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WC:19 Top of the world PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Kronwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Sabaton - The Art of War blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niklas Kronwall!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronwall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kronwall shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kronwall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Kronwall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kronwall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kronwall is working from the bottom.
Gracie controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronwall is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie has hold of Kronwall's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kronwall tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Kronwall screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kronwall, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nicolas Gracie!
Nicolas Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhal Sim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Straight F'n Edge by-THROWDOWN. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dhal Sim!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sim throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Sim does no damage.
A left and a right from Sim both land. Nice combination.
Simpson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sim on his heels. He'll look to pass Sim's guard now, I'm sure.
Simpson advances position into side control!
Simpson is working to tighten his grip on Sim's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sim has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Simpson is really squeezing tight and eventually Sim passes out! Simpson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charlie Simpson!
Charlie Simpson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'More proof STRAIGHT EDGE rules all'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Langhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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296 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Langhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kay Pro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pro misses with a shot to the body
and Langhi counters with a one-two to the body.
Langhi slips under a jab.
Pro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Langhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Langhi.
Langhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Pro is just out of range.
Langhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pro.
Langhi throwing a counter right hand but Pro manages to avoid it.
Langhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Langhi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Langhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Pro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Langhi counters with a straight right hand.
Pro is rocked!
Pro throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro misses the shot to the body.
Pro looks winded!
Pro darts in trying to clinch
and Langhi counters with a huge left! Pro is in big trouble! He's backing up but Langhi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pro from any more damage. A dominating finish by Langhi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Langhi!
Michael Langhi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthas Menethil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menethil comes to the cage accompanied by Arthas - Let it go. Arthas Menethil could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to CJ Stone's chin.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthas Menethil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Stone!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Menethil circles away.
Stone tries to clinch but Menethil moves out of range.
Menethil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Menethil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stone misses with a jab to the body
and Menethil counters with a right hand to the body.
Menethil has Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stone tries to pull guard but Menethil won't allow it.
Menethil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Menethil is stalling here.
Menethil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stone or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menethil holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Menethil.
Menethil crunches a lovely knee into Stone's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menethil looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Menethil landing knees to the head.
Menethil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Menethil takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Menethil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Menethil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Menethil.
Stone looks winded!
A short right from Menethil on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Menethil.
Menethil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stone is rocked!
It looks like CJ Stone has been cut.
Menethil working Stone over with knees to the body.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Menethil finish him?
Menethil maintains plum control as Stone tries to back straight out! Menethil connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Stone blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Arthas Menethil!
Our winner, Arthas Menethil, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saladin Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saladin Hussain !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho throws a sloppy head kick and Hussain moves out of range easily.
Hussain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hussain blocks a head kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carvalho lands with a kick to the temple. Hussain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A left lands for Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a nice body kick.
Hussain moves out of range as Carvalho throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Hussain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carvalho throws a head kick but Hussain moves out of range.
Carvalho lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Carvalho.
Hussain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carvalho throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hussain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carvalho!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Carvalho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussain 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho is not content to let Hussain control the position.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
Carvalho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hussain connects with a decent elbow.
Hussain working away.
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is not content to let Hussain control the position.
Carvalho is looking to reverse the position.
Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Hussain connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carvalho some visible discomfort.
Hussain misses with the ground and pound.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Carvalho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain controls the position.
Carvalho tries to buck Hussain off but Hussain is having none of it.
Hussain controlling the position from side mount.
Hussain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carvalho tries to buck Hussain off but Hussain is having none of it.
Hussain is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carvalho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Hussain keeps him under control.
Hussain throwing shots but Carvalho is blocking nicely.
Hussain prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arthur Carvalho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hussain avoids the head kick by Carvalho.
Hussain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho throws a head kick that Hussain semi-blocks.
Carvalho throws a head kick but Hussain moves out of range.
A head kick lands from Carvalho that sends Hussain to the canvas. Hussain tries to scramble back to his feet but Carvalho brings him back down into side control.
Hussain is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho works to advance to full mount. Hussain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hussain is still in real trouble! Can Carvalho finish him?
Carvalho cracks Hussain with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Carvalho!
In his post fight interview, Arthur Carvalho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmie Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi fails to land the takedown.
Mousasi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Craig scores with a one two! Mousasi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Craig takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mousasi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mousasi looks winded!
Craig cracks Mousasi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mousasi falls to his knees and Craig doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmie Craig!
After winning the bout, Jimmie Craig thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Mouba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Cross could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ali Mouba's chin.
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287 lbs
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245 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Mouba!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Cross both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ali Mouba has been cut.
Cross misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mouba 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.
