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HFC 229 Heathen Kingdom PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon has chosen All Summer Long as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Buddy Brandon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacoby Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Brandon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brandon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Brandon lands a couple of digs.
Brandon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones looking to control.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Brandon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandon is aware though and is defending well.
Brandon trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Brandon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brandon trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Brandon wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brandon is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Brandon sees coming a mile off.
Brandon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandon somewhat.
Jacoby Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Brandon.
Brandon blocks a jab.
Brandon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Brandon feints the counter takedown.
Jones scores with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandon is defended easily by Jones.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Brandon slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandon has a takedown stuffed.
Brandon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick from Jones lands but Brandon takes it in his stride.
Jones feints and then cracks Brandon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandon down.
Jones tries to bum rush Brandon with a series of wild strikes but Brandon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones blocks a head kick by Brandon.
Brandon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Brandon does no damage.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jacoby Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Brandon on that attempt.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandon swivels and escapes.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Brandon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brandon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brandon walks into a jab.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandon pinned against the cage. Brandon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jones blocks it well.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donk. Jones catches Brandon right on the button with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandon defends well and Jones ends up having to push Brandon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brandon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brandon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to control Brandon's posture but Brandon avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandon lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brandon cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Jones tries to bench press Brandon off him but Brandon keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Brandon postures up.
Brandon wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Buddy Brandon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is trying to control Brandon's posture but Brandon avoids it.
Brandon working the ground and pound.
Brandon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones tries to bench press Brandon off him but Brandon keeps the position.
Brandon working the head and body with strikes.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Brandon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brandon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brandon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Brandon is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Jones tries to bench press Brandon off him but Brandon keeps the position.
Brandon working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Brandon keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Brandon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brandon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brandon wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Brandon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brandon misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones thumps Brandon with a low kick.
Brandon misses with the combination.
Brandon stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacoby Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Brandon.
Brandon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuns Brandon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
It looks like Jones has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A cross from Jones lands.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Brandon looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandon drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brandon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
Brandon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brandon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brandon raining down shots from the mount!
Brandon working the ground and pound effectively.
Brandon scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brandon controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones can't escape the position.
Brandon looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones is rocked!
Brandon postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jones in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jones to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Brandon!
Our winner, Buddy Brandon, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Caskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Caskey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kid Caskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caskey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown slips under a jab.
Caskey connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caskey.
Caskey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Caskey misses with a low kick.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Caskey pushes him away.
Caskey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Caskey counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caskey stuffs the takedown.
Brown avoids the head kick by Caskey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Caskey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Brown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caskey.
Brown throws a combination. Caskey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A cross from Brown lands.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCaskey.
Brown lands with a hook. Caskey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice combination there by Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to clinch but Caskey moves out of range.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Caskey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
Caskey is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Caskey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries for a takedown but Caskey circles away easily
and Caskey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caskey.
Brown looks winded!
Caskey breaks from the clinch.
Caskey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown is working for takedown but Caskey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kid Caskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brown.
Caskey tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caskey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Caskey's head.
Caskey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caskey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Caskey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kid Caskey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caskey throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Caskey counters with an outside leg kick.
Dave Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caskey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caskey. Caskey obviously looking to wear him down.
Caskey thumps Brown with a low kick.
Caskey swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
It appears Caskey was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Caskey closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Caskey digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Caskey is struggling to control the position.
Caskey just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Caskey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brown is trying to stall.
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 Kid Caskey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Caskey feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Caskey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caskey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Caskey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Caskey clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Caskey has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Caskey is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caskey manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caskey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caskey wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caskey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Caskey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Caskey but Caskey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kid Caskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brown.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Caskey's head back.
Caskey misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Caskey as Brown shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caskey.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Caskey.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caskey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Caskey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caskey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Caskey moves into the clinch.
Caskey stalling against the cage.
Caskey is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Caskey for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Caskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Caskey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caskey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Caskey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caskey.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caskey.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Caskey.
Caskey rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Caskey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Caskey.
Caskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Caskey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown thows a leg kick but Caskey checks it
and Caskey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caskey.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Caskey has him pressed against the cage.
Caskey stalls.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Caskey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caskey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caskey.
Caskey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Caskey's head but Caskey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caskey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caskey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Caskey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Caskey sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Caskey avoids it this time.
Brown 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Caskey dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Caskey closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Brown letting Caskey take a breather here.
