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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Surly MacConnelly (ranked 6296 p4p, 557 weight class) and Avion Lassiter (ranked 5726 p4p, 535 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Surly MacConnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avion Lassiter !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lassiter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for MacConnelly. That snapped Lassiter 's head back.
Lassiter throws a series of punches but MacConnelly moves out of range.
Lassiter lands a jab.
MacConnelly fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Lassiter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lassiter misses with a body kick.
MacConnelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lassiter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacConnelly but MacConnelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lassiter has managed to clinch.
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lassiter tries to clinch but MacConnelly is having none of it.
MacConnelly misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Lassiter slips a jab and a cross from MacConnelly.
Some wild striking there from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacConnelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lassiter swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacConnelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacConnelly misses with the combination.
Lassiter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacConnelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
MacConnelly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lassiter throws the kick towards the body but MacConnelly avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lassiter is defended easily by MacConnelly.
A little feinted left hand from MacConnelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacConnelly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacConnelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Lassiter in the body.
Lassiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lassiter dodges the punch combination from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lassiter .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter has a takedown stuffed.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .
MacConnelly has Lassiter up against the cage in a clinch.
Lassiter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacConnelly walks away with a smile on his face. Lassiter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacConnelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lassiter misses the shot to the body.
Lassiter lands a slapping body shot.
MacConnelly is looking to score with low kicks.
MacConnelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lassiter !
Lassiter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but MacConnelly has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacConnelly decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lassiter to his feet.
Lassiter tries to clinch there but MacConnelly circles away.
MacConnelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Lassiter misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice combination there by MacConnelly.
Lassiter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacConnelly sprawls well initially but Lassiter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacConnelly manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacConnelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacConnelly lands with a nice body punch.
Lassiter is looking to clinch but MacConnelly is avoiding it.
Lassiter dives in for a single leg takedown but MacConnelly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lassiter looks winded!
MacConnelly darts in and clinches Lassiter up against the cage.
Lassiter takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from MacConnelly.
Lassiter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacConnelly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lassiter letting MacConnelly take a breather here.
MacConnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacConnelly shoots for a takedown but Lassiter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lassiter thows a body kick. MacConnelly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
MacConnelly clinches.
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacConnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lassiter manages to avoid it.
MacConnelly swings for the body but Lassiter moves out of range.
MacConnelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lassiter backs up against the cage.
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lassiter circles away quickly and effectively.
Lassiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacConnelly.
Lassiter lands a nice hook to MacConnelly's body. MacConnelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacConnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lassiter can do to turn this around?
Lassiter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lassiter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
MacConnelly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Surly MacConnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lassiter catches MacConnelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lassiter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacConnelly gets caught napping as Lassiter dives in and scores a takedown. MacConnelly manages to retain guard.
MacConnelly pushes Lassiter off and gets back to his feet.
MacConnelly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lassiter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lassiter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacConnelly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacConnelly taking a break here but Lassiter is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly stands up and beckons Lassiter to join him on the feet.
Lassiter throws a head kick that misses.
MacConnelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lassiter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacConnelly somewhat.
That's two 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.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacConnelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lassiter gets the takedown into side control.
Lassiter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lassiter taking a break here but MacConnelly is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lassiter with the ground and pound but MacConnelly uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lassiter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
MacConnelly has Lassiter up against the cage in a clinch.
MacConnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacConnelly lands with a light punch inside.
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lassiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lassiter slaps away a takedown attempt from MacConnelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lassiter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
MacConnelly pushes Lassiter off and gets back to his feet.
Lassiter fails to land the takedown.
Lassiter clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacConnelly smiles and moves away.
MacConnelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacConnelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lassiter throws MacConnelly to one side and escapes!
Good standup being displayed there by Lassiter as he connects with a hook.
MacConnelly lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from MacConnelly as Lassiter shoots in.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .
MacConnelly gets caught flat footed, as Lassiter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacConnelly wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lassiter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacConnelly looks to land a combination. Lassiter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surly MacConnelly dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MacConnelly clinches up with Lassiter and pushes him back against the cage.
Lassiter fails to pull guard.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly rushes Lassiter and presses him up against the cage.
Lassiter breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Lassiter .
MacConnelly moves into range and clinches up with Lassiter .
MacConnelly missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Lassiter . No joy for MacConnelly on that attempt.
