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StrikeForce Union #61 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Unknown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Unknown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Bull!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown moves in looking to clinch but Bull pushes him off.
Bull appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bull misses with a straight right.
Bull has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Unknown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bull connects with a looping right hand.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Bull tries to get set, Unknown tries to push him back and clinch up but Bull manages to avoid the attempt.
Bull scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bull wants to slow Unknown down by chopping away at his legs.
Unknown wants to clinch.
Unknown tries to clinch up.
Bull lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
Bull looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Unknown instigates a clinch.
Bull can't break the clinch.
Unknown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bull working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull can't break the clinch.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bull lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Bull.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unknown.
Bull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unknown backwards.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by Unknown.
Unknown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bull is keeping busy.
Bull misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull blocking some punches.
Unknown pushes off an throws an elbow but Bull leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Bull.
Bull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unknown tries to clinch there but Bull circles away.
Unknown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Bull circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bull to counter with a crisp jab.
Unknown has managed to clinch.
Unknown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bull has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bull works on Unknown's body with a couple of short punches.
Unknown lands a right hand.
Unknown is looking to control Bull's arms but Bull gets an underhook and turns him. Now Unknown has his back to the cage.
Bull dodges an elbow strike from Unknown.
Bull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull breaks from the clinch.
Unknown has managed to clinch.
Bull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Kid Unknown has been cut.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unknown misses with the head strike.
Bull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Bull - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bull content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bull stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bull breaks from the clinch.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Unknown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Unknown.
Unknown doesn't manage to clinch there - Bull circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull scores with a shot to the body.
Unknown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bull stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Bull.
Unknown seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Unknown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bull.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Unknown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bull scores with a decent looking hook.
Bull misses the jab.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Unknown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Unknown wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Bull.
Bull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Unknown'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.
Unknown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bull looks to land a body kick but Unknown moved away.
Bull stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Unknown will feel that in the morning.
Bull throws out a powerful jab.
Unknown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unknown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bull appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bull keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Bull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unknown. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown is looking to clinch but Bull is avoiding it.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Unknown walks into a stiff left hand from Bull.
Kid Unknown's cut is getting worse.
Unknown wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
Unknown wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Unknown's head coaches at BLOODSPORT GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bull connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull feints and then cracks Unknown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unknown down.
Bull is looking to chop away at Unknown's legs.
Bull lands a head shot.
Unknown is looking to clinch.
Bull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unknown. That did some damage!
Unknown tries to clinch up but Bull circles away and keeps his distance.
Unknown wants to clinch.
Unknown wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
Bull dips to his left and cracks Unknown with an uppercut!
Bull lands a nice shot to the body.
Unknown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unknown darts in and clinches Bull up against the cage.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bull is leaning against Unknown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull trying to stall but Unknown improves his position.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jari Bull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
Bull is trying to pull guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bull tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Unknown misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull scores with a shoulder strike.
Bull lands with a right to the head.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Bull blocks with his arms.
Bull scores with a shoulder strike.
Unknown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull misses with a hook.
As Bull tries to get set, Unknown tries to push him back and clinch up but Bull manages to avoid the attempt.
Kid Unknown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bull throws a leg kick but Unknown sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bull appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unknown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bull - the referee stops the clock and Unknown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bull. Unknown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unknown tries to clinch but Bull moves out of range.
It seemed like Bull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
Unknown tries to clinch up.
Unknown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Unknown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Unknown tries to clinch up but Bull circles away and keeps his distance.
Unknown misses with a double jab.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Unknown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bull. Bull obviously looking to wear him down.
Bull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Unknown on the side of the head.
Kid Unknown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Unknown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bull throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Bull lands the left hand.
Unknown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bull lands a big head kick that sends Unknown tumbling to the mat! Bull takes a step backwards and waves Unknown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Unknown is rocked!
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Unknown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bull on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Unknown seems to have got his legs back now.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Unknown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unknown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unknown tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull misses with a straight left.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kid Unknown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Unknown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unknown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bull connects with a good right hand that stumbles Unknown. Unknown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unknown doesn't manage to clinch there - Bull circles away.
Bull looks to throw the jab but Unknown is out of range.
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Unknown.
Bull takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Unknown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
Unknown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bull - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Unknown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Unknown's front leg but catches the back leg as Unknown tries to avoid it.
Unknown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bull with a hook.
Bull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bull scores with a punch to the head.
Bull is looking to slow Unknown down with leg kicks.
Unknown is looking to clinch but Bull is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Bull.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Unknown clinches up with Bull and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull blocks the elbow strike.
