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GC 468: King VS King PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Skinner (ranked 2498 p4p, 2966 weight class) and Louis C K (ranked 245 p4p, 285 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Skinner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West . C K comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Who let the dogs out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner looks to land a left hand but C K moved out of range nicely.
C K looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
C K takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
C K avoids the body shot from Skinner.
C K looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
C K uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
C K throws out a counter right but Skinner avoids it with no problem.
C K on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skinner works C K's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner misses with a looping left.
C K keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from C K! But no joy.
Skinner feints a jab promting C K to slip. Skinner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. C K slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner scores with the left hand. C K knows he should have avoided that one.
Skinner misses the shot to the body.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skinner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skinner with a hook.
Skinner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skinner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Skinner.
C K takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skinner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skinner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skinner misses with a hook
and C K connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
C K with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skinner to score with a decent uppercut.
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but C K was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.
C K looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
C K avoids the body shot from Skinner.
C K looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skinner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throws a body punch but C K moves out of range.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Skinner misses with a hook.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skinner misses the body punch
and C K counters with a nice uppercut.
Frankie Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner's corner calls for a 1-2. Skinner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skinner connects with a body shot.
It looks like Skinner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Frankie Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skinner throws a hook but C K avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from C K on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner scores with a jab to the body.
Skinner lands a nice hook to C K's body. C K takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
C K takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skinner misses with an uppercut. C K saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from C K on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skinner misses with a double jab
and Skinner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skinner throws an off balance right hand
and C K counters with a big right hand! Oh Skinner is in trouble here! C K follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis C K!
Louis C K seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juha Maenpaa (ranked 3062 p4p, 2598 weight class) and Hudson Clarkson (ranked 377 p4p, 335 weight class). Hudson Clarkson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Maenpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hudson Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson darts in looking for a takedown but Maenpaa gets double underhooks and turns Clarkson into the cage.
Maenpaa 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.
Maenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maenpaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a takedown but Maenpaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarkson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clarkson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hudson Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clarkson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maenpaa tries to avoid it but Clarkson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maenpaa to the ground. Maenpaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juha Maenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.
Clarkson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maenpaa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clarkson is in Maenpaa's guard.
Clarkson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Clarkson trying to control but Maenpaa is working from the bottom.
Clarkson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clarkson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Maenpaa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maenpaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maenpaa wants to stand but Clarkson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Clarkson moves into full guard.
Clarkson has a closed guard, preventing Maenpaa from standing up.
Maenpaa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clarkson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maenpaa is aware though and is defending well.
Clarkson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Maenpaa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Clarkson has tightened it up now! Maenpaa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hudson Clarkson!
Hudson Clarkson made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGEâ„¢ in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Evans (ranked 1423 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Ameri Can (ranked 141 p4p, 215 weight class). Can has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Granite chin |
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ameri Can!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Can throws a solid leg kick but Evans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Can.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Can on the side of the head.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Evans connects with a looping right hand.
Evans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Can's head.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Can misses with a looping left.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Can throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Can misses with a head kick.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Evans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Can misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can misses with a body punch
and Evans counters with a big uppercut that knocks Can off his feet! Evans dives into side control looking to finish!
 Can is rocked!
Can is pushing Evans's head away, looking to escape. Evans manages to hold on to the position though.
Can is still in real trouble! Can Evans finish him?
Evans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Can some visible discomfort.
Evans just content to control the position.
Evans lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans scoring with punches from side control.
Evans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Can will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Can seems to have recovered his senses.
Evans's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Can is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can seems a little lost for a moment, as Evans dominates the positioning.
Can tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.
Evans working the ground and pound but Can is defending the strikes.
Can is trying to improve his position.
Evans misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Evans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is working Can over with some ground and pound from side control.
Evans working the ground and pound.
Evans tries to move to mount but Can blocks the move with his legs.
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Can knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Evans working the ground and pound but Can is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Evans stalls from top position.
