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IC 54: Blocko vs Kong PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Stinkfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - American Badass. Stinkfist has chosen People Are Strange by The Doors as his entrance music. Bobcat Stinkfist will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobcat Stinkfist!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson tries for a takedown but Stinkfist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson gets a double leg takedown into Stinkfist's guard.
Stinkfist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stinkfist keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stinkfist has wrist control.
Robinson trying to control but Stinkfist is working from the bottom.
Stinkfist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stinkfist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson trying to control but Stinkfist is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Stinkfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinkfist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stinkfist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robinson wants to stall.
Stinkfist is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stinkfist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson fails with the takedown
enabling Stinkfist to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stinkfist counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Stinkfist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robinson's calf.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stinkfist counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stinkfist lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Stinkfist counters with a good, hard body kick but Robinson shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stinkfist lands a body shot.
Stinkfist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stinkfist works over Robinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Stinkfist connects with a solid leg kick.
Stinkfist scores with a head kick.
It looks like Patrick Robinson has been cut.
Stinkfist connects with an inside leg kick.
Patrick Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stinkfist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stinkfist lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stinkfist digs a good hook to Robinson's body.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Stinkfist.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stinkfist counters with a right hand to the body.
Stinkfist closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stinkfist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stinkfist lands a jab-cross combination.
Stinkfist scores with a jab.
Stinkfist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robinson.
A solid body kick from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stinkfist duly obliges.
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stinkfist cracks the inside of Robinson's front leg.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Stinkfist throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Patrick Robinson's cut is getting worse.
Stinkfist lands with a nice combination. Robinson backs away looking to recover.
Robinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stinkfist lands the left hand.
Stinkfist scores with a spinning back kick!
Stinkfist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A right-left combo lands from Stinkfist.
A nice combination there by Stinkfist.
Robinson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stinkfist.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stinkfist makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stinkfist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist lands with a good body shot.
Stinkfist forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stinkfist.
Stinkfist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Stinkfist pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stinkfist lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Stinkfist.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Stinkfist lands an elbow that stopped Robinson in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Stinkfist lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.
Stinkfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stinkfist lands a two punch combo.
Stinkfist clobbers Robinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stinkfist scores with a one two! Robinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stinkfist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stinkfist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robinson rather than just go for the knockout.
Stinkfist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stinkfist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bobcat Stinkfist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stinkfist lands with a slapping head kick.
Robinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stinkfist is working the combinations to good effect here.
Robinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Stinkfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Robinson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stinkfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stinkfist has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stinkfist lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stinkfist scoring well with a low kick there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stinkfist.
Patrick Robinson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stinkfist stalks Robinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robinson's face. Robinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Robinson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stinkfist lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobcat Stinkfist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Robinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Stinkfist.
Stinkfist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Stinkfist misses.
Stinkfist throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Stinkfist catches Robinson right on the button with a cross.
Stinkfist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stinkfist moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Stinkfist stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stinkfist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stinkfist works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Stinkfist presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Stinkfist as the two fighters clinch.
Stinkfist lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stinkfist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Stinkfist works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Stinkfist with a knee to the head.
Stinkfist lands a body shot.
Stinkfist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stinkfist digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Stinkfist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stinkfist lands with a light punch inside.
Stinkfist connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robinson's face.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stinkfist lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Stinkfist lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stinkfist lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stinkfist.
Robinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stinkfist crunches a lovely knee into Robinson's ribcage.
Robinson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stinkfist presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stinkfist lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stinkfist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stinkfist scores with a shoulder strike.
Robinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stinkfist lands a body shot.
Stinkfist lands with a right to the head.
Stinkfist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stinkfist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Stinkfist lands a good knee to the midsection. Robinson won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Stinkfist.
A body shot lands from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist lands a body shot.
Stinkfist digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Robinson takes an elbow to the temple.
Stinkfist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stinkfist is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robinson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stinkfist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robinson wants a takedown.
Stinkfist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Stinkfist circles away easily
and Stinkfist counters with a body kick that stops Robinson in his tracks momentarily.
Stinkfist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Stinkfist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Stinkfist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stinkfist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stinkfist lands a jab.
Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stinkfist wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stinkfist keeping hold of Robinson's head, controlling as best he can.
Robinson 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.
Stinkfist is not content to let Robinson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stinkfist wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Stinkfist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Robinson throwing shots but Stinkfist is blocking nicely.
Stinkfist wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Stinkfist gets full guard.
Stinkfist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson trying to control but Stinkfist is working from the bottom.
Stinkfist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stinkfist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stinkfist throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobcat Stinkfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Robinson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stinkfist!
Stinkfist lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
Bobcat Stinkfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Patrick Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stinkfist thows a body kick. Robinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stinkfist tries to sprawl but Robinson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stinkfist is trying to control but can't.
Stinkfist is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stinkfist taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stinkfist is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stinkfist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinkfist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stinkfist lands a big elbow.
Stinkfist lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stinkfist lands a big elbow.
Stinkfist scoring with strikes but Robinson is staying in there.
Stinkfist raining down shots from the mount!
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson tries to hold on but Stinkfist pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist cracks Robinson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stinkfist postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robinson looks a forlorn figure.
Stinkfist unloading with bombs!
Stinkfist landing punches.
Robinson 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.
Stinkfist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stinkfist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Stinkfist has a good base and remains in mount.
Stinkfist scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Robinson?
Robinson can't escape the position.
Stinkfist landing strikes from the mount.
Stinkfist lands a heavy elbow.
Robinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stinkfist postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robinson looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist lands with some strikes.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Stinkfist isn't that keen on the idea.
Stinkfist landing strikes from the mount and Robinson is in trouble!
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stinkfist landing strikes from the mount.
Stinkfist landing strikes from the mount.
Stinkfist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stinkfist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stinkfist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Robinson taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stinkfist cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Robinson working to try and regain half guard.
Robinson tries to hold on but Stinkfist postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Stinkfist.
Robinson working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Robinson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stinkfist breaks from Robinson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stinkfist dominating with strikes here.
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
Stinkfist cracks Robinson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stinkfist landing strikes from the mount and Robinson is in trouble!
Patrick Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stinkfist landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobcat Stinkfist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stinkfist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobcat Stinkfist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spartacus.
It looks like Mr Spartacus has been cut.
Spartacus misses with a kick to the body
and Po counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spartacus scores with a hook to the body. Po takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spartacus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spartacus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Po.
Spartacus takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Po throws a leg kick
and Spartacus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartacus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spartacus is pressing down on Po's thigh, looking to free his foot. Po is holding on for now.
Po is trying to control but Spartacus passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Spartacus decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Spartacus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Po.
Spartacus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Po quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Spartacus there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus stands up and beckons Po to join him on the feet.
Spartacus lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartacus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartacus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Po rather than just go for the knockout.
Spartacus throws a good cross that connects.
Po throws a head kick that misses
and Spartacus counters with a single leg into guard. Po didn't expect that.
Spartacus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Po's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po is breathing heavily.
Spartacus escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Po there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Spartacus connects with the punch.
Spartacus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Po in his tracks.
Spartacus cracks a nice hook into Po's ribs.
Po gets caught flat footed, as Spartacus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spartacus passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartacus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Po tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Spartacus manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spartacus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spartacus landing strikes from the mount and Po is in trouble!
Po is rocked!
Tong Po's cut is getting worse.
Spartacus drops a big elbow. That's hurt Po! More shots from Spartacus and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Spartacus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayne Wooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rayne Wooney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rayne Wooney!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooney gets caught napping as Davis dives in and scores a takedown. Wooney manages to retain guard.
Wooney keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis prevents Wooney from getting back to his feet.
Davis 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.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wooney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooney working a defensive guard here.
Davis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davis postures up in Wooney's guard and throws a big left but Wooney blocks it.
Wooney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooney 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is in close to Wooney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davis is sitting in close to Wooney's body. Wooney has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Davis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Davis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wooney.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rayne Wooney!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
184 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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174 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Cheese misses.
Cheese jabs Bravado right on the nose. Bravado blinks but takes it well.
Bravado throws an off balance right hand
and Cheese counters with a series of strikes. Bravado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cheese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bravado misses with a wild body shot.
Cheese blocks a jab.