Lassiter shoots in and drives through. MacConnelly sprawls well.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lassiter enables MacConnelly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lassiter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lassiter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lassiter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and MacConnelly is now in half guard.
MacConnelly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lassiter is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lassiter to stand up.
MacConnelly lands with a straight right. Lassiter didn't see that one coming.
MacConnelly misses with a double jab
and MacConnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lassiter throws the left hand but MacConnelly avoids the punch easily.
MacConnelly closes the distance and clinches up with Lassiter , looking for a takedown. MacConnelly pushes Lassiter against the cage but Lassiter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lassiter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Surly MacConnelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacConnelly backwards.
Lassiter working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacConnelly tries to stall but Lassiter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lassiter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacConnelly is holding Lassiter down, trying to stall.
Surly MacConnelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lassiter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lassiter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lassiter in side control, throwing shots but MacConnelly defends.
Lassiter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacConnelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lassiter eats them both and turns towards MacConnelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MacConnelly forces Lassiter back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacConnelly to keep the fight standing.
Lassiter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by MacConnelly.
Lassiter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacConnelly regains half guard, as Lassiter was trying to land strikes.
Lassiter stands up and beckons MacConnelly to join him on the feet.
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 Surly MacConnelly.
Well MacConnelly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surly MacConnelly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Ofenloch (ranked 7963 p4p, 711 weight class) and Carlo Digano (ranked 7467 p4p, 695 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Ofenloch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Digano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ofenloch closes the distance and pushes Digano back into the cage.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head.
Ofenloch stalling.
Ofenloch lands an elbow just above Digano 's eye.
It looks like Carlo Digano has been cut.
Digano takes an elbow to the temple.
Ofenloch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Digano is rocked!
Ofenloch jerks Digano's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Digano drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ofenloch goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ofenloch because Digano was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tom Ofenloch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Katsuya Nakamoto (ranked 5014 p4p, 456 weight class) and Jamie Steenberg (ranked 6008 p4p, 508 weight class). Steenberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ali A theme song. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuya Nakamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Steenberg!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Katsuya Nakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steenberg.
Steenberg tries to clinch but Nakamoto is having none of it.
Steenberg clinches up against the cage.
Steenberg manages to break the clinch.
Steenberg is looking to clinch but Nakamoto is avoiding it.
Nakamoto with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakamoto.
Steenberg is rocked!
Steenberg gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nakamoto gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Steenberg is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsuya Nakamoto!
In defeat, Jamie Steenberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm very sad but fair does Floyd was the better fight he just had to much for me today. Hopefully I can regroup from this and come back better than ever before'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Gabriel Fernandes (ranked 3656 p4p, 326 weight class) and Fedor Emelianegro (ranked 4188 p4p, 371 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fedor Emelianegro was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Gabriel Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Emelianegro!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianegro pushes Fernandes up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianegro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianegro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Hudson Gabriel Fernandes has been cut.
Emelianegro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fernandes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emelianegro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
Emelianegro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianegro connects with a right hand. Fernandes shakes it off.
Emelianegro thuds a left hand into Fernandes's body.
Fernandes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro sends Fernandes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Emelianegro is motioning to the referee to let Fernandes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fernandes is rocked!
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianegro lands an uppercut, right on the button! Fernandes 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 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianegro!
An out of breath Fedor Emelianegro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vercingetorix Frenchy (ranked 3301 p4p, 434 weight class) and Abdul Gazimov (ranked 8180 p4p, 717 weight class). Vercingetorix Frenchy 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vercingetorix Frenchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdul Gazimov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazimov wants to clinch up but Frenchy keeps it at a distance.
Gazimov tries to clinch there but Frenchy circles away.
Gazimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frenchy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gazimov is looking to clinch.
Frenchy closes the distance and pushes Gazimov back into the cage.
Gazimov lands an elbow inside that Frenchy shrugs off.
It looks like Vercingetorix Frenchy has been cut.
Gazimov is trying to stall.
Frenchy lands an elbow just above Gazimov 's eye.
It looks like Abdul Gazimov has been cut.
Frenchy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gazimov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frenchy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frenchy moves into the clinch.
Frenchy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gazimov is defending well for now.
Gazimov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frenchy lands a nice shot to the body.
Gazimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gazimov avoiding damage as Frenchy throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frenchy.
