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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West vs. The xx - Touch The Sky (Carlos Serrano Mix) . Tikkanen has chosen Nyrkillä naamaan - Ei kannattais ees yrittää! as his entrance music. Buster Knott had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buster Knott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Esko Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tikkanen is controlling Knott's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tikkanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knott is trying to work for a kimura but Tikkanen is defending well.
Tikkanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knott.
Knott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tikkanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knott seems to be looking for submissions.
Knott is trying to control. Tikkanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tikkanen is trying is best to control the position here.
Tikkanen is refusing to be controlled, as Knott sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tikkanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tikkanen sees it coming and defends easily.
Tikkanen wants to control but Knott is keeping busy.
Knott is pressing down on Tikkanen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tikkanen is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knott wants to control but Tikkanen is keeping him busy.
Knott works his way into full mount!
Tikkanen wants to hold on but Knott pushes him away.
Knott cracks Tikkanen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen wants to hold on but Knott pushes him away.
Knott with shots to the head and body - Tikkanen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knott is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tikkanen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knott lands a big shot there that rocks Tikkanen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knott 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.
Knott scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tikkanen reaches up to try and control the position but Knott seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tikkanen rolls and tries to escape and now Knott has his back!
Knott gets his hands free as Tikkanen looks to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Knott is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Knott is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Tikkanen with him. Tikkanen is trying to defend but Knott has an arm under the chin now! Tikkanen grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buster Knott!
After winning the bout, Buster Knott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paradox Percius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Groper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paradox Percius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Groper!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Percius tenderised Groper's leg. Groper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Percius scoring well with a low kick there.
Percius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Percius lands a leg kick that knocks Groper off balance momentarily.
Percius connects with an inside leg kick.
Percius connects with a nice looking jab.
Percius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Groper.
Groper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Percius defends well and Groper ends up having to push Percius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Groper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Percius tries to avoid it but Groper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Percius to the ground. Percius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Percius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Percius there.
Groper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Percius counters with a low kick, right behind Groper 's knee.
Paradox Percius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Groper.
Percius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Percius catches Groper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Groper slips a jab from Percius.
Groper gets the takedown into side control.
Percius is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sweat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Groper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Percius rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Groper's guard! Nice work there by Percius!
Groper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Percius wants to pass the guard but Groper is keeping the position.
Groper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Percius passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Groper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Percius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Groper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Percius has an Americana. Groper didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Percius is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Percius hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paradox Percius!
A very excited looking Paradox Percius 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Cai Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Gatmaitan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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155 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cai Proctor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Gatmaitan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proctor gets a clinch.
Gatmaitan throws an elbow but it misses.
Proctor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatmaitan misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Proctor.
Gatmaitan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Proctor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Proctor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Antonio Gatmaitan has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Proctor.
Proctor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Proctor gets through Gatmaitan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gatmaitan takes a shot to the head.
Gatmaitan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proctor lands a left hand.
Gatmaitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Proctor finish him?
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gatmaitan 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.
Proctor lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gatmaitan to his knees! Proctor keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cai Proctor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marian Bauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utica Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marian Bauch looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marian Bauch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Utica Franks!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauch moves in looking to clinch but Franks pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bauch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bauch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bauch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks works to advance to full mount. Bauch defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Franks controlling from the full mount.
Franks stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bauch is breathing heavily.
Franks fails with the takedown
and Bauch counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bauch circles away.
Marian Bauch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utica Franks.
Franks moves into range and clinches up with Bauch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Franks is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Bauch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franks is pushing Bauch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bauch tries to break the clinch but Franks is controlling the position.
Franks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franks shoots in and drives through. Bauch sprawls well.
Franks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franks stuns Bauch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bauch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franks drives through and clinches with Bauch against the cage.
Franks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bauch uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Franks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Franks trying to control the pace.
Franks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bauch has hold of Franks's hands but Franks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franks connects with a nice short shot to Bauch's temple.
Franks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Franks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bauch is trying to escape back to his feet but Franks uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Franks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bauch is looking to reverse the position.
Franks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bauch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Franks is staying tight to Bauch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks trying to control the action but Bauch is working from the bottom.
Franks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bauch to his feet.