Cheese staying out of range there.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cheese sprawls well. Cheese wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bravado gets slowly back to his feet.
Cheese misses with a double jab.
Cheese throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bravado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheese circles away.
Cheese throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bravado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese tries to sprawl but Bravado drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cheese is trying to stand back up but Bravado is controlling him
Cheese really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bravado looking for a submission but Cheese manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Cheese 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Bravado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Bravado is proving a slippery customer.
Bravado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cheese looking for a guillotine here but Bravado defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is looking to stand up but Bravado isn't so interested in that idea.
Bravado preventing the sweep.
Bravado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bravado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cheese is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bravado wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.
Bravado drops back looking for a leg! Cheese is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cheese manages to kick Bravado off! Bravado jumps back into Cheese's guard.
Cheese throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bravado escapes and throws Cheese's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Cheese will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bravado fails to land the takedown.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheese as he jumps to the side.
Bravado swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Richard Cheese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheese defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bravado.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese looks to land a combination. Bravado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Eddie Bravado has been cut.
Cheese lands a really nice looking cross but Bravado seems unphased.
Cheese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bravado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese throws a wild body kick that Bravado sees coming a mile off.
Cheese lands a left and a right that send Bravado crashing to the mat, dazed. Cheese thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bravado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bravado is rocked!
Bravado swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Cheese!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzattrounewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanne comes into the arena with Snow - Informer blaring out of the sound system. Calzattrounewis has chosen I'm gonna Knock you out as his entrance music. Joe Calzattrounewis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kanne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzattrounewis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzattrounewis cracks a nice hook into Kanne's ribs.
Calzattrounewis scores with a body shot.
Calzattrounewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kanne pinned against the cage. Kanne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe Calzattrounewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzattrounewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kanne can pounce on him.
Calzattrounewis lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kanne.
Kanne tries to close the distance and clinch but Calzattrounewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calzattrounewis misses with a takedown attempt - Kanne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calzattrounewis takes a swing at Kanne's ribcage but misses.
Kanne throws a shot from downtown. Calzattrounewis moves away and avoids it.
Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab
and Calzattrounewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kanne wants to clinch up but Calzattrounewis keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Calzattrounewis misses.
Calzattrounewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanne manages to avoid it.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanne.
Calzattrounewis scores with the left hand. Kanne knows he should have avoided that one.
Kanne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calzattrounewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keast Kanne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Calzattrounewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Kanne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calzattrounewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kanne moves out of range as Calzattrounewis strikes.
Kanne throws a jab when Calzattrounewis was well out of range.
Calzattrounewis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kanne rather than just go for the knockout.
Kanne looks to throw the jab but Calzattrounewis is out of range.
Kanne looks to throw the jab but Calzattrounewis is out of range.
Calzattrounewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kanne tries to clinch there but Calzattrounewis circles away.
Calzattrounewis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kanne is looking to clinch but Calzattrounewis is avoiding it.
Calzattrounewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kanne swivels and escapes.
Calzattrounewis misses with the combination.
Calzattrounewis falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kanne counter with a right hand.
Kanne closes the distance and pushes Calzattrounewis back into the cage.
Kanne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kanne pushes off an throws an elbow but Calzattrounewis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kanne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis being controlled against the cage.
Calzattrounewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Keast Kanne has been cut.
Calzattrounewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanne is looking to clinch.
Calzattrounewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kanne as he jumps to the side.
Calzattrounewis throws a shot to the body.
Kanne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Calzattrounewis. That did some damage!
Kanne rushes Calzattrounewis and presses him up against the cage.
Calzattrounewis working hard to break the clinch.
Calzattrounewis avoids a wild elbow strike from Kanne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne is struggling to control the position.
Kanne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kanne gets through Calzattrounewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kanne to work.
Calzattrounewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calzattrounewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kanne pushes Calzattrounewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calzattrounewis is trying to break the clinch but Kanne has him pressed against the cage.
Calzattrounewis is trying to break free.
Kanne misses with an elbow over the top.
Calzattrounewis letting Kanne take a breather here.
That's four 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.
Nice elbow from Kanne.
Calzattrounewis tries to break free but Kanne pushes him back against the cage.
