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EPL 8.13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan's entrance music is 3DD - Kryptonite. A fine choice. 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
43 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaspov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noonan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Noonan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaspov throws a series of strikes that have Noonan backpedaling.
It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
Kaspov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Noonan is trying to stand up here but Kaspov is controlling him well.
Noonan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaspov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kaspov 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.
Kaspov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaspov is working for a kimura but Noonan is defending it quite comfortably.
Noonan wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspov is keen to just control but Noonan is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaspov prevents Noonan from standing back up.
Kaspov wants to work for an arm triangle but Noonan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaspov seems to be working for a kimura but Noonan defends the submission attempt.
Noonan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kaspov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noonan pushes Kaspov off looking to stand but Kaspov dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Noonan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noonan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noonan gets caught napping as Kaspov dives in and scores a takedown. Noonan manages to retain guard.
Noonan wants to stand but Kaspov is controlling the position.
Kaspov trying to control the position from guard on top but Noonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noonan wants to stand up but Kaspov is controlling him.
Kaspov trying to control but Noonan is working from the bottom.
Noonan wants to stand up but Kaspov is controlling him.
Kaspov wants to control from the top but Noonan keeps moving.
Kaspov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan wants to get back to his feet but Kaspov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaspov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Michael Noonan's cut is getting worse.
Noonan keeping moving, preventing Kaspov from controlling successfully.
Noonan is looking to stand up but Kaspov isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Noonan has momentary wrist control but Kaspov slips an elbow through the middle.
Michael Noonan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kaspov postures up and lands a big shot to Noonan's brow.
Jeez, Michael Noonan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Noonan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergei Kaspov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Kaspov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Michael Noonan had this to say: 'Damn cuts...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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192 lbs
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197 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunner State Jr.!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State Jr. drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
State Jr. has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dux!
Dux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
State Jr. looking to control but Dux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.
State Jr. looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dux is working to get back to half guard.
Dux regains half guard.
State Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dux sees it coming and defends easily.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but State Jr. pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State Jr. working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
State Jr. is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
State Jr. moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dux.
Dux tries to buck State Jr. off but State Jr. is having none of it.
State Jr. tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no State Jr. has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing good reports from Dux'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.
State Jr. tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no State Jr. has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to improve position but can't.
State Jr. wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
State Jr. is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dux has escaped the position, nice work there.
State Jr. tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Dux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dux is looking to improve his position.
Dux won't allow State Jr. to pass to mount.
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is in trouble now - State Jr. has advanced to mount!
State Jr. lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dux is wriggling around trying to escape.
State Jr. wants to control the pace but Dux is squirming around nicely.
Dux working to try and regain half guard.
State Jr. unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dux shrugs it off.
State Jr. has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dux is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunner State Jr.!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gunner State Jr. waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parker Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Ruzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruzic has chosen Kid N Play - Gettin' Funky as his entrance music. 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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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Josip Ruzic!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Ruzic seems unphased.
It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruzic's head.
Ruzic wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix throws a combination. Ruzic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ruzic moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruzic's brow.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruzic avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruzic blocks an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Ruzic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phoenix smiles and moves away.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruzic is just out of range.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *Shrug* in the buildup to the fight.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Ruzic shoots in looking for a takedown but Phoenix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruzic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruzic. Ruzic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruzic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix swings for the body but Ruzic moves out of range.
Ruzic throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruzic moves away.
Ruzic is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
Phoenix jabs at Ruzic's body.
Ruzic has a takedown stuffed.
Parker Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josip Ruzic.
Ruzic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Ruzic wants to counter with a clinch but Phoenix pushes him away.
Ruzic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruzic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Ruzic avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruzic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Phoenix backs off Ruzic throws a huge counter combo but Phoenix manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Phoenix.
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Ruzic against the cage.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruzic tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
Ruzic blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruzic backwards.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Phoenix presses Ruzic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that Ruzic shrugs off.
That has opened up Josip Ruzic's cut even more.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruzic's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruzic manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Ruzic misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruzic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Ruzic blocks a jab.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruzic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phoenix wants it to stay on the feet.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruzic shoots in for a double leg but Phoenix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruzic shoots in looking for a takedown. Phoenix tries to sprawl out of it but Ruzic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phoenix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruzic tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruzic doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruzic. Ruzic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phoenix clobbers Ruzic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruzic is rocked!
