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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeromy Smelcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Voodoo. Smelcer has chosen HITEM UP as his entrance music. Fletch Brandis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fletch Brandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeromy Smelcer !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smelcer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smelcer tries to clinch but Brandis moves away
and Brandis counters with a crisp one two that drops Smelcer ! Brandis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smelcer to his feet! Smelcer is in big trouble!
Brandis fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smelcer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smelcer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smelcer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smelcer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandis lands an overhand right.
Smelcer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smelcer tries to clinch but Brandis moves away
and Brandis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smelcer is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandis finish him?
Brandis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Smelcer looks winded!
Brandis dances in with a quick combination. Smelcer is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Brandis snaps Smelcer 's head back. Smelcer stumbles backwards against the cage. Brandis steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Smelcer 's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Smelcer just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank Zenith Nutrition and Venum for sponsoring my training. You can win with me and them!'.
Jeromy Smelcer was interviewed post fight and said 'Can't win them all but I will ko that guy next time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Madrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Toshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derick Toshua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Madrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derick Toshua!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Toshua misses.
Toshua lands a nice shot that snaps Madrox's head back.
Madrox tries to clinch there but Toshua circles away.
Toshua throws a shot from downtown. Madrox moves away and avoids it.
Toshua swinging wildly here.
Toshua gets tackled into the cage by Madrox. Madrox maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshua is trying to break free.
Madrox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toshua's efforts to push away.
Toshua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Madrox goes for a takedown attempt but Toshua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Toshua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madrox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Madrox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toshua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toshua stuns Madrox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrox misses with a takedown attempt
and Toshua counters with a left and a right that stings Madrox.
Toshua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madrox.
Derick Toshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toshua throws a right hand that Madrox ducks under and follows up with a left that Madrox also avoids with ease.
Toshua misses with a two punch combination.
Madrox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toshua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Madrox tries to clinch up but Toshua circles away and keeps his distance.
Madrox scores with a nice right hand.
Toshua tries to bum rush Madrox with a series of wild strikes but Madrox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toshua lands an overhand right.
Toshua throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrox looks to land a combination but Toshua avoids it well.
Derick Toshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madrox fails with a takedown attempt.
Toshua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toshua duly obliges.
Toshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madrox.
Toshua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Madrox is looking to clinch but Toshua is avoiding it.
Toshua looks to land a right hand but Madrox moved out of range.
Madrox feinted with a counter takedown.
Toshua has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for Toshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshua misses with a few strikes there.
Toshua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madrox was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshua.
As Toshua looks to move away, Madrox throws a big counter combo but Toshua just gets out of the way.
Madrox misses with a takedown
and Toshua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toshua connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madrox has his takedown stuffed
and Toshua counters with a series of strikes. Madrox will be more careful next time no doubt.
Madrox moves into the clinch.
Toshua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Madrox breaks the clinch.
Jab from Toshua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derick Toshua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Madrox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toshua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madrox attempts a counter takedown but Toshua avoids it well and moves away.
Toshua lands with an uppercut that bounces Madrox off the cage and back into range.
Toshua lands with a nice combination. Madrox backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the liver by Toshua. Beautiful body shot.
Madrox ducks straight into an uppercut from Toshua and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Madrox manages to regain guard straight away.
Madrox is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madrox wants to improve his position but instead Toshua has moved into half guard.
Oh Madrox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toshua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toshua decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Madrox misses with a double jab
and Toshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madrox throws a leg kick
and Toshua scores with a counter punch that sends Madrox to the canvas! Toshua smells blood - he's punishing Madrox with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Madrox has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derick Toshua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muhammed Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Counter fighter
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Muhammed Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Grimes. Grimes gets slowly back to his feet.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Castro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good exchange - Castro coming out on top.
Nice cross by Grimes.
Castro tries to move into range but Grimes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimes misses the jab.
Grimes checks a low kick from Castro.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
It appears Castro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Castro misses with a straight left.
Castro throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease.
Grimes tries to counter with a clinch but Castro shakes him off and moves away.
Castro throws a push kick but Grimes slaps the foot to one side.
