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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Apollodoros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Cotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollodoros comes to the ring accompanied by Requiem for a dream. On his way into the ring it seems that Wolfgang Apollodoros has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wolfgang Apollodoros seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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192 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wolfgang Apollodoros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Cotto!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotto blocks the body kick.
Apollodoros is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollodoros on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Apollodoros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cotto checks a leg kick.
Apollodoros takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Apollodoros wants to clinch.
Cotto misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto lands a body shot.
Jab from Cotto.
Apollodoros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apollodoros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Cotto blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollodoros ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Apollodoros looks to land a left hand but Cotto moved out of range nicely.
Cotto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
Apollodoros misses with a head kick.
Apollodoros takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Cotto circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Apollodoros to the canvas! Apollodoros doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cotto keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
A very excited looking Miguel Cotto 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ranieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Voorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ranieri might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DMX - Lord give me a Sign. Jason Voorhees is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Ranieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Voorhees!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voorhees swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Voorhees. That's going to slow Ranieri down.
A leg kick checked by Ranieri.
Voorhees misses with a straight left.
Ranieri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ranieri misses with a series of wild punches.
Voorhees throws a jab but it's blocked by Ranieri.
Ranieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Ranieri finds it's target.
Voorhees swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ranieri.
Voorhees missing with a left hand there. Ranieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Voorhees misses.
Ranieri throws a right and a left that Voorhees avoids nicely.
Ranieri tries to keep at a distance but Voorhees has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ranieri jumps guard but Voorhees stands there with Ranieri around his waist. Ranieri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Voorhees lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorhees tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ranieri blocking some punches.
I was talking to Ranieri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ranieri misses with some punches.
Voorhees scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Voorhees lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ranieri tries to stall but Voorhees uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Voorhees.
Ranieri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voorhees has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voorhees misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Voorhees.
Voorhees throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ranieri tries to pull guard but Voorhees forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Voorhees lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ranieri backwards.
Voorhees lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Voorhees misses with the head strike.
Ranieri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ranieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voorhees swings wildly with an uppercut but Ranieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voorhees will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ranieri up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voorhees working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ranieri fails to pull guard.
Voorhees lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ranieri backwards.
Ranieri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voorhees walks away with a smile on his face. Ranieri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ranieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voorhees.
Ranieri is looking for a counter combo.
Voorhees waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ranieri.
Ranieri is looking to chop away at Voorhees's legs.
Ranieri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Voorhees lands with an uppercut that bounces Ranieri off the ropes and back into range.
Voorhees feints and then cracks Ranieri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ranieri down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voorhees.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Voorhees.
Voorhees throws a quick inside leg kick.
Voorhees plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ranieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voorhees.
As Voorhees looks to move away, Ranieri throws a big counter combo bu Voorhees just gets out of the way.
Voorhees throws a leg kick but Ranieri sees it coming and moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Ranieri.
Voorhees cracks Ranieri with a good jab.
Ranieri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Voorhees clinches.
Voorhees lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Voorhees works on Ranieri's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ranieri pulls Voorhees into guard.
Voorhees got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ranieri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voorhees has managed to get both his arms back between Ranieri's legs - danger averted.
Ranieri has his foot on Voorhees's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Voorhees works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Voorhees has his hands clasped together but Ranieri extends and breaks Voorhees's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ranieri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Ranieri!
After the fight, Joe Ranieri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Nelson (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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146 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donovan Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zackrisson cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zackrisson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Nelson dives in and grabs Zackrisson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zackrisson pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Zackrisson scores with a nice head shot.
Nelson gets a takedown into half guard.
Zackrisson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nelson is keen to just control but Zackrisson is a slippery customer.
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!
Nelson working over Zackrisson with some ground and pound. Zackrisson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zackrisson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.
Zackrisson trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Nelson there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Zackrisson is defending well.
Nelson throwing shots but Zackrisson is blocking nicely.
Zackrisson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zackrisson tries to get out of the position.
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zackrisson is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zackrisson tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson darts in looking for a takedown but Zackrisson gets double underhooks and turns Nelson into the ropes.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Nelson.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Zackrisson is avoiding it.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zackrisson pinned against the ropes. Zackrisson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zackrisson, which made it look bad.