Franks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bauch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Utica Franks dominated that round.
That's time! Bauch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Franks clinches up with Bauch and pushes him back against the cage.
Bauch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franks is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bauch can't fight it off and eventually Franks manages to take the fight to the floor. Bauch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Franks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bauch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franks on the ground.
Bauch wants to sweep but no luck.
Bauch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franks controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Franks shoots and misses
and Bauch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franks.
Marian Bauch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utica Franks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franks counters by clinching up.
Franks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bauch connects with a nice looking jab.
Marian Bauch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bauch's guard.
Franks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bauch, up you get!
The fighters circling - Franks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bauch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Franks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Franks tries to pull guard but Bauch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franks jumps guard.
Franks is adopting a defensive guard.
Franks looking to control.
Franks wants to sweep but no luck.
Franks working for submissions but it's allowed Bauch to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Franks is continuing to stall.
Franks is looking to control Bauch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franks avoid being mounted?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bauch keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Utica Franks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Franks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Franks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bauch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bauch counters with a straight right hand.
Franks circles away from the clinch attempt
so Franks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bauch is rocked!
Franks passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Bauch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franks working the head and body with strikes.
Franks working over Bauch with some ground and pound. Bauch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Franks is taking a breather. Bauch says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bauch wants to sweep but Franks has passed to side control!
Franks lands a strong strike to the head of Bauch. That's dazed him! Franks looking to finish here. Bauch is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Franks lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Utica Franks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Buhler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell Grant told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 lbs
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Buhler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Grant!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buhler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant drives through and clinches with Buhler against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buhler as Grant tries to tie him up.
Grant is trying to pull guard but Buhler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buhler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buhler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buhler moves out of range of the body kick.
Buhler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buhler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant moves out of range as Buhler strikes.
Grant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grant throws a body punch but Buhler moves out of range.
Grant looks for the body kick but Buhler saw that one coming.
It looked like Buhler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grant.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grant!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Buhler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Buhler as he checks the leg kick.
Buhler connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back.
Buhler scores with a nice head shot.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grant wants to clinch up but Buhler keeps it at a distance.
Buhler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Buhler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Buhler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buhler circles away quickly and effectively.
Buhler misses with a body shot.
Buhler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Marco Buhler has been cut.
Buhler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant looks winded!
Grant misses with a straight right.
Buhler connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back.
Buhler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant darts in looking for a takedown but Buhler gets double underhooks and turns Grant into the cage.
Buhler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marco Buhler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Grant.
Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Terrell Grant has been cut.
Buhler thuds his shin into the meat of Grant's side.
Grant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Buhler.
Grant blocks the body kick.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buhler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Buhler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant feints the counter takedown.
Buhler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body kick there by Buhler.
Buhler misses the shot to the body.
Buhler slips under a jab.
Buhler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buhler misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buhler's waist but Buhler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grant off to one side.
Buhler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buhler connects with a leg kick. Grant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grant avoids the head kick by Buhler.
Buhler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buhler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Buhler.
Grant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Buhler checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick.
Grant avoids the body shot from Buhler.
Grant feints the counter takedown.
Buhler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buhler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Buhler.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grant just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuhler.
Grant misses with a low kick as Buhler jumps back.
Buhler moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Grant thuds his shin into the meat of Buhler's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Buhler.
Buhler throws a head kick that misses.
Grant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buhler defends well and Grant ends up having to push Buhler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grant darts in looking for a takedown but Buhler gets double underhooks and turns Grant into the cage.
Buhler throws an off balance right hand
and Grant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buhler's guard.
Grant wants to pass the guard but Buhler is keeping the position.
Buhler 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Buhler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Grant with that takedown attempt.
Buhler misses with a kick to the body.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Buhler lands with a slapping head kick.
Buhler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Buhler throws a solid leg kick but Grant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buhler.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grant is looking to land body kicks.
Buhler is looking to wear down Grant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Buhler looks for the body kick but Grant saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant takes a swing at Buhler's ribcage but misses.
Buhler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Buhler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buhler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buhler.
Buhler looks to land a body kick but Grant moved away.
Buhler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buhler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Buhler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buhler misses with an uppercut.
Buhler scores with a push kick.
