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EMPIRE London.9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Groenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Groenberg!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a body shot.
Alexander Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Groenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Groenberg with the ground and pound from mount.
Groenberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Groenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Groenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Groenberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Groenberg lands a big shot there that rocks Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Groenberg landing punches.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Groenberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Groenberg prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Groenberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Groenberg landing shots from mount.
Groenberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lee is rocked!
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Lee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Groenberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Groenberg! Lee is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Groenberg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Quim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Quim!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Quim sprawls well. He's pushed Gustafsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Quim shows good takedown defense.
Gustafsson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Quim as Gustafsson shoots in.
Gustafsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Quim as Gustafsson shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson shoots in and drives through. Quim sprawls well.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Quim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quim wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustafsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustafsson shoots in and drives through. Quim sprawls well.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quim is fending him off so far but Gustafsson persists. Nope, Quim circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quim cracks the inside of Gustafsson's front leg.
Gustafsson misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafsson with a poor takedown
and Quim counters with a head kick.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quim counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quim scores with a decent looking hook.
Gustafsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Quim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jonas Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quim lands a leg kick that knocks Gustafsson off balance momentarily.
Gustafsson with a poor takedown
and Quim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimmy Quim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quim counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson dodges the punch combination from Quim.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gustafsson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Quim moves away
and Quim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Quim counters with a nice body shot.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Gustafsson misses
letting Quim counter with a right hand.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown
and Quim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Quim counters with an inside leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a stiff right hand.
Quim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Quim counters with a thumping low kick.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Quim counters with a leg kick.
Quim lands a jab-cross combination.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gustafsson's knee momentarily.
Quim is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gustafsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Quim cracks Gustafsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quim.
Quim scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Quim cracks Gustafsson with a good jab.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Quim counters with a nice leg kick.
Quim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gustafsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustafsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Quim circles away easily
and Quim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quim.
Gustafsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gustafsson wants to clinch
and Quim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gustafsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Quim has a closed guard, preventing Gustafsson from standing up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Quim pushes Gustafsson off and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Gustafsson is predictable there
and Quim counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quim.
Gustafsson with a poor takedown
and Quim counters with a one-two to the body.
Quim connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quim counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up
and Quim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gustafsson's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Quim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Quim cracks a nice hook into Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Quim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustafsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Quim throws a right hand that Gustafsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustafsson also avoids with ease.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with an inside leg kick.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Quim counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with an outside leg kick.
Gustafsson with a poor takedown
and Quim counters with a low kick, right behind Gustafsson 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustafsson with a poor takedown
and Quim counters with a good low kick that Gustafsson was not able to check.
Quim scores with a punch to the head.
Jimmy Quim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustafsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quim.
Quim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Quim circles away easily
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Quim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a low kick, right behind Gustafsson 's knee.
Gustafsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Quim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Quim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quim counters with a leg kick.
Gustafsson dodges the punch combination from Quim.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Quim circles away easily
and Quim counters with a straight right hand.
Gustafsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gustafsson's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson with a poor takedown
and Quim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a nice leg kick.
Quim feints and then cracks Gustafsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gustafsson down.
Quim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Quim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quim lands a leg kick that knocks Gustafsson off balance momentarily.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quim counters with a series of strikes. Gustafsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gustafsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Quim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Quim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gustafsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Gustafsson
and Quim counters with a one-two to the body.
Gustafsson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Quim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Quim lands with a straight right. Gustafsson didn't see that one coming.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quim scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson moves forwards but Quim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson misses with a leg kick
and Quim counters with a thumping low kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch
enabling Quim to counter with a crisp jab.
Quim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustafsson thinking.
Gustafsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quim counters with a left to the body.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Quim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Quim lands a glancing blow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Quim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quim, as that shot connected.
Quim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Quim counters with a one-two to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Quim counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick by Gustafsson misses
letting Quim counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Gustafsson misses
and Quim counters with an outside leg kick.
Quim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jonas Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Quim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quim 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Jimmy Quim!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jimmy Quim!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jimmy Quim!
Jimmy Quim wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida drops his hands momentarily and Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Almeida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Almeida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Almeida instigates a clinch.
Almeida has clasped his hands together around Da Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Da Silva could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Almeida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Almeida with the ground and pound but Da Silva regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Almeida working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Almeida is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Almeida is nestled in close to Da Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Almeida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Almeida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Almeida stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Da Silva throws up his legs and catches Almeida in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Almeida tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Da Silva! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thiago Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackenzie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Candlemass - Bewitched. 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 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackenzie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for ortiz with that takedown attempt.
