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LEGACY! 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knott's choice of entrance music: Kanye West vs. The xx - Touch The Sky (Carlos Serrano Mix) . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McLarnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buster Knott!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knott misses with a series of wild punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McLarnin throws a series of punches but Knott moves out of range.
Knott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLarnin gets underhooks to prevent Knott's takedown attempt.
Knott has McLarnin pressed against the cage, preventing McLarnin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knott wants to take the fight to the mat but McLarnin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knott is trying to drag McLarnin to the mat but McLarnin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jimmy McLarnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Knott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin is trying to break the clinch but Knott is controlling him.
Knott prevents a body shot from McLarnin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott stalling against the cage.
McLarnin has had enough of the clinch but Knott keeps him there for the moment.
Knott breaks the clinch.
Knott pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLarnin is out of range and Knott settles back down.
McLarnin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLarnin slips under a jab from Knott.
Knott just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that McLarnin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Buster Knott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLarnin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knott scores with a nice strike.
Nice body kick from Knott.
McLarnin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knott with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLarnin counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McLarnin is trying to defend but Knott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McLarnin kicks off Knott and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knott goes for a double leg but McLarnin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McLarnin continues to drive forward.
McLarnin is looking for a counter combo.
Knott misses with a jab to the body
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLarnin lands a jab.
Knott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Knott.
McLarnin is looking for a counter combo.
Knott throws a sloppy head kick and McLarnin moves out of range easily.
McLarnin ducks under a wild hook from Knott.
McLarnin is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for McLarnin. That snapped Knott's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
Knott with a poor takedown
and McLarnin scores with a counter punch that sends Knott to the canvas! McLarnin smells blood - he's punishing Knott with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Knott has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy McLarnin!
The defeated Buster Knott had this to say: 'I'm young and still have a lot of upside. The same cannot be said of you.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojiro Yamanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nielsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wardruna - Fehu. This should be fireworks!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Kristian Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jojiro Yamanaka!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamanaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamanaka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nielsen to the ground. Yamanaka is now in Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nielsen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yamanaka has passed into side control.
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Yamanaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamanaka tries to stand but Nielsen is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is letting Yamanaka control him for a moment.
Nielsen prevents Yamanaka from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamanaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen is trying to control Yamanaka's posture but Yamanaka avoids it.
Nielsen is not content to let Yamanaka control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nielsen gets back to half guard.
Yamanaka controlling the action here.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Yamanaka has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamanaka controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nielsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Yamanaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamanaka stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Yamanaka keeps him under control.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamanaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nielsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yamanaka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nielsen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamanaka controlling the position.
Nielsen tries to bench press Yamanaka off him but Yamanaka keeps the position.
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.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Nielsen tries to buck Yamanaka off but Yamanaka is having none of it.
Yamanaka trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen is letting Yamanaka control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen tries to buck Yamanaka off but Yamanaka is having none of it.
Nielsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nielsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamanaka is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jojiro Yamanaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Nielsen misses.
Yamanaka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nielsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yamanaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Yamanaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nielsen!
Yamanaka thuds a left hand into Nielsen's body.
Yamanaka dips to his left and cracks Nielsen with an uppercut!
Yamanaka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yamanaka connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Nielsen covering up! Yamanaka comes in with a big uppercut and Nielsen goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jojiro Yamanaka!
In his post fight interview, Jojiro Yamanaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Escrima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tojii Gambin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escrima comes to the cage accompanied by Bamboleo. Miguel Escrima has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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153 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Escrima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tojii Gambin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escrima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escrima delivers a nice body kick.
Escrima loads up on a big right hand but Gambin slips the punch.
Gambin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gambin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Escrima sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Gambin.
Gambin wants to control but Escrima is keeping him busy.
Gambin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escrima manages to get to full guard.
Gambin is sitting in close to Escrima's body. Escrima has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gambin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gambin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Escrima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miguel Escrima!
Our winner, Miguel Escrima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Opdauhl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Byrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Opdauhl!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opdauhl throws a good cross that connects.
Byrne moves out of range as Opdauhl throws a body kick.
Opdauhl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Opdauhl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Byrne moves out of range of the strikes.
Opdauhl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Byrne tries to move into range but Opdauhl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Opdauhl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrne.
We've been hearing reports that Byrne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Byrne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Opdauhl scores with a jab to the jaw.
Opdauhl throws a series of punches but Byrne avoids them all with ease.
Opdauhl throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Byrne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Opdauhl won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opdauhl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Byrne with the ground and pound but Opdauhl uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Byrne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Opdauhl is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne trying to control but Opdauhl is working from the bottom.
Byrne throws a big elbow that misses.
Opdauhl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Opdauhl controls Byrne momentarily but Byrne frees himself.
Opdauhl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Byrne trying to control the position from guard on top but Opdauhl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Opdauhl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Opdauhl pulls Byrne in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byrne trying to control the position from guard on top but Opdauhl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Byrne tries to bum rush Opdauhl with a series of wild strikes but Opdauhl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Opdauhl closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Opdauhl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Opdauhl throws a lazy head kick
and Byrne counters with a thumping low kick.
Byrne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Opdauhl.