Gazimov looks winded!
Gazimov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frenchy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gazimov's face.
Frenchy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Frenchy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frenchy.
Frenchy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frenchy lands a nice knee to the body.
Frenchy cracks Gazimov with a nice body shot.
Frenchy trying to land knees to the body.
Gazimov takes an elbow to the temple.
Frenchy scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Frenchy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frenchy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frenchy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frenchy lands an elbow that stopped Gazimov in his tracks for a moment.
Frenchy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frenchy digs a right hand underneath Gazimov's ribcage. Gazimov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frenchy scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frenchy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frenchy landing knees to the body.
Gazimov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Frenchy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gazimov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Frenchy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frenchy obliges.
Frenchy is leaning against Gazimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frenchy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gazimovs head.
Frenchy lands an elbow inside.
Gazimov is rocked!
Frenchy missing with knees to the body.
Gazimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Frenchy finish him?
Frenchy lands an elbow just above Gazimov 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frenchy obliges.
Frenchy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gazimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Frenchy landing knees to the body.
Frenchy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frenchy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gazimov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frenchy crunches a lovely knee into Gazimov's ribcage.
Frenchy scores with a hook to the body.
Frenchy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frenchy crunches a lovely knee into Gazimov's ribcage.
Frenchy crunches a lovely knee into Gazimov's ribcage.
Frenchy lands a good knee to the midsection. Gazimov won't want to take too many of those.
Frenchy crunches a lovely knee into Gazimov's ribcage.
Frenchy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gazimov avoids it.
Gazimov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frenchy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gazimov can turn it around.
Frenchy lands an elbow inside that Gazimov shrugs off.
Frenchy crunches a lovely knee into Gazimov's ribcage.
Frenchy lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Frenchy.
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!
Frenchy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gazimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Frenchy.
A short body shot lands from Frenchy as the two fighters clinch.
Frenchy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gazimov is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frenchy works on Gazimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Frenchy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frenchy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frenchy with a knee to the head.
Frenchy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gazimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gazimov takes an elbow to the temple.
Frenchy is leaning against Gazimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frenchy works on Gazimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Frenchy scores a nice knee to the body.
Frenchy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gazimov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Frenchy as the two fighters clinch.
Frenchy lands a good knee to the midsection. Gazimov won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frenchy works on Gazimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Frenchy trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Frenchy.
Gazimov avoiding damage as Frenchy throws knees to the body.
Frenchy tries a knee to the head but Gazimov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vercingetorix Frenchy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Frenchy fails with a takedown attempt.
Gazimov connects with an inside leg kick.
Frenchy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Frenchy won't allow it.
Frenchy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gazimov avoids it.
Frenchy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gazimov is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Frenchy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vercingetorix Frenchy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frenchy lands an uppercut.
Frenchy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gazimov backwards.
Frenchy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gazimov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Frenchy.
Gazimov working hard to break the clinch.
Frenchy lands an elbow that stopped Gazimov in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Frenchy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frenchy.
Frenchy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gazimov avoiding damage as Frenchy throws knees to the body.
Frenchy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazimov can do to turn this around?
Frenchy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frenchy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gazimov.
Frenchy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frenchy trying to land knees to the body.
Frenchy working the clinch nicely. Gazimov is working for position but Frenchy cracks him with a big knee to the head! Gazimov crumples up against the cage and Frenchy lands two more shots before the ref can save Gazimov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Vercingetorix Frenchy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vercingetorix Frenchy made sure he mentioned Phantom Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 5191 p4p, 470 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 4883 p4p, 451 weight class). Filipovic comes to the cage accompanied by The Wild Boys - Duran Duran. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger works the jab nicely.
Filipovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Tiger.
Tiger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filipovic. Filipovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Filipovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tiger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tiger misses with a head kick.
Filipovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tiger avoids it.
Filipovic staying out of range there.
Filipovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Filipovic throws a looping overhand right but Tiger ducks down to avoid it.
Filipovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiger.
It looked like Filipovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tiger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Filipovic is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tiger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Filipovic looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiger instigates a clinch.
Filipovic tries for a takedown but Tiger manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Tiger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tiger lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Filipovic's head.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Tiger.
Tiger prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiger lands with a light punch inside.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiger gets through Filipovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Tiger.
Tiger lands a shot to the body.
Filipovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipovic misses with some punches.