Zackrisson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zackrisson scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Zackrisson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zackrisson is pressed up against the ropes. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zackrisson down to the mat. Zackrisson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zackrisson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson presses Nelson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zackrisson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Zackrisson scores with a shoulder strike.
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zackrisson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donovan Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Donovan Nelson has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Zackrisson. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Zackrisson sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Zackrisson.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zackrisson lands a jab.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt
and Zackrisson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zackrisson slowing the pace effectively.
Zackrisson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Zackrisson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Zackrisson pushes Nelson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zackrisson is defending well for now.
Zackrisson pushes Nelson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zackrisson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Zackrisson circles away.
Nelson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zackrisson, which made it look bad.
Zackrisson tries to counter by clinching up but Nelson breaks away and moves out of range.
Zackrisson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Zackrisson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zackrisson looking to control.
Zackrisson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nelson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nelson lands a couple of elbows.
Zackrisson pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
Zackrisson wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.
Zackrisson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zackrisson but Zackrisson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zackrisson stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson closes the distance but Zackrisson moves to the side
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zackrisson scores with a jab. Nelson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Zackrisson. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Nelson goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Zackrisson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zackrisson dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That has opened up Donovan Nelson's cut even more.
Zackrisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nelson is rocked!
Zackrisson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Nelson out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gabriel Zackrisson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lachlan Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Pott has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 New York, Lachlan Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Pott!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pott defending well as Cassidy loads up on a big left hand.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Pott.
Pott fails to land with a series of punches.
Pott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pott slips under a jab from Cassidy.
Pott throws out a counter right but Cassidy avoids it with no problem.
Cassidy throws the left hand but Pott avoids the punch easily.
Cassidy throws out a loose jab but Pott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pott 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.
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pott has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cassidy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pott throws an overhand right that lands on Cassidy's shoulder, as Cassidy tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Pott moves out of range.
Pott with the counter takedown but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Cassidy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pott has time to react.
Cassidy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Pott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Cassidy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pott.
Cassidy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Pott misses.
Pott needs to keep his hands up - Cassidy had a free shot at his head there.
Cassidy missing with a left hand there. Pott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pott slips under a jab.
Pott scores with a jab to the head.
Cassidy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cassidy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Pott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cassidy counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Rafael Pott has been cut.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pott.
Pott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassidy misses its target.
Pott might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pott throws a sloppy body shot
and Cassidy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pott looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Pott walks into a jab.
Pott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Pott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pott moves away.
A little jabbing left from Pott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassidy lands with a hook. Pott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pott ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
A countering left hand to the body from Pott misses.
Pott swings widly with a right hand
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Pott moves out of range of the strikes.
Pott moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a sloppy body shot
and Pott counters with a stiff right hand.
Pott slips under a jab from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pott.
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!
Jab by Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a jab to the body
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pott moves out of range as Cassidy strikes.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. Pott saw that one coming.
It seemed like Pott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy scores with a hook to the body. Pott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
Pott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cassidy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Cassidy backs off Pott throws a huge counter combo but Cassidy manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassidy. Pott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cassidy counters with a straight right hand.
Pott defending well as Cassidy loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Pott.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Pott.
Cassidy connects with the punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Pott scores with a hook.
Pott scores with a jab. Cassidy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassidy swings for the body but Pott moves out of range.
Cassidy scores with the left hand. Pott knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cassidy scores with a punch to the head.
Pott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That has opened up Rafael Pott's cut even more.
Pott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pott misses.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Pott moves out of range.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Pott ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Cassidy. Beautiful body shot.
Pott throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Pott moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassidy moves out of range as Pott strikes.
Pott slips a jab from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a big shot that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Pott ducks down to avoid it.
Cassidy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cassidy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pott.
Pott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassidy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cassidy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassidy scores with a hook to the body. Pott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy misses with a lunging right hand
and Pott counters with a left to the body.
Cassidy throws a big shot that misses.
Cassidy misses with a hook
and Pott counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pott, as that shot connected.
Cassidy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Pott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pott throws an overhand right that lands on Cassidy's shoulder, as Cassidy tries to avoid the shot.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Pott moves out of range.