Cross steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mouba is out on his feet! Cross sets himself and nearly takes Mouba's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Magnus Cross!
Magnus Cross was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ska Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Tinkl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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196 lbs
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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
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ska Asap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Tinkl!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinkl shoots in for a double leg but Asap sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tinkl leaves Asap with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tinkl is trying to defend but Asap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Asap is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Asap's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Asap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tinkl manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinkl is trying to control but can't.
Tinkl is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asap pulls his head out easily.
Tinkl throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tinkl is not content to let Asap control the position.
Asap not doing much here.
Asap wants to pass the guard but Tinkl is defending well.
Asap slows the pace down in half guard.
Tinkl pushes Asap off looking to stand but Asap dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Asap looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tinkl wants to get back to his feet.
Tinkl is not content to let Asap control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asap shoots in and gets a takedown into Tinkl's guard.
Asap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tinkl is keeping the position for now.
Tinkl wants to stand up but Asap is controlling him.
Tinkl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asap controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tinkl is keeping the position for now.
Asap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tinkl wants to sweep here but Asap controlling him for the moment.
Asap tries to free his leg and advance position but Tinkl is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tinkl shoots in but Asap avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asap is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tinkl sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ska Asap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asap shoots in looking for a takedown. Tinkl tries to sprawl out of it but Asap keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tinkl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asap shoots in and bounces Tinkl off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tinkl wants to get back to his feet but Asap is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tinkl keeping moving, preventing Asap from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asap is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinkl is looking to stand up but Asap isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tinkl decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tinkl is looking to advance position but Asap won't allow it.
Asap is looking for a sweep. Tinkl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asap is not content to let Tinkl control the position.
Tinkl tries to pass to full mount but Asap defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap gets full guard.
Tinkl looking to sit in guard and control but Asap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asap 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap is pushing down on Tinkl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tinkl is fighting to maintain full guard but Asap has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tinkl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asap wants to pass the guard but Tinkl is keeping the position.
Asap won't allow Tinkl to get back to his feet.
Asap stands and throws Tinkl's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Asap working away.
Tinkl is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Asap has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap trying to control the action but Tinkl is working from the bottom.
Tinkl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ska Asap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asap tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tinkl's legs.
Tinkl manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tinkl is trying to maintain the position but Asap is very close to passing his half guard.
Asap trying to control the action but Tinkl is working from the bottom.
Tinkl is looking to control Asap's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tinkl avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl won't allow Asap to pass to mount.
Asap is looking to stall here but Tinkl recovers full guard.
Asap's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Asap won't allow Tinkl to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asap manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tinkl on his heels. He'll look to pass Tinkl's guard now, I'm sure.
Tinkl controls Asap momentarily but Asap frees himself.
Tinkl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asap defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl wants to stand but Asap is controlling the position.
Asap slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tinkl has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tinkl wants to get back to his feet but Asap is dominant here and he's now got Tinkl's back!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Asap here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Asap trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinkl is trying to get back to his feet but Asap has full control of the position and if anything, Tinkl has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Asap shoots in for a takedown but Tinkl shows good takedown defense.
Ska Asap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asap goes for a double leg but Tinkl avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tinkl continues to drive forward.
Asap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tinkl as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ska Asap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asap avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tinkl leaves Asap with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asap wants it to stay on the feet.
Tinkl slaps away a takedown attempt from Asap, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asap moves out of range of the body kick from Tinkl.
Asap tries to counter with a takedown but Tinkl is quick to defend against it.
Asap looks for a takedown but Tinkl sprawls well.
Asap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinkl can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tinkl has Asap pulled in close to control his posture.
Asap content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap slips nicely into half guard.
Asap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tinkl is not content to let Asap control the position.
Tinkl tries to kick Asap off but Asap keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tinkl wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Asap trying to mount his opponent but Tinkl defends it.
Tinkl is looking to improve his position.
Asap takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tinkl as he avoids it easily.
Asap fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Tinkl.
Tinkl throws a hook but Asap blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap checks a low kick from Tinkl.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tinkl.
Tinkl goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Asap rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tinkl's guard! Nice work there by Asap!
Asap stops Tinkl from standing up.
Tinkl is trying to keep Asap in close.
Asap sitting in guard here, content to control.
Asap's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap looking to pass the guard.
Asap is stalling in the full guard.
Asap postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tinkl is keeping the position for now.
Asap's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Billy Tinkl just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Asap tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tinkl defends well and Asap ends up having to push Tinkl into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asap changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tinkl tries to avoid it but Asap manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tinkl to the ground. Tinkl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tinkl tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asap defends well and Tinkl ends up having to push Asap into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tinkl closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asap circles away.
