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Torcida 38 - Payne Vs Venom PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Great Tiger (ranked 5232 p4p, 393 weight class) and AJ Daniels (ranked 4647 p4p, 362 weight class). AJ Daniels is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger lands the left hand.
Great Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiger.
Tiger lands a head shot.
Daniels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tiger digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank.
Tiger gets through Daniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daniels or not.
Tiger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Tiger.
Tiger scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tiger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Tiger breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Tiger.
Daniels looks winded!
Tiger connects with the punch.
Tiger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger lands a high kick to the side of Daniels's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Tiger dives into guard, looking to finish.
Daniels is rocked!
Tiger content to stall in guard here.
Daniels is still in real trouble! Can Tiger finish him?
Tiger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tiger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tiger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.
Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniels had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiger defends it easily.
Tiger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger pushes down on Daniels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tiger moves into full mount! Daniels won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Tiger.
Tiger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Daniels is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Tiger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tiger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tiger lands a nice short elbow.
Daniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tiger working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daniels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tiger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've been informed that Daniels has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tiger.
Daniels wants to get back to full guard.
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Tiger sits in half guard.
Tiger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daniels trying to hold on to Tiger's head to control him but Tiger postures up.
Daniels is trying to get back to full guard.
Tiger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tiger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiger clobbers Daniels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels shoots and misses
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiger lands with a cross.
Tiger scores with a punch to the head.
Tiger throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Daniels tumbling to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tiger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tiger trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels 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.
Daniels thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger distracts Daniels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Great Tiger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiger distracts Daniels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tiger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daniels is trying to keep Tiger in close.
Tiger content to stall in guard here.
That's two 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.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
Daniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiger is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tiger.
Tiger with a hook.
Tiger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danielss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiger throws a nice inside leg kick.
AJ Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels walks into a straight right hand from Tiger.
Tiger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daniels backs up against the cage.
Nice combo by Tiger! Oh, that's hurt him - Daniels falls to the canvas and Tiger follows him into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger working the head with strikes.
Tiger controlling the position.
Tiger works to advance to full mount. Daniels defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands with some strikes.
Tiger lands with some strikes.
Daniels wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Daniels is bucking up trying to escape but Tiger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tiger lands a big shot there that rocks Daniels but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tiger controlling from the full mount.
Tiger lands a big shot there that rocks Daniels but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tiger lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danielss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Daniels crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tiger - the referee stops the clock and Daniels gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tiger. Daniels manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tiger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Tiger! Daniels is backing up but he can't get away as Tiger lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Daniels and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Great Tiger!
A victorious Great Tiger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gandolf Schmidt (ranked 3589 p4p, 134 weight class) and Ron Rousey (ranked 6794 p4p, 200 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gandolf Schmidt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gandolf Schmidt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gandolf Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey cracks a nice hook into Schmidt's ribs.
Schmidt has managed to clinch.
Schmidt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rousey.
Schmidt lands a shoulder strike.
Rousey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rousey.
Schmidt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rousey can't break the clinch.
Schmidt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rousey takes a shot to the head.
Rousey is rocked!
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Rousey.
Rousey is still on wobbly legs! Can Schmidt finish him?
Schmidt creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rousey with a big uppercut! Rousey tries to clinch up but Schmidt pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rousey to the mat! Rousey covers up and Schmidt unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gandolf Schmidt!
After winning the bout, Gandolf Schmidt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ron Rousey spoke after the fight, saying 'Ronda......im coming home hunny!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 4520 p4p, 353 weight class) and Alan Markov (ranked 4702 p4p, 366 weight class). Markov has chosen Jay Bling - Aye as his entrance music. James Howlett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Markov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Markov backs up against the cage.
Howlett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howlett misses with a double jab
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markov thuds his shin into the meat of Howlett's side.
Markov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Howlett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Howlett's calf.
Howlett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howlett misses with a double jab.
Howlett misses with a hook to the body
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markov.
Howlett throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett throws a combination that misses
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Markov. That snapped Howlett's head back.
Both fighters circling a little - Markov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Markov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Howlett.
Howlett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett is rocked!
Markov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Howlett tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alan Markov!
Alan Markov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrian Lanaster (ranked 3454 p4p, 295 weight class) and Minkki Jakku (ranked 3341 p4p, 285 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrian Lanaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minkki Jakku!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lanaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lanaster has hold of Jakku's hands but Jakku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lanaster tries to roll over but Jakku keeps him under control.
Jakku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lanaster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jakku.
