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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnathon Ray (ranked 7066 p4p, 579 weight class) and Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 7454 p4p, 591 weight class). Volkanovski has chosen 2pac - Hail Mary as his entrance music. 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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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnathon Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkanovski rushes Ray and presses him up against the cage.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Ray.
Ray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanovski's elbow.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Ray controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkanovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ray up against the cage.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Volkanovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ray or not.
Volkanovski cracks Ray with a nice body shot.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanovski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Volkanovski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkanovski stalls.
Ray misses with some punches.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ray tries a body shot but Volkanovski blocks it.
Volkanovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volkanovski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ray or not.
A right hand to the body from Volkanovski.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Volkanovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Volkanovski prevents Ray from breaking the clinch.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is working Ray over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray wants to break free but Volkanovski has control.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkanovski digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ray stalling in the clinch but Volkanovski improves position.
Volkanovski avoiding damage.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ray throws a sloppy body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp one two that drops Ray! Volkanovski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ray to his feet! Ray is in big trouble!
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray.
Volkanovski clinches with his opponent.
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volkanovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski cracks Ray with a nice body shot.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Volkanovski.
Ray is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkanovski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Volkanovski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Volkanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Ray.
Volkanovski just leaning against Ray, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the side of Ray's head.
Volkanovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkanovski cracks Ray with a nice body shot.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski just leaning against Ray, taking a breather.
Volkanovski effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Volkanovski.
A short right from Volkanovski on the inside.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkanovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski is working Ray over against the cage.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkanovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkanovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski lands with a left to the head.
Volkanovski is leaning against Ray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski stalling the fight.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ray.
Volkanovski drags the fight down to the ground.
Volkanovski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Volkanovski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volkanovski pushes Ray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkanovski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski controlling the action here for a moment.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Volkanovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnathon Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ray if he has to take too many more of those.
Ray swings for the body but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
Volkanovski blocks a body shot from Ray.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is working Ray over against the cage.
Volkanovski lands a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Volkanovski is leaning against Ray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ray or not.
Volkanovski pushes Ray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Volkanovski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkanovski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a body shot.
Volkanovski dips a shoulder and cracks Ray with a mighty uppercut! Ray falls back against the cage and Volkanovski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ray is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Volkanovski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Aleksandar Volkanovski gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Holly (ranked 4500 p4p, 498 weight class) and xu Chen (ranked 25015 p4p, 641 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Holly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, xu Chen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chen is fending him off so far but Holly persists. Nope, Chen circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holly pulls guard effortlessly.
Chen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holly is looking for a triangle but Chen pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen postures up.
Chen stands up and waves to Holly to follow him.
Holly goes for a double leg but Chen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Holly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chen's waist but Chen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holly off to one side.
Holly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chen.
It looked like Holly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chen is looking to clinch but Holly is avoiding it.
Chen slaps away a takedown attempt from Holly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chen clinches up against the cage.
Chen jumps guard but Holly stands there with Chen around his waist. Chen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chen tries a body shot but Holly blocks it.
Chen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chen manages to end up in side control.
Chen is looking to take a break and control but Holly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Holly's shoulder. That is not cool.
Holly wants to control but Chen postures up.
Holly sneaks back into half guard.
Holly looking for submissions off his back.
Chen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chen is keen to just control but Holly is a slippery customer.
Chen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holly is just riding it out for now. Chen eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chen controlling the action here.
It looks like Chen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chen is looking to advance position but Holly won't allow it.
Holly is refusing to be controlled, as Chen sits in half guard.
Chen decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chen tries to clinch but Holly moves out of range.
Holly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chen avoids it really well and circles away.
Holly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Holly duly obliges.
Holly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chen defends it nicely.
Chen tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen avoids a kick to the body.
Chen shoots in but no luck this time.
Holly misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Chen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but xu Chen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holly moves into the clinch.
Chen is trying to pull guard but Holly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holly to keep the fight standing.
Chen wants a takedown.
Roger Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of xu Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holly's elbow.
Chen is pressed up against the cage. Holly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chen down to the mat. Chen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Chen.
Chen tries to clinch but Holly moves out of range.
Chen has his takedown stuffed
and Holly counters with a left and a right that stings Chen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holly drives through and clinches with Chen against the cage.
Holly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chen has Holly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holly effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holly tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chen fails to pull guard.
Chen tries for a takedown but Holly manages to get underhooks.
Chen is breathing heavily.