Opdauhl throws a body punch but Byrne moves out of range.
Byrne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Opdauhl at a distance.
Opdauhl throws a wild body kick that Byrne sees coming a mile off.
Byrne jabs Opdauhl right on the nose. Opdauhl blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne misses the jab.
Opdauhl throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byrne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Opdauhl at a distance.
Opdauhl looks winded!
Opdauhl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Byrne throws a hook but Opdauhl blocks it.
Opdauhl looks for the body kick but Byrne saw that one coming.
Opdauhl throws a lazy uppercut
and Byrne scores with a counter punch that sends Opdauhl to the canvas! Byrne smells blood - he's punishing Opdauhl with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Opdauhl has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Byrne!
Matt Byrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Altare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Archer's choice of entrance music: Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Altare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sterling Archer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altare lands with a nice body punch.
Altare moves out of range of the leg kick from Archer.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Sterling Archer has been cut.
Altare clinches up against the cage.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Archer stalling.
Altare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Archer jumps guard but Altare stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Altare looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Altare trying to stall but Archer improves his position.
Archer tries to pull guard but Altare holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Archer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Archer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Altare's brow.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer trying to stall but Altare improves his position.
Archer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Altare trying to stall but Archer improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
Good body shot from Archer.
Altare working aggressively here.
Altare letting Archer take a breather here.
Archer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Altare seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Archer can turn it around.
Archer lands a shot to the body.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Archer obliges.
Altare breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Altare. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Altare.
Altare throws a jab but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Altare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Altare slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Altare finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Archer thinks about the counter body kick.
Altare throws a wild body kick that Archer sees coming a mile off.
Archer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Altare tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Archer manages to circle out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Altare.
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!
Altare checks a low kick from Archer.
Sterling Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer throws a leg kick that misses.
Altare wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Altare.
Archer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Archer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Altare defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altare ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Altare throws a jab but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Archer clinches up against the cage.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare lands a left hand.
Come on Altare - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Altare misses with some punches.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare looking to stall.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altare digs a right hand into Archer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archer's gas tank.
Archer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Altare avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Archer jumps guard.
Archer is controlling Altare's posture.
Altare lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing Altare from standing up.
Archer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Altare is aware though and is defending well.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Altare from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sterling Archer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sterling Archer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Archer connects with a leg kick. Altare looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Altare attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Altare cracks the inside of Archer's front leg.
Altare connects with a jab.
Archer misses with a takedown
and Altare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Altare tenderised Archer's leg. Archer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Archer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Archer is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Altare! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Altare!
John Altare seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Sterling Archer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wait, ... What?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farrokh Bulsara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Luatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulsara comes to the cage accompanied by Bohemian Rhapsody. Luatua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Puff Daddy feat Jimmy Page - Come with me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Farrokh Bulsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Luatua!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Luatua.
Bulsara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luatua lands a leg kick that knocks Bulsara off balance momentarily.
Bulsara misses with a hook.
A big left from Luatua misses.
Luatua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luatua scores with a jab to the head.
Bulsara tries a head kick but it misses.
Luatua lands a jab to Bulsara's midsection.
Bulsara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Luatua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luatua throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Luatua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luatua throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Luatua. Bulsara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luatua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bulsara looks to land a right hand but Luatua moved out of range.
Bulsara misses with a hook.
Bulsara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luatua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luatua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulsara avoids a kick to the body.
Bulsara wants to land a leg kick but Luatua is out of range.
Bulsara is looking to chop away at Luatua's legs.
Luatua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulsara. Luatua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luatua clinches up with Bulsara and pushes him back against the cage.
Bulsara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bulsara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luatua backwards.
Nice body punch from Luatua.
Bulsara blocks a body shot from Luatua.
Bulsara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luatua misses with some punches.
Luatua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulsara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulsara lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Robbie Luatua has been cut.
Bulsara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulsara looking to throw knees to the head but Luatua is blocking nicely.
Luatua has a couple of punches blocked by Bulsara.
Luatua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luatua lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulsara misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulsara.
Bulsara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bulsara lands a nice elbow.
Bulsara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luatua's elbow.
Come on Bulsara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Luatua.
Luatua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulsara's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luatua misses with a punch to the body.
Luatua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luatua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luatua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luatua digs a right hand into Bulsara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bulsara's gas tank.
Luatua avoids the elbow strike from Bulsara, against the cage.
Luatua lands a left hand.
Bulsara lands a shoulder strike.
Bulsara throws an elbow that misses.
Bulsara tries to throw a body punch but Luatua avoids it by throwing Bulsara back against the cage.
Bulsara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Luatua.
Bulsara is breathing heavily.
Luatua misses with the head strike.
Luatua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bulsara.
Bulsara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luatua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luatua has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bulsara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luatua can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulsara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bulsara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Luatua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luatua misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulsara throws a punch but it's blocked by Luatua.
Luatua misses with a punch to the body.
Bulsara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luatua blocks it with crossed arms.
Bulsara has a couple of punches blocked by Luatua.
A head punch on the inside from Luatua fails to land.