Calzattrounewis blocks an elbow strike from Kanne.
Kanne keeps control of Calzattrounewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calzattrounewis avoids a wild elbow strike from Kanne.
Calzattrounewis avoids a wild elbow strike from Kanne.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calzattrounewis as Kanne tries to tie him up.
Kanne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Calzattrounewis blocks an elbow strike from Kanne.
Kanne has Calzattrounewis pressed against the cage, preventing Calzattrounewis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Kanne.
Kanne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanne stalling in the clinch but Calzattrounewis improves position.
Kanne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Calzattrounewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keast Kanne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Calzattrounewis shoots in for a double leg but Kanne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kanne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calzattrounewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanne moves away.
Calzattrounewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kanne circles away.
Calzattrounewis throws a shot to the body.
Calzattrounewis throws a front kick aimed at Kanne's knee but Kanne avoids it well.
Kanne takes a swing at Calzattrounewis's ribcage but misses.
Calzattrounewis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kanne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Calzattrounewis.
Kanne works the jab nicely.
A combination from Calzattrounewis does no damage.
Calzattrounewis misses with a wild combination.
Kanne throws a leg kick but Calzattrounewis moved away.
Calzattrounewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kanne throws a right hand that misses
and Calzattrounewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kanne dodges the punch combination from Calzattrounewis.
Kanne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kanne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kanne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calzattrounewis swings for the body but Kanne moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Calzattrounewis.
Joe Calzattrounewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calzattrounewis tries to bum rush Kanne with a series of wild strikes but Kanne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calzattrounewis misses with a shot to the body
and Kanne counters with a solid body kick.
Kanne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calzattrounewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanne.
Kanne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calzattrounewis throws a series of punches but Kanne avoids them all with ease.
Kanne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calzattrounewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kanne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keast Kanne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calzattrounewis throws an overhand right that lands on Kanne's shoulder, as Kanne tries to avoid the shot.
Calzattrounewis ducks under a wild hook from Kanne.
Sloppy strikes from Calzattrounewis. Those never looked like landing.
Calzattrounewis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kanne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kanne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calzattrounewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne misses with a straight right.
Kanne is looking to clinch but Calzattrounewis is avoiding it.
Kanne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calzattrounewis is breathing heavily.
Calzattrounewis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kanne finds it's way round the side to connect with Calzattrounewis's head.
Calzattrounewis misses with a combination
and Kanne counters with a stiff right hand.
Calzattrounewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanne dodges the punch combination from Calzattrounewis.
A combination from Calzattrounewis does no damage.
Calzattrounewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Keast Kanne is winning the standup battle so far.
Calzattrounewis misses with a low kick.
Calzattrounewis throws a right hand that Kanne ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanne also avoids with ease.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanne.
Kanne throws an off balance right hand
and Calzattrounewis counters with a two punch combo.
Calzattrounewis misses with the combination.
Kanne misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kanne slips a jab and a cross from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanne.
Calzattrounewis looks to land a combination but Kanne avoids it well.
Kanne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kanne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Kanne.
Calzattrounewis tries to break free but Kanne pushes him back against the cage.
Calzattrounewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanne is pushing Calzattrounewis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Calzattrounewis is trying to break the clinch but Kanne has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kanne.
Kanne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Joe Calzattrounewis has been cut.
Calzattrounewis is trying to force a seperation but Kanne has the dominant position.
Kanne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kanne keeps control of Calzattrounewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanne prevents Calzattrounewis from breaking the clinch.
Calzattrounewis letting Kanne take a breather here.
Calzattrounewis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Calzattrounewis blocks an elbow strike from Kanne.
A frustrated look appears on Calzattrounewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kanne throws an elbow but misses.
Kanne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kanne.
Kanne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kanne misses with an elbow strike.
Calzattrounewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanne checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keast Kanne dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kanne moves into range and clinches up with Calzattrounewis.
Kanne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kanne lands an elbow that stopped Calzattrounewis in his tracks for a moment.
Kanne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Calzattrounewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calzattrounewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calzattrounewis is trying to break free.
Calzattrounewis dodges an elbow strike from Kanne.
Calzattrounewis blocks the elbow strike.
Kanne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kanne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kanne misses with an elbow strike.