Holly jumps into guard, dragging Chen to the mat.
Holly is trying to control the position but Chen postures up.
Chen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Holly.
Holly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holly wants to stand up but Chen is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chen closes the distance and pushes Holly back into the cage.
Chen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holly pulls Chen into guard.
Holly is trying to control the position but Chen postures up.
Chen tries to free his leg and advance position but Holly is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chen won't allow Holly to get back to his feet.
Chen looking to sit in guard and control but Holly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holly trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
Chen is working an open guard so Holly takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holly goes for a double leg but Chen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chen continues to drive forward.
Chen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holly goes for a double leg but Chen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chen continues to drive forward.
Chen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Chen.
Holly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holly gets caught napping as Chen dives in and scores a takedown. Holly manages to retain guard.
Holly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chen controls the pace.
Chen wants to stand but Holly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holly's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chen clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holly is pressed up against the cage. Chen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holly down to the mat. Holly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Holly dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown but Holly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holly dives in for a single leg takedown but Chen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chen has his takedown stuffed
and Chen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holly misses with a takedown attempt - Chen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chen moves into the clinch.
Holly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen manages to break the clinch.
Roger Holly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chen looks for a takedown but Holly sprawls well.
Roger Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of xu Chen.
Holly tries to score with a low kick but Chen moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen moves out of range of the body kick from Holly.
Chen stuffs the takedown.
Holly digs a good body shot into Chen's ribs.
Chen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chen avoids the head kick by Holly.
Holly is looking to clinch.
Chen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chen controls the pace.
Chen trying to control but Holly is working from the bottom.
Chen with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chen tries to free his leg and advance position but Holly is retaining full guard.
Chen won't allow Holly to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holly shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen shoots in but Holly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holly throws a quick counter head kick but Chen was just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holly throws a head kick but Chen moves out of range.
Holly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chen as he avoids it easily.
Chen throws a head kick that misses.
Holly slaps away a takedown attempt from Chen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown. Holly tries to sprawl out of it but Chen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chen tries to keep at a distance but Holly has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holly's elbow.
Chen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holly walks away with a smile on his face. Chen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holly gets a clinch.
Holly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chen.
Holly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holly is trying to break free.
Holly pulls guard successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Holly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Holly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timurs Fuckermean (ranked 5400 p4p, 518 weight class) and Charles Norris (ranked 5172 p4p, 514 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timurs Fuckermean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Norris!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuckermean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Fuckermean ducks down to avoid it.
Norris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norris lands a right hook to the body.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Fuckermean's shoulder, as Fuckermean tries to avoid the shot.
Fuckermean is looking to counter with head kicks.
Norris shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fuckermean eats them both and turns towards Norris to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuckermean counters with a good low kick that Norris was not able to check.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuckermean.
A jab from Norris misses.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Fuckermean's head but Fuckermean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Fuckermean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fuckermean is looking to clinch.
Fuckermean doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuckermean throws a big counter combination but Norris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Norris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuckermean avoids the body shot from Norris.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuckermean throws a big counter combination but Norris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice combination there by Norris.
Norris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris scores with a hook.
Fuckermean is rocked!
Fuckermean moves out of range of the body kick from Norris.
Oh Fuckermean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuckermean drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norris sprawls and moves away.
Fuckermean seems to have got his legs back now.
Fuckermean tries to clinch up.
Norris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norris swings for the body but Fuckermean moves out of range.
Fuckermean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from Fuckermean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris throws a series of punches but Fuckermean avoids them all with ease.
Norris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Norris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fuckermean looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Fuckermean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
Fuckermean attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Fuckermean ducks down to avoid it.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuckermean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuckermean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Fuckermean saw that one coming.
Fuckermean half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A cross from Fuckermean lands.
Fuckermean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuckermean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuckermean is defended easily by Norris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timurs Fuckermean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuckermean is breathing heavily.
Norris scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Fuckermean does no damage.
Norris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuckermean's head.
Charles Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuckermean ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Fuckermean tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
Charles Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuckermean moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Fuckermean has Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fuckermean up against the cage.
Fuckermean breaks the clinch.
Fuckermean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Fuckermean doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Fuckermean blocks a jab.
Fuckermean half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Norris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris swinging wildly here.
Norris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fuckermean back to the cage. Norris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fuckermean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Fuckermean slips the punch.
Fuckermean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norris.
Norris leaves Fuckermean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fuckermean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
Fuckermean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuckermean slips a jab from Norris.