Asap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tinkl as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ska Asap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinkl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asap closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Asap trying to control the position but Tinkl is working away.
The referee asks Asap politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Asap prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tinkl is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tinkl!
Asap working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tinkl is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkl is squirming around, avoiding Asap's attempts to control the action.
Tinkl throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
You get the feeling that Tinkl really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Asap wants to control the pace but Tinkl is squirming around nicely.
Tinkl is desperately trying to improve his position but Asap has a good base and remains in mount.
Asap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tinkl tries to lock up and control but Asap gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap trying to control but Tinkl is having none of it.
Asap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asap jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tinkl manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Asap remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tinkl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Asap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tinkl trying to control the position.
Tinkl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asap shoots in for a takedown but Tinkl shows good takedown defense.
Asap closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tinkl's guard.
Asap stops Tinkl from standing up.
Tinkl can't keep his opponent in guard - Asap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Asap stops Tinkl from getting back to his feet.
Asap trying to control the pace.
Asap prevents Tinkl from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap is trying to control the action in half guard but Tinkl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asap controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap had his way with Billy Tinkl in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Asap gets a takedown into half guard.
Asap frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asap wants to finish this one by submission but Tinkl is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Asap.
Tinkl can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinkl is squirming around, avoiding Asap's attempts to control the action.
Tinkl wants to try and get back to his feet.
Asap controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Tinkl really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap controlling the pace for now.
Asap has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Asap wants to control the pace but Tinkl is squirming around nicely.
Tinkl tries to lock up and control but Asap gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Asap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asap prevents Tinkl from getting the reversal.
Tinkl is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tinkl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Asap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tinkl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Asap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asap throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Asap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap punching from mount but Tinkl doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tinkl tries to hold on but Asap pushes him away.
Asap looking to control but Tinkl is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Asap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tinkl really wants to buck Asap off and get back to his feet.
Asap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tinkl sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl moves into full guard.
Asap advances to half guard.
Tinkl is staying active underneath Asap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asap is looking for a kimura but Tinkl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asap to get the leverage.
Tinkl trying to control from the bottom.
Asap seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Asap wants to take a breather but Tinkl is having none of it.
Billy Tinkl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ska Asap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Asap is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ska Asap showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asap has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ska Asap!
Ska Asap retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Ska Asap, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Gumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skunk Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Gumble could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Skunk Asap'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
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Gumble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skunk Asap!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap connects with a single shot there.
Asap closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Skunk Asap has been cut.
Asap throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asap blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Asap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumble misses with some punches.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asap slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Gumble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gumble blocks it with crossed arms.
Asap trying to land knees to the body.
Asap blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Gumble lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gumble lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble works on Asap's body with a couple of short punches.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gumble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Asap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asap prevents a body shot from Gumble.
Gumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Gumble - that landed with a thud.
Gumble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asap prevents a body shot from Gumble.
Asap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asap blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Good body shot from Asap.
Gumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asap.
Asap looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Asap.
Asap blocks an uppercut.
Asap lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Gumble.
Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asap backwards.
A body shot lands from Gumble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumble lands a nice uppercut.
Asap is rocked!
I was talking to Gumble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gumble pushes Asap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asap is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumble finish him?
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Asap uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asap.
Asap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble working aggressively here.
Asap seems to have recovered his senses.
Gumble lands with a right to the head.
Asap misses with a knee strike.
Gumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asap trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gumble.
Gumble throws a head punch that misses.
Gumble lands a right hand.
Asap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asap misses with a knee strike.
Gumble lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gumble tries to throw a body punch but Asap avoids it by throwing Gumble back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumble.
Gumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asap's elbow.
Asap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asap.
Gumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asap's elbow.
Asap throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gumble blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gumble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Gumble.
Still in the clinch, Gumble scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Asap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumble misses with a punch to the body.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Asap controls the action.
Gumble throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gumble.
Gumble lands with a short shot to the head.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Gumble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumble lands a hook that snaps the head of Asap backwards.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumble misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumble misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gumble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble tries to throw a body punch but Asap avoids it by throwing Gumble back against the cage.
Asap throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Gumble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skunk Asap's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gumble moves out of range as Asap throws a body kick.
Gumble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asap can do to turn this around?
Gumble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asap misses with a low kick.
Asap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Asap.
Gumble has managed to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Asap in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A shot in the inside from Gumble.
Gumble lands with a right to the head.
Gumble tries to work over Asap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumble lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Asap to his knees! Gumble keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Gumble!
Barney Gumble retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Barney Gumble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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