siloposki throws a head kick but Sinatra moves out of range.
Sinatra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siloposki circles away.
A good leg kick by Siloposki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinatra moves away.
Sampsa Siloposki is winning the standup battle so far.
Siloposki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sinatra is breathing heavily.
Siloposki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sinatra to score with a decent uppercut.
Siloposki throws out a loose jab but Sinatra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siloposki jabs Sinatra right on the nose. Sinatra blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Frank Sinatra has been cut.
Sinatra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Siloposki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinatra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Siloposki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siloposki is looking for a sweep.
Sinatra trying to control the position but Siloposki is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki tries to buck Sinatra off but Sinatra is having none of it.
Sinatra prevents Siloposki from escaping the position.
Siloposki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sinatra off and has taken his back!
Sinatra is trying to break free.
Sinatra tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sinatra manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siloposki passes to side control.
Siloposki trying to control the position but Sinatra is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra is trying to improve his position.
Siloposki is looking to take a break and control but Sinatra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siloposki wants to stand but Sinatra is controlling his arm.
Sinatra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Siloposki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Siloposki wants to stand but Sinatra has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra has a hand on Siloposki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Siloposki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Siloposki content just to control the position here.
Siloposki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sinatra wants to control but Siloposki is having none of it.
Siloposki content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siloposki looking to control but Sinatra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Siloposki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sinatra looks to land a right hand but Siloposki moved out of range.
Siloposki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Siloposki looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinatra is just out of range.
Siloposki keeps the fight on the outside.
Sinatra dives in and grabs Siloposki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Siloposki pushes down on Sinatra's head and hops out.
Sinatra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sinatra.
Sinatra dips to his left and cracks Siloposki with an uppercut!
Sinatra is looking to clinch but Siloposki is avoiding it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sinatra as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra tries to keep at a distance but Siloposki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Siloposki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siloposki trying to land knees to the body.
Sinatra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Siloposki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Siloposki cracks Sinatra with a nice body shot.
Sinatra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Siloposki fails to land.
Siloposki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siloposki tries to throw a body punch but Sinatra avoids it by throwing Siloposki back against the cage.
Siloposki scores with a shot to the side of Sinatra's head.
Siloposki misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Siloposki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sinatra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siloposki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siloposki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sinatra's elbow.
Siloposki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siloposki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sinatra lands with a right to the head.
Sinatra lands a shoulder strike.
Sinatra misses with the head strike.
Siloposki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sinatra.
Sinatra blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Siloposki fails to land.
Sinatra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siloposki misses with a punch to the body.
Siloposki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sinatra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siloposki lands an elbow just above Sinatra 's eye.
Siloposki scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Sinatra.
Siloposki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siloposki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sinatra backwards.
Siloposki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siloposki misses with a punch on the inside.
Siloposki lands with a short shot to the head.
Siloposki cracks Sinatra with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siloposki can't find room to land a body shot as Sinatra controls the action.
Siloposki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Siloposki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siloposki throws a leg kick but Sinatra checks it.
Sinatra throws the left hand but Siloposki avoids the punch easily.
Sinatra misses with a straight right.
Sinatra lunges at Siloposki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siloposki's hand.
Sinatra misses with a hook.
A cross from Siloposki lands.
That has opened up Frank Sinatra's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siloposki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sinatra checks a leg kick.
Sinatra thuds a left hand into Siloposki's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Siloposki clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sinatra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Siloposki.
Siloposki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Siloposki lands a nice looking body kick.
Siloposki slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinatra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Siloposki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab by Siloposki.
Siloposki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Siloposki misses with a hook.
Sinatra is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Siloposki connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siloposki throws an overhand right that lands on Sinatra's shoulder, as Sinatra tries to avoid the shot.
Sinatra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sinatra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Siloposki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sinatra lands a right hook to the body.
Siloposki lands a leg kick that knocks Sinatra off balance momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Siloposki.
Donk. Siloposki catches Sinatra right on the button with a cross.
Sampsa Siloposki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siloposki moves into range and clinches up with Sinatra.
Siloposki manages to break the clinch.
