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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Balboa (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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Balboa shoots in.
Balboa gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas taking a breather.
Balboa leaning against his opponent.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balboa misses with a knee strike.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.
Balboa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Balboa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Balboa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas kicks Balboa off and gets to his feet.
Thomas tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Balboa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Balboa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Balboa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Balboa looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Thomas rushes Balboa and presses him up against the cage.
Balboa gets control of Thomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Thomas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Balboa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thomas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Balboa is retaining full guard.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas stands up from Balboa's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balboa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomas.
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balboa doesn't seem bothered though.
Balboa moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Balboa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balboa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balboa is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Balboa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Balboa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thomas was covering up waiting for the punch and Balboa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balboa defends it easily.
Thomas pushes Balboa off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa lands a head kick. Thomas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas slips under a jab from Balboa.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Balboa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Balboa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thomas tries to hold on but Balboa pushes him away.
Balboa prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
Rocco Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Balboa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thomas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Balboa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is not content to let Balboa control the position.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Balboa.
Thomas has one foot on Balboa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Balboa tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balboa!
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rick Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rocco Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa works the jab nicely.
Rocco Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Balboa.
Thomas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Balboa can't break the clinch.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balboa lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Thomas manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Balboa wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Balboa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balboa shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Balboa from standing up.
Balboa wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balboa defends well.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thomas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Balboa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thomas dives on top into guard.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Balboa being controlled here, momentarily.
Balboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balboa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Thomas jumps guard but Balboa stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Balboa is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balboa down to the mat. Balboa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas slips a straight right by Balboa.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balboa.
Balboa clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas is working an open guard so Balboa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Balboa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Rick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocco Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Balboa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Vampa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Coward - Black Light Burns. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luigi Vampa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Vampa catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Ryan Lewis has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lewis enables Vampa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lewis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vampa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vampa distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vampa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vampa is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Vampa 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.
Lewis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vampa cracks Lewis with a good jab.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Vampa gets a double leg takedown into Lewis's guard.
Lewis is rocked!
Vampa wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vampa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewis is proving hard to escape from.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Vampa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vampa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lewis's guard.
Vampa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vampa wants to pass the guard but Lewis is defending well.
Vampa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lewis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luigi Vampa!
During a confident post fight interview, Luigi Vampa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ryan Lewis spoke after the fight, saying '"Umm, Luigi was a very good opponent. Its not the debut that I actually wanted, or expected to happen but losses come and go. What matters most is that I learn from my mistake, and train harder. I respect Luigi, he was a very good fighter and he deserved the win but I want to thank you all for lett'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucian Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucian Silvestre!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer goes for a double leg but Silvestre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silvestre continues to drive forward.
Silvestre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sawyer fails to land the takedown.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silvestre as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Sawyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawyer takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Shane Sawyer has been cut.
Sawyer goes for a double leg but Silvestre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silvestre continues to drive forward.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Silvestre is having none of it.
Silvestre sends Sawyer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Silvestre is motioning to the referee to let Sawyer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvestre is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sawyer flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sawyer is out cold! Silvestre holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucian Silvestre!
Lucian Silvestre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Shane Sawyer had this to say: 'I was cheated! The fight is rigged! My opponents' gloves are loaded! Racism! (Shane throws the microphone at the official and must be restrained by his corner)'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Kloc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calloway is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Death Symphony. Hans Kloc has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Kloc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Calloway!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway has closed the distance and engaged Kloc in a clinch.
Kloc breaks from the clinch.
Calloway circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Calloway counter with a right hand.
Kloc wants to clinch up but Calloway keeps it at a distance.
Kloc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calloway misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Calloway has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Calloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Kloc.
Calloway misses with a looping left.
Kloc thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Calloway if he has to take too many more of those.
Kloc moves in looking to clinch but Calloway pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kloc wants to clinch but Calloway slips to the side
and Calloway counters with a one-two to the body.
Kloc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kloc gets a clinch.
Kloc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kloc is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kloc wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Kloc.
It looks like Mark Calloway has been cut.
Kloc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kloc tries to close the distance and clinch but Calloway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kloc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kloc tries to clinch there but Calloway circles away.
Kloc looks to clinch
and Calloway counters with a left and a right that stings Kloc.
Calloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kloc is looking to clinch but Calloway is avoiding it.
Kloc tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calloway gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calloway working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Calloway.
Calloway misses with the ground and pound.
Calloway has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calloway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kloc pushes Calloway away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Calloway gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Calloway misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloc dodges the ground and pound from Calloway.
