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PFC: Fight Night 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Roumani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gardenia - Kyuss . Ali Roumani is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Roumani!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage looks to throw the jab but Roumani is out of range.
Savage takes a swing at Roumani's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Savage lands but Roumani takes it in his stride.
Savage tests Roumani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roumani misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
Savage is looking to counter the offense by Roumani and move into the clinch.
Savage has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Golden Harvest in the buildup to the fight.
Roumani connects with a leg kick. Savage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roumani drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roumani tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roumani is trying to get an arm triangle but Savage is defending well.
Savage is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roumani throws a strike aimed at the side of Savage's head but Savage avoids it well.
Roumani trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Roumani trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Roumani working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roumani slows the pace down.
Savage is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Roumani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roumani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roumani trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roumani trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roumani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roumani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roumani thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face as Roumani controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roumani swings around for an armbar but Savage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roumani's guard.
Roumani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage won't allow Roumani to sweep him here.
Savage wants to stand but Roumani is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roumani is trying to keep Savage in close.
Savage wants to control from the top but Roumani keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roumani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roumani 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Roumani will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roumani throws a leg kick but Savage checks it.
Savage throws a hook but Roumani blocks it.
Savage cracks Roumani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roumani swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Roumani fails to land the takedown.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roumani as he jumps to the side.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Roumani moved out of range nicely.
Savage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roumani was covering up waiting for the punch and Savage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savage trying to control but Roumani is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roumani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Roumani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roumani trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Roumani working for a triangle but Savage defends it easily.
Roumani 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roumani sees it coming and defends easily.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roumani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savage passes to full mount!
Savage gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Roumani takes one to the side of the head.
Roumani slips a jab from Savage.
Roumani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savage wants to land a leg kick but Roumani is out of range.
Roumani connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roumani slips a jab from Savage.
Roumani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danny Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Roumani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roumani cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roumani throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roumani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roumani throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage misses with a straight right.
Roumani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Roumani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savage finds it's way round the side to connect with Roumani's head.
Roumani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Savage misses
and Roumani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roumani slips under a jab.
Roumani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roumani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roumani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roumani lands in his opponent's guard.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roumani prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.
Roumani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roumani trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Savage dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Roumani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Savage misses the target.
Savage throws a low kick but Roumani moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roumani.
Roumani misses with a two punch combination.
Roumani throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Roumani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roumani or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roumani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savage connects with a jab.
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roumani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage clobbers Roumani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roumani ducks right into an uppercut from Savage.
Savage lands a glancing blow to the side of Roumani's head.
Roumani does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Roumani.
Roumani just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSavage.
Savage is looking to clinch.
Roumani loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
Savage throws a jab when Roumani was well out of range.
Roumani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Roumani thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roumani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savage preventing the sweep.
Roumani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savage controls the pace.
Roumani keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roumani tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roumani is still trying to improve position.
Roumani keeps trying to improve his position.
Danny Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.
Savage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roumani is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Savage swings around for an armbar but Roumani sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Savage's guard.
Roumani trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roumani throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Savage!
In his post fight interview, Danny Savage gave a big smile as he said 'Another Unit bum bites the dust. Fuck you, and fuck your bitch ass alliance :)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid. Butch Steel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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196 lbs
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192 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butch Steel!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Steel.
Steel leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Hector Davis has been cut.
Whack! Steel lands a heavy head kick that drops Davis. The ref tackles Steel to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Davis was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Butch Steel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tooza Bruza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tooza Bruza has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tooza Bruza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Newell!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruza tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruza tries to close the distance and clinch but Newell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newell feints and then cracks Bruza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruza down.
Newell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruza.
Bruza slips a straight right by Newell.
Newell misses with an uppercut.
Bruza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newell misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruza counters with a stiff right hand.
Newell tries to keep at a distance but Bruza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bruza throws an elbow but it misses.
Bruza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bruza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newell blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bruza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bruza misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruza is working Newell over against the cage.
Bruza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bruza.
It looks like Myles Newell has been cut.