Siloposki scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Siloposki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Siloposki has managed to clinch.
Sampsa Siloposki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siloposki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinatra can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sinatra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Siloposki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Siloposki misses with a body punch.
Sinatra misses with a body punch.
Frank Sinatra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siloposki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siloposki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sinatra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Siloposki's waist but Siloposki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinatra off to one side.
Sampsa Siloposki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinatra.
A jab from Siloposki does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra misses with a body shot.
Siloposki misses with a series of wild punches.
Siloposki slips a straight right by Sinatra.
Sinatra tries to move into range but Siloposki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Siloposki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Siloposki.
Sinatra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sinatra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siloposki momentarily.
Sinatra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siloposki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siloposki.
Siloposki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sinatra.
Sinatra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sinatra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinatra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Siloposki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinatra.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siloposki thumps Sinatra with a low kick.
A jab from Sinatra misses.
Sinatra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampsa Siloposki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Siloposki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 39:37
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 39:37
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampsa Siloposki!
After winning the bout, Sampsa Siloposki 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rozemblit's choice of entrance music: Pain. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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193 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozemblit has closed the distance and engaged Carson in a clinch.
Rozemblit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rozemblit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rozemblit wants a takedown.
Rozemblit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rozemblit misses with a punch on the inside.
Rozemblit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Glenn Carson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rozemblit.
Rozemblit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carson throws a hook but Rozemblit avoids it easily.
Rozemblit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rozemblit goes for a double leg but Carson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carson continues to drive forward.
Carson has a couple of punches blocked by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rozemblit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rozemblit misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rozemblit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rozemblit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rozemblit tries to work over Carson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rozemblit lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit throws a punch but it's blocked by Carson.
Rozemblit blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rozemblit - that landed with a thud.
Carson has a couple of punches blocked by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rozemblit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rozemblit misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Carson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carson misses with some punches.
Rozemblit is trying to force a seperation but Carson has the dominant position.
Rozemblit is trying to stall.
Rozemblit manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rozemblit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at ♛ Team Fight Club™ inform us that Rozemblit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rozemblit is trying to keep Carson in close.
Rozemblit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rozemblit.
Rozemblit can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit is looking to regain half guard here but Carson keeps moving and retains side control.
Carson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rozemblit keeps working.
Rozemblit looks to move to half guard but instead Carson has passed into mount! Damn!
Rozemblit is looking to get to half guard.
Carson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carson controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit prevents Carson from taking his back.
Carson content just to control the position here.
Rozemblit has given up his back.
Rozemblit tries to roll but Carson sticks to his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit 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.
Rozemblit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rozemblit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rozemblit is in Carson's guard.
Carson keeping full guard, as Rozemblit tries to pass.
Rozemblit is fighting to break Carson's control of his arms but Carson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rozemblit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rozemblit slips nicely into half guard.
Rozemblit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carson is looking to control Rozemblit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carson avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn Carson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carson is positioning himself well to prevent Rozemblit advancing to mount.
Rozemblit moves into full mount! Carson won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Carson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carson is trying desperately to improve position.
Rozemblit wants to control the pace but Carson is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson is looking to get to half guard.
Carson tries to lock up and control but Rozemblit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carson is looking to get to half guard.
Rozemblit working the ground and pound effectively.
Rozemblit lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Glenn Carson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozemblit throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carson because Rozemblit loaded up on that one.
Rozemblit looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit avoids the attempt from Carson to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Rozemblit there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carson is desperately trying to improve his position but Rozemblit has a good base and remains in mount.
Rozemblit looking to control but Carson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carson tries to hold on but Rozemblit postures up.
Carson is working to get back to half guard.
Rozemblit landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson wants to hold on but Rozemblit pushes him away.
Rozemblit trying to control but Carson is having none of it.
Carson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rozemblit.
Carson is squirming around, avoiding Rozemblit's attempts to control the action.
Rozemblit throws a strike there. Carson manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rozemblit has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glenn Carson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carson lands an overhand right.
Carson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rozemblit was covering up waiting for the punch and Carson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rozemblit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rozemblit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit has his foot on Carson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carson works his way back into a safe position though.
