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Empire: GP145 Finals PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eetu Hyypia (ranked 6066 p4p, 5646 weight class) and Khabib Chiamev (ranked 653 p4p, 630 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eetu Hyypia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Chiamev!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyypia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hyypia.
Hyypia looks for the body kick but Chiamev saw that one coming.
Hyypia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chiamev.
A bone on bone clash there as Chiamev blocks the leg kick.
Chiamev feints the counter takedown.
Hyypia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chiamev's head.
Hyypia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hyypia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hyypia pushes Chiamev off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiamev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hyypia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hyypia slaps away a takedown attempt from Chiamev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eetu Hyypia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyypia throws a series of punches but Chiamev avoids them all with ease.
Hyypia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chiamev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyypia can pounce on him.
Hyypia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chiamev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hyypia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chiamev.
Nice shot by Hyypia.
Hyypia stalks Chiamev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chiamev's face. Chiamev staggers backwards, shaken.
Hyypia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chiamev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Chiamev tries to counter it with a takedown but Hyypia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hyypia thows a leg kick but Chiamev checks it
and Chiamev counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiamev misses with the ground and pound.
Chiamev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chiamev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chiamev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chiamev grinds an elbow into Hyypia's temple.
Chiamev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hyypia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chiamev is controlling him well.
Chiamev is chipping away with strikes.
Hyypia bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiamev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chiamev cracks Hyypia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hyypia is trying to buck Chiamev off.
Chiamev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chiamev working the body and head with strikes.
Chiamev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
 Hyypia is rocked!
A big shot lands for Chiamev! That's hurt Hyypia! Will he recover? Chiamev fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Chiamev!
Khabib Chiamev spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hinski Grang (ranked 5869 p4p, 6490 weight class) and Dennis Wagner (ranked 583 p4p, 612 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to JID - Ed, Edd & Eddy. On his way into the cage it seems that Hinski Grang has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hinski Grang seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hinski Grang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Grang.
 It looks like Dennis Wagner has been cut.
Grang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wagner sprawling to the canvas! Wagner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grang finish him?!
 Wagner is rocked!
Grang fakes the body blow, causing Wagner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Wagner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hinski Grang!
Hinski Grang looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I saw Jerome Biggs on this card and I wanna go up against him next and destroy him! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Murphy (ranked 4085 p4p, 5054 weight class) and Android Seventeen (ranked 535 p4p, 605 weight class). Android Seventeen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Seventeen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seventeen fails to land with a series of punches.
Seventeen throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Seventeen.
Seventeen scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seventeen was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Seventeen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy moves out of range as Seventeen strikes.
Seventeen misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Android Seventeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seventeen swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Seventeen loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Seventeen misses with a two punch combination.
Seventeen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seventeen, pushing him back against the cage.
Seventeen working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seventeen is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Murphy keeps control of Seventeen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy has Seventeen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Murphy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Seventeen tumbling to the mat - Murphy dives into Seventeen's guard.
Murphy pushing down on Seventeen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Seventeen taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Seventeen wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy slows the pace down in half guard.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy passes to full mount!
Seventeen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy controlling from mount.
Murphy breaks from Seventeen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Murphy unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Seventeen is bucking up trying to escape but Murphy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Murphy controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy has hold of Seventeen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Seventeen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seventeen is trying to escape the mount.
Murphy controlling the position easily from mount.
Murphy 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.
Murphy raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seventeen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Murphy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Seventeen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Murphy!
Jimmy Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Ardin (ranked 4684 p4p, 3203 weight class) and Tavaris Fulton (ranked 456 p4p, 329 weight class). Ardin comes into the arena with Two Tone Rebel - E-Dubble blaring out of the sound system. Fulton has chosen In My Projects as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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271
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Ardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tavaris Fulton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardin moves forwards but Fulton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fulton throws a hook but Ardin avoids it easily.
Fulton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ardin sprawling to the canvas! Ardin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fulton finish him?!
Ardin is rocked!
Ardin darts in looking for a takedown but Fulton gets double underhooks and turns Ardin into the cage.
Oh Ardin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fulton sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Ardin's defenses. It connects perfectly with Ardin's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tavaris Fulton!