Newell blocks an elbow strike.
Bruza throws an elbow that misses.
Bruza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bruza throws an elbow but misses.
Bruza tries a body shot but Newell blocks it.
Newell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bruza is not content to let Newell control the position.
Bruza is looking to reverse the position.
Newell grinds an elbow into Bruza's temple.
Bruza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bruza tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Newell throws a strike aimed at the side of Bruza's head but Bruza avoids it well.
Newell working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newell is trying to ground and pound but Bruza uses the momentary lack of control by Newell to regain half guard.
Bruza is refusing to be controlled, as Newell sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruza is looking to improve his position.
Newell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Newell wants to take a breather but Bruza is having none of it.
Bruza is looking for a sweep. Newell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruza is looking to control Newell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bruza avoid being mounted?
Newell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newell lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Newell there.
Newell thows a huge punch but Bruza dodges it nicely.
Bruza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Newell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bruza is looking for a sweep. Newell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Newell missing with the ground and pound from 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. Newell connects with a nice short shot to Bruza's temple.
Bruza tries to kick Newell off but Newell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Newell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bruza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Newell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bruza is looking to control Newell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bruza avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Newell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell prevents Bruza from standing back up.
Newell working over Bruza with some ground and pound. Bruza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Newell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Newell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bruza tries to kick Newell off but Newell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bruza is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruza is looking to control Newell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bruza avoid being mounted?
Newell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Newell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruza's head.
Newell throwing shots but Bruza is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Newell there.
Bruza is looking to get back to full guard here but Newell has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bruza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bruza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newell on the ground.
Newell lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Newell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Myles Newell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bruza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newell.
Newell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Newell misses with a low kick.
Bruza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Newell shoots in and drives through. Bruza sprawls well.
Newell looks to land a body kick but Bruza moved away.
Newell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruza defends well and Newell ends up having to push Bruza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tooza Bruza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Newell.
A head kick misses from Bruza.
Newell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruza moves away from the strike by Newell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Newell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newell misses with an uppercut. Bruza saw that one coming.
Bruza tries to close the distance and clinch but Newell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruza tries to clinch there but Newell circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bruza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruza throws a head kick but Newell moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Newell prevents Bruza from escaping the position.
An elbow from Newell crashes against the mat.
Newell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Newell trying to control the action but Bruza is working from the bottom.
Bruza is trying to buck Newell off.
Bruza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Newell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bruza is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Newell is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Newell.
Bruza taking a bit of punishment here - Newell scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruza is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Newell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bruza can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Bruza going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bruza is trying to control Newell's posture but Newell avoids it.
Newell looks up at the clock and then as Bruza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Newell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bruza tries to improve position but can't.
Newell lands a few punches from side control.
Bruza tries to buck Newell off but Newell is having none of it.
Newell cracks Bruza with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bruza is rocked!
Newell is putting a hurting on Bruza here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Bruza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell grinds an elbow into Bruza's temple.
Newell is looking to take a break and control but Bruza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruza wants to get back to his feet but Newell drags him back down.
Newell cracks Bruza with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Newell immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bruza is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Newell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Newell!
Myles Newell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Metaxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas Metaxas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metaxas defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Germano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Metaxas moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Germano missing with a left hand there. Metaxas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metaxas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Metaxas tries to clinch up.
A jab from Germano misses.
Germano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Metaxas pinned against the cage. Metaxas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Metaxas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Germano tries to counter with a takedown but Metaxas is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Metaxas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germano.
Metaxas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metaxas throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano looks for a takedown but Metaxas sprawls well.
Metaxas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Germano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Germano closes the distance and clinches up with Metaxas, looking for a takedown. Germano pushes Metaxas against the cage but Metaxas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano jabs at Metaxas's body.
Metaxas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metaxas wants it to stay on the feet.
Metaxas tries to counter with a clinch but Germano shakes him off and moves away.
Germano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Metaxas.
Germano shoots in for a double leg but Metaxas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Metaxas defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxas counters with a body kick.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metaxas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metaxas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Metaxas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Metaxas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Germano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Metaxas throws a head kick but Germano moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Metaxas.