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castro has time to react.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throws a hook but Castro blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Grimes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grimes.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Castro takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castro counters with a nice leg kick.
Castro rushes Grimes and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Grimes as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
A short body shot lands from Grimes as the two fighters clinch.
Castro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castro working aggressively here.
Grimes tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimes lands with a left to the head.
Grimes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Grimes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grimes blocking some punches.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Grimes dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grimes's brow.
Grimes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castro working aggressively here.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Grimes blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Grimes misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Castro lands with a light punch inside.
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
Grimes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Grimes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grimes throws a looping overhand right but Castro ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castro momentarily.
Grimes sizes up Castro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Muhammed Castro has been cut.
Castro moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Rick Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Castro slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro slips under a jab.
Grimes tries to move into range but Castro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes cracks Castro with a good jab.
Castro darts in and clinches Grimes up against the cage.
Castro blocking some punches.
Grimes scores with a shot to the side of Castro's head.
Grimes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimes presses Castro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grimes digs a right hand into Castro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castro's gas tank.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Grimes's head.
Grimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rick Grimes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimes.
Grimes digs a right hand underneath Castro's ribcage. Castro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Grimes.
Castro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro.
Grimes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grimes lands a shoulder strike.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Grimes lands a right hand.
Castro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Grimes lands with a right to the head.
Castro lands a nice uppercut.
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes lands a left hand.
Grimes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Castro.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Castro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castro trying to control the position but instead, Grimes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castro into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Grimes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro working aggressively here.
Grimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grimes scores with a hook to the body.
Grimes lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Grimes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Grimes swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
Grimes pulls guard successfully.
Castro throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Grimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Castro'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. This is the final round!
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castro drops his hands momentarily and Grimes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muhammed Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castro slips a jab from Grimes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro looks to land a body kick but Grimes moved away.
Grimes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Castro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Grimes catches Castro right on the button with a cross.
Grimes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castro takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Grimes finds it's way through Castro's defenses.
Castro swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Castro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grimes back to the cage. Castro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes throws a right hand that misses
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Grimes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castro feints and as Grimes raises his hands in defense, Castro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grimes pulls Castro in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rick Grimes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro postures up in Grimes's guard and throws a big left but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes trying to control the position.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castro preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grimes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grimes's head.
Castro throws a big right hand that misses.
Castro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muhammed Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro lands a couple of digs.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castro.
Castro advances position into side control!
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castro lands a few punches from side control.
Castro lands a nice forearm strike.
Castro working the head and body with strikes.
Castro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muhammed Castro.
I think Grimes 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Grimes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Testfive TestFive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Testfive TestFive has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Testfive TestFive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Allen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but TestFive manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allen has TestFive in his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from TestFive'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.
Allen keeping moving, preventing TestFive from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
TestFive looking to pass the guard.
TestFive not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TestFive's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
TestFive loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
TestFive slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TestFive working away.
Allen tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
TestFive controlling the position.
TestFive wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Allen sneaks back into half guard.
TestFive seems to be working for a kimura but Allen defends the submission attempt.
TestFive content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two 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.
TestFive is trying to control the action in half guard but Allen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
TestFive is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allen actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to improve his position but TestFive is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TestFive looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
TestFive trying to control the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
TestFive trying to mount his opponent but Allen defends it.
Well, if TestFive is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TestFive makes his way to full guard. A much better position for TestFive.
Allen cracks TestFive with a solid left hand.
Allen won't allow TestFive to sweep him here.
TestFive had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.
TestFive is controlling Allen's posture.
My spies in Bonsai Club MMA inform me that Allen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen trying to control but TestFive is working from the bottom.
TestFive is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Allen lands in his opponent's guard.
TestFive looking for a sweep. Not yet TestFive, not yet.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to TestFive's brow.
TestFive looking to control.
TestFive wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
TestFive controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
Allen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is working TestFive over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Allen passes TestFive's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Allen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TestFive looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TestFive throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
TestFive looking for submissions off his back.
TestFive has hold of Allen's hands but Allen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
TestFive is looking to improve his position.
Allen wants to pass to mount but TestFive is defending the position.