Buhler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marco Buhler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grant crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Buhler - the referee stops the clock and Grant gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Buhler. Grant manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Buhler.
Buhler delivers a nice body kick.
Marco Buhler is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant avoids a kick to the body.
And Grant tries to counter it with a takedown but Buhler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Buhler.
Grant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buhler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buhler misses with a body kick.
Grant feints the counter takedown.
Buhler lands a big head kick that sends Grant to the canvas! Buhler follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Buhler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasem Suleimani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Merridew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suleimani comes to the cage accompanied by Busta Rhymes - Arab Money. Jack Merridew acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasem Suleimani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Merridew!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Merridew lands a head shot.
Merridew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws an off balance right hand
and Merridew counters with a nice body shot.
Suleimani blocks a jab.
Suleimani throws an overhand right that lands on Merridew's shoulder, as Merridew tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Suleimani.
Merridew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Merridew.
Merridew just misses with a punch to the body.
Merridew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merridew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack Merridew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merridew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Merridew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suleimani. Suleimani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Merridew missing with a left hand there. Suleimani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merridew misses the shot to the body.
Suleimani throws a big shot that misses.
Merridew fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Merridew digs a good body shot into Suleimani's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merridew takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Merridew connects with a nice looking jab.
Merridew has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Merridew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Merridew.
Suleimani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merridew.
Suleimani has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Suleimani lands a nice looking body shot.
Merridew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Suleimani wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Suleimani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suleimani lands a nice looking body shot.
Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suleimani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suleimani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merridew misses the body punch
letting Suleimani counter with a right hand.
Merridew throws a hook but Suleimani blocks it.
A jab from Merridew finds it's way through Suleimani's defenses.
Merridew throws a hook to the side of Suleimani's head but Suleimani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merridew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
Suleimani seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani throws a big shot that misses.
Merridew is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Suleimani rather than just go for the knockout.
Merridew misses with an uppercut.
Merridew misses with an uppercut
and Merridew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suleimani takes a swing at Merridew's ribcage but misses.
Merridew appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Merridew.
Suleimani takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suleimani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Merridews jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suleimani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Merridew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merridew connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Merridew clobbers Suleimani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Merridew looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
Merridew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suleimani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suleimani's corner calls for a 1-2. Suleimani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suleimani is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Merridew throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
Merridew misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merridew.
Merridew throws a big shot that misses.
Suleimani scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suleimani moves out of range as Merridew strikes.
Suleimani scores with a jab. Merridew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Merridew misses with a wild body shot.
Suleimani slips under a jab.
Suleimani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Merridew is rocked!
Merridew leaves his chin hanging out and Suleimani seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Merridew crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Qasem Suleimani!
Our winner, Qasem Suleimani, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honza Kucera has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Gullit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ruud Gullit has been cut.
Gullit avoids the head kick by Kucera.
Kucera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kucera lands a head kick!
Kucera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kucera throws a front kick that sends Gullit stumbling back into the cage.
Kucera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gullit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kucera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gullit circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gullit.
Gullit avoids the head kick by Kucera.
Kucera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera slips a jab and a cross from Gullit.
Some wild striking there from Gullit.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gullit as he jumps to the side.
Ruud Gullit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Kucera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kucera showed some decent athleticism there.
Gullit's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullit trying to control here.
Kucera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gullit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kucera.
Kucera works his way into full mount!
Gullit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kucera is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gullit is in real trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kucera's guard. Nice work there by Gullit.
Gullit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kucera's guard.
Gullit seems to be looking for submissions.
Kucera is looking to control Gullit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kucera avoid being mounted?
Gullit prevents Kucera from improving his position.
Gullit trying to control from half guard but Kucera is working away.
Kucera is trying to maintain the position but Gullit is very close to passing his half guard.
Gullit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kucera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gullit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera wants to get back to full guard.
Kucera gets full guard.
Gullit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kucera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gullit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kucera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gullit seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gullit is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kucera as he works his way to full guard.
Kucera keeping moving, preventing Gullit from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Kucera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruud Gullit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Gullit does no damage.
Gullit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kucera shoots for a double leg takedown but Gullit sprawls well. He's pushed Kucera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gullit. Those never looked like landing.