Metaxas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Germano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Metaxas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Germano's knee momentarily.
Germano tries to move into range but Metaxas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Metaxas throws a sloppy head kick and Germano moves out of range easily.
Germano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metaxas's hands.
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Metaxas tries to clinch up.
Germano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metaxas but Metaxas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Germano avoids the body shot from Metaxas.
Germano looks to land a right hand but Metaxas moved out of range.
Germano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germano shoots for a double leg takedown but Metaxas sprawls well. He's pushed Germano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Germano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metaxas just misses with a punch to the body.
Metaxas takes a swing at Germano's ribcage but misses.
Germano looks to land a left hand but Metaxas moved out of range nicely.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metaxas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Germano misses.
Metaxas lands a jab to the nose.
Metaxas looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses.
A big head kick from Metaxas and Germano is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Germano is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metaxas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metaxas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oh Germano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metaxas wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Germano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metaxas defends well.
Germano seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Metaxas uses it to pass to side control.
Germano is looking to reverse the position.
Germano is working hard here to advance position.
Metaxas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
Metaxas advances to full mount.
Metaxas looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metaxas takes Germano's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Metaxas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Germano slips a jab from Metaxas.
Germano scores with a sloppy right hand. Metaxas should have avoided that one.
Metaxas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metaxas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Metaxas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germano lands a jab to the nose.
Metaxas wants to land a leg kick but Germano is out of range.
Germano moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Germano with that takedown attempt.
Metaxas throws a big counter head kick but Germano avoids it with no problem.
Metaxas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas misses with a kick to the body.
Germano with a poor takedown
and Metaxas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germano swings for the body but Metaxas moves out of range.
And Metaxas responds with a good body kick, but Germano manages to step out the way in time.
Germano avoids the head kick by Metaxas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxas rushes Germano and presses him up against the cage.
Germano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metaxas throws a punch but it's blocked by Germano.
Metaxas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Metaxas gets underhooks to prevent Germano's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Germano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metaxas's elbow.
Germano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metaxas's elbow.
Germano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Metaxas takes a shot to the head.
Germano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metaxas to keep the fight standing.
Germano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Germano misses with some punches.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Germano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metaxas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Germano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Metaxas walks away with a smile on his face. Germano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Metaxas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Metaxas just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano loads up on a big right hand but Metaxas slips the punch.
Germano jabs at Metaxas's body.
Germano lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metaxas wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
Metaxas wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Metaxas has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metaxas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Metaxas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano stands and throws Metaxas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Metaxas regains half guard.
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Metaxas keeping control of the position.
Rui Rodrigo Germano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metaxas tries to roll over but Germano keeps him under control.
Metaxas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas moves into full guard.
Germano is looking to work some ground and pound but Metaxas has wrist control.
Metaxas pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage.
Metaxas looking to control.
Metaxas pulls Germano in close to his closed guard and prevents Germano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Germano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metaxas has Germano pulled in close to control his posture.
Metaxas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Germano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Germano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Germano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Germano shoots in for a takedown but Metaxas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metaxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metaxas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metaxas misses with a two punch combination.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metaxas blocks a jab.
Metaxas throws a push kick but Germano slaps the foot to one side.
Germano shoots in but Metaxas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Metaxas throws a push kick but Germano slaps the foot to one side.
Germano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Germano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Germano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metaxas as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metaxas ducks right into an uppercut from Germano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Metaxas. That snapped Germano's head back.
Metaxas instigates a clinch.
Germano working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Metaxas.
Metaxas can't find room to land a body shot as Germano controls the action.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Germano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
Metaxas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Germano is trying to maintain a safe position but Metaxas gets an underhook and turns Germano into the cage.
Metaxas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Germano tries to work over Metaxas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metaxas prevents a body shot from Germano.
A right handed body shot lands from Germano.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Metaxas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to work over Metaxas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metaxas lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Metaxas blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Germano backwards.
Germano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metaxas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut is getting worse.