Lanaster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lanaster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanaster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jakku trying to control the position from guard on top but Lanaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lanaster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jakku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jakku trying to control the position from guard on top but Lanaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lanaster is looking for a triangle but Jakku pushes his legs off easily.
Jakku works over Lanaster with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lanaster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jakku escapes and throws Lanaster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lanaster is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakku is trying to get an arm triangle but Lanaster is defending well.
Jakku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jakku grinds an elbow into Lanaster's temple.
Lanaster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jakku's best efforts.
Jakku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jakku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lanaster's head.
Jakku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lanaster sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanaster looking for submissions off his back.
Lanaster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lanaster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jakku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lanaster is just riding it out for now. Jakku eventually gives up the hold.
Jakku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jakku looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lanaster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lanaster looking for submissions off his back.
Lanaster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Jakku.
Lanaster is looking for a sweep. Jakku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lanaster looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakku drops an elbow to the side of Lanaster's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jakku tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lanaster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minkki Jakku 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.
Jakku scores with a takedown into Lanaster's guard.
Jakku landing some decent shots from guard.
Jakku with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lanaster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jakku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jakku is posturing up here but Lanaster has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jakku tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jakku has to tap! Slick submission there by Lanaster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrian Lanaster!
Tyrian Lanaster took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Laundry @ 85! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Garcia (ranked 3031 p4p, 261 weight class) and Antonio Zetsika (ranked 2418 p4p, 233 weight class). Antonio Zetsika is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Zetsika!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia closes the distance but Zetsika moves to the side
and Zetsika counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zetsika swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Zetsika throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Garcia's head coaches at Big Jim's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia avoids a wild elbow strike from Zetsika.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zetsika is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garcia keeps control of Zetsika as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Zetsika is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alejandro Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Zetsika.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zetsika.
Zetsika is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Zetsika's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zetsika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zetsika is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zetsika has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zetsika pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zetsika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zetsika lands a jab-cross combination.
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zetsika is looking to control Garcia's arms but Garcia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zetsika has his back to the cage.
Zetsika manages to break the clinch.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Zetsika counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia clinches up with Zetsika and pushes him back against the cage.
Zetsika blocking some punches.
Zetsika pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zetsika misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia clinches up with Zetsika and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zetsika has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zetsika stalling against the cage.
Zetsika has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Zetsika will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.
Zetsika just leaning against Garcia, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Zetsika.
Zetsika effectively controlling the action here.
Zetsika has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia gets through Zetsika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zetsika is rocked!
Zetsika is trying to push Garcia away but Garcia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zetsika is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia pushes Zetsika against the cage. Garcia is working some dirty boxing. Garcia pushes off with a quick right hook! Zetsika goes down! Zetsika tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Garcia moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Garcia!
Our winner, Alejandro Garcia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaurbek Akhmedov (ranked 2614 p4p, 265 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 3239 p4p, 333 weight class). Akhmedov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Fire. Knuckles has chosen Walk-by PANTERA as his entrance music. Bobby Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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5 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaurbek Akhmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Akhmedov.
Akhmedov slips a straight right by Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Akhmedov's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhmedov manages to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a lazy uppercut
and Akhmedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut
and Akhmedov counters with a left to the body.
Knuckles misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Akhmedov scores with a four punch combination!
Knuckles throws a hook but Akhmedov blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Akhmedov misses its target.
Akhmedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Akhmedov. Those never looked like landing.
Akhmedov takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedov loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
Akhmedov misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Akhmedov.
Knuckles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Knuckles lands.
It looks like Zaurbek Akhmedov has been cut.
Knuckles misses with a straight left.
Akhmedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
Akhmedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knuckles slips a straight right by Akhmedov.
Jab, jab by Knuckles - just one landing.
Akhmedov is rocked!
Knuckles cracks Akhmedov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Knuckles!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Knuckles gave a big smile as he said 'I want a rematch with that sissy who beat me!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Toa (ranked 2263 p4p, 314 weight class) and Dvan Irago (ranked 2606 p4p, 355 weight class). Toa's entrance music is Moment, Lil Wayne. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
205 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Toa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dvan Irago!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irago.
Irago throws a counter combo.
Toa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irago.
Irago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irago misses with a double jab.
Toa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Irago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toa slips a jab from Irago.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago swings for the body but Toa moves out of range.
Irago throws a looping overhand right but Toa ducks down to avoid it.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Toa throws a jab but it's blocked by Irago.
Irago misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toa circles away quickly and effectively.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
Toa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irago.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toa connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irago, as that shot connected.
Irago slips under a jab from Toa.