Kanne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calzattrounewis dodges an elbow strike from Kanne.
Kanne misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne is trying to stall.
Calzattrounewis blocks the elbow strike.
Kanne misses with an elbow over the top.
Kanne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kanne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kanne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Calzattrounewis blocks an elbow strike from Kanne.
Calzattrounewis is trying to break the clinch but Kanne has him pressed against the cage.
Calzattrounewis blocking some punches.
Kanne stalling.
Kanne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Calzattrounewis blocks an elbow strike from Kanne.
Kanne misses with some punches.
Kanne lands a nice elbow.
Kanne misses with a hook from the clinch.
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.
Calzattrounewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kanne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calzattrounewis's brow.
Kanne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kanne seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kanne lands a nice elbow.
Kanne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Calzattrounewis working hard to break the clinch.
Calzattrounewis blocks the elbow strike.
Calzattrounewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Calzattrounewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanne connects with a jab.
Kanne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calzattrounewis is able to avoid easily.
Calzattrounewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kanne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis shoots in but Kanne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calzattrounewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Calzattrounewis throws a body punch but Kanne moves out of range.
No joy there for Calzattrounewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kanne takes a swing at Calzattrounewis's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kanne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kanne has closed the distance and engaged Calzattrounewis in a clinch.
Kanne throws a punch but it's blocked by Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis blocks an elbow strike.
Calzattrounewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calzattrounewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calzattrounewis is trying to break the clinch but Kanne is controlling him.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calzattrounewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calzattrounewis misses with a takedown attempt - Kanne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calzattrounewis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kanne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Calzattrounewis scrambles back to his feet.
Calzattrounewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kanne throws a lazy right hand but Calzattrounewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calzattrounewis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kanne wants to clinch.
Calzattrounewis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kanne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Calzattrounewis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kanne misses with a right hand
and Calzattrounewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Calzattrounewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kanne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Calzattrounewis.
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 Keast Kanne.
I think Kanne 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keast Kanne!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neville Champman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bj Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Champman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn blocks a head kick by Champman.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Champman's ribs.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Champman. Penn shrugs it off though.
Champman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Champman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Champman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Champman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Champman from controlling successfully.
Penn working for a triangle but Champman defends it easily.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Champman content to stall in guard here.
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.
Penn trying to control the position.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Champman from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Penn checks a leg kick.
Champman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Champman leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Champman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a body punch but Champman moves out of range.
Champman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn.
Champman looks for the body kick but Penn saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Champman misses with a head kick.
Champman throws a solid leg kick but Penn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Champman.
Champman throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Champman throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Champman misses.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neville Champman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Penn.
Nice body kick there by Champman.
Champman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Champman scrambles back to his feet.
Penn gets a takedown into half guard.
Champman keeping hold of Penn's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Penn cracks Champman with a good jab.
Penn digs a good hook to Champman's body.
Neville Champman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Champman throws a body kick the misses
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Champman tries to move into range but Penn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Champman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Champman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Penn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Champman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Penn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman throws a push kick but Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Penn misses with a body punch
and Champman counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Champman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penn's knee momentarily.
Penn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Champman rather than just go for the knockout.
Champman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Champman misses with a low kick.
Champman is looking to score with low kicks.
Champman throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Penn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champman struggling a bit here.
Champman is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Champman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Champman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to ground and pound but Champman uses the momentary lack of control by Penn to regain half guard.
Champman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Champman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Champman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penn is in close to Champman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Champman keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Champman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Penn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Champman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Champman throws a strike but Penn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Penn postures up in Champman's guard and throws a big left but Champman blocks it.
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Champman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard.
Champman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Champman passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Champman thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Champman wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Champman is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Champman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn moves into full guard.
Champman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Champman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champman passes into half guard.
Champman prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Champman.
Champman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Champman wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Champman controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champman is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Champman thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Champman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Neville Champman is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Champman, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Champman. Champman obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Champman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Champman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Champman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Champman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Champman won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Champman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Champman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Champman forces his way into half guard.
Champman working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neville Champman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Champman controlling the action here.
Penn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Champman is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman not doing much here.
Champman wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Neville Champman.