Pott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Cassidy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Pott's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Cassidy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassidy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pott can do to turn this around?
Pott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cassidy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fighters circling - Cassidy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pott loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Pott throws a jab when Cassidy was well out of range.
Pott ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pott moves away.
A little jabbing left from Pott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy throws a hook but Pott blocks it.
Pott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Pott moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pott lands with a cross.
Cassidy lunges at Pott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pott's hand.
Cassidy throws an off balance right hand
and Pott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassidy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pott ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pott tests Cassidy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Cassidy finds it's way through Pott's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy misses with a straight right.
Pott throws out a counter right but Cassidy avoids it with no problem.
Pott scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pott slips a straight right by Cassidy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lachlan Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. Pott saw that one coming.
Pott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cassidy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pott lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cassidys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Pott misses.
Cassidy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cassidy scrambles back to his feet.
Pott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Pott moves out of range.
Pott takes one on the button.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Pott moves out of range.
Pott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pott connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy throws a lazy uppercut
and Pott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
Pott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pott lands with an uppercut that bounces Cassidy off the ropes and back into range.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Pott is looking for the big counter here.
Pott throws a body punch but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Pott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pott.
Pott takes a swing at Cassidy's ribcage but misses.
Pott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassidy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pott throws a big shot that misses.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pott! But no joy.
Pott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassidy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pott. Pott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cassidy misses the jab.
Pott throws out a counter right but Cassidy avoids it with no problem.
Cassidy swings for the body but Pott moves out of range.
Pott slips a jab from Cassidy.
Pott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pott misses with a wild body shot.
Cassidy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cassidy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pott slips a jab from Cassidy.
Pott takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassidy misses the target.
Cassidy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pott to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Cassidy misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pott scores with a jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The cut above Rafael Pott's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pott staying out of range there.
Cassidy looks to land a left hand but Pott moved out of range nicely.
Pott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
Pott lands a jab.
Pott has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cassidy throws out a loose jab but Pott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy throws a lazy right hand but Pott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut
letting Pott counter with a right hand.
Cassidy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassidy.
Pott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pott moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
Nice straight punches there by Pott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pott.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Pott ducks down to avoid it.
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Pott does it's job there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pott manages to avoid it.
Pott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Cassidy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Pott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassidy misses the target.
Cassidy throws the left hand but Pott avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Pott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pott scores with the left hand. Cassidy knows he should have avoided that one.
Pott walks into a jab.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Pott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pott was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lachlan Cassidy.
Well Cassidy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Lachlan Cassidy!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Lachlan Cassidy!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Lachlan Cassidy!
Lachlan Cassidy wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Lachlan Cassidy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Parlsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estafan Atunes (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diesel Parlsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estafan Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parlsh misses with a hook.
Parlsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parlsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atunes throws a head kick that half lands.
Parlsh misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atunes, right into the meat.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parlsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atunes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
Parlsh looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Atunes scores with a jab. Parlsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parlsh throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes counters with a thumping low kick.
Parlsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Parlsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parlsh's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atunes thuds his shin into the meat of Parlsh's side.
Parlsh is breathing heavily.
Parlsh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Atunes.
Parlsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Nice jab there from Atunes.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Parlsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Atunes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Atunes.
Atunes lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Atunes.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parlsh throws a lazy head kick
and Atunes counters with a solid body kick.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parlsh's calf.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes delivers a nice body kick.
Parlsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atunes, right into the meat.
Atunes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Parlsh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Parlsh tumbling to the mat! Atunes takes a step backwards and waves Parlsh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Parlsh is rocked!
Atunes lands with a big right hook that stumbles Parlsh - he's out on his feet here! Atunes follows up with another monster hook that separates Parlsh from consciousness! Parlsh falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Atunes stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Estafan Atunes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston Ambrose is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Winston Ambrose!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambrose has Steelers up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ambrose manages to break the clinch.
Ambrose dives in and grabs Steelers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steelers pushes down on Ambrose's head and hops out.
Steelers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ambrose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ambrose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ambrose shoots for a takedown but Steelers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ambrose looks winded!
Ambrose with a poor takedown
and Steelers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Winston Ambrose has been cut.
Ambrose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pittsburgh Steelers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Ambrose.
Ambrose fails with the takedown
and Steelers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steelers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ambrose fails with a takedown attempt.