Calloway looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Calloway is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kloc looks calm but he's in trouble here. Calloway gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kloc is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Calloway lets go of the hold and Kloc can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Calloway!
A victorious Mark Calloway 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. This should be a great matchup!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen has managed to clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Queen to keep the fight standing.
Queen lands a right hand.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Queen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson jumps guard but Queen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Queen walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Queen's waist but Queen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Queen wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Queen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Queen working hard to break the clinch.
Queen pulls guard successfully.
Johnson trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Queen tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen looking to control.
Queen keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Queen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Queen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Queen manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Queen's guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Queen's guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Queen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Queen defends the submission attempt.
Johnson 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. Queen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Johnson!
A very excited looking Kevin Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uali Kurzhez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oruku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ninja Rap - Vanilla Ice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Uali Kurzhez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oruku Saki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki pushes Kurzhez up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Saki.
Kurzhez takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Uali Kurzhez has been cut.
Saki avoids a wild elbow strike from Kurzhez.
Kurzhez tries to throw a body punch but Saki avoids it by throwing Kurzhez back against the cage.
Saki lands a shoulder strike.
Saki with a knee to the head.
Saki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurzhez's efforts to push away.
Kurzhez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saki avoids it.
Saki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurzhez's defenses.
Kurzhez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurzhez is rocked!
Uali Kurzhez's cut is getting worse.
Saki lands an elbow inside.
Oh Kurzhez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saki blocks a body shot from Kurzhez.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
Saki lands an elbow just above Kurzhez 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Saki lands a big elbow that drops Kurzhez! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kurzhez is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oruku Saki!
Oruku Saki took some time post fight to say the following; 'Call me Master Shredder. I have trained in the ways of ninjustsu my entire life and I've sharpened my skills to the highest level. An old enemy of mine, Splinter, is hiding in New York City and training a peculiar band of ninjas. The time has come to pay them all a visit, and nothing will keep me f'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You'll Never Walk Alone. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Butler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone fails with the takedown.
Butler feints the counter takedown.
Butler looks for a takedown but Bone sprawls well.
Bone slaps away a takedown attempt from Butler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bone fails with a takedown attempt.
Butler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone cracks Butler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Butler sees it coming and defends easily.
Bone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Butler defends it well.
Bone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Butler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Butler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Butler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bone pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone is pressing down on Butler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Butler is holding on for now.
Bone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butler wants to control but Bone is keeping busy.
Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Butler sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Butler is trying to control but can't.
Bone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bone is working for a kimura but Butler is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bone.
Butler is trying to maintain the position but Bone is very close to passing his half guard.
Bone is looking for submissions but instead, Butler has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone drops back looking for a leg! Butler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butler manages to kick Bone off! Bone jumps back into Butler's guard.
Bone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving.
Butler trying to control the position here.
Bone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bone drops back looking for a leg! Butler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butler manages to kick Bone off! Bone jumps back into Butler's guard.
Bone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bone is pushing down on Butler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Butler is fighting to maintain full guard but Bone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bone wants to work for an arm triangle but Butler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bone wants to work for an arm triangle but Butler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Butler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bone swivels and escapes.
Bone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Butler did well to prevent Bone getting side control.
Bone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bone prevents Butler from improving his position.
Bone tries to pass to full mount but Butler defends it.
Bone is working for a kimura but Butler is defending it quite comfortably.
Bone seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bone is working for a kimura but Butler is defending it quite comfortably.
Bone seems to be working for a kimura but Butler defends the submission attempt.
Butler wants to get back to his feet.
Bone is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bone seems to be working for a kimura but Butler defends the submission attempt.
Butler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bone is working away from the top position though.
Bone is working for a kimura but Butler is defending it quite comfortably.
Bone seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Butler defends it well.
Butler is trying to stand.
Bone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Butler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Butler gets full guard.
Bone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bone drops back looking for a leg! Butler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butler manages to kick Bone off! Bone jumps back into Butler's guard.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone drops back looking for a leg! Butler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butler manages to kick Bone off! Bone jumps back into Butler's guard.
Butler is controlling Bone's posture.
Bone is looking to work some ground and pound but Butler has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Butler is retaining full guard.
Butler wants to sweep here but Bone controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bone.
Bone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butler is fending him off so far but Bone persists. Nope, Butler circles away and we're back to standing.
And Butler tries to counter it with a takedown but Bone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Butler tries to sprawl but Bone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Butler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bone is working away from the top position though.
Butler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Butler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bone is working away from the top position though.