Germano misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaxas.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metaxas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metaxas takes a shot to the head.
Germano is pushing Metaxas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas tries to throw a body punch but Germano avoids it by throwing Metaxas back against the cage.
Germano lands a body punch.
Germano misses with some punches.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Germano prevents a body shot from Metaxas.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Germano misses with some punches.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Germano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Germano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metaxas as Germano tries to tie him up.
Metaxas misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Metaxas.
Good body shot from Germano.
A right hand to the body from Metaxas.
Germano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metaxas prevents it.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Germano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Germano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Metaxas is defending well.
Germano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metaxas's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Metaxas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metaxas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Germano's elbow.
Germano blocking some punches.
Germano scores with a shot to the side of Metaxas's head.
Germano lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Germano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metaxas tries to work over Germano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metaxas throws a head punch that misses.
Germano throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
Germano tries to score a body lock takedown but Metaxas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas Metaxas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Metaxas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gavin Freeman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Decimus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Freeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Decimus Meridius circles away.
Decimus Meridius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Freeman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Decimus Meridius moves forwards but Freeman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Freeman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decimus Meridius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freeman slips under a jab.
Decimus Meridius checks a leg kick nicely.
Freeman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Decimus Meridius is out of range and Freeman settles back down.
Freeman throws a lazy uppercut
and Decimus Meridius counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman throws a lazy right hand but Decimus Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freeman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
Decimus Meridius has Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
A short right from Decimus Meridius.
Freeman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimus Meridius's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius stalling the fight.
Decimus Meridius lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Decimus Meridius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Freeman being controlled against the cage.
Freeman misses with some punches.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Freeman misses with the head strike.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Freeman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius breaks the clinch.
Freeman misses with an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Freeman under the eye.
Decimus Meridius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freeman misses with a body punch
and Decimus Meridius counters with a series of strikes. Freeman will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freeman throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Decimus Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Freeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Freeman's knee momentarily.
Freeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decimus Meridius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freeman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDecimus Meridius.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius checks it.
Decimus Meridius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Decimus Meridius, as that shot connected.
Decimus Meridius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Freeman blocks a leg kick.
Freeman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Decimus Meridius.
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decimus Meridius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Freeman back to the cage. Decimus Meridius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Decimus Meridius lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Freeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freeman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Decimus Meridius avoids nicely.
Freeman misses with an uppercut
and Decimus Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decimus Meridius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freeman tries to land a body kick
and Decimus Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freeman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Freeman is rocked!
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decimus Meridius.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Decimus Meridius finish him?
Freeman misses with a body kick.
Freeman seems to have recovered his senses.
Decimus Meridius defending well as Freeman loads up on a big left hand.
Decimus Meridius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freeman momentarily.
Decimus Meridius throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
Decimus Meridius throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman lands a jab to Decimus Meridius's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimus Meridius slips under a jab from Freeman.
Decimus Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimus Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius scores with a jab. Freeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decimus Meridius lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decimus Meridius slips a jab and a cross from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a hook
and Decimus Meridius counters with a nice right hand that sends Freeman toppling to the canvas! Freeman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Decimus Meridius finish him?!
Decimus Meridius misses with a double jab.
Freeman looks to land a combination but Decimus Meridius avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Freeman.
Freeman throws a hook but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Freeman got wobbled bad by a big combination! Decimus Meridius presses forward with punches and knees until Freeman stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Freeman closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Decimus Meridius!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eva Contonio (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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199 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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195 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ground Guru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eva Contonio!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contonio works Guru's body with a nice hook.
Contonio connects with a right hand. Guru shakes it off.
Contonio throws out a powerful jab.
Contonio has closed the distance and engaged Guru in a clinch.
Contonio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Contonio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru.
Contonio digs a right hand into Guru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guru's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Contonio.
Guru misses with the head strike.
Guru is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Contonio lands a hook that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guru working aggressively here.
Contonio lands an elbow inside that Guru shrugs off.
It looks like Ground Guru has been cut.
Contonio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contonio.
Still in the clinch, Contonio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Contonio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guru's defenses.
Contonio lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Contonio.