Evans working the strikes but Can uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Can is looking to escape.
Evans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Can wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Can on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Evans lands a jab to the nose.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Can - just one landing.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Can can do to turn this around?
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Evans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Can at a distance.
Evans lands with a right hand.
Can misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Can sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Can throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Can won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Can pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Evans seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can is looking for a sweep.
Can is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Evans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Can some visible discomfort.
Evans staying calm.
Can takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Evans grinds an elbow into Can's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can is still trying to improve position.
Evans moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Evans creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Evans content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Can struggling a bit here.
Evans throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Can tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Can misses with a low kick.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans scores with a nice strike.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Can throws a right hand that misses
and Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Can is breathing heavily.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Can misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Evans and Can goes tumbling to the canvas! Evans follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Evans slips a nice elbow through Can's hands, connecting with Can's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Can throws an off balance right hand
and Evans counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Can out cold! What a finish! Evans is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Evans!
Cody Evans 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Reign (ranked 2539 p4p, 2201 weight class) and Grizzley Adams (ranked 75 p4p, 105 weight class). Reign's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Belize (ft. MF DOOM) by Danger Mouse & Black Thought. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Titan Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grizzley Adams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams thuds a left hand into Reign's body.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Reign swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Reign sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reign on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
Grizzley Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Adams there.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Reign misses the target.
Adams has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reign is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice shot lands for Adams.
A big left from Reign misses.
Adams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reign momentarily.
Reign gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Reign manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to control from the top but Reign keeps moving.
Adams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reign looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reign will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reign swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reign is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reign works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reign 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams controlling from the top position.
Adams landing with the ground and pound.
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Adams is working Reign over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Reign wants to control but Adams passes easily into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.
Reign on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adams scores with a big shot! Reign's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Reign! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grizzley Adams!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between ReaperLord Tyberos (ranked 22425 p4p, 2005 weight class) and Jans Schmidt (ranked 415 p4p, 194 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that ReaperLord Tyberos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily ReaperLord Tyberos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ReaperLord Tyberos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jans Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Tyberos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmidt gets a takedown into half guard.
Schmidt is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyberos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyberos moves into full guard.
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Tyberos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyberos is working hard here to advance position.
Tyberos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schmidt trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyberos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyberos working Schmidt over with strikes.
Tyberos is thwarting Schmidt's attempts to control the position.
Tyberos 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.
Tyberos working over Schmidt with some ground and pound. Schmidt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyberos is working away from the top position though.
Tyberos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schmidt is positioning himself well to prevent Tyberos advancing to mount.
Schmidt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tyberos connects with a nice short shot to Schmidt's temple.
Tyberos working Schmidt over with strikes.
Schmidt wants to improve his position but Tyberos is controlling well.
Tyberos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyberos thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyberos throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyberos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidt keeps working.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Tyberos has control of the leg.
Schmidt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyberos.
Tyberos wants to control but Schmidt is keeping him busy.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Tyberos has control of the leg.
Schmidt is staying active underneath Tyberos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Tyberos has control of the leg.
Tyberos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schmidt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyberos wants to take a breather but Schmidt is having none of it.
Schmidt taking some punishment here, with Tyberos in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tyberos.
Schmidt looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmidt, not yet.
Schmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyberos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyberos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyberos connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyberos looking to pass the guard.
Tyberos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt has Tyberos pulled in close to control his posture.
Tyberos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmidt's head.
Tyberos works over Schmidt with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyberos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyberos postures up.
Schmidt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyberos working some strikes from top position.
Tyberos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmidt wants to sweep here but Tyberos controlling him for the moment.
Tyberos tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmidt is retaining full guard.
Schmidt trying to control the position here.
Tyberos postures up in Schmidt's guard and throws a big left but Schmidt blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that 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.
Tyberos misses the jab.
No joy there for Tyberos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyberos misses the jab.
Tyberos throws a looping overhand right but Schmidt ducks down to avoid it.
Tyberos misses with a body shot.