Ruzic tries to get into range but Phoenix steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ruzic! 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! Phoenix scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parker Phoenix!
Parker Phoenix gave a mention to Flying Knee Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nikitin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smack My Bitch Up . Justin Hall acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Nikitin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Hall!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Hall.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Nikitin misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hall.
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nikitin working a defensive guard here.
Nikitin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nikitin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nikitin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikitin controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nikitin scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Nikitin.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikitin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikitin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Nikitin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikitin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikitin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hall is trying to keep Nikitin in close.
Hall has his foot on Nikitin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikitin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Nikitin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall working for a triangle but Nikitin defends it easily.
Nikitin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nikitin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nikitin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikitin controlling from the top position.
Nikitin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Nikitin connects with a couple of short punches.
Nikitin controlling from the top position.
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikitin passes into side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nikitin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nikitin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nikitin drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Nikitin in his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is just content to waste time from the top position. Hall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nikitin controlling from the top position.
Hall is trying to keep Nikitin in close.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nikitin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nikitin wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Nikitin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nikitin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hall regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nikitin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nikitin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We've been hearing that Nikitin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nikitin 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.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikitin pulls his head out easily.
Nikitin content to control rather than advance.
Nikitin is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Hall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hall lands the left hand.
Nikitin avoids the head kick by Hall.
Nikitin throws a shot to the body.
Hall moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikitin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikitin misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall lands with a straight right. Nikitin didn't see that one coming.
Nikitin throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Hall.
I think Hall 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:10
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Panther Theme. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj misses with an uppercut. Uusisto saw that one coming.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uusisto moves away.
Uusisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gregorovitsj circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Gregorovitsj misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uusisto. Gregorovitsj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregorovitsj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uusisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Gregorovitsj's head.
Uusisto misses with a takedown attempt - Gregorovitsj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that Uusisto semi-blocks.
It looks like Jurmas Uusisto has been cut.
Jab from Uusisto.
Uusisto misses with a body shot.
Uusisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the strikes.
Uusisto throws a low kick but Gregorovitsj avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uusisto. That's going to slow Gregorovitsj down.
Uusisto throws a low kick but Gregorovitsj avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uusisto tries to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj moves his leg out of the way.
Uusisto throws a low kick, looking for Gregorovitsj's leg but Gregorovitsj calmly moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gregorovitsj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Uusisto is having none of it.
Gregorovitsj feints and then cracks Uusisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uusisto down.
A big left from Uusisto misses.
Gregorovitsj tries a head kick but it misses.
Uusisto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uusisto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gregorovitsj manages to get back to half guard.
Uusisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregorovitsj keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusisto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uusisto controlling the action here.
Gregorovitsj regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gregorovitsj works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorovitsj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uusisto throwing strikes from guard but Gregorovitsj blocks nicely.
Uusisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uusisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uusisto postures up in Gregorovitsj's guard and throws a big left but Gregorovitsj blocks it.
Uusisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uusisto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gregorovitsj manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uusisto has Gregorovitsj in his guard.
Uusisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj trying to control the position from guard on top but Uusisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uusisto is looking for a triangle but Gregorovitsj pushes his legs off easily.
Uusisto has control of Gregorovitsj's left arm, preventing Gregorovitsj from doing any damage.
Uusisto trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregorovitsj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gregorovitsj is working hard here to advance position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Uusisto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gregorovitsj defends well.
Uusisto working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uusisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uusisto looks to land a left hand but Gregorovitsj moved out of range nicely.
Uusisto misses with a wild combination.
Uusisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uusisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
Uusisto slips under a jab from Gregorovitsj.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uusisto is out of range and Gregorovitsj settles back down.
Uusisto unleashes a big counter combination but Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gregorovitsj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uusisto on the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj connects with a right hand. Uusisto shakes it off.
Uusisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gregorovitsj.
Good leg kick by Uusisto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uusisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uusisto throws a leg kick
and Gregorovitsj counters with a thumping low kick.
Uusisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uusisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gregorovitsj momentarily.
It looks like Boris Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Uusisto misses with an uppercut.
Uusisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gregorovitsj lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uusisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gregorovitsj can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tests Uusisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uusisto throws a lazy head kick
and Gregorovitsj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregorovitsj finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto throws a leg kick
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uusisto thinking.
Gregorovitsj rushes Uusisto and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands with a left to the head.
Uusisto tries to work over Gregorovitsj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uusisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregorovitsj controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uusisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Uusisto.
A head punch on the inside from Uusisto fails to land.
Gregorovitsj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch up but Uusisto keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Uusisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj throws a nice head kick!
Gregorovitsj throws an overhand right that lands on Uusisto's shoulder, as Uusisto tries to avoid the shot.
Uusisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gregorovitsj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj scores with a jab.
Gregorovitsj wants to land a leg kick but Uusisto is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gregorovitsj.
Uusisto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Uusisto throws a leg kick but Gregorovitsj sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Uusisto throws a sloppy body shot
and Gregorovitsj counters by moving into the clinch.
Gregorovitsj working aggressively here.
A short right from Gregorovitsj on the inside.
Uusisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregorovitsj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uusisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gregorovitsj.
Uusisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gregorovitsj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uusisto.
A jab from Gregorovitsj misses.
Uusisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body kick.
Uusisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gregorovitsj counter with a right hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto missing with a left hand there. Gregorovitsj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorovitsj throws a quick inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uusisto.
Uusisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gregorovitsj's head.
Gregorovitsj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Uusisto. Gregorovitsj shrugs it off though.
Gregorovitsj throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uusisto drops his hands momentarily and Gregorovitsj takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gregorovitsj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uusisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uusisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uusisto is rocked!
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Uusisto out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Gregorovitsj!
Boris Gregorovitsj took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead Sara - Weatherman. 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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28 - 12 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dickie Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Hale!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hale finds it's way through Crash's defenses.
Crash goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hale defending well as Crash loads up on a big left hand.
Hale delivers a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Hale.
Hale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crash is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hale scores with a sloppy right hand. Crash should have avoided that one.
Crash's corner calls for a 1-2. Crash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hale finds it's way round the side to connect with Crash's head.
Hale dips to his left and cracks Crash with an uppercut!
Crash is rocked!
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!
Crash throws the left hand but Hale avoids the punch easily.
Crash misses with a kick to the body.
Crash misses with a body shot.
Hale replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crash blocks it well.
Crash misses with a hook.
Crash scores with a nice body kick.
Crash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crash defending well as Hale loads up on a big left hand.
Hale scores with a hook.
Crash misses with a low kick.
Hale blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash lands a nice looking body shot.
Crash lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crash tries to land a leg kick but Hale saw it coming and moves away.
Hale throws out a counter right but Crash avoids it with no problem.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crash misses the jab.
Crash blocks a jab.
Crash throws a lazy uppercut
and Hale counters with a crisp one two that drops Crash! Hale thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Crash to his feet! Crash is in big trouble!
Oh Crash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hale takes one to the chin there.
Crash seems to have got his legs back now.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Crash is out of range.
Crash jabs Hale right on the nose. Hale blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crash misses with a hook
and Hale counters with a stiff right hand.
Crash connects with a leg kick. Hale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crash checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hale. Crash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hale throws a lazy uppercut
and Crash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dickie Crash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crash swings widly with a right hand
and Hale counters with a leg kick.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hale moves forwards but Crash connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crash looks to throw the jab but Hale is out of range.
Good shot there by Crash.
Crash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hale counters with a right hand to the body.
Hale defending well as Crash loads up on a big left hand.
Crash dips to his left and cracks Hale with an uppercut!
Hale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hale connects with an inside leg kick.
Hale avoids the head kick by Crash.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crash has time to react.
Crash throws a leg kick but Hale moved away.
Crash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hale. That did some damage!
Hale connects with an inside leg kick.
Crash forces Hale back against the cage and clinches.
Hale cracks Crash with a nice body shot.
Crash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crash swings wildly with an uppercut but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crash or not.
Crash lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hale cracks a nice hook into Crash's ribs.
Hale moves away from the strike by Crash.
Crash throws the left hand but Hale avoids the punch easily.
Hale is trying to counter with his kicks.
Crash misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Hale lands a big head kick that sends Crash tumbling to the mat! Hale takes a step backwards and waves Crash back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dickie Crash has been cut.