Butler tries to kick Bone off but Bone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone is working for a kimura but Butler is defending it quite comfortably.
Bone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Butler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Bone!
Joe Bone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Rodenbucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodenbucher's entrance music is Aenima . A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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23
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Rodenbucher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa scores with a hook to the body. Rodenbucher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodenbucher scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Balboa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodenbucher throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Balboa counter with a right hand.
Balboa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodenbucher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) in the buildup to the fight.
Rodenbucher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
Balboa scores with the left hand. Rodenbucher knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodenbucher throws a right hand that Balboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Balboa also avoids with ease.
Rodenbucher throws a combination. Balboa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Rodenbucher throws a lazy uppercut
and Balboa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rodenbucher letting Balboa take a breather here.
Balboa tries a body shot but Rodenbucher blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa pushes Rodenbucher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rodenbucher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa tries to work over Rodenbucher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balboa working aggressively here.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as Rodenbucher controls the action.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodenbucher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balboa's coach down at ELITE University of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Balboa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Balboa pushes Rodenbucher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodenbucher tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balboa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodenbucher up against the cage.
Balboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Balboa.
Rodenbucher breaks the clinch.
Rodenbucher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Balboa counter with a right hand.
Rodenbucher misses with a combination
and Rodenbucher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Balboa there.
Rodenbucher slips a straight right by Balboa.
Nice shot by Rodenbucher.
Balboa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Rodenbucher.
Balboa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Rodenbucher with that takedown attempt.
Rodenbucher instigates a clinch.
Balboa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Balboa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Rodenbucher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodenbucher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balboa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balboa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balboa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodenbucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balboa lands with a left to the head.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balboa lands a nice uppercut.
Balboa working aggressively here.
Balboa tries to work over Rodenbucher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodenbucher controls his hands.
A short right from Balboa.
Rodenbucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodenbucher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rodenbucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Balboa fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodenbucher throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Balboa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodenbucher drops his hands momentarily and Balboa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Balboa. Beautiful body shot.
Rodenbucher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balboa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodenbucher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Rodenbucher persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Balboa catches Rodenbucher right on the button with a cross.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Rodenbucher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balboa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodenbucher tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Balboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodenbucher's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa lands a jab.
Balboa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodenbucher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Balboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodenbucher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balboa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balboa connects with a crisp jab.
Balboa jabs Rodenbucher right on the nose. Rodenbucher blinks but takes it well.
Rodenbucher is rocked!
Rodenbucher misses with a left hand
and Balboa counters with a nice body shot.
Rodenbucher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodenbucher has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodenbucher breaks from the clinch.
Balboa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodenbucher moves into the clinch.
Balboa has Rodenbucher pressed against the cage, preventing Rodenbucher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodenbucher is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Rodenbucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balboa misses with the head strike.
Balboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodenbucher backwards.
Balboa lands with a short shot to the head.
Balboa lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodenbucher breaks the clinch.
Balboa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodenbucher.
Balboa takes one on the button.
Rodenbucher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa scores with a nice head shot.
Balboa cracks Rodenbucher with a good jab.
Oh Rodenbucher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodenbucher lands a really nice looking cross but Balboa seems unphased.
Rodenbucher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodenbucher seems to have got his legs back now.
Balboa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodenbucher.
Balboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodenbucher's head.
Rodenbucher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodenbucher throws a poor cross that misses
and Balboa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tony Rodenbucher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Balboa coming out on top.
Rodenbucher misses with a right hand
and Balboa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodenbucher misses with a double jab
enabling Balboa to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Rodenbucher does no damage.
Rodenbucher closes the distance and pushes Balboa back into the cage.
Balboa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balboa throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodenbucher.
Balboa lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodenbucher backwards.
Rodenbucher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Balboa fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa'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.
Rodenbucher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balboa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodenbucher thinking.
Rodenbucher misses with a body shot.
Rodenbucher takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Balboa.
Rodenbucher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodenbucher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Balboa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodenbucher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa cracks Rodenbucher with a hook to the temple - Rodenbucher is on wobbly legs here! Balboa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rodenbucher falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Balboa wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rocky Balboa! Rocky Balboa retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raine Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raine Lovelair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Drwal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raine Lovelair!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drwal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooh!!! Lovelair has knocked Drwal down with a huge combo! Lovelair steps away and waves a wobbly Drwal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Drwal is rocked!
Drwal circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Lovelair. Drwal falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Lovelair!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raine Lovelair!
Raine Lovelair is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Raine Lovelair rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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