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VFC 54: Cekada v. Penn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Shavnetski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hasslehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Shavnetski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, David Hasslehoff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavnetski throws a shot from downtown. Hasslehoff moves away and avoids it.
Shavnetski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shavnetski throws a series of punches but Hasslehoff avoids them all with ease.
Hasslehoff should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A swing and a miss from Shavnetski.
Shavnetski clobbers Hasslehoff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavnetski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hasslehoff circles away quickly and effectively.
Shavnetski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shavnetski misses with a head kick.
Shavnetski moves out of range of the leg kick from Hasslehoff.
Shavnetski misses the shot to the body.
Shavnetski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Shavnetski misses.
Shavnetski lands with a kick to the temple. Hasslehoff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like David Hasslehoff has been cut.
Shavnetski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shavnetski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shavnetski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasslehoff misses with a low kick.
Shavnetski lands a big head kick that sends Hasslehoff tumbling to the mat! Shavnetski takes a step backwards and waves Hasslehoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hasslehoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Shavnetski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hasslehoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hasslehoff looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavnetski cracks Hasslehoff with an open hand slap.
Vladimir Shavnetski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavnetski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hasslehoff sprawling to the canvas! Hasslehoff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shavnetski finish him?!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hasslehoff has eaten all the pies!
Hasslehoff slips a jab and a cross from Shavnetski.
Shavnetski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shavnetski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shavnetski scores with a body shot.
Shavnetski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hasslehoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shavnetski lands a big head kick that sends Hasslehoff tumbling to the mat! Shavnetski takes a step backwards and waves Hasslehoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hasslehoff is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavnetski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shavnetski lands a big head kick that sends Hasslehoff tumbling to the mat! Shavnetski takes a step backwards and waves Hasslehoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shavnetski tries to bum rush Hasslehoff with a series of wild strikes but Hasslehoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Shavnetski.
Shavnetski misses with a hook. Hasslehoff ducked under it nicely.
Shavnetski avoids the body shot from Hasslehoff.
Hasslehoff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shavnetski pulls Hasslehoff in close to prevent any damage.
Hasslehoff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shavnetski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shavnetski has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavnetski wants to get up but he can't break Hasslehoff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shavnetski wants to pass the guard but Hasslehoff is keeping the position.
Shavnetski is sitting in close to Hasslehoff's body. Hasslehoff has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shavnetski is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shavnetski is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hasslehoff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Hasslehoff!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Magnuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coby Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnuson comes to the cage accompanied by Thus Spake Zarathustra. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Magnuson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Coby Castro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro scores with a hook to the body. Magnuson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magnuson throws a lazy right hand but Castro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnuson tries to clinch but Castro moves out of range.
Magnuson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magnuson finds it's way round the side to connect with Castro's head.
Castro throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnuson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magnuson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magnuson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castro keeps the fight on the outside.
Magnuson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Magnus Magnuson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnuson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnuson.
Castro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magnuson instigates a clinch.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magnuson throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magnuson tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Magnuson lands with a shot to the body.
Magnuson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magnuson lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro.
Magnuson tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Castro - that landed with a thud.
Castro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Castro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Magnuson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Magnuson misses with some punches.
Magnuson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnuson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnuson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Castro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magnuson backwards.
Magnuson tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Magnuson back against the cage.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magnuson misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magnuson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magnuson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro shoots in but no luck this time.
Magnus Magnuson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coby Castro.
A nice combination there by Magnuson.
Magnuson moves into the clinch successfully.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Magnuson controls the action.
Castro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnuson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magnuson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnuson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnuson misses with a body punch.
Magnuson is leaning against Castro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magnuson tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Castro - that landed with a thud.
Magnuson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Magnuson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magnuson presses Castro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnuson is trying to maintain a safe position but Castro gets an underhook and turns Magnuson into the cage.
Magnuson misses with some punches.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magnuson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnuson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
Magnuson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castro misses with some punches.
Castro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Magnuson.
Magnuson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnuson misses with some punches.
Magnuson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnuson prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Magnuson as the two fighters clinch.
Castro looks gassed!
A right hand to the body from Castro.
Magnuson blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnuson.
Castro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magnuson.
Magnuson misses with a jab to the body
and Castro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnuson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magnuson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Castro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Magnuson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castro counters with a head kick. That will keep Magnuson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson throws a shot from downtown. Castro moves away and avoids it.