Tyberos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmidt can do to turn this around?
Schmidt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyberos misses with a double jab.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Tyberos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyberos.
A nice side step and Schmidt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tyberos does it's job there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schmidt or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyberos, which made it look bad.
Schmidt moves forwards but Tyberos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyberos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyberos scores with a jab to the head.
Schmidt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Tyberos both land. Nice combination.
Schmidt is rocked!
Schmidt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyberos throws out the jab.
Tyberos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ReaperLord Tyberos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jans Schmidt.
Schmidt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt trying to control the action but Tyberos is working from the bottom.
Tyberos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schmidt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyberos wants to sweep but no luck.
Schmidt looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyberos pulls Schmidt in close to prevent any damage.
Schmidt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schmidt is continuing to stall.
ReaperLord Tyberos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyberos controls Schmidt momentarily but Schmidt frees himself.
Tyberos looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyberos, not yet.
Schmidt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyberos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyberos can't keep his opponent in guard - Schmidt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schmidt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt wants to take a breather but Tyberos is having none of it.
Well, if Schmidt 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.
Tyberos is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Schmidt 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.
Schmidt blocks the strikes from Tyberos.
Schmidt not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Tyberos.
Schmidt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyberos misses with a straight left.
Tyberos throws a sloppy body shot
and Schmidt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyberos.
Tyberos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyberos with a poor takedown
and Schmidt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Tyberos.
Tyberos throws a lazy right hand but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyberos sets himself, and Schmidt steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyberos avoids it this time.
Tyberos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyberos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmidt wants to improve his position but Tyberos is controlling well.
Schmidt wants to control but Tyberos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyberos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyberos works over Schmidt's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyberos throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Schmidt tries to counter with a clinch but Tyberos shakes him off and moves away.
Tyberos looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schmidt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyberos swivels and escapes.
Schmidt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schmidt takes a little break here. Tyberos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schmidt trying to control the action but Tyberos is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyberos is trying to control Schmidt's posture but Schmidt avoids it.
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Tyberos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schmidt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyberos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tyberos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmidt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tyberos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schmidt off and has taken his back!
Tyberos looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tyberos throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Schmidt avoids the strikes from Tyberos.
Tyberos throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jans Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyberos loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Schmidt hold on?
Tyberos scores with punches from the back.
Schmidt is still in real trouble! Can Tyberos finish him?
Tyberos lands strikes from the back and Schmidt isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ReaperLord Tyberos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Matthews (ranked 2927 p4p, 23093 weight class) and Veigar Kujawski (ranked 356 p4p, 565 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veigar Kujawski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Kujawski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kujawski throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews moves into the clinch.
Kujawski has clasped his hands together around Matthews's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kujawski tries to advance to mount but Matthews denies him.
Matthews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kujawski's best efforts.
Kujawski trying to pass the guard but Matthews defending well.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Kujawski is controlling well.
Matthews is not content to let Kujawski control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Kujawski is controlling well.
Matthews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matthews.
Kujawski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kujawski has managed to get both his arms back between Matthews's legs - danger averted.
Kujawski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kujawski is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Kujawski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kujawski is looking for a kimura but Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kujawski to get the leverage.
Kujawski is looking to stall here but Matthews recovers full guard.
Matthews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Kujawski defends easily.
Kujawski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthews's guard.
Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kujawski is looking to pass Matthews's guard but actually Matthews recovers to full guard.
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kujawski is aware though and is defending well.
Kujawski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matthews is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matthews has escaped and now he's on top!
Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kujawski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matthews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kujawski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kujawski has escaped and now he's on top!
Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Kujawski defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kujawski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kujawski looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matthews drops back looking for a leg! Kujawski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kujawski manages to kick Matthews off! Matthews jumps back into Kujawski's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kujawski scores with a punch to the head.
Kujawski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kujawski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Kujawski, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Matthews. 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.
Kujawski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Kujawski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kujawski punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Kujawski.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kujawski jabs Matthews right on the nose. Matthews blinks but takes it well.