Caskey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Caskey lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caskey is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Caskey is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caskey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Caskey stalling against the cage.
Kid Caskey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kid Caskey.
Caskey keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caskey slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Caskey.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caskey, right into the meat.
Caskey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
You can see that Brown has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Brown looks for a takedown but Caskey sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Caskey counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Brown badly! Caskey follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Brown out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Caskey finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kid Caskey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brotiz Bruttz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan McVeigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVeigh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. E-Dubble - Let Me Oh kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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183 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotiz Bruttz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan McVeigh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVeigh connects with a solid leg kick.
Bruttz closes the distance and clinches up with McVeigh, looking for a takedown. Bruttz pushes McVeigh against the cage but McVeigh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McVeigh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McVeigh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruttz is out of range.
Bruttz scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Bruttz.
Bruttz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bruttz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McVeigh sprawls well initially but Bruttz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bruttz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bruttz prevents McVeigh from standing back up.
McVeigh is not content to let Bruttz control the position.
McVeigh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bruttz.
Bruttz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bruttz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bruttz is trying to control the action in half guard but McVeigh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bruttz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
McVeigh is not content to let Bruttz control the position.
Bruttz working over McVeigh with some ground and pound. McVeigh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bruttz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh is looking to escape.
McVeigh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bruttz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bruttz lands with a punch from half guard.
Bruttz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruttz wants to control but McVeigh is keeping him busy.
Bruttz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McVeigh taking some punishment here, with Bruttz in his half guard.
McVeigh has hold of Bruttz's hands but Bruttz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bruttz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bruttz prevents McVeigh from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bruttz connects with a nice short shot to McVeigh's temple.
Bruttz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bruttz with the ground and pound but McVeigh uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet but Bruttz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bruttz postures up in McVeigh's guard and throws a big left but McVeigh blocks it.
Bruttz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McVeigh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruttz throwing strikes from guard but McVeigh blocks nicely.
Bruttz content to stall in guard here.
Bruttz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bruttz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bruttz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruttz postures up in McVeigh's guard and throws a big left but McVeigh blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruttz postures up in McVeigh's guard and throws a big left but McVeigh blocks it.
Bruttz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bruttz is looking to work some ground and pound but McVeigh has wrist control.
Bruttz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bruttz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McVeigh has his feet on Bruttz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McVeigh throws a leg kick but Bruttz moved away.
Bruttz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bruttz closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVeigh circles away.
Bruttz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brotiz Bruttz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruttz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz is pressing down on McVeigh's thigh, looking to free his foot. McVeigh is holding on for now.
McVeigh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bruttz.
Bruttz prevents McVeigh from standing back up.
Bruttz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruttz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bruttz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McVeigh defending well though.
Ground and pound from Bruttz.
Bruttz working McVeigh over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brotiz Bruttz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bruttz scores with a takedown into McVeigh's guard.
Bruttz stops McVeigh from standing up.
Bruttz lands a couple of elbows.
McVeigh pushes Bruttz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bruttz tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVeigh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bruttz somewhat.
Bruttz looks to land a combination but McVeigh avoids it well.
Bruttz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Bruttz ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bruttz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruttz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bruttz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruttz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McVeigh closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bruttz has McVeigh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McVeigh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brotiz Bruttz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McVeigh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McVeigh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruttz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McVeigh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bruttz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bruttz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVeigh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bruttz is trying to force a seperation but McVeigh has the dominant position.
McVeigh stalling against the cage.
Bruttz takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McVeigh with a knee to the head.
McVeigh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bruttz's efforts to push away.
McVeigh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McVeigh works on Bruttz's body with a couple of short punches.
Bruttz wants to get back to striking at distance but McVeigh won't allow it.
Bruttz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruttz tries to pull guard but McVeigh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bruttz wants a takedown but no success here.
Bruttz tries to pull guard but McVeigh holds him up against the cage and eventually Bruttz drops back down to his feet.
McVeigh missing with knees to the body.
McVeigh wants to stall.
Bruttz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brotiz Bruttz is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bruttz with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bruttz fails to land the takedown.
McVeigh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bruttz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a right and a left that both miss.
McVeigh scores with a leg kick.
McVeigh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruttz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bruttz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruttz drops down looking for a counter takedown but McVeigh sprawls and moves away.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
Bruttz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McVeigh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McVeigh looks to throw the jab but Bruttz is out of range.
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh throws a solid leg kick but Bruttz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McVeigh.
McVeigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McVeigh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruttz checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruttz appears to be looking for a big counter.
McVeigh swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruttz.
A nice combination there by Bruttz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruttz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McVeigh moves into range and clinches up with Bruttz.
McVeigh prevents Bruttz from breaking the clinch.
McVeigh stalls.
McVeigh misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bruttz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McVeigh wants to clinch.
Bruttz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruttz tries to clinch
and McVeigh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McVeigh misses with a kick to the body.
McVeigh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruttz is just out of range.
Bruttz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Bruttz as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bruttz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVeigh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bruttz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruttz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bruttz has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruttz shoots in and drives through. McVeigh sprawls well.
McVeigh feints a counter leg kick.
McVeigh wants to clinch up but Bruttz keeps it at a distance.
Bruttz shoots in but no luck this time.
McVeigh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brotiz Bruttz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruttz slips a jab and a cross from McVeigh.
McVeigh is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruttz tries to counter with a takedown but McVeigh is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVeigh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bruttz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bruttz.
McVeigh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bruttz.
Bruttz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McVeigh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bruttz working some strikes from top position.
Bruttz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McVeigh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McVeigh is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVeigh misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVeigh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bruttz.
McVeigh misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruttz blocks an elbow strike.
Bruttz wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from McVeigh.
McVeigh with a knee to the head.
McVeigh trying to control the position but instead, Bruttz has worked for underhooks and has pushed McVeigh into the cage.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bruttz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McVeigh just stands there and leans against the cage.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by McVeigh.
It looks like Brotiz Bruttz has been cut.
McVeigh misses with an elbow strike.
McVeigh throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McVeigh fails to land.
McVeigh misses with a knee strike.
McVeigh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bruttz manages to break the clinch.
McVeigh throws out a loose jab but Bruttz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruttz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McVeigh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McVeigh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bruttz trying to control the action but McVeigh is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Bruttz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bruttz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McVeigh some visible discomfort.
Bruttz scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVeigh pushes Bruttz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bruttz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bruttz working the body and head with strikes.
Bruttz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McVeigh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet.
McVeigh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bruttz works to advance to full mount. McVeigh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bruttz trying to control but McVeigh is having none of it.
Bruttz punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aidan McVeigh.
I think McVeigh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan McVeigh!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aidan McVeigh waved his t-shirt featuring Walhalla Clothing (25 €/piece)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Erikksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonothan Kuhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuhula has chosen Native Drums from the South Pacific as his entrance music. Tonothan Kuhula will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morrison Erikksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonothan Kuhula!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuhula tests Erikksen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erikksen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Kuhula there.
It looks like Morrison Erikksen has been cut.
A big right from Erikksen misses.
Morrison Erikksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuhula's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuhula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuhula connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erikksen. Erikksen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Erikksen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuhula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuhula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuhula throws a series of punches but Erikksen moves out of range.
A combination from Erikksen does no damage.
Erikksen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuhula counters with a crisp right hand that drops Erikksen! Kuhula lets Erikksen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuhula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erikksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Erikksen is rocked!
Erikksen tries to get into range but Kuhula steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Erikksen! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kuhula scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tonothan Kuhula!
Tonothan Kuhula very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Everything 8$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russell Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhelin Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Russell Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zhelin Li!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Westbrook napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Westbrook can't do much from the bottom here.
Westbrook manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Westbrook is concentrating on defense, preventing Li from advancing position.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Westbrook is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li seems to be working for a kimura but Westbrook defends the submission attempt.
Li is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook has his hands clasped together around Li's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to control but Westbrook is keeping him busy.
Westbrook gets full guard.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Westbrook keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Westbrook is controlling Li's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westbrook tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westbrook to the ground. Westbrook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Westbrook changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Li walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Westbrook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Westbrook.
Westbrook pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Li back to the cage. Westbrook follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt.
Westbrook digs a good body shot into Li's ribs.
Li looks winded!
Westbrook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Westbrook stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russell Westbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhelin Li.
Westbrook throws a series of punches but Li moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
Li walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Li has a takedown stuffed.
Westbrook drops down looking for a counter takedown but Li sprawls and moves away.
A combination from Westbrook does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Westbrook.
Russell Westbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westbrook lands with a cross.
Li fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Westbrook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Westbrook fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Westbrook with a nice cross.
Li is rocked!
Li moves in looking to clinch but Westbrook pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westbrook misses with a straight left.