Kucera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gullit misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera fails with the takedown.
Kucera blocks a jab.
Kucera slips under a jab from Gullit.
Kucera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gullit defends it well.
Gullit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gullit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ruud Gullit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gullit throws a right and a left that Kucera avoids nicely.
Gullit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gullit will feel that in the morning.
Kucera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gullit.
Gullit lands with a nice combination. Kucera backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kucera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gullit tries to avoid it but Kucera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gullit to the ground. Gullit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruud Gullit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Kucera feints and then cracks Gullit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gullit down.
Kucera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Kucera with that takedown attempt.
Gullit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kucera sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gullit looks to land a left hand but Kucera moved out of range nicely.
Kucera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kucera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gullit.
Kucera with the counter takedown but Gullit avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gullit misses the target.
Ruud Gullit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kucera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kucera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera shoots in but no luck this time.
Gullit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kucera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kucera connects with a leg kick. Gullit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gullit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Gullit tries to sprawl but Kucera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gullit is in trouble now - Kucera has advanced to mount!
Gullit tries to lock up and control but Kucera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Gullit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruud Gullit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kucera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gullit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kucera circles away quickly and effectively.
Kucera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gullit did well to prevent Kucera getting side control.
Gullit tries to roll over but Kucera keeps him under control.
Kucera trying to pass the guard but Gullit defending well.
Kucera passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucera wants to control but Gullit is keeping him busy.
Gullit struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullit is looking for a sweep.
Gullit struggling a bit here.
Gullit is not content to let Kucera control the position.
Gullit is trying to improve his position.
Kucera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gullit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kucera is trying to get an arm triangle but Gullit is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gullit is trying to improve his position.
Gullit is trying to control Kucera's posture but Kucera avoids it.
Honza Kucera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kucera tries for a kimura but Gullit is defending well.
Gullit is trying to get back to half guard.
Gullit is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kucera is looking for a kimura but Gullit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kucera to get the leverage.
Kucera is trying to control the action in half guard but Gullit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kucera uses his free foot to push down on Gullit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gullit.
Kucera trying to control but Gullit is having none of it.
Gullit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kucera working for a submission but Gullit is keeping him at bay.
Gullit is desperately trying to improve his position but Kucera has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gullit tries to lock up and control but Kucera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kucera has hold of Gullit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gullit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gullit regains half guard.
Kucera uses his free foot to push down on Gullit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gullit.
Gullit tries to control Kucera's body but Kucera pushes him off. Gullit squirms to his side and now Kucera has his back!
Gullit can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucera has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Kucera on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gullit is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kucera is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Kucera really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruud Gullit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kucera slips a jab from Gullit.
Kucera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gullit.
Kucera feints and then cracks Gullit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gullit down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kucera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucera has a takedown stuffed.
Gullit is looking for a counter combo.
Gullit avoids the head kick by Kucera.
Gullit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullit stuffs the takedown.
Gullit is looking to counter the offense by Kucera and move into the clinch.
Ruud Gullit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Gullit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gullit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oooooh!!! Gullit has knocked Kucera down with a huge combo! Gullit steps away and waves a wobbly Kucera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Honza Kucera has been cut.
Gullit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kucera.
Gullit swinging wildly here.
Kucera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gullit lands with a straight right. Kucera didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gullit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kucera under the eye.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gullit as he avoids it easily.
Gullit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kucera sprawling to the canvas! Kucera rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gullit finish him?!
Kucera is rocked!
Gullit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kucera circles away quickly and effectively.
Kucera is still on wobbly legs! Can Gullit finish him?
Gullit throws a right and a left that Kucera avoids nicely.
Kucera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kucera seems to have recovered his senses.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gullit as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kucera.
Gullit misses with a few strikes there.
Gullit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kucera delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gullit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kucera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kucera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gullit. That did some damage!
Gullit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gullit throws a right hand that Kucera ducks under and follows up with a left that Kucera also avoids with ease.
Kucera has a takedown stuffed.