Bull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bull attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Unknown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bull manages to circle out of the way.
Unknown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown misses with a combination
and Bull counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeez, Kid Unknown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sloppy strikes from Unknown. Those never looked like landing.
Bull connects with the punch.
Bull thumps Unknown with a low kick.
Unknown closes the distance and pushes Bull back into the cage.
Unknown misses with the head strike.
Bull avoiding damage as Unknown throws knees to the body.
Come on Bull - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bull prevents a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown stalling in the clinch.
Bull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unknown's elbow.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulls head.
Bull breaks the clinch.
Unknown wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown doesn't manage to clinch there - Bull circles away.
Unknown slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bull misses with a looping left.
Bull stuns Unknown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Bull.
Unknown wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
Bull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Unknown tries to clinch up but Bull circles away and keeps his distance.
Bull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Unknown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bull.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kid Unknown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jari Bull!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Pathkiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pathkiller has chosen Cherokee War Dance as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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166 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Pathkiller!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pathkiller takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza tries to pull guard but Pathkiller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pathkiller is working Souza over against the cage.
Souza jumps guard but Pathkiller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pathkiller works on Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza tries to pull guard but Pathkiller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pathkiller lands with a left to the head.
Souza fails to pull guard.
Souza drags the fight down to the ground.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pathkiller is one step ahead there.
Pathkiller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Souza's guard.
Pathkiller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Souza tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pathkiller trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Pathkiller won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Pathkiller content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Souza has locked up a guillotine! Souza's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pathkiller is holding on here and Souza must be using up a lot of energy. Pathkiller has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Souza gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Storm Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasir comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare. Storm Cloud has chosen Cherokee War Dance as his entrance music. Djin Kvasir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chief Storm Cloud's chin.
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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
9 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Storm Cloud!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Storm Cloud.
Kvasir is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvasir manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Storm Cloud seems to be looking for submissions.
Storm Cloud seems to be looking for submissions.
Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvasir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm Cloud pulls his head out easily.
Kvasir tries to roll over but Storm Cloud keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvasir is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Storm Cloud is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvasir defends it well.
Storm Cloud trying to mount his opponent but Kvasir defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasir actively working from the bottom here.
Kvasir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm Cloud pulls his head out easily.
Storm Cloud is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kvasir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm Cloud wants to work for an arm triangle but Kvasir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Storm Cloud seems to be looking for submissions.
Kvasir gets full guard.
Kvasir has his foot on Storm Cloud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Storm Cloud works his way back into a safe position though.
Storm Cloud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Storm Cloud drops back looking for a leg! Kvasir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kvasir manages to kick Storm Cloud off! Storm Cloud jumps back into Kvasir's guard.
Storm Cloud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kvasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm Cloud has managed to get both his arms back between Kvasir's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm Cloud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Storm Cloud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kvasir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kvasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm Cloud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kvasir is breathing heavily.
Storm Cloud tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvasir is retaining full guard.
Storm Cloud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kvasir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kvasir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Storm Cloud defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm Cloud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Storm Cloud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Storm Cloud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Storm Cloud passes Kvasir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Storm Cloud is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kvasir is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chief Storm Cloud!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chief Storm Cloud thanked Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Djin Kvasir was interviewed post fight and said 'next time is the time'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron Kenda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Cloud comes to the cage accompanied by Cherokee War Dance. Chief Red Cloud has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron Kenda!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Cloud misses with a takedown attempt - Kenda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenda looks for a takedown but Red Cloud sprawls well.
Kenda throws a head kick that misses
and Red Cloud counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kenda won't be happy with that.
Kenda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Red Cloud's best efforts.
Red Cloud is nestled in close to Kenda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Red Cloud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Red Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Red Cloud throwing shots but Kenda is blocking nicely.
Red Cloud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenda is trying to control but can't.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Red Cloud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Red Cloud looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kenda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Red Cloud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenda moves into full guard.
Red Cloud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Cloud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Red Cloud has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Red Cloud distracts Kenda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Red Cloud scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kenda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Red Cloud lands a couple of digs.
Red Cloud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Red Cloud throws a big elbow that misses.
Red Cloud is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenda has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Red Cloud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kenda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Red Cloud manages to get himself to full guard.
Red Cloud wants to stand up but Kenda is controlling him.
Kenda wants to control from the top but Red Cloud keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red Cloud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kenda is controlling him.
Kenda looking to sit in guard and control but Red Cloud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kenda can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenda is trying to keep Red Cloud in close.