Fuckermean takes one to the side of the head.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Fuckermean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fuckermean slips a jab from Norris.
Norris jabs Fuckermean right on the nose. Fuckermean blinks but takes it well.
Fuckermean fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Norris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fuckermean slips a straight right by Norris.
Charles Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuckermean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but Fuckermean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Norris misses its intended target.
Fuckermean throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Fuckermean checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fuckermean takes one to the side of the head.
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Norris misses with a hook
and Fuckermean counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuckermean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuckermean.
Norris cracks Fuckermean with a good jab.
Norris throws a series of punches but Fuckermean avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Norris.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuckermean.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuckermean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norris lands a nice shot that snaps Fuckermean's head back.
Fuckermean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timurs Fuckermean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris connects with a right hand. Fuckermean shakes it off.
Norris misses with a few strikes there.
Fuckermean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Fuckermean dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Fuckermean's head and hops out.
Norris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norris looks to land a left hand but Fuckermean moved out of range nicely.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris misses with a hook.
Fuckermean works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris connects with a single shot there.
Norris misses with a hook. Fuckermean ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuckermean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris throws a hook but Fuckermean blocks it.
Fuckermean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Fuckermean is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
No joy there for Norris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fuckermean moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Fuckermean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but Fuckermean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Timurs Fuckermean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuckermean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Fuckermean saw that one coming.
It looked like Fuckermean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fuckermean scores with a jab to the jaw.
Norris throws a hook but Fuckermean avoids it easily.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuckermean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
Fuckermean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fuckermean there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris scores with a jab. Fuckermean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fuckermean drops his hands momentarily and Norris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Norris misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuckermean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fuckermean. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
Fuckermean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fuckermean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norris avoids it really well and circles away.
Norris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norris sizes up Fuckermean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norris looks to land a combination but Fuckermean avoids it well.
Fuckermean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris throws the left hand but Fuckermean avoids the punch easily.
Norris throws a jab when Fuckermean was well out of range.
Fuckermean looks for a takedown but Norris sprawls well.
Norris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fuckermean back to the cage. Norris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Fuckermean saw that one coming.
Fuckermean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fuckermean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuckermean has closed the distance and engaged Norris in a clinch.
Norris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Norris stalling.
Fuckermean misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Norris misses with an uppercut.
Norris misses the jab.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fuckermean moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuckermean moves away.
Fuckermean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuckermean ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Fuckermean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuckermean moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Fuckermean throws a head kick that Norris semi-blocks.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuckermean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuckermean looks for the body kick but Norris saw that one coming.
It seemed like Norris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuckermean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but Fuckermean persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Fuckermean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Fuckermean moved out of range nicely.
Fuckermean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuckermean shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Norris does no damage.
Norris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Norris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fuckermean shoots for a double leg takedown but Norris sprawls well. He's pushed Fuckermean's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timurs Fuckermean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuckermean tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norris scores with a nice right hand.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Fuckermean slips the punch.
Norris throws a jab when Fuckermean was well out of range.
Fuckermean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fuckermean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris stuffs the takedown attempt from Fuckermean. Fuckermean gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Norris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Norris misses.
Fuckermean pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris is out of range and Fuckermean settles back down.
Fuckermean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuckermean slips under a jab from Norris.
Norris connects with a nice looking jab.
Fuckermean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris misses with an uppercut. Fuckermean saw that one coming.
Fuckermean fails with the takedown.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Fuckermean's shoulder, as Fuckermean tries to avoid the shot.
Norris lands with a nice combination. Fuckermean backs away looking to recover.
Norris works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Norris as Fuckermean shoots in.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fuckermean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
Fuckermean doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuckermean in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Fuckermean is out of range.
Fuckermean shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuckermean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Norris wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fuckermean is now in half guard.
Norris felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Norris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuckermean wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Norris has a closed guard, preventing Fuckermean from standing up.
Fuckermean postures up in Norris's guard and throws a big left but Norris blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuckermean distracts Norris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fuckermean content to stall in guard here.
Fuckermean wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Timurs Fuckermean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Norris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fuckermean with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 fight!
Charles Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norris 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Norris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 4385 p4p, 442 weight class) and Norman Young (ranked 6700 p4p, 506 weight class). Norman Young will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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158 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Hyabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Young!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young tries for a takedown but Hyabusa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Young has a takedown stuffed.
Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hyabusa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Ryu Hyabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Young.