Tiger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiger lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tiger.
A right hand to the body from Tiger.
A right hand to the body from Tiger.
Tiger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Tiger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiger lands a body punch.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tiger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Filipovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Filipovic's head.
Filipovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tiger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Filipovic takes a shot to the head.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filipovic.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Tiger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tiger lands a hook that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Tiger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filipovic misses with some punches.
Tiger has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Tiger.
Filipovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tiger.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tiger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tiger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Filipovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Tiger there.
Filipovic is rocked!
Tiger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tiger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiger lands a brutal head kick. Filipovic looks out on his feet and Tiger throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Great Tiger!
Great Tiger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iain Waddell (ranked 3399 p4p, 361 weight class) and John Miller (ranked 4004 p4p, 410 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iain Waddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Miller!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller jumps into guard, dragging Waddell to the mat.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Waddell's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waddell striking from the bottom.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Waddell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Waddell wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waddell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Waddell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Miller not doing much here.
Waddell is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Waddell is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Waddell is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Miller 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.
Miller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miller is looking for a kimura but Waddell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Waddell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Miller!
John Miller 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Oumakhanov (ranked 6591 p4p, 493 weight class) and Jose Canseco (ranked 3250 p4p, 297 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Canseco 's choice of entrance music: Death Grips - Lil boy. Jose Canseco looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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230 lbs
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240 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Oumakhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oumakhanov closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canseco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Fedor Oumakhanov has been cut.
Canseco lands a nice uppercut.
Oumakhanov wants a takedown.
Canseco has had enough of the clinch but Oumakhanov keeps him there for the moment.
Canseco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oumakhanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Canseco prevents it.
Oumakhanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Canseco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Oumakhanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canseco lands a left hand.
Canseco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oumakhanov can't get the takedown.
Canseco tries a body shot but Oumakhanov blocks it.
Canseco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oumakhanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canseco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canseco ! But no joy.
Canseco cracks a nice hook into Oumakhanov's ribs.
Oumakhanov has managed to clinch.
Canseco tries to break the clinch but Oumakhanov is controlling the position.
Oumakhanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canseco after a bit of a struggle.
Canseco prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Canseco .
Oumakhanov is breathing heavily.
Canseco is trying to break the clinch but Oumakhanov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canseco lands with a right to the head.
Canseco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oumakhanov backwards.
Canseco breaks the clinch.
Canseco throws a series of punches but Oumakhanov moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Canseco - just one landing.
Canseco lands with a cross.
Oumakhanov is rocked!
Oumakhanov loses concentration momentarily and Canseco pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Oumakhanov crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Canseco finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Canseco !
Jose Canseco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victo Pave (ranked 5160 p4p, 467 weight class) and Dallas Winston (ranked 2216 p4p, 253 weight class). Dallas Winston is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victo Pave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Pave.
Pave slips under a jab from Winston.
Pave lands a head kick!
Pave throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pave misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winston moves out of range as Pave throws a body kick.
Pave feints and then cracks Winston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winston down.
Winston lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pave.
Winston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pave at a distance.
Winston lands with a right hand.
Pave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Pave throws a quick counter head kick but Winston was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winston works the jab nicely.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Pave is out of range.
Winston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pave under the eye.
Pave misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Winston tries to counter it with a takedown but Pave pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Winston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pave misses with a wild body shot.
Winston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pave defends it well.
Winston scores with a jab to the body.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pave uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston throws a left that rocks Pave and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Winston dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Pave regain composure!
Pave is rocked!
It looks like Victo Pave has been cut.
Pave is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh Pave is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pave seems to have got his legs back now.
Winston in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pave is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dallas Winston!
After the big win, Dallas Winston made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Real Men Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tuccio Turturro (ranked 271 p4p, 37 weight class) and Bobby Whittaker (ranked 3479 p4p, 371 weight class). Bobby Whittaker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tuccio Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker tries to clinch up.
Bobby Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whittaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turturro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turturro darts in and clinches Whittaker up against the cage.
Turturro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Turturro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Turturro mounts Whittaker! Really nice guard pass there!
Turturro controlling his opponent.
Whittaker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Turturro has isolated one of Whittaker's arms. Whittaker looking to fight him off but Turturro twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuccio Turturro!
Tuccio Turturro 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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hype
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pop
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