Champman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn avoids the head kick by Champman.
Champman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Champman throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn blocks a head kick by Champman.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Champman was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Champman throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Champman defends it nicely.
Champman misses with a leg kick.
Champman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champman throws a leg kick
and Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Penn.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Champman is retaining full guard.
Champman keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Champman keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Penn is fighting to break Champman's control of his arms but Champman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Neville Champman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Champman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Champman.
Penn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Neville Champman 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Champman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn throws a sloppy body shot
and Champman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Champman tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Champman avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn blocks a leg kick.
Champman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Champman tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Champman is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
Champman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Champman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Champman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Champman's back!
Champman trying to control the hands but Penn breaks the grip.
Champman fending off the submission attempt from Penn.
Penn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bj Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling well, preventing Champman from escaping the position.
Penn wants to control but Champman manages to buck him off and is now in Penn's guard! Nice work there by Champman!
Champman wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position but Champman postures up.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Champman defends easily.
Champman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Champman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Penn tries to buck Champman off but Champman is having none of it.
Penn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Champman trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Champman scores with punches from side control.
Champman taking a breather here.
Penn tries to buck Champman off but Champman is having none of it.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neville Champman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Champman takes a little break here. Penn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Champman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Champman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Champman!
Neville Champman retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi has chosen Scary as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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27
163 lbs
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24
165 lbs
9 - 1 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
McDonald connects with a jab.
McDonald tries to bum rush Gomi with a series of wild strikes but Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gomi postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomi looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDonald pushing down on Gomi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Gomi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi controlling the position well.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Gomi is working away.
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.
Gomi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomi blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Gomi is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Gomi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
Gomi trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
McDonald is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gomi reverses the position - he's now on top in McDonald's guard.
Gomi tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
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.
McDonald manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McDonald lands a jab.
McDonald lands a jab.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald shoots in but Gomi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomi doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
Gomi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomi closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Gomi throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
Gomi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Gomi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomi scores with a head kick.
Gomi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDonald misses with a left hand
so Gomi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomi wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Gomi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gomi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gomi has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Gomi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
Gomi 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.
McDonald pushes Gomi off and gets back to his feet.
McDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gomi.
Gomi tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomi.
Gomi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Gomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gomi moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gomi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomi is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Gomi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands a head shot.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
McDonald misses with a hook. Gomi ducked under it nicely.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Gomi counters with a solid body kick.
Gomi tries to clinch up.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
Gomi throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McDonald's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomi connects with a solid leg kick.
Gomi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomi controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
Gomi pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomi dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Gomi isn't so interested in that idea.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomi lands a couple of digs.
Gomi throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gomi tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Gomi works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomi is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tommy McDonald just wasn't active enough.
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald fails with the takedown
and Gomi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gomi, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Gomi tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gomi.
Gomi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomi tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomi gets a clinch.
Gomi breaks the clinch.
Gomi lands a high kick!
Gomi is looking to clinch.
Gomi shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takanori Gomi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takanori Gomi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktors Bricis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hodger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
208 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktors Bricis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hodger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bricis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
It looks like Hodger Gracie has been cut.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bricis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bricis scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bricis.
Bricis lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bricis. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bricis counters with a nice leg kick.
Viktors Bricis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bricis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie looks gassed!
Bricis with a hook.
Bricis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bricis.
Good leg kick by Bricis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Viktors Bricis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bricis drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bricis is looking for the KO!
Gracie is rocked!
Crack! Bricis connects with the perfect overhand right and Gracie falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bricis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktors Bricis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Murphy MacManus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacManus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacManus being controlled here, momentarily.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Quinton Evans just wasn't active enough.
MacManus throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacManus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crunch! Evans slams his shin into MacManus's torso.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacManus misses with a hook
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
MacManus misses with a straight left.
MacManus connects with a looping right hand.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans looking to score a takedown here. MacManus is defending well but Evans drives through and ends up in MacManus's guard.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacManus working a defensive guard here.
Evans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacManus dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
MacManus drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick MacManus off! MacManus jumps back into Evans's guard.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacManus.
Evans pulls MacManus in to control the position.
MacManus slips nicely into half guard.