Castro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magnuson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Castro throws a big right hand that misses.
Magnuson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Castro!
Magnuson prevents Castro from getting the reversal.
Magnuson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Castro turns into him and now he's in Magnuson's guard.
Castro won't allow Magnuson to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coby Castro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magnuson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Magnuson. No joy for Castro on that attempt.
Magnuson drives through and clinches with Castro against the cage.
Castro scores with a knee to the head.
Magnuson has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Magnuson swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnuson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Magnuson fails to land.
Magnuson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnuson.
Magnuson digs a right hand into Castro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castro's gas tank.
Magnuson missing with knees to the body.
Magnuson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Magnuson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnuson swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro jumps into guard, dragging Magnuson to the mat.
Castro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnuson is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magnuson defends well.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Magnuson distracts Castro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magnuson gets to his feet. Castro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castro is defended easily by Magnuson.
Magnuson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magnuson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnus Magnuson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnuson lands a really nice looking cross but Castro seems unphased.
Magnuson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magnuson throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.
Magnuson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnuson tries to clinch but Castro moves away
and Castro counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice combination there by Magnuson.
Magnuson blocks a jab.
Magnuson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnuson.
Magnuson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Magnuson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castro blocks a body shot from Magnuson.
A short body shot lands from Magnuson as the two fighters clinch.
Castro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magnuson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Magnuson controls the action.
Magnuson can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Castro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magnuson uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnuson tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson stands and throws Castro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Castro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Magnuson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Castro hang on?
Magnuson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Castro looks a forlorn figure.
Magnuson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Castro looks a forlorn figure.
Castro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magnuson raining down shots from the mount!
Castro taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson landing punches.
Castro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Magnuson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magnuson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castro defends it well.
Castro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magnuson is working away from the top position though.
Magnuson slips a nice elbow through Castro's hands, connecting with Castro's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Castro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Magnuson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Magnuson throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
Castro looks for a takedown but Magnuson sprawls well.
Magnuson clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Magnuson.
Magnuson working aggressively here.
Magnuson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnuson swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnuson lands with a right to the head.
Magnuson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnuson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnuson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnuson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Magnuson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magnuson pushes Castro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magnuson lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnuson lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Magnuson.
A short body shot lands from Magnuson as the two fighters clinch.
Magnuson digs a right hand into Castro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castro's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnuson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnuson tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnuson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castro.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magnuson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Magnuson is working Castro over against the cage.
Magnuson landing knees to the body.
Magnuson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magnuson misses with a knee strike.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Magnuson lands a right hand.
Magnuson lands a body punch.
Magnuson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castro.
Castro lands a left hand.
Magnuson tries to land a knee to the head but Castro blocks with his arms.
Magnuson throws a head punch that misses.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
Castro avoiding damage.
Magnuson swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magnuson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Magnuson blocks an uppercut.
Castro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magnusons head.
Castro is trying to maintain a safe position but Magnuson gets an underhook and turns Castro into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson blocks a body shot from Castro.
Castro avoiding damage as Magnuson throws knees to the body.
Magnuson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castro avoids it.
Magnuson struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Magnuson tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
Castro lands a good knee to the midsection. Magnuson won't want to take too many of those.
Castro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Magnuson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castro.
Magnuson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magnuson or not.
Castro scores with a shoulder strike.
Magnuson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Castro.
Magnuson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnuson pushes Castro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro tries to score a body lock takedown but Magnuson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magnus Magnuson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coby Castro.
Castro scores with a shoulder strike.
Castro tries for a takedown but Magnuson manages to get underhooks.
Castro tries to break the clinch but Magnuson is controlling the position.
Magnuson lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Magnuson.
Magnuson pushes Castro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro blocks an elbow strike.
Magnuson pushes Castro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnuson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
Magnuson can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Magnuson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magnuson has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Castro lands a knee to the head.
Magnuson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Magnuson.
Magnuson lands an uppercut.
Magnuson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Castro as the two fighters clinch.
Magnuson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnuson digs a right hand underneath Castro's ribcage. Castro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magnus Magnuson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magnuson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magnuson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnuson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Castro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Magnuson to the mat. Magnuson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Magnuson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coby Castro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magnuson wants to stand and escape but Castro is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnuson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magnuson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magnuson is wriggling around but Castro manages to pass to half guard.
Castro seems to be working for a kimura but Magnuson defends the submission attempt.