Mackenzie lands a nice looking body shot.
ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Mackenzie sprawls well. He's pushed ortiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tito ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ortiz is breathing heavily.
ortiz shoots in and drives through. Mackenzie sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ortiz tries for a takedown but Mackenzie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mackenzie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mackenzie, as that shot connected.
Mackenzie connects with an inside leg kick.
Mackenzie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before ortiz has time to react.
Mackenzie lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Mackenzie. Those never looked like landing.
ortiz needs to keep his hands up - Mackenzie had a free shot at his head there.
Mackenzie stalks ortiz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into ortiz's face. ortiz staggers backwards, shaken.
Mackenzie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Tito ortiz has been cut.
Mackenzie misses with a series of wild punches.
ortiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mackenzie.
Mackenzie connects with a jab.
ortiz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mackenzie scores with a jab. ortiz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mackenzie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
ortiz is rocked!
ortiz bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Mackenzie comes at him with an uppercut from hell! ortiz falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! ortiz was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Mackenzie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Browne acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 London, Thiago Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Browne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Browne. No joy for Souza on that attempt.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Souza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Browne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Browne connects with a leg kick. Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza blocks a head kick by Browne.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Browne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Browne throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Browne which made him look bad.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza avoids the head kick by Browne.
Robert Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Browne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browne throws a head kick that misses.
Browne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Browne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Browne sprawls well. Browne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Browne throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Browne tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Browne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Browne looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Browne lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne lands with a slapping head kick.
Browne stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Browne.
Souza avoids the body shot from Browne.
Browne scores with a head kick.
Browne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Browne misses with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Browne. No joy for Souza on that attempt.
Browne lands with a slapping head kick.
Souza slips a jab and a cross from Browne.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Browne as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Souza.
Browne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Souza takes a step back to recover.
Browne thuds his shin into the meat of Souza's side.
Browne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souza. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Browne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Browne is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Browne circles away and we're back to standing.
Browne misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Browne.
Browne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Browne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Browne misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browne as he jumps to the side.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browne as he jumps to the side.
Browne throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browne as he jumps to the side.
Browne lands with a kick to the temple. Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Browne misses.
Browne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Browne.
Browne slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Browne scores with a head kick.
Browne lands a head kick!
Browne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Browne swings for the body but Souza moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Browne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Browne throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Browne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Browne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Browne!
Browne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
A head kick misses from Browne.
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Browne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Browne throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick from Browne lands but Souza takes it in his stride.
Browne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Browne throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browne as he jumps to the side.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Browne missing with a left hand there. Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Browne throws a head kick that half lands.
Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browne.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souza.
Browne misses with a series of wild punches.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browne throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Souza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Browne's guard.
Browne wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Souza wants to control from the top but Browne keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Souza won't allow Browne to get back to his feet.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Browne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Souza distracts Browne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Browne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Browne slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souza blocks a head kick by Browne.
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
Browne throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Souza avoids the body shot from Browne.
Souza shoots in but Browne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Browne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Browne sprawls well.
Browne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souza's sensitive parts.
Browne scores with a head kick. Souza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick from Browne lands but Souza takes it in his stride.
Robert Browne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Browne looks to land a combination. Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Browne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Browne. Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Browne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Browne throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Browne throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
Browne leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Browne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Browne to the mat! Browne manages to get full guard.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Browne is retaining full guard.
Souza slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Browne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza winds up and cracks Browne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Browne sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Browne is trying to stand.
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.
Browne is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Browne is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Browne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Browne is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Souza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Standup BangBang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BangBang comes to the ring accompanied by I'm not afraid!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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22
223 lbs
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208 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Standup BangBang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Gracie Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie Jnr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in BangBang's half guard.
Gracie Jnr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but BangBang sees it coming and defends easily.
BangBang is staying active underneath Gracie Jnr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie Jnr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie Jnr prevents BangBang from improving his position.
BangBang is controlling Gracie Jnr's trapped leg to prevent Gracie Jnr from advancing to side control.
Gracie Jnr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
BangBang is looking for a sweep. Gracie Jnr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie Jnr is looking to take a break and control but BangBang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
BangBang is trying to stand.
Gracie Jnr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie Jnr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BangBang trying to hold on to Gracie Jnr's head to control him but Gracie Jnr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jnr seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. BangBang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Helio Gracie Jnr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the ring accompanied by Justus Köhncke - Timecode. Boris Becker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Becker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Becker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Becker sprawls well. Becker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones clinches up with Becker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Becker.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Becker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones wants to improve his position but Becker is controlling well.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Becker prevents Jones from improving his position.