Contonio digs a right hand underneath Guru's ribcage. Guru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Contonio.
Contonio effectively controlling the action here.
Contonio blocks an uppercut.
Contonio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guru avoids a wild elbow strike from Contonio.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Guru takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Contonio's elbow.
Guru tries a body shot but Contonio blocks it.
Contonio blocks a body shot from Guru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru.
Contonio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guru or not.
Contonio blocks an uppercut.
Contonio blocks a body shot from Guru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru swings wildly with an uppercut but Contonio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contonio lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Guru controls the action.
Guru blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Contonio.
Contonio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio digs a right hand into Guru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guru's gas tank.
Contonio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Contonio lands with a left to the head.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Contonio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Contonio as the two fighters clinch.
Contonio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Contonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Contonio.
Contonio misses with a punch on the inside.
Contonio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
Guru takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru struggles to land a body shot inside as Contonio controls his hands.
Contonio stalling.
Guru cracks Contonio with a nice body shot.
Contonio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guru's defenses.
Contonio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contonio blocks a body shot from Guru.
Contonio blocking some punches.
Contonio prevents a body shot from Guru.
Contonio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guru's defenses.
Guru tries to work over Contonio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Contonio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Contonio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Contonio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Contonio blocks a body shot from Guru.
Contonio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Contonio scores with a shot to the side of Guru's head.
Contonio tries to work over Guru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Contonio lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contonio prevents a body shot from Guru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guru.
Contonio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Guru controls the action.
Contonio prevents a body shot from Guru.
Guru takes a shot to the head.
Guru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Contonio lands with a right to the head.
Guru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contonio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guru is looking to control Contonio's arms but Contonio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guru has his back to the cage.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
Contonio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Contonio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Contonio.
Contonio lands a shoulder strike.
Guru tries a body shot but Contonio blocks it.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Contonio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eva Contonio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Donk. Contonio catches Guru right on the button with a cross.
Contonio clinches with his opponent.
Eva Contonio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Contonio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Contonio lands an elbow inside that Guru shrugs off.
Guru tries a body shot but Contonio blocks it.
Guru throws a punch but it's blocked by Contonio.
A short left from Contonio.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Guru controls the action.
Guru blocks a body shot from Contonio.
A short uppercut from Contonio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contonio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Contonio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Contonio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contonio lands a damaging elbow.
Contonio lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Contonio.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Guru controls his hands.
Contonio lands a left hand.
Contonio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contonio misses with a punch to the body.
Contonio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Contonio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Guru controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Contonio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Contonio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Contonio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Contonio lands with a light punch inside.
Contonio lands a damaging elbow.
Contonio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Contonio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Contonio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guru is rocked!
Contonio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Guru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guru looking to stall.
Contonio effectively controlling the action here.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guru seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contonio has a couple of punches blocked by Guru.
Contonio lands an elbow that stopped Guru in his tracks for a moment.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Contonio blocks an uppercut.
Guru blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Contonio.
Guru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contonio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guru.
Contonio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Contonio.
Contonio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Contonio lands an elbow that stopped Guru in his tracks for a moment.
Contonio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio lands with a left to the head.
Contonio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Contonio scores with a shot to the side of Guru's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Contonio - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Contonio.
Guru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guru tries to throw a body punch but Contonio avoids it by throwing Guru back against the cage.
Contonio lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Contonio.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guru working aggressively here.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Guru controls the action.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Contonio is looking to control Guru's arms but Guru gets an underhook and turns him. Now Contonio has his back to the cage.
Contonio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Contonio controls the action.
Contonio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Contonio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guru throws a punch but it's blocked by Contonio.
A bit of stalling here from Contonio.
A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contonio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Contonio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Contonio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio has Guru pressed against the cage.
Guru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Contonio.
A short right from Contonio.
Contonio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Contonio stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contonio.
Contonio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Contonio lands a nice uppercut.
Guru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Contonio lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Contonio.
Contonio lands a hook that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Contonio tries to work over Guru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Contonio lands a big right hand that drops Guru! The killer instinct kicks in and Contonio finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Contonio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eva Contonio!