Hale dodges the punch combination from Crash.
Hale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crash misses with a right hand
and Hale counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crash! Hale lets Crash back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Crash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crack! Hale connects with the perfect overhand right and Crash falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Hale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Hale!
A very excited looking Brandon Hale rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aznar Thrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aznar Thrul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aznar Thrul!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrul throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from DeVanzo misses the target.
DeVanzo misses with a body kick.
DeVanzo throws a right hand that misses
and Thrul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for DeVanzo.
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
DeVanzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrul counters with a low kick, right behind DeVanzo 's knee.
DeVanzo tries to work over Thrul's front leg with a kick but Thrul checks it.
Thrul tries to clinch but DeVanzo moves out of range.
DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown but Thrul shows good takedown defense.
DeVanzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from DeVanzo is predictable there
and Thrul counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeVanzo won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thrul working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thrul wants to control but DeVanzo is keeping him busy.
DeVanzo is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrul lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear DeVanzo down.
DeVanzo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Thrul's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Thrul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeVanzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thrul.
Thrul stalling.
DeVanzo tries to get to full guard but Thrul has control of the leg.
DeVanzo looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrul is nestled in close to DeVanzo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thrul throwing shots but DeVanzo is blocking nicely.
Thrul is keen to just control but DeVanzo is a slippery customer.
DeVanzo trying to control here.
DeVanzo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thrul.
Thrul looking to sit in guard and control but DeVanzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thrul 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Thrul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeVanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thrul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thrul controls DeVanzo momentarily but DeVanzo frees himself.
DeVanzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeVanzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thrul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeVanzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeVanzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeVanzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thrul scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeVanzo looking for subs off his back but Thrul has passed one foot through into half guard.
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. Thrul connects with a nice short shot to DeVanzo's temple.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thrul is looking to take a break and control but DeVanzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thrul thows an elbow strike that misses. DeVanzo gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Thrul doesn't seem too bothered but DeVanzo quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Thrul is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Thrul really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Artie DeVanzo!
During a confident post fight interview, Artie DeVanzo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tantalus Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay's entrance music is Outerspace- Revolution. A fine choice. Harris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Du Hast. Tantalus Flay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
28 - 8 - 2 |
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22 - 23 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tantalus Flay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bastien Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris takes one on the button.
Flay lands with an overhand left.
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harris needs to keep his hands up - Flay had a free shot at his head there.
Harris is rocked!
Flay throws a monster overhand right that drops Harris! Flay follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tantalus Flay!
Our winner, Tantalus Flay, 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.
Bastien Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'After this loss i think i will go home and hang myself now , goodbye'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Grice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grice comes to the cage accompanied by GZA - Shadowboxin'. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Grice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grice cracks Beast with an open hand slap.
Beast lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beast tests Grice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grice.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grice. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Beast tenderised Grice's leg. Grice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grice looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
Grice throws a solid leg kick but Beast takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grice.
Beast lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grice takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Grice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Grice misses its target.
Beast throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grice lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beast will feel that in the morning.
Beast lands a big head kick that sends Grice tumbling to the mat! Beast takes a step backwards and waves Grice back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grice is rocked!
Beast takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh Grice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Beast.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beast fakes the body blow, causing Grice to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Grice goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Beast!
An intense looking Billy Beast took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm bad, I know it. I'm bad, I show it.'.
Gary Grice was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz comes to the cage accompanied by Everyday. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 22 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Teimosia.
Teimosia gets a clinch.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Gutz blocks it.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Gutz controls the action.
Gutz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gutz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gutz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teimosia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teimosia keeps Gutz at a distance using the push kick.
Gutz with a hook.
Teimosia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teimosia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gutz wants to land a leg kick but Teimosia is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia throws a leg kick but Gutz moved away.
Teimosia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gutz blocks a jab.
Teimosia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teimosia missing with a left hand there. Gutz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teimosia throws out a loose jab but Gutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gutz.
Teimosia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teimosia throws a lazy uppercut
and Gutz counters with a straight right hand.
Gutz pounces like a tiger and cracks Teimosia with a vicious hook! Teimosia is down but not out! Gutz follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cormac Gutz!
A very excited looking Cormac Gutz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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