Becker is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Becker is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jones is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Becker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carling Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Brzenszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brzenszczykiewicz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Body Count - Body muthafuckin' count kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Adam Brzenszczykiewicz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carling Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Brzenszczykiewicz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Foster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foster lands in his opponent's guard.
Foster stops Brzenszczykiewicz from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster trying to control but Brzenszczykiewicz is working from the bottom.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Brzenszczykiewicz has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Foster trying to control but Brzenszczykiewicz is working from the bottom.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Brzenszczykiewicz is retaining full guard.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Brzenszczykiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Brzenszczykiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Foster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brzenszczykiewicz dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Foster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brzenszczykiewicz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brzenszczykiewicz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brzenszczykiewicz wants to stand but Foster is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Foster has Brzenszczykiewicz pulled in close to control his posture.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brzenszczykiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Foster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brzenszczykiewicz passes into side control.
Foster is trying to control Brzenszczykiewicz's posture but Brzenszczykiewicz avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foster manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Foster keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Foster trying to hold on to Brzenszczykiewicz's head to control him but Brzenszczykiewicz postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brzenszczykiewicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brzenszczykiewicz wants to stand up but Foster is controlling the position.
Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Foster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foster trying to control the position.
Foster pulls Brzenszczykiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Foster isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brzenszczykiewicz stacks Foster on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brzenszczykiewicz!
Brzenszczykiewicz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Foster manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brzenszczykiewicz keeps working.
Foster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brzenszczykiewicz's head.
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Brzenszczykiewicz defends the submission attempt.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brzenszczykiewicz defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brzenszczykiewicz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster.
Foster passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carling Foster dominated that round.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick by Foster misses
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Foster's knee momentarily.
Adam Brzenszczykiewicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Brzenszczykiewicz checks the leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that half lands.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brzenszczykiewicz's half guard.
Foster seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster tries to pass to full mount but Brzenszczykiewicz defends it.
Foster throwing shots but Brzenszczykiewicz is blocking nicely.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brzenszczykiewicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Foster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brzenszczykiewicz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Foster is working for a kimura but Brzenszczykiewicz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Foster trying to control the action but Brzenszczykiewicz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brzenszczykiewicz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Foster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Foster 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.
Foster 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brzenszczykiewicz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking for a kimura but Brzenszczykiewicz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but Brzenszczykiewicz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brzenszczykiewicz is trying to stand.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Brzenszczykiewicz is working away.
Foster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Foster passes to full mount!
Brzenszczykiewicz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Foster moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brzenszczykiewicz has worked his arm free - good work by Brzenszczykiewicz!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Foster is trying to get an arm triangle but Brzenszczykiewicz is defending well.
Foster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brzenszczykiewicz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz stops Foster from passing to mount.
Foster tries for a kimura but Brzenszczykiewicz is defending well.
Foster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Foster tries to move to mount but Brzenszczykiewicz blocks the move with his legs.
Foster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brzenszczykiewicz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brzenszczykiewicz defending against the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carling Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foster 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Carling Foster!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Carling Foster!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Carling Foster!
Carling Foster wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callahan has chosen Everybody Wants To Rule The World as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Caesar Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Callahan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz slips a jab from Callahan.
Callahan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Callahan.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callahan throws out the jab.
Callahan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz shoots in but Callahan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Callahan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Callahan.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Callahan works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callahan.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Callahan misses with a hook.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Callahan fails to land with a series of punches.
Callahan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomas Callahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callahan fails with the takedown.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Callahan looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Callahan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callahan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Callahan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Callahan walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that Callahan semi-blocks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz pushes Callahan away with a front kick.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diaz.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Callahan's torso.
Callahan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz cracks the inside of Callahan's front leg.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Callahan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Callahan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Callahan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Callahan ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Callahan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz feints and then cracks Callahan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Callahan down.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Callahan walks into a jab.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Callahan avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Callahan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Callahan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Callahan misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Callahan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz lands a high kick!
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Callahan's sensitive parts.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caesar Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Callahan's head.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Callahan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Callahan scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Diaz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz cracks Callahan with an open hand slap.
Diaz defending well as Callahan loads up on a big left hand.
Callahan throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Callahan down.
Callahan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz is looking to slow Callahan down with leg kicks.
Diaz cracks Callahan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Callahan misses the target.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callahan throws out the jab.
Callahan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Callahan shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a head kick that Callahan semi-blocks.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Callahan's head back.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Callahan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz tries to move into range but Callahan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Callahan throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Callahan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Callahan throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a head kick.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Callahan throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
A slow jab from Callahan misses its intended target.