Kenda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Red Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Cloud distracts Kenda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kenda is trying to control the position but Red Cloud postures up.
Red Cloud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Red Cloud gets to his feet and stands over Kenda, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kenda felt that one! Red Cloud unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kenda from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Cloud!
Chief Red Cloud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akheem Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Basurto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Basurto's choice of entrance music: Tapout - Birdman. Akheem Flynn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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23
150 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akheem Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Basurto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Basurto was covering up waiting for the punch and Flynn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basurto keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
Flynn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Basurto's guard.
Basurto trying to control from the bottom.
Flynn is working for a kimura but Basurto is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto trying to control from the bottom.
Flynn blocks the strikes from Basurto.
Flynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basurto trying to control here.
Basurto is pressing down on Flynn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Basurto 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.
Basurto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Basurto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flynn defends well.
Basurto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basurto keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Flynn is pushing down on Basurto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Basurto is fighting to maintain full guard but Flynn has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basurto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Basurto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flynn is defending against the submission attempts here by Basurto.
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Basurto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Basurto seems to be working for a kimura but Flynn defends the submission attempt.
Basurto wants to work for an arm triangle but Flynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Basurto is working away from the top position though.
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto.
Flynn actively working from the bottom here.
Basurto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flynn looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn is looking to control Basurto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flynn avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Basurto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flynn sees it coming and defends easily.
Flynn looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn wants to improve his position but Basurto is controlling well.
Basurto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Basurto pulls his head out easily.
Basurto is trying to work for a kimura but Flynn is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flynn actively working from the bottom here.
Basurto works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Basurto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Basurto feints and as Flynn raises his hands in defense, Basurto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Basurto wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Flynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Basurto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Basurto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Basurto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Basurto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Basurto defends well.
Basurto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Flynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Basurto defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucas Basurto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Basurto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basurto forces his way into half guard.
Basurto trying to control the pace.
Flynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flynn.
Flynn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flynn working for a triangle but Basurto defends it easily.
Flynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Basurto stacks Flynn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Basurto!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn tries to improve position but can't.
Basurto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Basurto lands some shots froms side control.
Basurto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Flynn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Basurto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Basurto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flynn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flynn wants to control but Basurto postures up.
Flynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Basurto's best efforts.
Basurto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flynn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Basurto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto.
Basurto is working for a kimura but Flynn is defending it quite comfortably.
Flynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flynn.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Basurto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basurto has managed to get both his arms back between Flynn's legs - danger averted.
Basurto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flynn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Basurto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Basurto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flynn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flynn looking for a guillotine here but Basurto defends easily.
Flynn working for a triangle but Basurto defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basurto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basurto is working Flynn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Flynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Basurto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Flynn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flynn showed some decent athleticism there.
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.
Basurto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Basurto is just riding it out for now. Flynn eventually gives up the hold.
Basurto actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Basurto.
Flynn tries to move to mount but Basurto blocks the move with his legs.
Flynn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Basurto is trying to control Flynn's posture but Flynn avoids it.
Flynn moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Basurto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Basurto and Flynn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Basurto gets back to half guard.
Flynn is looking for a kimura here.
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flynn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Flynn is looking for a kimura but Basurto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flynn to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Flynn passes to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Basurto gets back to half guard.
Flynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Basurto is looking to improve his position.
Basurto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flynn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flynn's back!
Basurto throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Flynn!
Basurto working for the choke.
Basurto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Akheem Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basurto landing with strikes.
Basurto looking for the RNC.
Basurto avoiding Flynn 's attempts to control his hands.
Lucas Basurto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Basurto is persistently looking for the submission but Flynn is defending it well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flynn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Basurto's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Basurto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Basurto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Basurto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz feints and then cracks Lucas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucas down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucas.
Schultz is looking for a counter combo.
Lucas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Lucas finds it's target.
A solid body kick from Schultz.
Schultz misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz is looking to slow Lucas down with leg kicks.
Lucas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schultz is fending him off so far but Lucas persists. Nope, Schultz circles away and we're back to standing.
Dave Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schultz as he avoids it easily.
Schultz is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schultz wants to get up but he can't break Lucas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schultz wants to stand but Lucas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
Lucas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schultz wants to stand but Lucas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Die Trying Gym inform us that Lucas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lucas wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schultz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schultz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lucas on the ground.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schultz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lucas's guard.
Schultz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Schultz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schultz as he avoids it easily.
Lucas has his takedown stuffed
and Schultz counters with a right hand to the body.