Barry Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
TestFive moves into full guard.
Allen drops back looking for a leg! TestFive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and TestFive manages to kick Allen off! Allen jumps back into TestFive's guard.
TestFive controlling Allen's posture.
Allen postures up.
Allen being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TestFive looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen landing with the ground and pound.
Allen trying to control but TestFive is working from the bottom.
Allen drops back looking for a leg! TestFive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and TestFive manages to kick Allen off! Allen jumps back into TestFive's guard.
Allen landing with the ground and pound.
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.
TestFive looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen 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.
TestFive controlling Allen's posture.
Allen 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but TestFive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TestFive is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen 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! This is the final round!
Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. TestFive was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TestFive swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TestFive looking for a sweep. Not yet TestFive, not yet.
TestFive wants to stand but Allen is controlling the position.
TestFive working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen with a nice head shot there.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from TestFive.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allen wants to control from the top but TestFive keeps moving.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TestFive's head.
Allen trying to control but TestFive is working from the bottom.
TestFive throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Allen got a little sloppy there for a moment and TestFive has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allen has managed to get both his arms back between TestFive's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TestFive's head.
Allen slips nicely into half guard.
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but TestFive does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
TestFive is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Allen drops an elbow to the side of TestFive's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Allen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TestFive doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Allen.
Allen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TestFive doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Allen.
Allen prevents TestFive from improving his position.
Allen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TestFive is trying to get back to full guard.
TestFive regains full guard. Nicely done.
Allen being controlled here momentarily.
Allen cracks TestFive with a solid left hand.
TestFive is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
TestFive 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 four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
TestFive tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TestFive's head.
TestFive working a defensive guard here.
Allen is in close to TestFive's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Allen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Allen drops back looking for a leg! TestFive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and TestFive manages to kick Allen off! Allen jumps back into TestFive's guard.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to TestFive's brow.
Testfive TestFive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TestFive escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Allen 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Allen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Pask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pask's entrance music is 16 Tons. A fine choice. Luke Cage has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Pask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Cage!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Cage has knocked Pask down with a huge combo! Cage steps away and waves a wobbly Pask back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pask is rocked!
It looks like Dan Pask has been cut.
Pask shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Pask is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Cage - that's a beauty! Pask is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Cage can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Cage!
Luke Cage decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Donavon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuhat Jalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuhat Jalka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 Amsterdam, Chris Donavon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuhat Jalka!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donavon forces Jalka back against the cage and clinches.
Donavon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jalka tries to break the clinch but Donavon is controlling the position.
Jalka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donavon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donavon misses with the head strike.
Jalka tries to circle away but Donavon has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Donavon.
Jalka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jalka is looking to break free of the clinch but Donavon has double underhooks.
Donavon has Jalka pressed against the cage, preventing Jalka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jalka prevents a body shot from Donavon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalka is trying to push Donavon away but Donavon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Donavon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jalka backwards.
Donavon manages to break the clinch.
Donavon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donavon blocks a head kick by Jalka.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jalka. Donavon shrugs it off though.
Jalka dodges the punch combination from Donavon.
Jalka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavon throws a looping overhand right but Jalka ducks down to avoid it.
Jalka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jalka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Chris Donavon has been cut.
Donavon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donavon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Donavon misses.
Tuhat Jalka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donavon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jalka avoids the body shot from Donavon.
Donavon misses with a wild body shot.
Donavon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jalka thows a leg kick but Donavon checks it
and Donavon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donavon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalka misses with a head kick.
Jalka throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jalka.
Donavon throws a hook but Jalka avoids it easily.
Jalka throws the kick towards the body but Donavon avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donavon scores with a sloppy right hand. Jalka should have avoided that one.
Crunch! Jalka slams his shin into Donavon's torso.
Donavon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jalka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donavon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jalka.
Jalka scores with a head kick.
Jalka looks winded!
Donavon clinches up with Jalka and pushes him back against the cage.
Jalka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jalka tries to circle away but Donavon has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Donavon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donavon lands with a left to the head.
Donavon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jalka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donavon lands a right hand.