Toa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irago throws out the jab.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
Irago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toa was well out of range. Poor timing from Irago.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irago.
Toa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Toa with that takedown attempt.
Irago throws a lazy right hand but Toa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Toa.
Irago misses with a combination
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irago throws the left hand but Toa avoids the punch easily.
Toa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toa was well out of range. Poor timing from Irago.
Irago lands a nice hook to Toa's body. Toa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irago misses with a hook.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Toa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Irago and move into the clinch.
Irago looks to land a left hand but Toa moved out of range nicely.
Irago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toa misses with a looping right.
Irago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Toa closes the distance and clinches.
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irago's corner calls for a 1-2. Irago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toa slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Irago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irago swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
We've been informed that Irago has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago connects with a body shot.
Irago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toa.
Irago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toa.
Irago throws a right and a left that Toa avoids nicely.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toa.
Irago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irago swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvan Irago dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Irago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irago throws a body shot but no joy.
Irago misses with a wild body shot.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Toa is just out of range.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Toa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Irago misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Irago misses.
Dvan Irago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irago throws a jab when Toa was well out of range.
Irago fails to land with a series of punches.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvan Irago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irago misses with a double jab.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irago is breathing heavily.
Toa misses with a two punch combination.
Toa works Irago's body with a nice hook.
Jimi Toa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irago throws an overhand right that lands on Toa's shoulder, as Toa tries to avoid the shot.
Irago swings for the body but Toa moves out of range.
Irago throws a body punch but Toa moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irago throws out a loose jab but Toa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Irago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toa was well out of range. Poor timing from Irago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irago throws a combination that misses
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago throws a right and a left that Toa avoids nicely.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
Irago scores with a one two! Toa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Toa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Irago's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irago misses with a lunging right hand
and Toa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toa.
Toa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irago looks to land a combination but Toa avoids it well.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irago manages to circle out of the way.
Irago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irago.
Irago misses with a straight right.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toa lands a jab to Irago's midsection.
Irago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Irago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.
Toa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irago.
Irago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irago swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Irago misses the target.
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago misses with a combination
and Toa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Toa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toa looks to land a combination. Irago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Irago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toa avoids the body shot from Irago.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Toa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irago misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dvan Irago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Irago looks to land a right hand but Toa moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Irago misses the target.
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Toa looks to land a left hand but Irago moved out of range nicely.
Toa dodges the punch combination from Irago.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Irago misses with an uppercut.
Toa slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Irago and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa throws a right hand that Irago ducks under and follows up with a left that Irago also avoids with ease.
Irago scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Irago finds it's way through Toa's defenses.
Irago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toa moves out of range of the strikes.
As Irago tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Irago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Irago throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irago misses with a few strikes there.
Irago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toa lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Irago misses its intended target.
Toa dodges the punch combination from Irago.
Toa tries to counter by clinching up but Irago breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Irago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irago loads up on a big right hand but Toa slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Irago misses its intended target.
Toa misses with an uppercut. Irago saw that one coming.
Irago walks into a jab.
Irago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Irago misses.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
Toa slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toa misses with a wild combination.
Irago throws a hook but Toa avoids it easily.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Toa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toa lands with a right hand.
Irago swings widly with a right hand
and Toa counters by moving into the clinch.
Irago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irago dodges the punch combination from Toa.
Toa drops his hands momentarily and Irago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irago misses with an uppercut
and Toa counters by clinching up.
Toa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irago throws a lazy uppercut
and Toa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dvan Irago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Irago. Irago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Toa is just out of range.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toa. Irago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irago misses with a straight right.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A lazy left from Irago finds it's target.
Jimi Toa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irago throws a hook to the side of Toa's head but Toa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irago misses with a jab to the body
and Toa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toa.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dvan Irago.
I've got Irago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dvan Irago!
After winning the bout, Dvan Irago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jimi Toa spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight bro!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Munday (ranked 1408 p4p, 143 weight class) and Furious Munchkin (ranked 1902 p4p, 194 weight class). Furious Munchkin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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27
155 lbs
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20
137 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Munday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furious Munchkin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munday swings for the body but Munchkin moves out of range.
Munchkin tries to counter with a clinch but Munday shakes him off and moves away.
Munday moves into range and clinches up with Munchkin.
A nice left hand lands by Munday.
Munchkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munday's elbow.
Munday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munchkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munday is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Munchkin can't fight it off and eventually Munday manages to take the fight to the floor. Munchkin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Munday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munday drops back looking for a leg! Munchkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Munchkin manages to kick Munday off! Munday jumps back into Munchkin's guard.