Schultz tries to keep at a distance but Lucas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lucas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dave Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Schultz leaning against his opponent.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz keeps Lucas at a distance using the push kick.
Schultz throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Steve Lucas has been cut.
Lucas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dave Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schultz but Schultz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucas darts in looking for a takedown but Schultz gets double underhooks and turns Lucas into the cage.
Schultz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lucas looks for a takedown but Schultz sprawls well.
Schultz throws a big counter combination but Lucas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lucas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Schultz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schultz wants to stand but Lucas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schultz gets to his feet - Lucas follows without any prompting.
Schultz moves into the clinch successfully.
Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but Schultz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Lucas looks to move away, Schultz throws a big counter combo but Lucas just gets out of the way.
Schultz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lucas takes a step back to recover.
Steve Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas throws a hook to the side of Schultz's head but Schultz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schultz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schultz counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz lands a left and a right that send Lucas crashing to the mat, dazed. Schultz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lucas is rocked!
Lucas tries to clinch but Schultz moves away
and Schultz counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Lucas badly! He tries to strike back but Schultz puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Lucas out cold! Oh man, Lucas will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Schultz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy McBonebrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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172 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy McBonebrook!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBonebrook misses with a body shot.
Atkinson scores with a hook to the body. McBonebrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Atkinson is predictable there
and McBonebrook counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Atkinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McBonebrook lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBonebrook is working Atkinson over against the cage.
McBonebrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atkinson tries to throw a body punch but McBonebrook avoids it by throwing Atkinson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBonebrook blocks a body shot from Atkinson.
McBonebrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkinson controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McBonebrook obliges.
McBonebrook slows down the pace here.
Atkinson is trying to break the clinch but McBonebrook is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBonebrook scores with a nice hook to the head.
McBonebrook scores with a hook to the body.
McBonebrook breaks from the clinch.
McBonebrook has closed the distance and engaged Atkinson in a clinch.
A short right from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McBonebrook lands a body shot in the clinch.
McBonebrook looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atkinson tries to stall but McBonebrook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McBonebrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
McBonebrook tries to throw a body punch but Atkinson avoids it by throwing McBonebrook back against the cage.
Atkinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBonebrook avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson can't find room to land a body shot as McBonebrook controls the action.
Atkinson takes a shot to the head.
McBonebrook can't find room to land a body shot as Atkinson controls the action.
McBonebrook tries to land knees in the clinch but Atkinson avoids the damage to the body.
McBonebrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinsons head.
McBonebrook scores with a shot to the side of Atkinson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBonebrook has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atkinson after a bit of a struggle.
McBonebrook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atkinson blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBonebrook.
McBonebrook misses with the head strike.
McBonebrook managing to block the knees to the body from Atkinson.
Atkinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McBonebrook dodges an elbow strike from Atkinson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook lands a left hand.
McBonebrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
McBonebrook tries to throw a body punch but Atkinson avoids it by throwing McBonebrook back against the cage.
Atkinson is trying to maintain a safe position but McBonebrook gets an underhook and turns Atkinson into the cage.
Atkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBonebrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkinson takes a shot to the head.
McBonebrook lands a nice shot to the body.
McBonebrook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBonebrook's elbow.
Atkinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBonebrook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkinson can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McBonebrook backwards.
Atkinson avoiding damage as McBonebrook throws knees to the body.
Atkinson can't break the clinch.
McBonebrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Atkinson wants to break free but McBonebrook has control.
Atkinson wants to stall.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBonebrook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBonebrook lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from McBonebrook fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy McBonebrook dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Atkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from McBonebrook on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by McBonebrook misses
and Atkinson counters with a good low kick that McBonebrook was not able to check.
Atkinson connects with a crisp jab.
Atkinson is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Atkinson misses.
McBonebrook clinches up against the cage.
McBonebrook gets through Atkinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McBonebrook lands a knee to the body.
Atkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBonebrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McBonebrook misses with an elbow strike.
McBonebrook misses with a punch on the inside.
McBonebrook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBonebrook misses with a body punch.
McBonebrook pushes Atkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkinson prevents a body shot from McBonebrook.
Atkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBonebrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from McBonebrook.
Atkinson working hard to break the clinch.
McBonebrook displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkinson up against the cage.
Atkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
McBonebrook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McBonebrook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atkinson's efforts to push away.
Atkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atkinson connects with a body shot.
Atkinson stalks McBonebrook and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McBonebrook's face. McBonebrook staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Quincy McBonebrook has been cut.
Atkinson lands with a nice body punch.