Veigar Kujawski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthews gets the takedown into side control.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep.
Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kujawski to see if he's OK.
Kujawski struggling a bit here.
Kujawski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kujawski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matthews but great work by Kujawski.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kujawski's best efforts.
Kujawski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kujawski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski passes to full mount!
Kujawski wants to control the pace but Matthews is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews regains half guard.
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kujawski is looking for a kimura but Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kujawski to get the leverage.
Kujawski is pressing down on Matthews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matthews is holding on for now.
Kujawski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kujawski.
Matthews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Matthews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kujawski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Kujawski is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Matthews tries to get to full guard but Kujawski has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Veigar Kujawski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kujawski throws out the jab.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Kujawski's shoulder, as Kujawski tries to avoid the shot.
Kujawski lands a jab to the head.
Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kujawski finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthews's head.
Kujawski lands with an overhand left.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Kujawski avoids it well.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matthews was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kujawski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews defending well as Kujawski loads up on a big left hand.
Kujawski staying out of range there.
Kujawski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kujawski defends well and Matthews ends up having to push Kujawski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kujawski manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Kujawski, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kujawski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kujawski seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.
Kujawski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kujawski wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kujawski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matthews's thigh. Matthews counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kujawski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kujawski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Kujawski passes Matthews's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kujawski trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
Kujawski trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away.
Kujawski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kujawski is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matthews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kujawski looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matthews works over Kujawski with some ground and pound from guard.
Matthews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matthews drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kujawski dives on top into guard.
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Kujawski trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Kujawski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matthews manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Veigar Kujawski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kujawski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veigar Kujawski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Bigalow (ranked 2759 p4p, 1950 weight class) and Martin Drop (ranked 128 p4p, 94 weight class). Martin Drop has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bowser Bigalow's chin.
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bowser Bigalow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigalow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bigalow slips a jab and a cross from Drop.
Bigalow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bigalow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drop to the ground. Bigalow is now in Drop's guard.
Bigalow postures up in Drop's guard and throws a big left but Drop blocks it.
Drop wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bigalow is now in half guard.
Bigalow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bigalow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bigalow content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigalow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drop is looking to get to half guard.
Drop is still trying to improve position.
Drop slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Drop is defending against the submission attempts here by Bigalow.
Bigalow controlling the action here.
Bigalow is looking to pass Drop's guard but actually Drop recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drop working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drop is on top in guard.
Bigalow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drop has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bigalow is proving hard to escape from.
Drop postures up.
Drop tries to stand but Bigalow is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigalow is trying to control the position but Drop postures up.
Drop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bigalow is pulling down on Drop's head to control his posture.
Bigalow has his foot on Drop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drop works his way back into a safe position though.
Bigalow is trying to control the position but Drop postures up.
Drop tries to stand but Bigalow is controlling from the bottom.
Bigalow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drop decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Good shot there by Drop.
 It looks like Bowser Bigalow has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bigalow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drop throws a head kick that misses
and Bigalow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drop thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Drop.
Drop looks to land a combination but Bigalow avoids it well.
Bigalow misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Drop misses.
Drop misses with a double jab.
Martin Drop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drop drops his hands momentarily and Bigalow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Drop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bigalow doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drop cracks Bigalow with an open hand slap.
 Bigalow is rocked!
Bigalow tries to get into range but Drop steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bigalow! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Drop scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Drop!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darken Rahl (ranked 1755 p4p, 1096 weight class) and Flo Holl (ranked 175 p4p, 113 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darken Rahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Holl's head.
Rahl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holl!
Holl parries the strikes from Rahl easily there. Rahl is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Holl to escape.
Holl tries to improve position but can't.
Holl controls the position for a moment.
Holl taking punishment in the form of punches.
Holl is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl is trying to get back to his feet.
Rahl 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.
Rahl 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 Holl's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Rahl's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rahl landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rahl works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holl is trying to get back to half guard.