Li drops his hands for a split second and Westbrook immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Li face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Westbrook follows up with a right hand that knocks Li into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Russell Westbrook!
An out of breath Russell Westbrook 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Butterfly Effect - Sweet and Low. Justin Lewis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ari Kantola's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ari Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis rushes Kantola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kantola's elbow.
Lewis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kantola.
Kantola blocks an elbow strike from Lewis.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kantola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kantola crunches a lovely knee into Lewis's ribcage.
Kantola lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Justin Lewis has been cut.
Kantola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Lewis digs a right hand into Kantola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kantola's gas tank.
Lewis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kantola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kantola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis trying to land knees to the body.
Kantola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Kantola.
Kantola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Kantola controls the action.
Kantola looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Lewis trying to land knees to the body.
Kantola wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lewis.
It looks like Ari Kantola has been cut.
Kantola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kantola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kantola stalls.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kantola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kantola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.
Lewis looks winded!
Kantola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kantola is defending well for now.
Kantola gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kantola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lewis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kantola with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kantola lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Knees to the body from Kantola.
Kantola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kantola tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola lands a nice elbow.
Kantola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kantola throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lewis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kantola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kantola is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kantola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kantola.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kantola with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kantola avoids a wild elbow strike from Lewis.
Lewis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kantola blocks it with crossed arms.
Lewis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lewis throws an elbow but it misses.
Lewis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Kantola controls the action.
Kantola stalling against the cage.
Lewis lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis avoids the elbow strike from Kantola, against the cage.
Kantola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kantola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kantola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kantola is defending well for now.
Kantola lands with a short shot to the head.
Kantola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kantola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Kantola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kantola blocks the elbow strike.
Kantola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lewis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kantola lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis missing with knees to the body.
Lewis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kantola avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Kantola.
Lewis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Lewis missing with knees to the body.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kantola is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A knee to the head by Kantola.
Kantola lands a nice elbow.
Kantola lands an elbow inside that Lewis shrugs off.
Kantola connects with a knee to the head.
Lewis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lewis is rocked!
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kantola obliges.
Good body shot from Kantola.
Kantola connects with a knee to the head.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Kantola finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kantola jerks Lewis's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Lewis drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kantola goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kantola because Lewis was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Liquer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
166 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Liquer!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman fails to land the takedown.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liquer as he jumps to the side.
Grossman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liquer's waist but Liquer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grossman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Liquer!
Liquer tries to buck Grossman off but Grossman is having none of it.
Grossman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Liquer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grossman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liquer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liquer is looking for a sweep.
Grossman is trying to get an arm triangle but Liquer is defending well.
Grossman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman has an Americana. Liquer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Grossman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Grossman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Grossman!
During a confident post fight interview, David Grossman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
John Liquer was interviewed post fight and said 'probably should retire!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of MAdness - Shinedown. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrison manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Garrison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Garrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Simmons both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Greg Garrison has been cut.
Simmons lands an overhand right.
Simmons cracks Garrison with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Garrison tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Simmons pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Garrison is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Simmons!
John Simmons took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene Sarazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene Sarazen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dr John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarazen scores with a punch to the head.
Sarazen tried to score with a low kick but Zoidberg checks it.
Zoidberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Sarazen should have avoided that one.
Sarazen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoidberg.
Sarazen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sarazen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zoidberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sarazen throwing a counter right hand but Zoidberg manages to avoid it.
Sarazen clobbers Zoidberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarazen rushes Zoidberg and presses him up against the cage.
Sarazen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sarazen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoidberg throws a head punch that misses.
Zoidberg stalling in the clinch but Sarazen improves position.
Sarazen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sarazen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen has a couple of punches blocked by Zoidberg.
Sarazen lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarazen.
Sarazen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sarazen lands with an uppercut that bounces Zoidberg off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg misses with an uppercut
and Sarazen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarazen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarazen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zoidberg blocks a head kick by Sarazen.
Zoidberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zoidberg ducks under a wild hook from Sarazen.
Zoidberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sarazen defends it well.
Zoidberg with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sarazen.
A swing and a miss from Sarazen.
Zoidberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sarazen lands with a right hand.
Sarazen takes one to the chin there.
Sarazen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarazen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sarazen rushes Zoidberg and presses him up against the cage.
Sarazen misses with the head strike.
Sarazen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zoidberg fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoidberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoidberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Sarazen - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarazen.