Gullit throws a hook but Kucera avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Gullit had his way with Honza Kucera in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Kucera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gullit tries to avoid it but Kucera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gullit to the ground. Gullit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gullit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kucera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gullit catches Kucera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gullit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gullit throws a right and a left that Kucera avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gullit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruud Gullit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Gullit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kucera closes the distance and clinches up with Gullit, looking for a takedown. Kucera pushes Gullit against the cage but Gullit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gullit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kucera dives in for a single leg takedown but Gullit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gullit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kucera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gullit defends it well.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gullit but Gullit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gullit appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullit swinging wildly here.
Kucera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kucera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gullit actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gullit actively working from the bottom here.
Gullit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kucera moves into full mount! Gullit won't be happy about that!
Gullit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gullit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gullit is refusing to be controlled, as Kucera sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kucera works his way into full mount!
Kucera avoids the attempt from Gullit to control.
Kucera swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Honza Kucera! Honza Kucera retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodney Garcia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with JD Hogg's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Hogg.
Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogg lands a head shot.
Hogg takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garcia 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.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Hogg walks into a left hand.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogg cracks Garcia with an open hand slap.
Garcia looks for the body kick but Hogg saw that one coming.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hogg misses its target.
Garcia drops Hogg with a left right combo! Garcia follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like JD Hogg has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hogg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Garcia taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garcia swings around for an armbar but Hogg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Garcia's guard.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hogg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hogg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogg is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Hogg from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hogg has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Hogg looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hogg keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia is pushing down on Hogg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hogg is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hogg wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hogg sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JD Hogg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Hogg counters with a nice body shot.
Hogg avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hogg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Hogg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garcia manages to circle out of the way.
Hogg blocks a jab.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Hogg's head but Hogg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hogg counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia throws the left hand but Hogg avoids the punch easily.
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and Hogg counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Hogg.
Garcia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hogg lands a head shot.
Hogg lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Hogg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hogg takes a step back to recover.
Garcia jabs Hogg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Hogg has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hogg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogg walks into a jab.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
JD Hogg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Hogg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogg closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia gets through Hogg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia blocks the elbow strike.
Garcia tries to circle away but Hogg has him pinned against the cage.
Hogg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogg pushes off an throws an elbow but Garcia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hogg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Knees to the body from Hogg.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Hogg with a knee to the head.
Hogg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hogg lands a knee to the head.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hogg lands a nice knee to the body.
Hogg missing with knees to the body.
Hogg tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hogg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogg.
Garcia slips a straight right by Hogg.
Garcia feints the counter takedown.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Hogg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Hogg misses its intended target.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogg.
Hogg tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hogg scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hogg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Hogg keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Hogg is retaining full guard.
Garcia trying to control but Hogg is working from the bottom.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Hogg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JD Hogg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hogg rather than just go for the knockout.
Hogg throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogg swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Hogg is out of range.
Hogg scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hogg missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hogg lands with a good body shot.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hogg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia cracks Hogg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hogg.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hogg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Hogg scores with a hook.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia with the counter takedown but Hogg avoids it easily.
Rodney Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hogg is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Hogg scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Garcia slips a jab from Hogg.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogg is just out of range.
Hogg tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is looking for the big counter here.
Hogg scores with a jab.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia moves out of range as Hogg strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg misses with a straight left.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia lands with a kick to the temple. Hogg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Hogg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hogg enables Garcia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hogg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogg is keeping the position for now.
Garcia trying to control but Hogg is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg 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.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hogg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hogg has escaped and now he's on top!
Garcia wants to sweep here but Hogg controlling him for the moment.
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.
Hogg wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Hogg advances to half guard.
Hogg is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garcia is looking to control Hogg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Hogg is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Garcia manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but JD Hogg did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on JD Hogg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Hogg throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia slips a straight right by Hogg.
Hogg throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Hogg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia takes a swing at Hogg's ribcage but misses.
Hogg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hogg throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Hogg closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Garcia stalling in the clinch but Hogg improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Hogg keeps him there for the moment.
Hogg can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Hogg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Hogg prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Garcia shoots in but Hogg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hogg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hogg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hogg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia gets a takedown into half guard.
Garcia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hogg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hogg is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodney Garcia!
Rodney Garcia is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Rodney Garcia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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