Ambrose takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steelers cracks Ambrose with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steelers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ambrose to stand back up!
Ambrose is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ambrose is still on wobbly legs! Can Steelers finish him?
Steelers lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ambrose head around and knocks him out cold! Steelers hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Macbeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Sarafian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarafian has chosen Million Miles Away as his entrance music. Hans Macbeth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Macbeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Sarafian!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarafian misses with a wild body shot.
Sarafian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sarafian scores with a one two! Macbeth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Sarafian misses.
It looked like Macbeth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macbeth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macbeth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Macbeth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sarafian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Macbeth coming out on top.
Sarafian slips a straight right by Macbeth.
Sarafian tries to counter with a clinch but Macbeth shakes him off and moves away.
Sarafian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Macbeth on the side of the head.
Sarafian bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Macbeth! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarafian wants to control from the top but Macbeth keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarafian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macbeth trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sarafian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sarafian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sarafian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macbeth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sarafian throwing strikes from guard but Macbeth blocks nicely.
Sarafian throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Sarafian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macbeth.
A slow jab from Macbeth misses its intended target.
Macbeth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarafian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Macbeth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sarafian swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Macbeth to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarafian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Macbeth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarafian throws a body punch but Macbeth moves out of range.
Macbeth misses with a right hand
and Sarafian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sarafian.
Macbeth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sarafian tries to throw a body punch but Macbeth avoids it by throwing Sarafian back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Sarafian.
Macbeth is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarafian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarafian digs a right hand underneath Macbeth's ribcage. Macbeth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Macbeth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarafian.
Nice body punch from Sarafian.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Macbeth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sarafian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sarafian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macbeth is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sarafian misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sarafian.
Oh Macbeth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarafian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sarafian pushes Macbeth against the ropes. Sarafian is working some dirty boxing. Sarafian pushes off with a quick right hook! Macbeth goes down! Macbeth tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sarafian moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Sarafian!
Daniel Sarafian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suklaa Muna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson comes to the ring accompanied by SCOTLAND THE BRAVE. Muna has chosen Mercedes Bentso - Munaton Mies as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suklaa Muna!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing.
Muna closes the distance and clinches.
Muna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Muna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muna stalling the fight.
Muna keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Stevenson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stevenson up against the ropes.
Muna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Muna - that landed with a thud.
Muna pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson tries to break free but Muna pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muna lands with a light punch inside.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muna has him pressed against the ropes.
Muna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Muna.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muna stalls.
Muna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Muna lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Muna.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Muna has the dominant position.
Muna lands a right hand.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Muna.
A frustrated look appears on Stevenson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muna lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muna pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Muna scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Muna has the dominant position.
Muna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stevenson wants to break free but Muna has control.
Muna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Muna.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Muna keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson tries to circle away but Muna has him pinned against the ropes.
Muna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muna scores with a shoulder strike.
Muna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Muna dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Muna has him pressed against the ropes.
Muna lands a nice uppercut.
Stevenson wants to break free but Muna has control.
Muna holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Muna lands with a light punch inside.
Muna pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Muna has the dominant position.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Muna.
Muna pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muna presses Stevenson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muna is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Muna keeps him there for the moment.
Muna taking a breather.
Muna lands with a right to the head.
Muna prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
Muna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to circle away but Muna has him pinned against the ropes.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Muna won't allow it.
Muna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muna.
Muna scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
A short right from Muna on the inside.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muna has him pressed against the ropes.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Muna is controlling him.
Muna is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Muna won't allow it.
Muna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Muna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muna cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Muna.
Muna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muna has Stevenson pushed against the ropes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Muna pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Muna.
Muna lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Muna lands with a left to the head.
Muna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Muna.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muna stalling.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Stevenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Muna pushes Stevenson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Muna has double underhooks.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Muna is controlling the position.
Muna drops Stevenson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stevenson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
A left hand lands to the body for Muna.
Muna scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Muna dips a shoulder and cracks Stevenson with a mighty uppercut! Stevenson falls back against the ropes and Muna unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stevenson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Muna screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suklaa Muna!