In defeat, Ground Guru stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks for coming out!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
175 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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184 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anselmo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery scores with a nice right hand.
Harris thuds a left hand into Avery's body.
Harris gets a double leg takedown into Avery's guard.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Avery is on top in guard.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avery stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Avery is trying to keep Harris in close.
Avery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Avery blocks nicely.
Harris wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Harris working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Avery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Avery's head.
Avery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Avery is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Harris landing some decent shots from guard.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris throws a strike but Avery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery is working Harris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Avery working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Avery defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Avery manages to get himself to full guard.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avery is keeping the position for now.
Avery pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to sit in guard and control but Avery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Avery has passed into half guard!
Avery wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris trying to control but Avery postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harris is trying to control the position but Avery postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anselmo Harris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Avery looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Avery.
Avery tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avery is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Avery circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Avery tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Avery to the ground. Avery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avery circles away.
Sean Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anselmo Harris.
Avery connects with a leg kick. Harris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Harris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Avery scores with a jab to the head.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Avery, which made it look bad.
Avery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sean Avery is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris gets the takedown into side control.
Avery is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Avery can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Harris crashes against the mat.
Avery dodges the ground and pound from Harris.
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Avery isn't going anywhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris working the ground and pound from side control.
Harris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Harris is trying to ground and pound but Avery uses the momentary lack of control by Harris to regain half guard.
Avery is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avery is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avery tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Avery is looking to control Harris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Avery avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Harris seems content to control.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avery is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Avery keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Avery throws a quick counter kick to the body but Harris avoids it.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Avery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
It looked like Avery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Anselmo Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avery avoids the body shot from Harris.
A counter left hand to the body from Avery misses its target.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Harris lands.
Harris dives in and scores a takedown into Avery's guard.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris with a nice head shot there.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Avery seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Avery looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Avery avoids the body shot from Harris.
Avery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avery scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris misses with a hook.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avery circles away quickly and effectively.
Avery throws a low kick but Harris moves out of range easily.
Avery shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harris controlling Avery's posture.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Avery passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is not content to let Avery control the position.
Harris holds on to Avery's head and controls the position momentarily.
Avery grinds an elbow into Harris's temple.
Avery wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Avery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harris manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sean Avery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris trying to control here.
Harris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris looking for submissions off his back.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Avery is very close to passing his half guard.
Avery winds up and cracks Harris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harris wants to control but Avery is keeping busy.
Avery is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harris has his hands on Avery's head, controlling the position.
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Avery slips an elbow through the middle.
Avery trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Avery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Avery is proving a slippery customer.
Avery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris controlling Avery's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avery. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avery.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Avery showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anselmo Harris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stampfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. Iain Reilly had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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26
218 lbs
5 - 11 - 0 |
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32
221 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Stampfer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Reilly or perhaps it was just good defense by Stampfer, which made it look bad.
Reilly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stampfer to the mat! Stampfer manages to get full guard.
Stampfer kicks Reilly off and gets to his feet.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stampfer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reilly gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stampfer pushes Reilly away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reilly gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reilly misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stampfer is looking for a sweep.
Stampfer defending against the ground and pound.
Stampfer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stampfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stampfer staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stampfer on the side of the head.
A big left from Reilly misses.
Reilly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stampfer tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stampfer connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Reilly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stampfer.
Stampfer lands a head shot.
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stampfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Stampfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Stampfer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reilly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Reilly is looking for a sweep.
Stampfer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reilly keeps working.
Stampfer lands a strong strike to the head of Reilly. That's dazed him! Stampfer looking to finish here. Reilly is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Stampfer lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Stampfer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Paul Stampfer thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Veres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Van Roost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Roost is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
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190 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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romulus Veres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Van Roost!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Roost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Veres.
Van Roost thumps Veres with a low kick.
Van Roost has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Roost misses the target.
A left and a right from Van Roost both land. Nice combination.
Veres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Roost misses with a straight left.
Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Roost misses with a hook
and Veres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Michael Van Roost has been cut.