Castro tries to pass to full mount but Magnuson defends it.
Castro 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.
Magnuson pushes Castro off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Magnuson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magnuson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Magnuson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey The Dumbass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Dumbass is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now). Joey The Dumbass will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey The Dumbass!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dumbass swinging wildly here.
The Dumbass is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Billington's half guard.
The Dumbass wants to pass to mount but Billington is defending the position.
Billington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Billington tries to get out of the position.
Billington is defending against the submission attempts here by The Dumbass.
The Dumbass works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Dumbass off and has taken his back!
The Dumbass rolls, trying to escape but Billington keeps control of the position.
Billington is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at The Dumbass. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Billington is trying to stick to The Dumbass's back but The Dumbass is turning into Billington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Billington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by The Dumbass.
The Dumbass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Billington trying to control the position.
The Dumbass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Dumbass drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Billington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Dumbass has Billington in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Dumbass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Dumbass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Dumbass wants to sweep here but Billington controlling him for the moment.
Billington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Dumbass keeping moving, preventing Billington from controlling successfully.
Billington throwing strikes but missing.
The Dumbass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billington defends it easily.
The Dumbass working for a triangle but Billington defends it easily.
The Dumbass looks gassed!
The Dumbass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Billington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Dumbass's head.
The Dumbass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Billington!
Billington has given up his back. Will we see The Dumbass going for some submissions?
The Dumbass looking to break Billington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Billington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise The Dumbass will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Billington rolls, trying to escape but The Dumbass keeps control of the position.
The Dumbass has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Billington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billington looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The Dumbass seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Billington's chin but Billington turns very nicely into The Dumbass's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Billington.
The Dumbass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Billington.
Billington advances to half guard.
Billington working The Dumbass over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Billington there.
The Dumbass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Dumbass is refusing to be controlled, as Billington sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Billington 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.
Billington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Billington connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Dumbass some visible discomfort.
Billington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Dumbass down.
The Dumbass manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Dumbass actively working from the bottom here.
The Dumbass looking for submissions off his back.
The Dumbass is trying to get back to full guard.
Billington is nestled in close to The Dumbass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Dumbass is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Billington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Billington's back!
The Dumbass is breathing heavily.
The Dumbass is persistently looking for the submission but Billington is defending it well.
Billington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Billington tries to escape but The Dumbass has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dumbass is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Billington has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The Dumbass has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Billington! Can he survive? No! He's out! The Dumbass gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey The Dumbass!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Bonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Valez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonds comes to the cage accompanied by Barry Bonds - Kanye West. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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182 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Bonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Guillermo Valez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valez.
Bonds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonds.
Valez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bonds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Valez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonds forces Valez back against the cage and clinches.
Bonds is trying to maintain a safe position but Valez gets an underhook and turns Bonds into the cage.
Valez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Valez to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Bonds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonds is looking to control Valez's arms but Valez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bonds has his back to the cage.
Valez prevents Bonds from breaking the clinch.
Bonds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Valez.
The referee calls for Valez to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valez tries to throw a body punch but Bonds avoids it by throwing Valez back against the cage.
Valez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonds.
Valez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonds's elbow.
Valez scores with a shoulder strike.
Valez blocking some punches.
Valez keeps control of Bonds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonds is leaning against Valez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonds looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Valez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Bonds.
Valez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valez lands a shot to the body.
Valez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonds backwards.
Valez stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Valez.
Valez misses with some punches.
Bonds blocks a body shot from Valez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Valez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonds's elbow.
Bonds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valez works on Bonds's body with a couple of short punches.
Valez misses with some punches.
Valez tries a body shot but Bonds blocks it.
Valez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonds blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Valez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Valez.
Bonds controlling the action here for a moment.
Bonds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonds throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Valez.
Valez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Valez to work.
Valez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonds backwards.
Bonds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valez up against the cage.
Bonds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Valez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bonds tries to clinch there but Valez circles away.
Valez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bonds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bonds is looking to clinch but Valez is avoiding it.
Bonds moves out of range as Valez strikes.
Valez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonds sprawls well. Bonds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valez gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonds takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valez prevents Bonds from breaking the clinch.
Valez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Valez lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonds blocks a body shot from Valez.
Valez keeps control of Bonds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valez fails to land.
Bonds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bonds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valez taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonds slows down the pace here.
Valez stalling in the clinch.