Sarazen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sarazen digs a right hand underneath Zoidberg's ribcage. Zoidberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zoidberg misses with the head strike.
Sarazen misses with a body punch.
Sarazen presses Zoidberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zoidberg misses with some punches.
Zoidberg lands with a light punch inside.
Zoidberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen tries to work over Zoidberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Sarazen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sarazen breaks from the clinch.
Zoidberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sarazen tried to score with a low kick but Zoidberg checks it.
Sarazen throws a low kick, looking for Zoidberg's leg but Zoidberg calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zoidberg misses with a takedown
and Sarazen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sarazen throws a series of strikes that have Zoidberg backpedaling.
Zoidberg misses with a hook
and Zoidberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zoidberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sarazen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoidberg ducks under a wild hook from Sarazen.
Zoidberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarazen as he jumps to the side.
As Zoidberg backs away, Sarazen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zoidberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sarazen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zoidberg throws out a counter right but Sarazen avoids it with no problem.
Sarazen misses with a wild body shot.
Zoidberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zoidberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarazen throws an overhand right that lands on Zoidberg's shoulder, as Zoidberg tries to avoid the shot.
Zoidberg punishes Sarazen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zoidberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gene Sarazen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarazen cracks the inside of Zoidberg's front leg.
Sarazen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zoidberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sarazen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sarazen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarazen connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zoidberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zoidberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Gene Sarazen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoidberg wants to land a leg kick but Sarazen is out of range.
Sarazen throws a series of punches but Zoidberg moves out of range.
Zoidberg misses with an uppercut.
Zoidberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sarazen connects with a nice looking jab.
Sarazen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zoidberg. That did some damage!
Sarazen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zoidberg's sensitive parts.
Sarazen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sarazen checks a low kick from Zoidberg.
Sarazen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zoidberg walks into a jab.
Zoidberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarazen.
A lazy body kick from Zoidberg
letting Sarazen counter with a right hand.
Sarazen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarazen cracks Zoidberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sarazen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoidberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sarazen sprawls well initially but Zoidberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Sarazen trying to control from the bottom.
Zoidberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zoidberg is thwarting Sarazen's attempts to control the position.
Sarazen tries to get to full guard but Zoidberg has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sarazen keeping control of the position.
Zoidberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sarazen tries to roll over but Zoidberg keeps him under control.
Sarazen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zoidberg jumps into side control!
Sarazen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sarazen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoidberg can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Sarazen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sarazen is looking to reverse the position.
Sarazen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sarazen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zoidberg is trying to ground and pound but Sarazen uses the momentary lack of control by Zoidberg to regain half guard.
Zoidberg is pressing down on Sarazen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sarazen is holding on for now.
Zoidberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zoidberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zoidberg drops an elbow to the side of Sarazen's head.
Sarazen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zoidberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sarazen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sarazen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sarazen!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoidberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sarazen's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen prevents Zoidberg from improving his position.
Sarazen controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sarazen connects with a nice short shot to Zoidberg's temple.
Sarazen trying to control from half guard but Zoidberg is working away.
Sarazen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sarazen wants to take a breather but Zoidberg is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sarazen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zoidberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sarazen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zoidberg is looking to improve his position.
Zoidberg is still trying to improve position.
Sarazen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zoidberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zoidberg wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dr John Zoidberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Sarazen there.
Zoidberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarazen.
Zoidberg feints the counter takedown.
Sarazen lands a leg kick that knocks Zoidberg off balance momentarily.
Sarazen throws a series of punches but Zoidberg avoids them all with ease.
Gene Sarazen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarazen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zoidberg under the eye.
Zoidberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sarazen lands a really nice looking cross but Zoidberg seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Zoidberg.
Sarazen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sarazen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoidberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a hook but Zoidberg avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoidberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Zoidberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zoidberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sarazen scores with a punch to the head.
Zoidberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sarazen. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Zoidberg misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen tests Zoidberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zoidberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zoidberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zoidberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoidberg feints the counter takedown.
Zoidberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarazen.
Zoidberg throws a shot from downtown. Sarazen moves away and avoids it.
Sarazen throws a sloppy head kick and Zoidberg moves out of range easily.
Zoidberg throws a body punch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Sarazen throws a leg kick but Zoidberg moved away.
Sarazen scores with a leg kick.
A combination from Sarazen does no damage.
Zoidberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoidberg missing with a left hand there. Sarazen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarazen looks to land a right hand but Zoidberg moved out of range.
And Zoidberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Sarazen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sarazen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoidberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sarazen moves away from the strike by Zoidberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarazen misses the target.
Zoidberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sarazen.
Zoidberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zoidberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoidberg staying out of range there.
Sarazen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sarazen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoidberg lands with a cross.
Zoidberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zoidberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarazen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zoidberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarazen throws a poor cross that misses
and Zoidberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarazen checks a leg kick.
Zoidberg closes the distance and clinches up with Sarazen, looking for a takedown. Zoidberg pushes Sarazen against the cage but Sarazen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sarazen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zoidberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sarazen.
Nice defenses there by Sarazen.
It looked like Sarazen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoidberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zoidberg checks a low kick from Sarazen.
Sarazen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarazen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zoidberg checks a low kick from Sarazen.
Sarazen misses with an uppercut.
Sarazen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zoidberg's sensitive parts.
Zoidberg moves away from the strike by Sarazen.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gene Sarazen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sarazen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarazen.
Zoidberg is working for takedown but Sarazen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarazen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zoidberg fails to land.
Sarazen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoidberg misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoidberg throws a head punch that misses.
Zoidberg throws a head punch that misses.
Zoidberg is pushing Sarazen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zoidberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarazen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Sarazen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Sarazen.
Sarazen lands with a right to the head.
Sarazen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zoidberg.
Sarazen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zoidberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarazen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick by Zoidberg misses
and Sarazen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarazen throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sarazen.
Sarazen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zoidberg misses with a low kick.
Zoidberg throws a hook but Sarazen blocks it.
Sarazen misses with a combination
letting Zoidberg counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sarazen is out of range.
Sarazen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zoidberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarazen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Sarazen.
Sarazen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zoidberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sarazen scores with a nice right hand.
Sarazen lands a slapping body shot.
Sarazen throws a front kick aimed at Zoidberg's knee but Zoidberg avoids it well.
Zoidberg counters with a body kick.
Zoidberg misses with an uppercut. Sarazen saw that one coming.
Sarazen tried to counter with a leg kick but Zoidberg avoided it.
Sarazen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoidberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sarazen moves into range and clinches up with Zoidberg.
Sarazen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarazen avoids a wild elbow strike from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarazen blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sarazen.
Sarazen lands a body punch.
Sarazen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoidberg's elbow.
Sarazen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sarazen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoidberg's elbow.
Zoidberg misses with some punches.
A short left from Sarazen.
Zoidberg misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Sarazen.
Sarazen can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Sarazen.
Zoidberg lands with a light punch inside.
Zoidberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoidberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zoidberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Zoidberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sarazen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sarazen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoidberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarazen.
A right handed body shot lands from Sarazen.
Sarazen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoidberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Sarazen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarazen lands a body punch.
Zoidberg tries to throw a body punch but Sarazen avoids it by throwing Zoidberg back against the cage.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoidberg.
Sarazen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoidberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarazen controls his hands.
Zoidberg trying to stall but Sarazen improves his position.
Zoidberg misses with a body punch.
Sarazen is working Zoidberg over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sarazen as Zoidberg tries to tie him up.
Zoidberg pushes Sarazen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarazen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zoidberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarazen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sarazen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zoidberg or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarazen throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
A right hand to the body from Sarazen.
Zoidberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Sarazen.
Sarazen manages to break the clinch.
Sarazen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Sarazen.
Sarazen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sarazen feints and then cracks Zoidberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zoidberg down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen had his way with Dr John Zoidberg in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zoidberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sarazen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sarazen looks to land a right hand but Zoidberg moved out of range.
Sarazen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zoidberg.
Sarazen throws a leg kick which misses Zoidberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Zoidberg tries to avoid it.
Zoidberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sarazen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zoidberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sarazen throws out a leg kick but Zoidberg moves out of range and Sarazen only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Zoidberg misses its intended target.
Sarazen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zoidberg momentarily.
Zoidberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zoidberg misses with a hook.
Sarazen is looking to counter punch.
Zoidberg misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sarazen on the side of the head.
Sarazen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarazen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sarazen throws a hook to the side of Zoidberg's head but Zoidberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zoidberg feints the counter takedown.
Sarazen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sarazen misses with a low kick.
Zoidberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Sarazen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarazen misses with an uppercut
and Zoidberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Zoidberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zoidberg grinds an elbow into Sarazen's temple.
Zoidberg is looking to take a break and control but Sarazen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarazen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zoidberg's best efforts.
Zoidberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gene Sarazen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarazen wants to control but Zoidberg is keeping busy.
Sarazen is looking for a sweep. Zoidberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoidberg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sarazen reverses the position - he's now on top in Zoidberg's guard.
Zoidberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sarazen trying to control but Zoidberg is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg trying to control the position.
Sarazen 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.
Zoidberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Sarazen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sarazen trying to control but Zoidberg is working from the bottom.
Dr John Zoidberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zoidberg is trying to hold Sarazen in close to prevent damage but Sarazen has managed to pass into half guard.
Sarazen trying to control the action but Zoidberg is working from the bottom.
Zoidberg tries to get to full guard but Sarazen has control of the leg.
Zoidberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoidberg tries to get to full guard but Sarazen has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dr John Zoidberg.
I think Sarazen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Sarazen!
Gene Sarazen retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Gene Sarazen 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 Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer comes into the arena with MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER blaring out of the sound system. Lord Viceroy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
38 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van De Wolf Keizer has time to react.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the body shot from Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and clinches up with Viceroy, looking for a takedown. Van De Wolf Keizer pushes Viceroy against the cage but Viceroy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips a jab from Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips a jab from Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Viceroy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Viceroy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Van De Wolf Keizer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viceroy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viceroy has a couple of punches blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viceroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Van De Wolf Keizer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viceroy throws a lazy right hand but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Viceroy.
Jab from Viceroy.
Viceroy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy loads up on a big right hand but Van De Wolf Keizer slips the punch.
Van De Wolf Keizer feinted with a counter takedown.
Van De Wolf Keizer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a body shot.
Lord Viceroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viceroy scores with a nice head shot.
Viceroy 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.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots for a double leg takedown but Viceroy sprawls well. He's pushed Van De Wolf Keizer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves into the clinch successfully.
Van De Wolf Keizer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Viceroy regains guard immediately.
Van De Wolf Keizer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van De Wolf Keizer passes Viceroy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Van De Wolf Keizer'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.
Viceroy wants to improve his position but Van De Wolf Keizer is controlling well.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van De Wolf Keizer slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy trying to hold on to Van De Wolf Keizer's head to control him but Van De Wolf Keizer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viceroy is not content to let Van De Wolf Keizer control the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a kimura 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.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a kimura here.
Van De Wolf Keizer is working for a kimura but Viceroy is defending it quite comfortably.
Van De Wolf Keizer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viceroy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lord Viceroy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Viceroy avoids it really well and circles away.
Viceroy swings for the body but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer stuns Viceroy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viceroy throws a body punch but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Viceroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy keeping moving, preventing Van De Wolf Keizer from controlling successfully.
Van De Wolf Keizer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viceroy's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viceroy controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a kimura here.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to take a break and control but Viceroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Viceroy is refusing to be controlled, as Van De Wolf Keizer sits in half guard.
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.
Viceroy kicks off Van De Wolf Keizer and gets to his feet.
Viceroy missing with a left hand there. Van De Wolf Keizer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van De Wolf Keizer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Van De Wolf Keizer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viceroy doesn't seem phased though.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Viceroy checks it well.
Viceroy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head kick that misses.
Viceroy misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Viceroy blocks the leg kick.
Viceroy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to land a combination but Viceroy avoids it well.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a nice right hand.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and clinches up with Viceroy, looking for a takedown. Van De Wolf Keizer pushes Viceroy against the cage but Viceroy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Viceroy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Van De Wolf Keizer but great work by Viceroy.
Viceroy gets to mount! Van De Wolf Keizer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to hold on but Viceroy postures up.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Wolf Keizer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to get back to full guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer has an active guard here but Viceroy has managed to pass into half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer with the active half guard here but Viceroy passes nicely into side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lord Viceroy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viceroy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van De Wolf Keizer's hands.
Viceroy stuns Van De Wolf Keizer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viceroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to work over Viceroy's front leg with a kick but Viceroy checks it.
We've been informed that Viceroy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viceroy.
Viceroy misses with the combination.
Viceroy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control from Viceroy's half guard. Viceroy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Viceroy pulls Van De Wolf Keizer in close to his closed guard and prevents Van De Wolf Keizer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Viceroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to pass the guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control but Viceroy is working from the bottom.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van De Wolf Keizer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van De Wolf Keizer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips under a jab.
Viceroy misses with the combination.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a hook but Viceroy avoids it easily.
Viceroy cracks Van De Wolf Keizer with an open hand slap.