Van Roost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Roost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veres.
Van Roost misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veres throws a hook but Van Roost avoids it easily.
Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veres misses with a hook.
Veres slips a straight right by Van Roost.
A little feinted left hand from Veres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veres moves out of range of the strikes.
Veres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Roost drops his hands momentarily and Veres takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Veres throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Roost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Veres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Roost.
Van Roost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Roost scores with a jab to the head.
Van Roost avoids a kick to the body.
Van Roost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veres on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Roost misses with a body punch
and Veres counters with a solid body kick.
Veres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Roost moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Roost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veres misses with a low kick.
Van Roost throws a combination that misses
and Veres counters with a leg kick.
Veres throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veres.
Van Roost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Roost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veres throws a head kick that misses.
Van Roost is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veres had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Roost misses the jab.
Van Roost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veres.
A nice side step and Van Roost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Roost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Veres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veres throws a body shot but no joy.
Veres misses with a kick to the body.
Veres thows a body kick. Van Roost tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Roost misses with a straight right.
Van Roost paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Roost lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Roost throws a shot from downtown. Veres moves away and avoids it.
Veres throws a looping overhand right but Van Roost ducks down to avoid it.
Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost blocks a jab.
Van Roost wants to slow Veres down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Roost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veres was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Roost is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Van Roost.
Veres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Roost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veres at a distance.
Van Roost connects with a single shot there.
Veres blocks a jab.
Van Roost just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVeres.
Veres misses with a low kick.
Van Roost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Roost scores with a nice strike.
Van Roost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veres counters with a solid body kick.
Van Roost lands a jab to Veres's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Veres.
Michael Van Roost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Veres.
Van Roost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veres motions for Van Roost to come forward. Veres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Roost was well out of range. Poor timing from Veres.
Van Roost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Roost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Roost lands with a cross.
Veres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Roost.
Veres feints and then cracks Van Roost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Roost down.
Veres throws a leg kick but Van Roost checks it.
Van Roost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veres looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Veres moves out of range of the strikes.
Veres looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Veres is looking to wear down Van Roost with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Roost connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Roost tries to bum rush Veres with a series of wild strikes but Veres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Roost is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Van Roost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Van Roost's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Van Roost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Roost misses the shot to the body.
Van Roost throws a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veres might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Roost.
Van Roost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veres moves away.
Van Roost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veres throws out the jab.
A combination from Van Roost does no damage.
Michael Van Roost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Roost.
Van Roost misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Veres.
Van Roost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veres in his tracks.
Veres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Roost misses with a straight right.
Veres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veres scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Roost tries to work over Veres's front leg with a kick but Veres checks it.
Van Roost throws a poor cross that misses
and Veres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Roost lands the left hand.
Van Roost avoids the head kick by Veres.
A swing and a miss from Veres.
Veres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Roost manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Van Roost.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Roost.
Veres lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Roost takes a step back to recover.
Van Roost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Roost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veres looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Roost cracks Veres with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veres throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Roost is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Roost.
Veres thuds his right hand into Van Roost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Roost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres.
Van Roost listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veres lands a right hook to the body.
Van Roost shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Roost.
Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Roost was well out of range. Poor timing from Veres.
Veres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Roost.
Veres connects with a leg kick. Van Roost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Roost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veres counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Veres moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Roost moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veres throws a leg kick which misses Van Roost's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Roost tries to avoid it.
Veres tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Roost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That has opened up Michael Van Roost's cut even more.
Veres looks to land a body kick but Van Roost moved away.
Van Roost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veres lands a leg kick that knocks Van Roost off balance momentarily.
Veres throws out a powerful jab.
Veres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Veres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Roost's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Roost looks to score with a jab to the body but Veres is just out of range.
Veres misses with a body kick.
Van Roost tests Veres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Roost lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Veres.
Veres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Roost.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Roost lands with a hook. Veres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Veres throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Roost has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Veres.
Veres moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Roost takes a swing at Veres's ribcage but misses.
Veres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Veres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Roost misses with a hook.