Carson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carson controls the position.
Rozemblit gets back to half guard.
Rozemblit wants to improve his position but Carson is controlling well.
Carson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carson is looking to advance position but Rozemblit won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson is thwarting Rozemblit's attempts to control the position.
Carson is trying to control. Rozemblit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rozemblit looking for submissions off his back.
Rozemblit is trying to maintain the position but Carson is very close to passing his half guard.
Rozemblit is in trouble now - Carson has advanced to mount!
Rozemblit is working to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carson is looking to work his way around to Rozemblit's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Carson is working hard here to advance position.
Rozemblit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rozemblit wants to control but Carson is having none of it.
Rozemblit is trying desperately to improve position.
Carson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rozemblit to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit trying to control but not successfully.
Carson struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Rozemblit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rozemblit is in bad spot here.
Rozemblit trying to control the position but Carson manages to sink in the hooks.
Rozemblit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carson's guard. Nice work there by Rozemblit.
Carson looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit looking to pass the guard.
Carson being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Carson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Carson's cut.
That's time! Carson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carson shoots in and gets a takedown into Rozemblit's guard.
Rozemblit trying to keep a closed guard but Carson is proving a slippery customer.
Rozemblit has a closed guard, preventing Carson from standing up.
Rozemblit is looking for a triangle but Carson pushes his legs off easily.
Carson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rozemblit is retaining full guard.
Rozemblit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rozemblit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rozemblit keeping full guard, as Carson tries to pass.
Rozemblit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Carson stacks Rozemblit on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Carson!
Carson advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit tries to hold on but Carson postures up.
Rozemblit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Carson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Glenn Carson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rozemblit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rozemblit is squirming around, avoiding Carson's attempts to control the action.
Rozemblit is desperately trying to improve his position but Carson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit wants to hold on but Carson pushes him away.
Carson controlling the position easily from mount.
Rozemblit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rozemblit working to try and regain half guard.
Carson trying to control but Rozemblit is having none of it.
Carson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson wants to control the pace but Rozemblit is squirming around nicely.
Carson controlling the position easily from mount.
Rozemblit reaches up to try and control the position but Carson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rozemblit rolls and tries to escape and now Carson has his back!
Rozemblit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Carson.
Rozemblit covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rozemblit trying to control the position but Carson manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carson missing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Carson showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 38:38
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 38:38
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murphy counters with 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!
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Williams drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Murphy follows Williams to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Murphy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusisto has chosen System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uusisto misses with a hook.
Immanuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Immanuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurmas Uusisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uusisto scores with a takedown into Immanuel's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Immanuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uusisto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto wants to control from the top but Immanuel keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jurmas Uusisto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Uusisto feints and then cracks Immanuel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Immanuel down.
Uusisto rushes Immanuel and presses him up against the cage.
Uusisto blocks a body shot from Immanuel.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Uusisto.
Uusisto wants to get back to striking at distance but Immanuel won't allow it.
Uusisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uusisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Immanuel has Uusisto pressed against the cage, preventing Uusisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Immanuel lands a shoulder strike.
Uusisto misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uusisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Immanuel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uusisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Immanuel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uusisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel tries to throw a body punch but Uusisto avoids it by throwing Immanuel back against the cage.
Uusisto misses with a punch to the body.
Immanuel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Immanuel lands a hook that snaps the head of Uusisto backwards.
Uusisto wants to get back to striking at distance but Immanuel won't allow it.
Uusisto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Immanuel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uusistos head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Immanuel throws an elbow but misses.
Immanuel blocking some punches.
Uusisto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Uusisto digs a right hand into Immanuel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Immanuel's gas tank.
Immanuel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uusisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Immanuel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uusisto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Uusisto.
Uusisto can't find room to land a body shot as Immanuel controls the action.
Immanuel throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
A short right from Immanuel.
Our sources have told us that Immanuel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Uusisto tries to work over Immanuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Immanuel lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jurmas Uusisto has been cut.
Immanuel lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uusisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uusisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Immanuel's elbow.
Uusisto can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Uusisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto wants to get back to striking at distance but Immanuel won't allow it.