Jalka wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donavon lands a hook that snaps the head of Jalka backwards.
Jalka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donavon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donavon scores with a shot to the side of Jalka's head.
It looks like Tuhat Jalka has been cut.
Donavon lands a right hand.
Jalka breaks from the clinch.
Donavon throws a big shot that misses.
Donavon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jalka throws a body kick that misses.
Jalka throws a head kick that misses.
Jalka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jalka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jalka staying out of range there.
Donavon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jalka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jalka throws a head kick but Donavon moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jalka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donavon gets a clinch.
Donavon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jalka tries to break free but Donavon pushes him back against the cage.
Jalka tries to circle away but Donavon has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Donavon.
Jalka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donavon pushes Jalka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donavon.
Donavon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jalka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Donavon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donavon lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Donavon as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Donavon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jalka throws a sloppy head kick and Donavon moves out of range easily.
Jalka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donavon blocks a head kick by Jalka.
Donavon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jalka slips under a jab from Donavon.
No joy there for Donavon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalka follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Donavon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donavon connects with a nice looking jab.
Jalka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donavon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donavon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donavon has Jalka pressed against the cage, preventing Jalka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jalka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jalka tries to circle away but Donavon has him pinned against the cage.
Donavon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Donavon.
Donavon has Jalka pressed against the cage, preventing Jalka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jalka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Donavon.
Jalka tries to break the clinch but Donavon is controlling the position.
Donavon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jalka backwards.
Donavon can't find room to land a body shot as Jalka controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Donavon.
Donavon lands with a short shot to the head.
Donavon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jalka backwards.
Donavon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donavon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jalka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jalka tries to break free but Donavon pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donavon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donavon gets through Jalka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jalka is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donavon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jalka is still on wobbly legs! Can Donavon finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donavon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Donavon.
Jalka is breathing heavily.
Jalka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donavon has him pressed against the cage.
Jalka is trying to break the clinch but Donavon is controlling him.
Donavon works on Jalka's body with a couple of short punches.
Donavon pushes Jalka against the cage. Donavon is working some dirty boxing. Donavon pushes off with a quick right hook! Jalka goes down! Jalka tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Donavon moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Donavon!
Chris Donavon very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Grishin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raistlin Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grishin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Danger. Raistlin Lovelair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Grishin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raistlin Lovelair!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovelair tries to land a front kick but Grishin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lovelair has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grishin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grishin throws a leg kick
and Lovelair counters with a three punch combo that has Grishin backing up. Grishin nods at Lovelair to acknowledge the strikes.
Lovelair misses with a few strikes there.
Grishin drops Lovelair with a beautiful combination! Lovelair stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grishin is looking for the KO!
It looks like Raistlin Lovelair has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grishin throws a big shot that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lovelair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grishin is trying to push Lovelair away but Lovelair has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grishin avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body.
Grishin lands a left hand.
Grishin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grishin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Grishin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lovelair lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lovelair moves in looking to clinch but Grishin pushes him off.
It looked like Grishin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lovelair has managed to clinch.
Lovelair prevents Grishin from breaking the clinch.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lovelair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lovelair tries to work over Grishin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grishin breaks the clinch.
Lovelair tries to clinch
and Grishin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grishin circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Grishin to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Lovelair misses
and Grishin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovelair throws an overhand right that lands on Grishin's shoulder, as Grishin tries to avoid the shot.
Grishin circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Grishin counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Raistlin Lovelair's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lovelair closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grishin counters with a crisp one two that drops Lovelair! Grishin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lovelair to his feet! Lovelair is in big trouble!
Lovelair is rocked!
Grishin weaves into range and cracks Lovelair right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Lovelair goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Grishin is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Grishin!
A relieved looking Viktor Grishin 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butcher kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Won't Back Down. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Therion - Sitra Ahra. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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33
215 lbs
19 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a right hand
and Butcher counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Butcher to acknowledge the strikes.
Butcher throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Butcher throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Smith.
Butcher misses with a hook.
Smith digs a good hook to Butcher's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Butcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Butcher.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butcher cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith is rocked!