Valez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonds blocks a body shot from Valez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valez.
Valez lands a shot to the body.
Valez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonds takes a shot to the head.
Valez stalling against the cage.
Valez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bondss head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonds misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valez can't find room to land a body shot as Bonds controls the action.
Valez misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Valez.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Valez.
Valez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valez.
Valez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bonds up against the cage.
Bonds trying to stall but Valez improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonds is looking to control Valez's arms but Valez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bonds has his back to the cage.
Valez is pushing Bonds up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonds backwards.
Valez just leaning against Bonds, taking a breather.
Valez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonds's elbow.
Valez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonds pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valez leaning against his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bonds fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Valez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bonds lands with a shot to the body.
Bonds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonds tries to clinch up.
Valez throws out a leg kick but Bonds moves out of range and Valez only half commits.
Valez scores with a nice strike.
Valez misses with a wild body shot.
Valez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Valez both land. Nice combination.
Barry Bonds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonds tries to clinch but Valez is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bonds tries to clinch but Valez is having none of it.
Bonds closes the distance and clinches.
Valez can't find room to land a body shot as Bonds controls the action.
Valez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valez looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valez leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Valez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Guillermo Valez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Guillermo Valez.
Valez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valez misses with the combination.
Valez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bonds has managed to clinch.
Valez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valez stalling in the clinch but Bonds improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Bonds.
Bonds working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Bonds blocks a body shot from Valez.
Valez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonds's elbow.
Bonds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valez avoiding damage.
Guillermo Valez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bonds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonds wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonds is looking to clinch.
Valez misses with a few strikes there.
Valez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valez lands with a nice combination. Bonds backs away looking to recover.
Valez instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bonds.
Bonds swings wildly with an uppercut but Valez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonds stalling in the clinch but Valez improves position.
Bonds misses with some punches.
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.
Valez misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Valez fails to land.
Valez prevents Bonds from breaking the clinch.
Bonds wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bonds - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barry Bonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot in the inside from Bonds.
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 Barry Bonds.
Well Valez 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Valez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacman Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenzo Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacman Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pacman Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenzo Nakata!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a spinning back kick!
Barnes throws a hook but Nakata blocks it.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Nakata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes swings for the body but Nakata moves out of range.
Barnes swings for the body but Nakata moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Nakata knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes moves out of range as Nakata strikes.
Pacman Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakata doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Nakata avoids it well.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Nakata checks it.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Nakata counters with a left and a right that stings Barnes.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakata moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nakata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakata.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Nakata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes lands a jab to Nakata's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes catches Nakata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakata manages to avoid it.
Nakata moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakata ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Nakata's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacman Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakata staying out of range there.
Nakata misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nakata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Nakata misses with a shot to the body
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Nakata blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Nakata moved out of range nicely.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Pacman Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two 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.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nakata misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nakata trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakata throws an elbow but Barnes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nakata fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nakata swings around for an armbar but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nakata's guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Nakata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes wanted to stand there but Nakata had control of the position.
Nakata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakata is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes works over Nakata with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Nakata looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Barnes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakata keeps working.
Nakata is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Nakata is defending the strikes.
Nakata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nakata to his feet.
Nakata swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes punishes Nakata's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacman Barnes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakata misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakata momentarily.
Nakata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Nakata counters with a nice body shot.
Nakata misses the body punch
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakata's head.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
Nakata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Nakata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakata.
Pacman Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Nakata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nakata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Nakata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakata missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakata shoots in and bounces Barnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Nakata is having none of it.
Nakata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakata preventing the sweep.
Nakata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes pushes Nakata off and gets back to his feet.
Kenzo Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Nakata moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Nakata throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pacman Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pacman Barnes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kileki Kawike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pooby Phants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawike comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax w/ Public Enemy - Bring the Noise. Phants has chosen Voodoo Chile as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kileki Kawike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pooby Phants!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phants lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawike takes the fight into the clinch.
Phants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phants tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kawike makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawike drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Phants is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kawike throws a strike aimed at the side of Phants's head but Phants avoids it well.
Kawike is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phants has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawike tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phants is trying to get back to his feet.
Kawike tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kawike has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kawike wants to control but Phants is keeping him busy.
Kawike tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kawike trying to control the position but Phants is working away.
That's two 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.
Kawike working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phants can't do much from the bottom here.