Luatua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luatua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulsara is rocked!
Luatua dips a shoulder and cracks Bulsara with a mighty uppercut! Bulsara falls back against the cage and Luatua unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bulsara is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Luatua screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Luatua!
Robbie Luatua tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Akki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Wickam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Akki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Randall Wickam!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickam shoots in looking for a takedown. Akki tries to sprawl out of it but Wickam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wickam looks to throw the jab but Akki is out of range.
Akki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wickam throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wickam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akki counters with a head kick. That will keep Wickam thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've been told by Akki's head coaches at Boston MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akki ducks right into an uppercut from Wickam.
Wickam tests Akki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wickam moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickam tries for a takedown but Akki circles away easily
and Akki counters with a good low kick that Wickam was not able to check.
Wickam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wickam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wickam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It appears Akki was looking to counter with a kick there.
Terry Akki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Wickam.
Wickam misses with a right hand
and Akki counters with a good low kick that Wickam was not able to check.
Sloppy strikes from Wickam. Those never looked like landing.
Wickam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akki on the side of the head.
Akki needs to keep his hands up - Wickam had a free shot at his head there.
Akki is rocked!
Akki walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Wickam swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randall Wickam!
Randall Wickam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onizuka Stresemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papadopoulos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bloodsport Soundtrack - Fight To Survive (Extended Version). Stresemann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Takashi Sorimachi - Poison . This should be fireworks!
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266 lbs
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224 lbs
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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
22 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Onizuka Stresemann!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stresemann misses with a body shot.
Stresemann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Papadopoulos shoots in looking for a takedown. Stresemann tries to sprawl out of it but Papadopoulos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stresemann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Papadopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Papadopoulos looking to score a takedown here. Stresemann is defending well but Papadopoulos drives through and ends up in Stresemann's guard.
Stresemann striking off his back but it's not causing Papadopoulos any problems.
Stresemann is trying to control the position but Papadopoulos postures up.
Stresemann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Papadopoulos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stresemann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stresemann lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Stresemann wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stresemann keeps trying to improve his position.
Stresemann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Papadopoulos postures up in Stresemann's guard and throws a big left but Stresemann blocks it.
Stresemann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papadopoulos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Papadopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Stresemann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stresemann working a defensive guard here.
Papadopoulos is working Stresemann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
It looks like Onizuka Stresemann has been cut.
Stresemann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papadopoulos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Papadopoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Papadopoulos chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Papadopoulos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Papadopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Stresemann blocks nicely.
Stresemann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Papadopoulos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos landing some decent shots from guard.
Papadopoulos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Papadopoulos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stresemann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Papadopoulos manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Papadopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann trying to control the position from guard on top but Papadopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
Stresemann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stresemann working some strikes from top position.
Papadopoulos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stresemann on the ground.
Papadopoulos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stresemann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stresemann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stresemann's back!
Papadopoulos is not going to allow Stresemann to sit and survive in this position.
Papadopoulos lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Can Stresemann hold on?! Papadopoulos is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Papadopoulos is landing with strikes from the back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stresemann rolls, trying to escape but Papadopoulos keeps control of the position.
Stresemann has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is hanging on to Stresemann's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Stresemann.
Papadopoulos keeps control of the position as Stresemann tries to break free.
Papadopoulos is landing with strikes from the back.
That has opened up Onizuka Stresemann's cut even more.
Stresemann grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Stresemann is rocked!
Papadopoulos drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Stresemann is in real trouble here! Papadopoulos lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Papadopoulos is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
An out of breath Ghiorghos Papadopoulos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Onizuka Stresemann was interviewed post fight and said 'Pretty sure this has to be the most embarrassing loss in MMATycoon history. I am ecstatic! Finally, something legendary's happened in my career!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gennero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny James Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gennero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wally's Pep Talk. Dio has chosen you know its gotta be Holy Diver as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Gennero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronny James Dio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio scores with a punch to the head.
Gennero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gennero scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gennero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gennero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dio.
Gennero throws a low kick but Dio avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dio! But no joy.
Gennero throws a low kick but Dio avoids it.
Dio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dio throws a lazy uppercut
and Dio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gennero misses with a body shot.
Gennero avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Dio misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Gennero finds it's target.
Gennero throws a right and a left that Dio avoids nicely.
Gennero lands a big head kick that sends Dio tumbling to the mat! Gennero takes a step backwards and waves Dio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dio is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BAM! Gennero delivers a spinning backfist that drops Dio like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ed Gennero !
During a confident post fight interview, Ed Gennero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Poggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by Flash - Queen . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelvin Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Timothy Poggle!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Parker misses.
Parker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poggle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poggle moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker cracks Poggle with an uppercut from hell and Poggle crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Parker's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Poggle is rocked!
Poggle has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Homunculus Alembic. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Poggle is still in real trouble! Can Parker finish him?
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Poggle.
Poggle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Parker is in close to Poggle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Poggle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker 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.
Parker gets to his feet and stands over Poggle, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Poggle felt that one! Parker unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Poggle from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Parker!
Kelvin Parker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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