Young throws a series of punches but Hyabusa moves out of range.
It looked like Hyabusa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young with a poor takedown
so Hyabusa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hyabusa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyabusa advances position into side control!
Hyabusa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hyabusa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Young is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hyabusa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hyabusa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyabusa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Young some visible discomfort.
Young is looking for a sweep.
Hyabusa trying to control the position but Young is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyabusa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hyabusa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hyabusa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Young is looking for a sweep.
Young defending against the ground and pound.
Hyabusa 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.
Hyabusa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
Hyabusa happy to just control the position for now.
Hyabusa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hyabusa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hyabusa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hyabusa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Young takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hyabusa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An elbow from Hyabusa crashes against the mat.
Hyabusa misses with the ground and pound.
Hyabusa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hyabusa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Young manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hyabusa is pressing down on Young's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hyabusa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa is working hard here to advance position.
Young wants to control from the top but Hyabusa keeps moving.
Hyabusa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Young postures up.
Hyabusa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Young won't allow Hyabusa to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyabusa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Young controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hyabusa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hyabusa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hyabusa slips a jab and a cross from Young.
Hyabusa is looking to counter punch.
Young dives in and grabs Hyabusa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hyabusa pushes down on Young's head and hops out.
It looked like Hyabusa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young goes for a double leg but Hyabusa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hyabusa continues to drive forward.
Hyabusa throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young is trying to counter with his kicks.
Young has closed the distance and engaged Hyabusa in a clinch.
Hyabusa lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyabusa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hyabusa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hyabusa content to control rather than advance.
Young is looking for a sweep. Hyabusa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hyabusa.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hyabusa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hyabusa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hyabusa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Young tries to get to full guard but Hyabusa has control of the leg.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hyabusa.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Ryu Hyabusa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young has hold of Hyabusa's hands but Hyabusa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hyabusa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa is working for a kimura but Young is defending it quite comfortably.
Hyabusa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Hyabusa is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Young keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hyabusa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hyabusa passes to side control.
Young avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hyabusa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Hyabusa is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Young tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hyabusa taking a breather here.
Young managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hyabusa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hyabusa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Young is avoiding damage well.
Hyabusa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hyabusa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hyabusa working away.
Hyabusa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Hyabusa lands a few punches from side control.
Young tries to improve position but can't.
Hyabusa tries for a kimura but Young is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyabusa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hyabusa 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!
Young moves into the clinch.
Hyabusa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hyabusa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hyabusa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hyabusa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hyabusa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hyabusa misses with a punch on the inside.
Hyabusa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Young is looking to control Hyabusa's arms but Hyabusa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Young has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyabusa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hyabusa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hyabusa throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Young is trying to keep an underhook but Hyabusa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hyabusa wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Young trying to control but Hyabusa postures up.
Young wants to improve his position but Hyabusa is controlling well.
Hyabusa blocks the strikes from Young.
Hyabusa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hyabusa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
Hyabusa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young defending well though.
Hyabusa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hyabusa is pressing down on Young's thigh, looking to free his foot. Young is holding on for now.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hyabusa is thwarting Young's attempts to control the position.
Hyabusa thows a huge punch but Young dodges it nicely.
Young blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hyabusa passes to side control.
Hyabusa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
Hyabusa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa scores with a couple of short elbows.
Young struggling a bit here.
Young is not content to let Hyabusa control the position.
Hyabusa is really struggling to control Young but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Young is looking for a sweep.
Hyabusa is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hyabusa trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Young can't do much from the bottom here.
Hyabusa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Hyabusa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Young sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hyabusa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young taking a bit of punishment here - Hyabusa scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Hyabusa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hyabusa 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Hyabusa!
After the big win, Ryu Hyabusa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Chunks (ranked 4112 p4p, 358 weight class) and Argus Mungus (ranked 3703 p4p, 333 weight class). Argus Mungus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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286 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Argus Mungus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mungus swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Mungus as Chunks shoots in.
Chunks looks to land a right hand but Mungus moved out of range.
Mungus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mungus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobby Chunks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chunks slips a jab from Mungus.
As Mungus looks to move away, Chunks throws a big counter combo but Mungus just gets out of the way.
Mungus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chunks momentarily.
Mungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chunks misses with an uppercut.
Chunks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chunks shoots in but Mungus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chunks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mungus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mungus misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Mungus misses.
Chunks has been working on his balance at Runts Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mungus.