Smith circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Butcher. Smith falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Butcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Butcher waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Tipton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Ketler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bonecracker- Shocore kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Byron Tipton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ketler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tipton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Von Ketler!
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep.
Tipton landing a few strikes.
Von Ketler tries to buck Tipton off but Tipton is having none of it.
Tipton trying to control the position but Von Ketler is working away.
Tipton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Von Ketler's legs.
Von Ketler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipton passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.
Tipton won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here.
Tipton throwing strikes from guard but Von Ketler blocks nicely.
Von Ketler looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ketler, not yet.
Tipton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tipton looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Ketler is on top in guard.
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Ketler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tipton looking for a sweep. Not yet Tipton, not yet.
Von Ketler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tipton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Tipton keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tipton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Ketler has picked Tipton up and slammed him! Tipton can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Ketler manages to pass to side control!
Tipton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Ketler's best efforts.
Tipton is looking for a sweep. Von Ketler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tipton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler moves nicely into side control.
Von Ketler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Von Ketler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tipton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tipton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tipton keeps working.
Tipton is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler trying to control from half guard but Tipton is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tipton to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tipton.
Tipton goes for a double leg but Von Ketler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Ketler continues to drive forward.
Tipton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tipton showed some decent athleticism there.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Tipton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tipton stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton is pushing down on Von Ketler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Ketler is fighting to maintain full guard but Tipton has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tipton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Ketler is looking to escape.
Tipton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Von Ketler turns into him and now he's in Tipton's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler looking to sit in guard and control but Tipton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tipton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tipton is working Von Ketler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tipton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Ketler is trying to keep Tipton in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipton won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here.
Von Ketler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tipton defends well.
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle here but Tipton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tipton tries for a kimura but Von Ketler is defending well.
Von Ketler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipton is thwarting Von Ketler's attempts to control the position.
Tipton 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.
Tipton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Ketler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Ketler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tipton is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Tipton won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here.
Tipton trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Tipton passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Tipton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Ketler gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton preventing the sweep.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Tipton postures up.
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tipton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Tipton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tipton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Ketler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Ketler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Ketler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tipton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Von Ketler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tipton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with an uppercut that bounces Tipton off the cage and back into range.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Von Ketler tries to get set, Tipton tries to push him back and clinch up but Von Ketler manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Tipton's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler leaves Tipton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tipton misses with a takedown attempt - Von Ketler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Ketler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tipton on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tipton has hold of Von Ketler's hands but Von Ketler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler throwing shots but Tipton is blocking nicely.
Von Ketler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tipton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Ketler.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Tipton's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Tipton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tipton is holding on for now.
Tipton is trying to control but can't.
Von Ketler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tipton moves into full guard.
Von Ketler preventing the sweep.
Tipton being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two 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.
Tipton is looking for a triangle here but Von Ketler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Von Ketler trying to control the position but Tipton is working away.
Von Ketler lands a nice forearm strike.
Tipton is trying to escape the position but Von Ketler is controlling the position.
Von Ketler lands a nice forearm strike.
Von Ketler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ketler wants to control but Tipton is keeping him busy.
Tipton taking a bit of punishment here - Von Ketler scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler looks up at the clock and then as Tipton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Ketler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tipton tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler working the body and head with strikes.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tipton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tipton is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tipton sneaks back into half guard.
Von Ketler prevents Tipton from improving his position.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eksem Von Ketler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Ketler 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Post fight, an emotional Eksem Von Ketler said 'How many times do you want me to victimize Tipton, gimme some freakin competition would ya, anybody, anytime, anywhere.......I gotta bounce..'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista comes to the cage accompanied by I Walk Alone. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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30
214 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Batista's guard.
Batista wants to improve his position but Bang is controlling well.
Batista wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bang slips a nice elbow through Batista's hands, connecting with Batista's forehead.
Batista actively working from the bottom here.
Batista is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista won't allow Bang to pass to mount.
Bang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang trying to pass the guard but Batista defending well.
Batista is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Bang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Batista doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bang wants to free his trapped foot but Batista is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bang 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! Batista is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miro Bang!
Miro Bang really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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