Veres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Roost misses with a straight right.
Van Roost misses with a two punch combination.
Van Roost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Roost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veres throws a wild body kick that Van Roost sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Van Roost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Roost throws a chopping leg kick but Veres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Veres was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Van Roost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Van Roost's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Veres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Van Roost.
Van Roost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Van Roost misses its intended target.
Van Roost throws a body punch but Veres moves out of range.
Veres ducks under a wild hook from Van Roost.
Veres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Roost misses with a body shot.
Van Roost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Roost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Veres throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Roost on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veres walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Roost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Veres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Roost is able to avoid easily.
Veres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Roost in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Van Roost.
Van Roost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Van Roost misses.
Van Roost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The cut above Michael Van Roost's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Veres throws a body kick that misses.
Van Roost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Roost scores with a hook to the body. Veres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Roost throws a combination that misses
and Veres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Roost is rocked!
Veres lands an overhand right.
Van Roost is still on wobbly legs! Can Veres finish him?
Michael Van Roost's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Van Roost blocks the body kick.
Van Roost avoids the head kick by Veres.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veres fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Roost seems to have recovered his senses.
Veres ducks under a wild hook from Van Roost.
A quick step to the side and Veres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romulus Veres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost connects with a looping right hand.
Veres scores with a shot to the body.
Van Roost lands a really nice looking cross but Veres seems unphased.
Veres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Roost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veres counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Roost! Veres lets Van Roost back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
An inside leg kick from Veres misses.
Van Roost avoids the head kick by Veres.
Veres misses with a low kick.
Van Roost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Veres slips under a jab from Van Roost.
Van Roost bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veres's head.
Van Roost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veres's head backwards.
Van Roost throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Roost misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost lands a nice hook to Veres's body. Veres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Veres misses.
Jab from Veres.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Van Roost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Romulus Veres!
After winning the bout, Romulus Veres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Michael Van Roost was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I have all the skills to be a champ but misfortune laughs at me again. Props to Cu though, he brought the misfortune to me and becomes the champ.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eino Kolehmainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkinson has chosen The Game is Over as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rashad Wilkinson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eino Kolehmainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolehmainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilkinson pinned against the cage. Wilkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolehmainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilkinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kolehmainen scrambles back to his feet.
Kolehmainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kolehmainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been informed that Wilkinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wilkinson lands a big shot that drops Kolehmainen! Can he finish him?
Kolehmainen is rocked!
We've been hearing good reports from Kolehmainen'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.
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!
Kolehmainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Kolehmainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura here.
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura here.
Kolehmainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kolehmainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kolehmainen looking for a guillotine here but Wilkinson defends easily.
Wilkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolehmainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Kolehmainen's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson pushes down on Kolehmainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kolehmainen tries to roll over but Wilkinson keeps him under control.
Kolehmainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilkinson is working away from the top position though.
Kolehmainen tries to roll over but Wilkinson keeps him under control.
Wilkinson tries to pass to full mount but Kolehmainen defends it.
Kolehmainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilkinson is pressing down on Kolehmainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kolehmainen is holding on for now.
Kolehmainen wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping busy.
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.
Kolehmainen won't allow Wilkinson to pass to mount.
Kolehmainen gets back to full guard.
Wilkinson trying to control but Kolehmainen is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolehmainen is retaining full guard.
Kolehmainen is looking for a triangle but Wilkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Wilkinson trying to control but Kolehmainen is working from the bottom.
Kolehmainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilkinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilkinson is trying to control. Kolehmainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen is pressing down on Wilkinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolehmainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Kolehmainen keeps moving.
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilkinson working away.
Kolehmainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Kolehmainen is trying to control Wilkinson's posture but Wilkinson avoids it.
Wilkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolehmainen keeps working.
Wilkinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kolehmainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kolehmainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolehmainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wilkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolehmainen is looking to advance position but Wilkinson won't allow it.
Wilkinson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kolehmainen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kolehmainen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Wilkinson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kolehmainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eino Kolehmainen!
A relieved looking Eino Kolehmainen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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