McBonebrook drives through and clinches with Atkinson against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBonebrook lands a right hand.
McBonebrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBonebrook 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook is looking to land body kicks.
Atkinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McBonebrook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and McBonebrook releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Atkinson lands a leg kick that knocks McBonebrook off balance momentarily.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBonebrook looks to land a body kick but Atkinson moved away.
McBonebrook gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McBonebrook lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atkinson moves out of range as McBonebrook throws a body kick.
Atkinson tries to bum rush McBonebrook with a series of wild strikes but McBonebrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBonebrook motions for Atkinson to come forward. McBonebrook throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by McBonebrook misses
and Atkinson counters with a good low kick that McBonebrook was not able to check.
McBonebrook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McBonebrook misses with a leg kick
and McBonebrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson lands a nice looking kick to the body. McBonebrook takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atkinson. That's going to slow McBonebrook down.
Atkinson scores with a one two! McBonebrook had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson thumps McBonebrook with a low kick.
Atkinson slips under a jab from McBonebrook.
Atkinson digs a good hook to McBonebrook's body.
McBonebrook closes the distance looking to clinch
and Atkinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McBonebrook throws a sloppy head kick and Atkinson moves out of range easily.
Atkinson moves away from the strike by McBonebrook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Atkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quincy McBonebrook's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Atkinson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McBonebrook swings widly with a right hand
and Atkinson counters with a series of strikes. McBonebrook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atkinson's jab looks to have found its range, popping McBonebrook under the eye.
McBonebrook is rocked!
Clayton Atkinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Atkinson misses with a leg kick
and McBonebrook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBonebrook is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkinson finish him?
An inside leg kick from McBonebrook misses.
McBonebrook seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkinson and McBonebrook are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Atkinson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking McBonebrook into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Atkinson knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clayton Atkinson!
Clayton Atkinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RJ MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacReady comes to the cage accompanied by Superstition. RJ MacReady has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, RJ MacReady!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacReady misses with a body shot.
Kullervo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of MacReady's head.
It looks like RJ MacReady has been cut.
Kullervo throws a sloppy body shot
and MacReady connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacReady bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kullervo's head backwards.
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
MacReady walks into a left hand.
MacReady takes the fight into the clinch.
MacReady tries to throw a body punch but Kullervo avoids it by throwing MacReady back against the cage.
Kullervo prevents a body shot from MacReady.
Kullervo swings wildly with an uppercut but MacReady uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacReady tries a body shot but Kullervo blocks it.
Our sources have told us that MacReady has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kullervo scores with a shot to the side of MacReady's head.
MacReady lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kullervo or not.
MacReady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacReady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kullervo.
MacReady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacReady backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kullervo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullervo.
Kullervo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kullervo pushes MacReady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kullervo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacReady is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacReady is rocked!
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kullervo lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh MacReady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kullervo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Kullervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacReady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullervo.
MacReady seems to have got his legs back now.
Kullervo tries to work over MacReady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacReady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kullervo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kullervo.
RJ MacReady's cut is getting worse.
Kullervo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kullervo.
MacReady struggles to land a body shot inside as Kullervo controls his hands.
MacReady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kullervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kullervo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacReady throws a head punch that misses.
Kullervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacReady.
MacReady takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Kullervo.
Kullervo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kullervo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles MacReady! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kullervo is unloading with more strikes now! MacReady drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kullervo!
Kalle Kullervo is the new middleweight champion!
In defeat, RJ MacReady stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's gettin' cold in here, and I haven't slept for two days.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Cambridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Cambridge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brent Boston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Cambridge!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambridge misses with a hook to the body
and Boston counters with a single leg into guard. Cambridge didn't expect that.
Cambridge wants to stand and escape but Boston is having none of it.
Boston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cambridge wants to stand and escape but Boston is having none of it.
Cambridge has momentary wrist control but Boston slips an elbow through the middle.
Boston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boston won't allow Cambridge to get back to his feet.
Boston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cambridge is looking to stand up but Boston isn't so interested in that idea.
Boston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boston connects with a couple of short punches.
Boston advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston trying to control the pace.
Boston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boston stalling.
Cambridge scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boston manages to mount him!
Cambridge wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Boston has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cambridge's face.
Boston lands a nice shot to the head.
Cambridge really wants to buck Boston off and get back to his feet.
Boston postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cambridge badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Boston around the waist but Boston pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Boston is the winner by TKO! Boston jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Boston!
Brent Boston retains his super heavyweight title!
Brent Boston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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