Munday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Munchkin keeping moving, preventing Munday from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munday defends well.
Munchkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munday tries to free his leg and advance position but Munchkin is retaining full guard.
Munday has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Munchkin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Munday is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Munchkin pulls down on the head and he's put Munday to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Furious Munchkin!
Furious Munchkin is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manu Mikkonen (ranked 1977 p4p, 215 weight class) and Cyril Figgis (ranked 2090 p4p, 227 weight class). Mikkonen comes to the cage accompanied by When Worlds Collide. 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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240 lbs
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279 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manu Mikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Figgis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figgis.
A jab lands there for Mikkonen.
Figgis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mikkonen scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Cyril Figgis has been cut.
We've been told by Mikkonen's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Figgis.
Figgis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikkonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figgis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikkonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Figgis avoided it.
Figgis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mikkonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mikkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figgis.
Figgis slips under a jab from Mikkonen.
Figgis slips a jab and a cross from Mikkonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figgis clinches.
Figgis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Figgis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Figgis misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figgis.
Figgis takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikkonen.
Figgis lands with a right to the head.
Mikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figgis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikkonen moves away.
Mikkonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Figgis swings for the body but Mikkonen moves out of range.
Mikkonen connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Figgis tumbling to the canvas! Mikkonen pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Figgis was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manu Mikkonen!
Manu Mikkonen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Payne (ranked 532 p4p, 52 weight class) and Vick Venom (ranked 731 p4p, 80 weight class). Venom has chosen Once bitten twice shy-by CINDERELLA as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Payne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Venom!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Venom.
Venom shoots in for a double leg but Payne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Venom scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payne has Venom up against the cage in a clinch.
Payne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Venom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Derek Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vick Venom.
Still in the clinch, Payne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Payne.
Venom prevents a body shot from Payne.
Venom is trying to break free.
Payne misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Payne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payne.
Venom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Venom looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Payne.
Venom blocks a body shot from Payne.
A short right from Payne on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom jumps guard and drags Payne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venom is trying to control the position but Payne postures up.
Payne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne continues to stall.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payne stays in close to Venom's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Venom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Venom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two 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.
Venom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Venom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Payne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Payne defends it well.
Payne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Venom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vick Venom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne stuffs the takedown attempt from Venom. Venom gets slowly back to his feet.
Payne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Venom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Venom scrambles back to his feet.
Venom shoots in and drives through. Payne sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Venom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Payne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Venom scoring with punches from side control.
Venom tries to score with some ground and pound. Payne controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Payne defending against the ground and pound.
Payne defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Venom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Payne parries the strikes from Venom easily there. Venom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Payne to escape.
Venom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The strikes coming from Venom are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Venom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Payne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Venom working the head and body with strikes.
Venom trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Venom looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Payne is avoiding damage well.
Venom throws a strike aimed at the side of Payne's head but Payne avoids it well.
Venom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Payne some visible discomfort.
Venom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Venom is putting a hurting on Payne here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venom has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Payne!
Venom lands with some strikes.
Venom throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Venom on the ground.
Payne wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Venom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vick Venom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Venom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Venom dives in and grabs Payne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payne pushes down on Venom's head and hops out.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Venom is just out of range.
Venom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Venom working away.
Venom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Venom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Venom scores with punches from side control.
Venom is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom lands an elbow.
Payne struggling a bit here.
Vick Venom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Payne takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Payne can't do much from the bottom here.
Venom wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
Venom misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Venom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venom landing strikes.
Venom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Payne takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Payne struggling a bit here.
Venom in side control, throwing shots but Payne defends.
Venom wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
Venom creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Payne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Venom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venom throws an elbow but Payne slips to the side and avoids it well.
Venom lands a nice forearm strike.
Venom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Payne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Venom working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Payne to see if he's OK.
Venom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Payne is trying to get back to half guard.
Venom lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Venom controls the position.
Venom in side control, throwing shots but Payne defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Payne some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Venom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Venom lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Venom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Venom lands a few punches from side control.
Payne is rocked!
Venom in side control lands a decent elbow.
Venom looks up at the clock and then as Payne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Venom smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Payne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venom lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Payne! Venom senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Payne out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vick Venom!
Vick Venom is the new heavyweight champion!
Vick Venom took some time post fight to say the following; 'Once bitten twice shy baby!!!I'm 2 division champ Payne was nothing but a payne in my ass
I AM THE TERROR OF TORCIDA....WHO IS NEXT?!!'.
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