Rahl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holl, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl scores with a couple of short elbows.
Holl being controlled for a moment.
Holl manages to get back to half guard.
Rahl prevents Holl from improving his position.
Rahl trying to control from half guard but Holl is working away.
Holl is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl working the head and body with strikes.
Rahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holl pushes Rahl off looking to stand but Rahl dives back in and keeps control.
Holl trying to control here.
Rahl is looking for a kimura but Holl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rahl to get the leverage.
Rahl throwing shots but Holl is blocking nicely.
Rahl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holl trying to hold on to Rahl's head to control him but Rahl postures up.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rahl working over Holl with some ground and pound. Holl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rahl trying to mount his opponent but Holl defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holl is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darken Rahl dominated that round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holl moves into the clinch.
Rahl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holl tries a knee to the head but Rahl blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holl.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holl can do to turn this around?
Rahl has Holl pressed against the cage.
Holl using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holl throws an elbow but misses.
Holl missing with knees to the body.
Rahl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rahl has Holl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl lands a knee to the body.
Holl misses with an elbow over the top.
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holl cracks Rahl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holl pushes Rahl away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl misses with a straight left.
Holl lands a lovely overhand right.
Holl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holl looks to land a body kick but Rahl moved away.
Holl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Holl misses.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holl tries to clinch but Rahl is having none of it.
Rahl keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Rahl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holl lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rahl misses with an uppercut. Holl saw that one coming.
Rahl with a nice cross.
Holl misses with a series of wild punches.
Holl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holl enables Rahl to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holl manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Holl looking for a sweep. Not yet Holl, not yet.
Rahl lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holl's head.
Rahl wants to pass the guard but Holl is keeping the position.
Rahl postures up in Holl's guard and throws a big left but Holl blocks it.
Holl has his hands on Rahl's head, controlling the position.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl is looking to sweep but instead, Rahl has passed into half guard.
Rahl trying to control the action but Holl is working from the bottom.
Rahl working Holl over with strikes.
Holl desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rahl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holl is not content to let Rahl control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rahl seems to be looking for submissions.
Holl is looking to control Rahl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holl avoid being mounted?
Holl is looking to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Holl is looking to improve his position.
Rahl works his way into side control.
Holl can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Flo Holl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rahl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holl is looking to clinch.
Rahl swings for the body but Holl moves out of range.
Holl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holl throws the kick towards the body but Rahl avoids it.
Rahl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holl swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holl throws a leg kick but Rahl sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rahl.
Rahl closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rahl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Rahl is looking to clinch but Holl is avoiding it.
Holl moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rahl throws a nice looking combination but Holl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl throws out a loose jab but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rahl moves out of range of the strikes.
Holl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rahl blocks the body kick.
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Holl ducks down to avoid it.
Holl raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holl stuffs the takedown.
Rahl ducks right into an uppercut from Holl.
Holl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rahl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holl has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Holl throws a solid leg kick but Rahl takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holl.
Holl throws a leg kick but Rahl sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holl gets caught napping as Rahl dives in and scores a takedown. Holl manages to retain guard.
Rahl stands up over Holl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahl postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holl's head.
Rahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holl trying to control the position.
Rahl drops back looking for a leg! Holl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holl manages to kick Rahl off! Rahl jumps back into Holl's guard.
Holl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rahl controls the pace.
Rahl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahl advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahl is working away from the top position though.
Rahl is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Holl still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Holl has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rahl is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holl's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl wants to control but Rahl is keeping him busy.
Holl is stalling here. Rahl is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Holl seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rahl has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Holl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rahl wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Holl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rahl working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darken Rahl.
I think Rahl 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Sadaval (ranked 2208 p4p, 2272 weight class) and Chris Bibi (ranked 289 p4p, 296 weight class). Sadaval comes to the cage accompanied by Prohibido Olvidar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Bibi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadaval on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sadaval clinches up with Bibi and pushes him back against the cage.
Bibi takes a shot to the head.