Phants prevents Kawike from moving into mount.
Phants gets back to half guard.
Kawike wants to advance to full mount but Phants doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phants 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.
Kawike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawike in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Phants seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kawike wants to control from the top but Phants keeps moving.
Kawike throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phants works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Phants rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawike moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phants throws a body kick that misses.
Kawike avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phants misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phants. Kawike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phants swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawike moves out of range as Phants strikes.
Phants digs a good body shot into Kawike's ribs.
Kawike scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phants throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawike.
Kawike feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phants looks gassed!
Kawike is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phants is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phants has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pooby Phants will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kawike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the body from Phants misses
and Kawike counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kawike wants to free his trapped foot but Phants is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phants trying to hold on to Kawike's head to control him but Kawike postures up.
Kawike looks to land a strike but Phants avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kawike drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phants manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kawike has Phants in his guard.
Phants avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phants trying to control but Kawike is working from the bottom.
Phants gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.
Kawike lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kawike checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phants scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Phants.
Phants is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kawike rather than just go for the knockout.
Phants lands a jab to the nose.
Phants fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawike scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phants parries the strikes from Kawike easily there. Kawike is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Phants to escape.
Phants is trying to get back to his feet.
Kawike trying to control the action but Phants is working from the bottom.
Kawike is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phants is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawike swings around for an armbar but Phants sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kawike's guard.
Kawike looking for a sweep. Not yet Kawike, not yet.
Kawike has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phants can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phants stands and steps away. Kawike gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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.
Phants throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phants throws a sloppy body shot
and Kawike counters with a takedown into side control.
Kawike is looking to take a break and control but Phants is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kawike is trying to get an arm triangle but Phants is defending well.
Kawike is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phants has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawike working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kileki Kawike dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Phants jabs at Kawike's body.
Kawike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phants doesn't seem bothered though.
Phants throws a low kick but Kawike avoids it.
Phants misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kawike counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phants won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Phants's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phants is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kawike is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phants defends it well.
Kawike is looking to stall here but Phants recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawike stays in close to Phants's body and controls the position.
Phants working a defensive guard here.
Kawike content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kawike tries to free his leg and advance position but Phants is retaining full guard.
Kawike postures up in Phants's guard and throws a big left but Phants blocks it.
Kawike trying to control the position from guard on top but Phants is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phants preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kawikeis looking to pass into half guard but Phants pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Phants is in guard.
Phants stays in close to Kawike's body and controls the position.
Phants stands and steps away. Kawike gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pooby Phants is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawike shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kawike is working for a kimura but Phants is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phants is looking to improve his position.
Phants tries to kick Kawike off but Kawike keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kawike missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phants is trying to stand.
Kawike is pressing down on Phants's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phants is holding on for now.
Kawike passes the guard and advances to mount!
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.
Kawike looking to finish with strikes here!
Phants regains half guard.
Kileki Kawike overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawike is working for a kimura but Phants is defending it quite comfortably.
Phants wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kileki Kawike showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kawike 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kileki Kawike!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taika Lono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taika Lono has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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21
197 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Taika Lono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Moses!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses shoots in but no luck this time.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
Moses shoots for a takedown but Lono saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taika Lono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Moses.
Moses drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Lono is trying to get back to half guard.
Lono is working to avoid the ground and pound but Moses connects with a decent elbow.
Lono tries to buck Moses off but Moses is having none of it.
Moses cracks Lono with a big elbow.
Lono can't do much from the bottom here.
Lono is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moses is working Lono over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses throws an elbow but Lono slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moses postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Moses working the head and body with strikes.
Lono tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moses looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moses throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moses working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Moses trying to control the action but Lono is working from the bottom.
Lono is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moses has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lono wants to control but Moses postures up.
Lono knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground.
Moses goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lono rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moses's guard! Nice work there by Lono!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moses wants to sweep but no luck.
Moses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lono is aware though and is defending well.
Lono slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moses looking for a sweep. Not yet Moses, not yet.
Moses is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lono has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lono is one step ahead there.
Moses looks gassed!
Moses will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lono showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lono stands and throws Moses's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lono is trying to get an arm triangle but Moses is defending well.
Lono will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moses is looking to regain half guard here but Lono keeps moving and retains side control.
Lono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lono decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moses to his feet.
Lono misses the shot to the body.