Uusisto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Immanuel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uusisto can turn it around.
Uusisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Immanuel backwards.
Immanuel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uusisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Immanuel gets through Uusisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uusisto lands a body punch.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Uusisto.
A nice left hand lands by Uusisto.
Immanuel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Immanuel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uusisto backwards.
Uusisto scores with a shot to the side of Immanuel's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uusisto manages to break the clinch.
Uusisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Immanuel moves in looking to clinch but Uusisto pushes him off.
A punch combination from Uusisto misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jurmas Uusisto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jurmas Uusisto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Uusisto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uusisto lands a leg kick that knocks Immanuel off balance momentarily.
Immanuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uusisto.
Uusisto moves into the clinch.
Uusisto tries a body shot but Immanuel blocks it.
Yeshua Immanuel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Uusisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uusisto can't find room to land a body shot as Immanuel controls the action.
Immanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uusisto lands an uppercut.
Immanuel lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uusisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uusisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Uusisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto misses the jab.
Uusisto misses with a leg kick.
Immanuel closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Uusisto.
Uusisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uusisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Immanuel is rocked!
Uusisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Immanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uusisto misses with the head strike.
Uusisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uusisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Immanuel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uusisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uusisto moves into range and clinches up with Immanuel.
Uusisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Uusisto engages and cracks Immanuel with a massive lead left hook - Immanuel tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Uusisto is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jurmas Uusisto!
During a confident post fight interview, Jurmas Uusisto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger comes to the cage accompanied by Hall & Oates - Out of Touch. River has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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29
175 lbs
27 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from River.
River lands with a good body shot.
Rutger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and River holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
River avoids the elbow strike from Rutger, against the cage.
Rutger tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Rutger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.
Rutger gets control of River's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rutger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
River slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rutger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rutger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rutger keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cole River wasn't active enough on the ground.
River thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Rutger.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Rutger misses.
Rutger connects with a body shot.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from River misses.
River thumps Rutger with a low kick.
River wants to clinch.
Rutger throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Rutger tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Rutger lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Rutger cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River lunges at Rutger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutger's hand.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutger lands a nice shot that snaps River's head back.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Rutger takes one to the chin there.
Horrible takedown by Rutger or perhaps it was just good defense by River which made him look bad.
Rutger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. River sprawls well initially but Rutger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
River holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
River is looking for a sweep. Rutger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutger throwing shots but River is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. River defending well though.
Rutger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rutger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. River defending well though.
River has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rutger is working away from the top position though.
Rutger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rutger trying to control from half guard but River is working away.
Rutger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
River regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rutger.
Rutger throws a big elbow that misses.
Rutger stands up over River, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River keeping moving, preventing Rutger from controlling successfully.
Rutger throwing strikes but missing.
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rutger with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutger throws a big elbow that misses.
River is adopting a defensive guard.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Rutger is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
River is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole River has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rutger scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Rutger dominated that round.
That's time! Rutger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutger momentarily.
Rutger lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Rutger moves out of range as River strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from River, right into the meat.
Rutger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutger doesn't seem bothered though.
Russ Rutger is winning the standup battle so far.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by River.
River throws a shot to the body.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutger throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a nice body shot.
Rutger misses with an uppercut
and River holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rutger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River throws an elbow that misses.
Rutger blocking some punches.
Rutger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger digs a right hand into River's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on River's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
Nice shot by River.
River throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River tries to land a leg kick but Rutger saw it coming and moves away.
Rutger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutger is defended easily by River.
Rutger gets a double leg takedown into River's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger with a nice head shot there.
Rutger stands up over River, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Rutger is proving a slippery customer.
Rutger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River looking for a sweep. Not yet River, not yet.
Rutger wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
River pulls Rutger in close to prevent any damage.
River not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cole River was stalling too much, according to the referee.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and River counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River working aggressively here.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutger throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutger lands a nice uppercut.
River throws an elbow that misses.
Rutger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutger tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Rutger back against the cage.
A short right from River.
Rutger tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Rutger tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Rutger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger prevents a body shot from River.
A short right from Rutger on the inside.
River trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rutger up against the cage.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger working aggressively here.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rutger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Rutger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rutger throws a leg kick but River moved away.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
River misses with a low kick as Rutger jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutger checks a leg kick.
Rutger shoots in for a takedown but River shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russ Rutger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River throws a series of punches but Rutger moves out of range.
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 Russ Rutger 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.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutger misses with a kick to the body.
Rutger looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River throws a lazy head kick
and Rutger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rutger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
River trying to control here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River tries to get to full guard but Rutger has control of the leg.
Rutger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
River is looking to improve his position.
Rutger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rutger is looking to advance position but River won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed River's head.
Rutger trying to pass the guard but River defending well.
Rutger is looking to pass River's guard but actually River recovers to full guard.
Rutger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
River trying to control the position.
Rutger landing some decent shots from guard.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutger.
Rutger content to stall in guard here.
Rutger preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutger.
Rutger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rutger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of River's head.
Rutger wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
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!
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rutger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutger preventing the sweep.
River trying to control the position.
Rutger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
River wants to sweep here but Rutger controlling him for the moment.
River is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cole River was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rutger throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutger throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Cole River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutger's calf.
Rutger feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutger's sensitive parts.
River cracks Rutger with an open hand slap.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Rutger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutger's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River moves into the clinch.
Rutger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Rutger has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses.
Rutger is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River tries to work over Rutger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River scores with a knee to the head.
River is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Russ Rutger did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good leg kick by River there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
River moves into range and clinches up with Rutger.
River lands an elbow that stopped Rutger in his tracks for a moment.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutger.
Rutger breaks from the clinch.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutger fails to land the takedown.
River ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rutger scores with a body shot.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
Rutger misses the jab.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rutger. That one must have hurt.
River misses the jab.
River cracks the inside of Rutger's front leg.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from River, right into the meat.
Rutger swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Rutger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by River.
Rutger blocks the body kick.
Rutger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River tries to bum rush Rutger with a series of wild strikes but Rutger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
River lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River blocks a leg kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rutger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Rutger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River. Rutger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rutger takes one to the chin there.
Rutger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from River, right into the meat.
River checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River jabs Rutger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutger's sensitive parts.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Rutger.
River throws out a leg kick but Rutger moves out of range and River only half commits.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by River.
River stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russ Rutger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. River did well to prevent Rutger getting side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
River is holding on to half guard well.
River trying to control from the bottom.
River tries to kick Rutger off but Rutger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rutger lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rutger.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rutger.
Russ Rutger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutger prevents River from improving his position.
Rutger lands with a punch from half guard.
River is pressing down on Rutger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
River looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rutger is looking to work some ground and pound but River has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River is looking to stand up but Rutger isn't so interested in that idea.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Rutger seems unphased.
Rutger tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River scores with a nice strike.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutger throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Rutger connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from River, right into the meat.
River looks to land a body kick but Rutger moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a head kick.
Rutger misses with a hook.
River blocks the body kick.
River slips a jab and a cross from Rutger.
River lands a head shot.
River tries to work over Rutger's front leg with a kick but Rutger checks it.
River misses with a body kick.
Rutger with a nice cross.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutger on the side of the head.
Rutger connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutger.
Rutger lands a lovely overhand right.
Rutger has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rutger shoots in for a double leg but River sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
River is looking to clinch but Rutger is avoiding it.
Rutger throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
River misses with a kick to the body.
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
Rutger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River lands a jab to the head.
River connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutger.
River thumps Rutger with a low kick.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws a low kick but Rutger moves out of range easily.
River tries to clinch but Rutger moves out of range.
Cole River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River thumps Rutger with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Rutger.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rutger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russ Rutger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Rutger counters with a nice double leg into side control. River won't be happy with that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but River is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
River manages to get back to half guard.
River wants to control but Rutger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rutger drops an elbow to the side of River's head.
Rutger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rutger works his way into side control.
Rutger working away.
River sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
River misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River is looking to improve his position.
River avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rutger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but River does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cole River.
I think Rutger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Rutger!
Russ Rutger retains his welterweight title!
Russ Rutger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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