A very excited looking Tavaris Fulton 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Mia (ranked 4049 p4p, 3711 weight class) and Hadr Bari (ranked 531 p4p, 491 weight class). Damian Mia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hadr Bari's chin.
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KO power |
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Mia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hadr Bari!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mia manages to avoid it.
Bari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mia was well out of range. Poor timing from Bari.
Mia fails with the takedown
and Bari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bari.
Mia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bari throws the left hand but Mia avoids the punch easily.
Bari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mia was well out of range. Poor timing from Bari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bari counters with a nice body shot.
Mia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Mia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bari lands a nice looking body shot.
Mia shoots and misses
and Bari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bari scores with a hook to the body. Mia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mia is breathing heavily.
Bari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mia under the eye.
A lazy left from Bari finds it's target.
 It looks like Damian Mia has been cut.
Bari jabs Mia right on the nose. Mia blinks but takes it well.
Mia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bari on his heels. He'll look to pass Bari's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bari controlling Mia's posture.
Bari wants to sweep here but Mia controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bari has control of Mia's left arm, preventing Mia from doing any damage.
Mia trying to control but Bari is working from the bottom.
Mia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bari, up you get!
Mia looks for a takedown but Bari sprawls well.
Mia tries for a takedown but Bari circles away easily
and Bari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mia needs to keep his hands up - Bari had a free shot at his head there.
Mia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mia is rocked!
Mia circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Bari. Mia falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Bari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hadr Bari!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Tchaikowski (ranked 3626 p4p, 3131 weight class) and Jerome Biggs (ranked 436 p4p, 390 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Tchaikowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchaikowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Tchaikowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Biggs counters by moving into the clinch.
Biggs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tchaikowski tries a body shot but Biggs blocks it.
Tchaikowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Biggs after a bit of a struggle.
Biggs prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Tchaikowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tchaikowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Biggs is pressed up against the cage. Tchaikowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biggs down to the mat. Biggs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tchaikowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Biggs.
Tchaikowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Biggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Biggs prevents the takedown attempt.
Biggs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Biggs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Biggs prevents a body shot from Tchaikowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchaikowski being controlled against the cage.
Tchaikowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Biggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tchaikowski tries for a takedown but Biggs circles away easily
and Biggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Petr Tchaikowski has been cut.
Tchaikowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tchaikowski gets a clinch.
Tchaikowski misses with a body punch.
Biggs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tchaikowski is breathing heavily.
Biggs'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.
Biggs just leaning against Tchaikowski, taking a breather.
Biggs receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tchaikowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Biggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tchaikowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Tchaikowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Biggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tchaikowski is working for takedown but Biggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tchaikowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tchaikowski is working for takedown but Biggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Biggs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tchaikowski blocks an elbow strike.
Biggs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tchaikowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Biggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Biggs.
Tchaikowski can't get the takedown.
Biggs blocks a body shot from Tchaikowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Biggs.
Biggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tchaikowski takes a shot to the head.
Biggs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tchaikowski up against the cage.
Biggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tchaikowski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tchaikowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Biggs tries to sprawl out of it but Tchaikowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tchaikowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Biggs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tchaikowski.
Tchaikowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Jerome Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tchaikowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Biggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tchaikowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Biggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tchaikowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biggs lands the left hand.
Biggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tchaikowski's head backwards.
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!
Biggs is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Tchaikowski hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Biggs!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Myke Bonner (ranked 1913 p4p, 3724 weight class) and Danny Peterson (ranked 219 p4p, 380 weight class). Bonner comes to the cage accompanied by Robert Tepper - Theres No Easy Way Out. Myke Bonner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myke Bonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson blocks a head kick by Bonner.
Bonner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Bonner misses with a wild body shot.
Bonner connects with a leg kick.
Peterson slips a jab from Bonner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonner.
Bonner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bonner thinking.
Peterson slips a straight right by Bonner.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
Bonner swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson walks into a stiff left hand from Bonner.
Bonner takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Bonner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peterson eats them both and turns towards Bonner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Bonner throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Peterson is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Myke Bonner!
Myke Bonner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ergun Cerrahoglu (ranked 3433 p4p, 2034 weight class) and Akihiro Imanari (ranked 357 p4p, 227 weight class). Imanari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yoshida Brothers: Rising kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ergun Cerrahoglu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ergun Cerrahoglu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Akihiro Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrahoglu loads up on a big right hand but Imanari slips the punch.