Lono fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Moses dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Moses or perhaps it was just good defense by Lono which made him look bad.
Lono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moses.
Lono throws a hook to the side of Moses's head but Moses sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moses shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lono napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moses grinds an elbow into Lono's temple.
Lono is not content to let Moses control the position.
Lono dodges the ground and pound from Moses.
Lono avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moses.
Moses lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lono down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses is looking to take a break and control but Lono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moses working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Moses is trying to get an arm triangle but Lono is defending well.
Lono pushes Moses away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moses gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Moses throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moses is looking to take a break and control but Lono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lono as he jumps to the side.
Taika Lono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Moses.
Moses is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lono.
Lono scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lono uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moses tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lono swivels and escapes.
Lono wants to clinch up but Moses keeps it at a distance.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
Moses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lono throws a hook to the side of Moses's head but Moses sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mark Moses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moses shoots in but no luck this time.
Moses looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lono is fending him off so far but Moses persists. Nope, Lono circles away and we're back to standing.
Moses is breathing heavily.
Moses shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lono pinned against the cage. Lono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taika Lono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lono misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Lono misses.
Moses changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lono tries to avoid it but Moses manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lono to the ground. Lono escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lono is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lono connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moses circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lono wants to clinch.
Lono looks to land a right hand but Moses moved out of range.
Moses shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lono but Lono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moses shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lono defends it nicely.
Moses fails to land the takedown.
Lono scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Lono misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taika Lono dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lono throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moses.
Moses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lono misses with a double jab.
Moses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lono circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Lono. No joy for Moses on that attempt.
Taika Lono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Moses.
Moses swats away the attempt to clinch by Lono.
Lono connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Lono as Moses shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lono looks to land a right hand but Moses moved out of range.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lono as he avoids it easily.
Lono scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moses takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moses on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lono jabs Moses right on the nose. Moses blinks but takes it well.
Moses has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moses there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moses.
Lono connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lono swings for the body but Moses moves out of range.
Lono paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lono stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lono wants it to stay on the feet.
Lono fails to land with a series of punches.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses slips under a jab.
Moses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moses takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lono with a nice cross.
Moses on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lono scores with a nice right hand.
Moses looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moses takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lono cracks Moses with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lono leaves Moses with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lono throws a series of punches but Moses avoids them all with ease.
Lono throws an overhand right that lands on Moses's shoulder, as Moses tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Lono. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lono.
Lono digs a good hook to Moses's body.
Moses ducks under a wild hook from Lono.
Moses shoots for a takedown but Lono saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lono lands a nice shot that snaps Moses's head back.
Lono lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moses at a distance.
Moses moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lono scores with a sloppy right hand. Moses should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Lono both land. Nice combination.
Moses fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lono avoids it really well and circles away.
Lono throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moses stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Lono.
Lono with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moses slips a jab from Lono.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moses looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lono!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moses cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
Taika Lono showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lono 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taika Lono!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeovil Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baeumer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger comes to the cage accompanied by Delilah by Tom Jones. Baeumer has chosen Die Prinzen - Deutschland as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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23
211 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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223 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yeovil Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Baeumer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger moves in looking to clinch but Baeumer pushes him off.
Tiger is looking to clinch.
Baeumer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiger blocks a jab.
Baeumer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Yeovil Tiger has been cut.
Tiger looks for a takedown but Baeumer sprawls well.
Tiger pushes Baeumer up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger is stalling here.
Baeumer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baeumer wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger wants a takedown but no success here.
Baeumer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yeovil Tiger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baeumer wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiger won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Baeumer fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Baeumer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baeumer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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.
Tiger has Baeumer pressed against the cage, preventing Baeumer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baeumer working hard to break the clinch.
Baeumer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiger has him pressed against the cage.
Tiger struggles to land a body shot inside as Baeumer controls his hands.
Baeumer tries to circle away but Tiger has him pinned against the cage.
Tiger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baeumer.
Baeumer lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Tiger to work.
Tiger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baeumer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Baeumer circles away.
Baeumer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Baeumer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Baeumer circles away.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baeumer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Baeumer.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch but Baeumer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiger tries to clinch up.
Tiger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baeumer circles away.
Tiger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiger wants to clinch.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baeumer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiger shoots for a double leg takedown but Baeumer sprawls well. He's pushed Tiger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Baeumer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yeovil Tiger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tiger gets a clinch.