In his post fight interview, Suklaa Muna 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pai Mei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slow Poke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pai Mei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slow Poke!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poke defending well as Mei loads up on a big left hand.
Mei lands a jab.
Poke misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mei blocks the low kick.
Poke throws a solid leg kick but Mei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poke.
Mei lands with a nice body punch.
Mei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poke manages to avoid it.
Mei scores with a decent looking hook.
Poke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Poke misses.
Poke slips under a jab from Mei.
Poke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poke has time to react.
Poke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Poke throws a body kick that misses.
Mei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poke manages to avoid it.
Mei with a jab.
It looks like Slow Poke has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mei throws a leg kick but Poke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poke's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mei lands with a shot to the body.
Mei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poke misses with a kick to the body.
Poke lands a head kick. Mei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mei throws out a loose jab but Poke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow Poke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mei throws a good cross that connects.
Poke staying out of range there.
Mei avoids a kick to the body.
Mei throws a body punch but Poke moves out of range.
Poke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mei was covering up waiting for the punch and Poke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mei keeping moving, preventing Poke from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Poke might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Poke looking to pass the guard.
Mei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poke on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mei trying to keep a closed guard but Poke is proving a slippery customer.
Poke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Poke is working Mei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Poke wants to pass the guard but Mei is keeping the position.
Poke throwing strikes but missing.
Poke wants to control from the top but Mei keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mei connects with a body shot.
Poke tries to land a leg kick but Mei saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poke.
Mei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poke can pounce on him.
Poke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mei.
Poke throws a low kick, looking for Mei's leg but Mei calmly moves out of range.
Mei misses with a wild body shot.
Mei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Poke misses
and Mei counters with a nice uppercut.
Poke throws a lazy body kick
and Mei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mei takes a swing at Poke's ribcage but misses.
Poke misses with a leg kick.
Mei tries to clinch up but Poke circles away and keeps his distance.
Mei throws a big shot that misses.
Mei moves out of range as Poke throws a body kick.
Mei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Poke throws a low kick but Mei moves out of range easily.
Mei misses with an uppercut. Poke saw that one coming.
Poke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mei's sensitive parts.
Poke throws a low kick, looking for Mei's leg but Mei calmly moves out of range.
Mei throws a lazy right hand but Poke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mei scores with a nice head shot.
Mei checks a leg kick nicely.
Poke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mei avoids it really well and circles away.
Mei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mei just misses with a punch to the body.
Poke wants to land a leg kick but Mei is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poke on the side of the head.
Poke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mei.
Poke misses with a low kick.
A big right from Mei misses.
Mei moves out of range as Poke throws a body kick.
Poke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Poke throws a low kick but Mei avoids it.
Good exchange - Mei coming out on top.
Mei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poke misses with a low kick as Mei jumps back.
Poke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mei blocks a head kick by Poke.
Poke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mei is able to avoid easily.
Mei just misses with a punch to the body.
Poke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mei connects with a looping right hand.
Poke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mei was well out of range. Poor timing from Poke.
A clash of legs there as Mei blocks the low kick.
Poke scoring well with a low kick there.
Mei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mei checks it well.
Mei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mei lands with a cross.
Poke throws a leg kick which misses Mei's front leg but catches the back leg as Mei tries to avoid it.
Mei blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Mei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poke moves out of range as Mei strikes.
An inside leg kick from Poke misses.
A big left from Mei misses.
Mei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Poke.
Poke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mei looks to land a right hand but Poke moved out of range.
Mei misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mei checks a leg kick.
It looked like Mei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mei circles away.
Pai Mei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slow Poke.
Mei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poke was well out of range. Poor timing from Mei.
Mei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mei checks a leg kick.
Mei connects with a right hand. Poke shakes it off.
Mei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poke tries to work over Mei's front leg with a kick but Mei checks it.
Poke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mei takes a swing at Poke's ribcage but misses.
Mei moves out of range as Poke throws a body kick.
Poke tries a low kick but Mei avoids it.
Poke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mei checks a low kick from Poke.
Mei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mei shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Poke eats them both and turns towards Mei to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Poke misses with a low kick as Mei jumps back.
Mei throws a jab but it's blocked by Poke.
Mei misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Mei as Poke shoots in.
Mei is looking to clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Poke.