Chunks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mungus quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chunks is nestled in close to Mungus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chunks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mungus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chunks.
Chunks throwing shots but Mungus is blocking nicely.
Mungus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chunks is taking a breather. Mungus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mungus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Chunks there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mungus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Chunks 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.
Chunks throwing shots but Mungus is blocking nicely.
Chunks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chunks drops an elbow to the side of Mungus's head.
Chunks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mungus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chunks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chunks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chunks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mungus's head.
Chunks slips a nice elbow through Mungus's hands, connecting with Mungus's forehead.
Chunks working over Mungus with some ground and pound. Mungus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chunks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mungus's head.
Mungus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chunks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chunks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chunks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mungus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chunks working the head and body with strikes.
Mungus is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chunks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mungus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mungus is still in real trouble! Can Chunks finish him?
Chunks lands a big elbow - Mungus is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Chunks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Chunks!
A relieved looking Bobby Chunks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Schlaub (ranked 3440 p4p, 317 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 2714 p4p, 271 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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220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Schlaub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing.
Schlaub is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida misses with a body punch
so Schlaub counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machida is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Schlaub dives into side control.
Schlaub postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Schlaub in side control, throwing shots but Machida defends.
Schlaub looks up at the clock and then as Machida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schlaub smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schlaub cracks Machida with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Schlaub landing a few strikes.
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!
Schlaub cracks Machida with a big right hand but Machida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Machida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schlaub working the ground and pound.
Schlaub has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schlaub in side control lands a decent elbow.
Schlaub in side control, throwing shots but Machida defends.
Schlaub landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Schlaub working the body and head with strikes.
Schlaub working the head with strikes.
Machida is rocked!
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Schlaub cracks Machida with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Schlaub immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Machida is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Schlaub!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Schlaub!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Shackelford (ranked 2632 p4p, 268 weight class) and Ivan Petrov (ranked 3139 p4p, 296 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shackelford might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boomhauer - Dust in the Wind. Petrov has chosen They want too see me fall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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236 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rusty Shackelford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Shackelford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrov on the side of the head.
Shackelford jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shackelford works the jab nicely.
Shackelford avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Petrov tries to get set, Shackelford tries to push him back and clinch up but Petrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Shackelford connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shackelford.
Petrov throws a right hand that Shackelford ducks under and follows up with a left that Shackelford also avoids with ease.
Shackelford clinches up against the cage.
Shackelford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shackelford misses with a body punch.
Shackelford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov tries to circle away but Shackelford has him pinned against the cage.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shackelford pushes Petrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ivan Petrov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Shackelford.
Shackelford cracks Petrov with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shackelford.
Shackelford stops a takedown attempt from Petrov.
Shackelford digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
Shackelford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Shackelford.
Shackelford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shackelford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shackelford lands an elbow inside that Petrov shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shackelford.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shackelford.
Shackelford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shackelford has him pressed against the cage.
Shackelford lands an elbow that stopped Petrov in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Shackelford - that landed with a thud.
Shackelford lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shackelford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Shackelford.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrov has Shackelford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shackelford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shackelford lands a shot to the body.
Petrov looks winded!
Shackelford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shackelford digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shackelford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Shackelford lands a nice uppercut.
Shackelford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Ivan Petrov's cut even more.
Shackelford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petrov up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shackelford for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shackelford lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Shackelford.
Shackelford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shackelford is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Shackelford won't allow it.
Shackelford lands an elbow inside that Petrov shrugs off.
Shackelford digs a right hand underneath Petrov's ribcage. Petrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Shackelford.
Shackelford stalling against the cage.
Petrov is trying to force a seperation but Shackelford has the dominant position.
Shackelford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shackelford stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackelford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shackelford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Ivan Petrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shackelford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Shackelford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shackelford.
A short uppercut from Shackelford.
Shackelford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shackelford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shackelford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrov.
Petrov is trying to break free.
Shackelford slows down the pace here.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shackelford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackelford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Petrov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shackelford darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Petrov tries to break free but Shackelford pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shackelford as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shackelford.
Petrov wants a takedown but no success here.
A body shot lands from Shackelford.
Shackelford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Shackelford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shackelford lands a nice elbow.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Shackelford is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Shackelford as the two fighters clinch.
Shackelford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shackelford has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shackelford lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Shackelford.
Shackelford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shackelford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shackelford lands an elbow inside.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackelford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Ivan Petrov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackelford cracks Petrov with a nice body shot.