Van De Wolf Keizer drives through and clinches with Viceroy against the cage.
A short left from Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van De Wolf Keizer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viceroy.
Viceroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Viceroy regains guard immediately.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer won't allow Viceroy to get back to his feet.
Viceroy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control from the top but Viceroy keeps moving.
Viceroy keeping full guard, as Van De Wolf Keizer tries to pass.
Van De Wolf Keizer being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four 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.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control but Viceroy is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van De Wolf Keizer punishes Viceroy's body with a nice straight punch.
Viceroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to land a front kick but Viceroy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Viceroy is trying to defend but Van De Wolf Keizer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Viceroy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Van De Wolf Keizer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viceroy is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lord Viceroy just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van De Wolf Keizer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van De Wolf Keizer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viceroy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a sloppy head kick and Viceroy moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Viceroy.
Viceroy avoids the body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy scores with a hook to the body. Van De Wolf Keizer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viceroy throws out a loose jab but Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viceroy throws a body punch but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to wear down Viceroy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Lord Viceroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Wolf Keizer drops his hands momentarily and Viceroy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viceroy fails to land with a series of punches.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a sloppy head kick and Viceroy moves out of range easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a wild body kick that Viceroy sees coming a mile off.
Viceroy just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Viceroy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viceroy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viceroy throws a lazy uppercut
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a takedown into side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer controls the position from side control.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van De Wolf Keizer advances nicely into full mount.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes Viceroy's back.
Viceroy tries to escape but Van De Wolf Keizer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Viceroy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to sweep here but Viceroy controlling him for the moment.
Van De Wolf Keizer working a defensive guard here.
Viceroy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Viceroy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van De Wolf Keizer is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy stopping the sweep attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking for a guillotine here but Viceroy defends easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to sweep but no luck.
Van De Wolf Keizer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Viceroy preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viceroy misses with a looping left.
Viceroy looks to throw the jab but Van De Wolf Keizer is out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Viceroy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer works Viceroy's body with a nice hook.
Viceroy lands a right hook to the body.
Viceroy tests Van De Wolf Keizer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viceroy is just riding it out for now. Van De Wolf Keizer eventually gives up the hold.
Viceroy is defending against the submission attempts here by Van De Wolf Keizer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lord Viceroy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Viceroy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van De Wolf Keizer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viceroy.
Nice defenses there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy digs a good body shot into Van De Wolf Keizer's ribs.
Viceroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viceroy ducks right into an uppercut from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Viceroy misses its intended target.
Van De Wolf Keizer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viceroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van De Wolf Keizer manages to avoid it.
Viceroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control from the top but Viceroy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Viceroy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van De Wolf Keizer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viceroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position from guard on top but Viceroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Wolf Keizer advances to half guard.
Viceroy is staying active underneath Van De Wolf Keizer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Van De Wolf Keizer 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viceroy's waist but Viceroy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van De Wolf Keizer off to one side.
Viceroy throws a hook to the side of Van De Wolf Keizer's head but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to counter with a takedown but Viceroy is quick to defend against it.
Viceroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Viceroy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Viceroy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joost Van De Wolf Keizer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a punch to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer swings wildly with an uppercut but Viceroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer has a couple of punches blocked by Viceroy.
A head punch on the inside from Viceroy fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to work over Viceroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viceroy throws a head punch that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants the takedown. Viceroy is fighting it off but Van De Wolf Keizer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Viceroy's guard against the cage.
Viceroy kicks Van De Wolf Keizer off and gets to his feet.
Viceroy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lord Viceroy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viceroy throws a body punch but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Viceroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips a straight right by Viceroy.
A right-left combo lands from Viceroy.
Viceroy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a shoot takedown. Viceroy fights it but they end up in guard.
Viceroy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Van De Wolf Keizer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer with a knee to the head.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to work over Viceroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van De Wolf Keizer digs a right hand underneath Viceroy's ribcage. Viceroy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viceroy blocks a body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Viceroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van De Wolf Keizer's elbow.
Van De Wolf Keizer is working Viceroy over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head punch that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Viceroy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Viceroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viceroy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Viceroy!
Lord Viceroy is the new heavyweight champion!
Lord Viceroy gave a mention to V-Mask Clothing (10%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Zis guy went with the illegal ass poke technique early in the first round. He kept doing zis evertime ze ref wuz not paying the tension . I would have won but ze hole time I was worried about my hole all the time... Smell his finger it is proof!'.
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