Mei lands with a good body shot.
Poke motions for Mei to come forward. Poke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mei is looking to clinch but Poke is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mei, as that shot connected.
Good work by Mei as he checks the leg kick.
Poke staying out of range there.
Mei misses with a body shot.
Mei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Mei as he checks the leg kick.
Mei loads up on a big right hand but Poke slips the punch.
Mei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mei. That did some damage!
Mei throws a jab when Poke was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poke moves out of range as Mei strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pai Mei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slow Poke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poke misses with a kick to the body.
Poke throws a solid leg kick but Mei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poke.
Poke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mei checks a low kick from Poke.
Poke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mei instigates a clinch.
Mei tries a body shot but Poke blocks it.
Poke looking to slow down the pace here.
Mei swings wildly with an uppercut but Poke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poke throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Mei.
Mei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poke's elbow.
Poke tries to pull guard but Mei holds him up against the ropes and eventually Poke drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mei as Poke tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Mei.
Poke tries to pull guard but Mei won't allow it.
Poke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mei misses with some punches.
Mei lands with a light punch inside.
Mei throws a head punch that misses.
Mei lands a right hand.
Poke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mei just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pai Mei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slow Poke.
Poke jumps guard but Mei turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Mei throws a punch but it's blocked by Poke.
Mei lands a right hand.
Mei lands a body shot.
Mei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mei pushes Poke back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Poke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mei to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poke.
Poke is breathing heavily.
Mei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pokes head.
Mei gets through Poke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mei cracks Poke with a nice body shot.
Mei tries to work over Poke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mei pushes Poke back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poke working aggressively here.
Poke wants to stall.
Poke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mei to keep the fight standing.
Mei lands with a short shot to the head.
Poke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mei scores with a shot to the side of Poke's head.
Pai Mei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Poke fails to pull guard.
Mei blocks an uppercut.
Poke tries to pull guard but Mei forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Poke stalling in the clinch but Mei improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mei misses with a punch to the body.
Poke misses with a punch to the body.
Mei tries to throw a body punch but Poke avoids it by throwing Mei back against the ropes.
Mei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mei presses Poke against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Mei.
Mei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poke can do to turn this around?
Poke is looking to break free of the clinch but Mei has double underhooks.
Poke tries to break the clinch but Mei is controlling the position.
Mei tries to work over Poke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mei has a couple of punches blocked by Poke.
Mei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poke backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mei.
Mei gets through Poke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poke blocking some punches.
Mei blocks a body shot from Poke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mei smiles and moves away.
Mei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poke moves away.
Poke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poke blocks a jab.
Poke wants to slow Mei down by chopping away at his legs.
Mei throws a right hand that Poke ducks under and follows up with a left that Poke also avoids with ease.
Poke with the counter takedown but Mei avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mei throws a body shot but no joy.
Poke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Poke or perhaps it was just good defense by Mei, which made it look bad.
Poke throws a leg kick but Mei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mei swivels and escapes.
Mei misses with an uppercut. Poke saw that one coming.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poke looks to land a body kick but Mei moved away.
Mei misses with a wild body shot.
Poke slips a straight right by Mei.
Mei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poke manages to avoid it.
Poke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mei lands with a nice combination. Poke backs away looking to recover.
Mei gets caught napping as Poke dives in and scores a takedown. Mei manages to retain guard.
Poke throwing strikes from guard but Mei blocks nicely.
Mei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poke.
Mei working a defensive guard here.
Poke drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Poke as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mei screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Poke! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Slow Poke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McSwaggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slower Poke (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny McSwaggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slower Poke!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McSwaggins appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by McSwaggins's head coaches at Do you even lift BRO? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McSwaggins throws a body shot but no joy.
McSwaggins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poke can pounce on him.
Poke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McSwaggins. That did some damage!
Poke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Poke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McSwaggins throws a low kick but Poke moves out of range easily.
McSwaggins missing with a left hand there. Poke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poke shoots in and gets a takedown into McSwaggins's guard.
Poke controlling from the top position.
McSwaggins is looking to stand up but Poke isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poke drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Poke seems to have locked his on tight now - McSwaggins screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Poke, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Slower Poke!
In defeat, Johnny McSwaggins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Noob'.
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