Diaz lands a front kick.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Callahan.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Callahan's head.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a front kick.
Callahan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Callahan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Callahan.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Callahan.
Callahan walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Callahan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
A big left from Callahan misses.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Callahan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Callahan misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
A jab from Callahan misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callahan.
A swing and a miss from Callahan.
Callahan missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Callahan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Callahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz tries to bum rush Callahan with a series of wild strikes but Callahan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Callahan.
Callahan looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caesar Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Callahan throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Callahan throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callahan clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Callahan moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Callahan lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Callahan misses.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callahan can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callahan cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Diaz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Callahan takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Callahan throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callahan.
Callahan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.
Diaz thumps Callahan with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Callahan.
Callahan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Callahan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Callahan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but Callahan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Callahan working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to hold on but Callahan pushes him away.
Callahan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Diaz wants to control but Callahan is having none of it.
Diaz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Callahan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
BOOM! Callahan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Callahan controlling his opponent.
Callahan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz tries to hold on but Callahan postures up.
Diaz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Callahan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan lands a nice shot to the head.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Callahan controls the position.
Callahan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Callahan's arms.
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Callahan is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Callahan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Callahan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Callahan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Callahan has escaped and now he's on top!
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Callahan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Callahan trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Callahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Callahan passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Callahan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Callahan 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Callahan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Callahan is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Callahan wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Callahan.
Diaz is looking to control Callahan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
That's eight 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.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Callahan pulls his head out easily.
Callahan is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Callahan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Callahan to get to half guard.
Callahan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to hold on but Callahan postures up.
Callahan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Callahan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diaz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diaz shrugs it off.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Callahan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Callahan 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!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Callahan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Callahan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callahan scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz stuns Callahan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Callahan had a free shot at his head there.
Callahan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz throws the left hand but Callahan avoids the punch easily.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Callahan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Callahan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Callahan as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Callahan misses.
Callahan misses the jab.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Callahan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Callahan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Callahan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Callahan's guard.
Callahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Callahan controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Callahan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Callahan has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Callahan to get to half guard.
Callahan is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Callahan is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Callahan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Callahan pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Callahan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz strikes from the bottom but Callahan passes into mount!
Diaz is just holding on here. Callahan manages to take his back.
Diaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz tries to escape but Callahan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz fending off the submission attempt from Callahan.
Callahan is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Callahan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Callahan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
Callahan is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Callahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Callahan wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Callahan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.
Callahan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Callahan pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Callahan passes into half guard.
Diaz has hold of Callahan's hands but Callahan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Callahan is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Callahan manages to pass to mount!
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Thomas Callahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz turns into Callahan and is now in his guard.
Callahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Callahan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Callahan wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Callahan pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Callahan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Callahan has escaped and now he's on top!
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Callahan from controlling successfully.
Callahan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Callahan has Diaz in his guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Callahan keeps moving.
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Callahan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Callahan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Callahan!
Callahan working away.
Callahan tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Callahan.
I think Callahan 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Caesar Diaz!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Caesar Diaz!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Caesar Diaz!
Caesar Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
Caesar Diaz retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hux Flux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hetfield's entrance music is Harvester of Sorrow. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hetfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hux Flux!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hux Flux.
Flux shoots in and drives through. Hetfield sprawls well.
Hetfield jabs Flux right on the nose. Flux blinks but takes it well.
Hetfield tests Flux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flux shoots in looking for a takedown but Hetfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flux tests Hetfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hetfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Flux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flux shoots for a takedown but Hetfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flux looks gassed!
Flux shoots in and drives through. Hetfield sprawls well.
Flux shoots in for a double leg but Hetfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flux gets tackled into the ropes by Hetfield. Hetfield maintains the clinch.
Flux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hetfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield landing knees to the head.
Hetfield scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hetfield obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Hux Flux has been cut.
Hetfield lands a knee to the head.
Flux takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Hetfield.
Hetfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Hetfield.
Hetfield working Flux over with knees to the body.
Hetfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flux's defenses.
Hetfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hetfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hetfield lands a knee to the head.
Flux takes an elbow to the temple.
Hetfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hetfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flux's defenses.
Hetfield landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Hetfield.
Flux is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield lands an elbow inside that Flux shrugs off.
Flux is still on wobbly legs! Can Hetfield finish him?
A knee to the head by Hetfield.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hetfield.
Hetfield creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Flux! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Hetfield.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
James Hetfield retains his heavyweight title!
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