Cerrahoglu sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Cerrahoglu avoids it this time.
Ergun Cerrahoglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imanari moves away from the strike by Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Imanari under the eye.
Cerrahoglu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Imanari slips under a jab from Cerrahoglu.
A lazy left from Cerrahoglu finds it's target.
Imanari takes a swing at Cerrahoglu's ribcage but misses.
Imanari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cerrahoglu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imanari.
Imanari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cerrahoglu defends it well.
Imanari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerrahoglu.
Imanari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Imanari tries to clinch there but Cerrahoglu circles away.
Cerrahoglu throwing a counter right hand but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Cerrahoglu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Imanari's head.
Cerrahoglu lands a big uppercut and Imanari crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Imanari looks OK. Cerrahoglu waves Imanari back to his feet!
Imanari is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerrahoglu fakes the body blow, causing Imanari to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Imanari goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ergun Cerrahoglu!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 2404 p4p, 1704 weight class) and Arnold Kallas (ranked 257 p4p, 199 weight class). The key to victory for Cu Chulainn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Kallas!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chulainn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chulainn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Arnold Kallas has been cut.
Chulainn sends Kallas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chulainn is motioning to the referee to let Kallas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kallas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallas misses with a looping right.
Kallas is still on wobbly legs! Can Chulainn finish him?
Chulainn throws an overhand right that lands on Kallas's shoulder, as Kallas tries to avoid the shot.
Kallas seems to have recovered his senses.
Chulainn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kallas throws a sloppy head kick
and Chulainn counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Morra Jr (ranked 1321 p4p, 1622 weight class) and Hukkelberry Flint (ranked 156 p4p, 183 weight class). Flint is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Farmer Song. Hukkelberry Flint has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Morra Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morra Jr moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Morra Jr fails to land.
Flint takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Hukkelberry Flint has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Flint has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morra Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Morra Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flint blocks an uppercut.
Flint can't find room to land a body shot as Morra Jr controls the action.
Morra Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morra Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morra Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morra Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Morra Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Flint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flint's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morra Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Flint takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morra Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Flint breaks from the clinch.
Morra Jr is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint shoots in for a takedown but Morra Jr shows good takedown defense.
Morra Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Flint has had enough of the clinch but Morra Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Flint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morra Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricardo Morra Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morra Jr has Flint up against the cage in a clinch.
Morra Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flint is trying to force a seperation but Morra Jr has the dominant position.
Morra Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morra Jr.
Morra Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morra Jr.
A short uppercut from Morra Jr.
Morra Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flint tries to pull guard but Morra Jr won't allow it.
Ricardo Morra Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hukkelberry Flint.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morra Jr works on Flint's body with a couple of short punches.
Morra Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Morra Jr misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Morra Jr.
Morra Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morra Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Flint takes a shot to the head.
Morra Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Morra Jr pushes Flint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morra Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Morra Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morra Jr prevents Flint from breaking the clinch.
Flint is trying to drag Morra Jr to the mat but Morra Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morra Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flint's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morra Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morra Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Morra Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morra Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morra Jr lands a right hand.
Flint's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morra Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Morra Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morra Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Flint.
Morra Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morra Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flints head.
Morra Jr lands a body punch.
Flint is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morra Jr to keep the fight standing.
Morra Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morra Jr scores with a shot to the side of Flint's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morra Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Morra Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Flint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morra Jr tries a body shot but Flint blocks it.
Morra Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morra Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flint or not.
Morra Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Flint can't break the clinch.
Morra Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Morra Jr.
Flint takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morra Jr pushes Flint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flint tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morra Jr smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Morra Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hukkelberry Flint's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morra Jr forces Flint back against the cage and clinches.
Morra Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Flint controls the action.
Flint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Morra Jr.
Morra Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flint backwards.
Flint tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morra Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morra Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Flint blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morra Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flint's efforts to push away.
Morra Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Flint is rocked!
Morra Jr gets through Flint's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flint is still on wobbly legs! Can Morra Jr finish him?
Morra Jr dips a shoulder and cracks Flint with a mighty uppercut! Flint falls back against the cage and Morra Jr unloads with a barrage of strikes! Flint 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 - Morra Jr screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Morra Jr!
Our winner, Ricardo Morra Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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