Bibi blocks an uppercut.
Sadaval makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands with a right to the head.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but Bibi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bibi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bibi has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Sadaval tries to work over Bibi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bibi blocks an uppercut.
Bibi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bibi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bibi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Sadaval lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Bibi.
Sadaval presses Bibi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bibi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sadaval gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval lands a left hand.
Sadaval lands an uppercut.
Sadaval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bibi misses with a body punch.
Bibi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bibi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sadaval stops a takedown attempt from Bibi.
Bibi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Sadaval.
Bibi looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadaval.
Sadaval pushes Bibi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadaval.
Bibi is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sadaval.
Bibi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadaval finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Sadaval.
Sadaval dips a shoulder and cracks Bibi with a mighty uppercut! Bibi falls back against the cage and Sadaval unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bibi 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 - Sadaval screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy King (ranked 1900 p4p, 1574 weight class) and Ledley King (ranked 91 p4p, 43 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 11 - 10 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jimmy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ledley King!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimmy King lands with a right hand.
Ledley King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimmy King was well out of range. Poor timing from Ledley King.
Ledley King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimmy King under the eye.
Jimmy King misses with a hook to the body
and Ledley King counters with a nice body shot.
Ledley King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimmy King.
Ledley King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ledley King 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.
Ledley King shoots in and bounces Jimmy King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jimmy King kicks Ledley King off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimmy King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ledley King swings for the body but Jimmy King moves out of range.
Jimmy King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jimmy King misses with a straight right.
Ledley King looks for a takedown but Jimmy King sprawls well.
Jimmy King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledley King loads up on a big right hand but Jimmy King slips the punch.
It looked like Jimmy King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ledley King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ledley King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jimmy King's waist but Jimmy King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ledley King off to one side.
Ledley King throws a body kick that misses.
Jimmy King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ledley King's head.
Ledley King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jimmy King sprawls well. Jimmy King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ledley King gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Jimmy King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimmy King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ledley King.
Jimmy King misses with a hook. Ledley King ducked under it nicely.
Ledley King misses with a wild body shot.
Jimmy King throwing a counter right hand but Ledley King manages to avoid it.
Jimmy King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jimmy King cracks Ledley King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ledley King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jimmy King blocks the body kick.
Jimmy King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledley King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimmy King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ledley King tries to clinch but Jimmy King is having none of it.
Ledley King misses with an uppercut.
Ledley King darts in looking for a takedown but Jimmy King gets double underhooks and turns Ledley King into the cage.
Jimmy King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ledley King. That's going to slow Jimmy King down.
Ledley King gets a takedown into half guard.
Ledley King trying to control from Jimmy King's half guard. Jimmy King has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ledley King trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimmy King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ledley King distracts Jimmy King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ledley King scoring with some ground and pound.
Jimmy King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ledley King.
Jimmy King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ledley King is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ledley King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ledley King won't allow Jimmy King to get back to his feet.
Ledley King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ledley King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jimmy King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledley King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jimmy King's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledley King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ledley King trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimmy King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ledley King might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jimmy King haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ledley King throws an elbow that misses. Jimmy King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ledley King's guard. Nice move by Jimmy King!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jimmy King throwing strikes but missing.
Jimmy King is in close to Ledley King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ledley King throws a body shot but no joy.
Ledley King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimmy King.
Ledley King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jimmy King is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Jimmy King misses.
Jimmy King jabs Ledley King right on the nose. Ledley King blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jimmy King.
Ledley King throws a jab when Jimmy King was well out of range.
Jimmy King shoots in and drives through. Ledley King sprawls well.
Ledley King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jimmy King was covering up waiting for the punch and Ledley King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ledley King throws a strike but Jimmy King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jimmy King throwing strikes from guard but Ledley King blocks nicely.
Jimmy King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ledley King's head.
Jimmy King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ledley King has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jimmy King doesn't defend quickly enough and Ledley King has managed to lock this one up! Can Jimmy King escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ledley King on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ledley King!
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