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacManus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacManus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacManus is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacManus.
MacManus trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
MacManus works over Evans with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacManus throws and elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacManus's guard. Nice move by Evans!
Evans stands and throws MacManus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
MacManus parries the strikes from Evans easily there. Evans is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable MacManus to escape.
Evans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacManus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Evans tries for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacManus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacManus connects with a single shot there.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown but MacManus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Evans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacManus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. MacManus fights it but they end up in guard.
MacManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus controlling the position.
MacManus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
MacManus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacManus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Evans because MacManus loaded up on that one.
MacManus throws some wild stikes that Evans manages to avoid easily.
Evans in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
MacManus landing shots from mount.
MacManus working Evans over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
MacManus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Evans is now in MacManus's guard. A big mistake from MacManus there, giving up the dominant position!
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evans throwing shots but MacManus is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans slips a nice elbow through MacManus's hands, connecting with MacManus's forehead.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacManus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacManus is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans thows a huge punch but MacManus dodges it nicely.
MacManus is positioning himself well to prevent Evans advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
Evans trying to control the action but MacManus is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Murphy MacManus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slow jab from MacManus misses its intended target.
Evans throws a low kick but MacManus avoids it.
MacManus lands with a nice body punch.
Quinton Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from MacManus misses.
MacManus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacManus checks it well.
Evans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans misses with a takedown
and MacManus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evans is on top in guard.
MacManus is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacManus's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Quinton Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
MacManus wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
MacManus being controlled here, momentarily.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans postures up in MacManus's guard and throws a big left but MacManus blocks it.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
MacManus trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacManus working a defensive guard here.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but MacManus has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacManus is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacManus 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 Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knocko Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zilla Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knocko Blocko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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268 lbs
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knocko Blocko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Zilla Kong!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blocko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Zilla Kong has been cut.
Blocko cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Blocko catches Kong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blocko moves into the clinch successfully.
Blocko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blocko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blocko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blocko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Blocko.
Kong looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blocko is leaning against Kong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knocko Blocko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zilla Kong.
Blocko cracks Kong with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Blocko.
Blocko lands a nice shot to the body.
Blocko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blocko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko digs a right hand into Kong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kong's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Blocko.
Blocko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blocko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blocko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongs head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blocko.
A short body shot lands from Blocko as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Blocko.
Blocko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blocko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Nice body punch from Blocko - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Blocko presses Kong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blocko lands a shoulder strike.
Blocko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Blocko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blocko lands a left hand.
Blocko scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Blocko.
Blocko lands with a light punch inside.
Blocko lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blocko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blocko.
Blocko pushes Kong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Blocko.
Blocko lands a left hand.
Blocko lands a nice shot to the body.
Blocko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blocko lands a right hand.
A short left from Blocko.
That has opened up Zilla Kong's cut even more.
A short right from Blocko on the inside.
Blocko lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blocko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Blocko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blocko presses Kong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Blocko.
Blocko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Blocko fails to land.
Blocko throws a head punch that misses.
Blocko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blocko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Blocko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blocko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Blocko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blocko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blocko gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blocko misses with the head strike.
Blocko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blocko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The cut above Zilla Kong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blocko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
A shot in the inside from Blocko.
Blocko pushes Kong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blocko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
A short uppercut from Blocko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blocko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blocko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blocko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blocko leaning against his opponent.
Blocko lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Kong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blocko walks away with a smile on his face. Kong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blocko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zilla Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blocko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blocko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kong blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knocko Blocko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zilla Kong's cut.
That's time! Blocko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blocko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong throws the left hand but Blocko avoids the punch easily.
Kong throws a lazy uppercut
and Blocko counters with a good low kick that Kong was not able to check.
Kong misses with a hook to the body
and Blocko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blocko moves away.
Blocko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kong misses with a body shot
and Blocko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blocko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Blocko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blocko avoiding damage.
Knocko Blocko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blocko scores with a shot to the side of Kong's head.
Kong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blocko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blocko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zilla Kong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Blocko.
Still in the clinch, Blocko scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Blocko.
A short uppercut from Blocko.
Blocko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zilla Kong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Knocko Blocko!
Knocko Blocko retains his heavyweight title!
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