Petrov takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivan Petrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rusty Shackelford!
A very excited looking Rusty Shackelford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Gonza (ranked 530 p4p, 12 weight class) and Lucas Marston (ranked 370 p4p, 8 weight class). Gonza's entrance music is Mononoke Hime. A fine choice. Marston comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring it on motherfucker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Captain Gonza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonza throws an off balance right hand
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Marston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonza. Gonza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gonza tries to work over Marston's front leg with a kick but Marston checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonza. Marston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonza misses its target.
Gonza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonza.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marston momentarily.
Gonza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marston has time to react.
Gonza dips to his left and cracks Marston with an uppercut!
Gonza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston avoids the body shot from Gonza.
Marston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonza pushes Marston up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonza misses with the head strike.
Gonza scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonza lands a shot to the body.
Gonza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston prevents a body shot from Gonza.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonza.
Marston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonza presses Marston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonza has a couple of punches blocked by Marston.
Marston breaks from the clinch.
Gonza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonza with a hook.
Marston misses with a leg kick.
Gonza lands a lovely overhand right.
Good leg kick by Gonza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonza lands a nice hook to Marston's body. Marston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Gonza connects with a solid leg kick.
Gonza scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonza drops Marston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marston looks back up at him and smiles so Gonza waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Marston is rocked!
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonza.
Marston is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonza finish him?
Marston is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marston seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gonza throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gonza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gonza misses with an uppercut.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonza throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Gonza.
Marston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marston's hands.
Gonza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonza cracks Marston with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marston looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gonza finish him?
Marston is looking to chop away at Gonza's legs.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gonza works Marston's body with a nice hook.
Gonza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marston looks winded!
Gonza drops Marston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marston looks back up at him and smiles so Gonza waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gonza lands a jab to Marston's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston misses with a straight left.
Marston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gonza swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonza.
Gonza lands a big uppercut and Marston crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Marston looks OK. Gonza waves Marston back to his feet!
Gonza lands with a nice body punch.
Gonza throws out a leg kick but Marston moves out of range and Gonza only half commits.
Gonza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marston checks a leg kick.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonza jabs Marston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonza clinches.
Marston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonza backwards.
Gonza blocks an uppercut.
Marston misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Marston.
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonza lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Gonza.
Gonza has a couple of punches blocked by Marston.
Gonza scores with a hook to the body.
Gonza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marstons head.
Gonza blocking some punches.
Gonza tries to throw a body punch but Marston avoids it by throwing Gonza back against the cage.
Gonza pushes Marston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonza misses with the head strike.
Gonza misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Gonza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonza misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonza.
Gonza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonza.
A short right from Gonza on the inside.
Gonza lands with a left to the head.
Marston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonza backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Gonza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marston avoids the body shot from Gonza.
Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonza checks a leg kick.
Marston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gonza misses with a hook.
Marston is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gonza misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Gonza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Captain Gonza is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonza.
Marston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marston throws a head kick that misses.
Gonza throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
Marston throws out a counter right but Gonza avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Marston sprawling to the canvas! Marston rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonza finish him?!
Marston slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonza drops Marston with a naaaaasty hook - Marston is in real trouble here! Gonza dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 133 p4p, 6 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 374 p4p, 13 weight class). Riverson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. J.Ralph - Kansas City Shuffle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Riverson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riverson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Riverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaelsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riverson is looking for a triangle but Chaelsson pushes his legs off easily.
Riverson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chaelsson passes into half guard.
Chaelsson lands strikes from half guard.
Riverson wants to improve his position but Chaelsson is controlling well.
Chaelsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverson tries to get to full guard but Chaelsson has control of the leg.
Chaelsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Chaelsson working over Riverson with some ground and pound. Riverson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson wants to control but Riverson is keeping him busy.
Chaelsson lands strikes from half guard.
Chaelsson prevents Riverson from improving his position.
Chaelsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Riverson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riverson wants to get back to full guard.
Riverson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Riverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riverson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaelsson is aware though and is defending well.
Riverson looks winded!
Riverson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaelsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaelsson distracts Riverson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chaelsson is in close to Riverson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chaelsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riverson wants to sweep here but Chaelsson controlling him for the moment.
Chaelsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riverson is rocked!
Chaelsson stands up over Riverson, holding on to his feet. Chaelsson throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Riverson is out cold! Chaelsson lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Patrick Chaelsson!
After winning the bout, Patrick Chaelsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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