A short right from Baeumer.
Baeumer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Baeumer trying to mount his opponent but Tiger defends it.
Baeumer wants to stand but Tiger has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tiger wants to improve his position but Baeumer is controlling well.
Tiger with the active half guard here but Baeumer passes nicely into side control.
Tiger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger wants to control but Baeumer postures up.
Tiger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiger wants to clinch.
Baeumer thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baeumer swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiger.
A telegraphed right hand from Baeumer misses the target.
Baeumer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Tiger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baeumer's waist but Baeumer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiger off to one side.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baeumer as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick from Tiger misses.
Baeumer misses with a looping left.
Baeumer works Tiger's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul Baeumer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baeumer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Nice sprawl there from Baeumer as Tiger shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yeovil Tiger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Baeumer as Tiger shoots in.
Tiger is looking to clinch.
Baeumer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiger.
Baeumer takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Baeumer slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Baeumer.
Yeovil Tiger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Baeumer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baeumer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiger.
Baeumer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tiger rather than just go for the knockout.
Tiger tries to clinch up but Baeumer circles away and keeps his distance.
Baeumer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baeumer keeps the fight on the outside.
Baeumer digs a good body shot into Tiger's ribs.
Tiger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baeumer avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Baeumer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yeovil Tiger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baeumer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiger shoots in looking for a takedown. Baeumer tries to sprawl out of it but Tiger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baeumer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baeumer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baeumer misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Baeumer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiger.
Baeumer throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger tries to clinch up.
Tiger tries to clinch up.
Baeumer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baeumer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiger has time to react.
Baeumer scores with a punch to the head.
Tiger tries to clinch up but Baeumer circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiger is looking to clinch.
Tiger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yeovil Tiger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baeumer swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger wants to clinch up but Baeumer keeps it at a distance.
Baeumer keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baeumer as he jumps to the side.
Tiger moves out of range of the body kick from Baeumer.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown but Baeumer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baeumer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tiger, right into the meat.
Tiger tries to clinch but Baeumer moves out of range.
Tiger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Baeumer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger controlling his opponent.
Baeumer tries to reverse the position but Tiger maintains control.
Tiger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baeumer is looking to escape.
Tiger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yeovil Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Tiger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baeumer is looking to escape.
Tiger looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Baeumer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baeumer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Baeumer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by FlipSyde - Champion . Shaw has chosen Shangri-La as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
194 lbs
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22
201 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Shaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaw thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Shaw thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Shaw wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williamsis looking to pass into half guard but Shaw pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shaw is in guard.
Shaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand up but Shaw is controlling him.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shaw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shaw won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Williams takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like John Shaw has been cut.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horrible takedown by Shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Erik Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shaw.
Shaw looks gassed!
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Erik Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Williams scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Shaw getting side control.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams keeping control of the position.
Shaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shaw.
Williams wants to stand but Shaw is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shaw throwing strikes but missing.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
That's four 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.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Williams is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Shaw prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Shaw's defenses.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
Williams throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Shaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaw scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Shaw won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw stops Williams from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Williams gets caught flat footed, as Shaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Shaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shaw connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams kicks Shaw off and gets to his feet.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
No joy there for Shaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Williams avoids the body shot from Shaw.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erik Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shaw.
Williams throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Williams connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
Williams throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Williams thuds a left hand into Shaw's body.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Williams misses.
Shaw moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams misses with a double jab.
A big right from Williams misses.
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Erik Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shaw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaw thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams wants to stand up but Shaw is controlling him.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Shaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Shaw's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling the position.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams avoiding damage as Shaw throws knees to the body.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Shaw keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shaw is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Shaw backs away looking to recover.
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shaw throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams tries to bum rush Shaw with a series of wild strikes but Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams sizes up Shaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That has opened up John Shaw's cut even more.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams tries to work over Shaw's front leg with a kick but Shaw checks it.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Erik Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shaw.
Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws a right hand that Shaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaw also avoids with ease.
Shaw checks a leg kick.
Shaw throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaw.
Shaw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaw should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice jab there from Shaw.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Williams.
Shaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Williams.
John Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Williams misses.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands with a hook. Shaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaw's head.
Shaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Shaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Williams motions for Shaw to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaw lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw slips nicely into half guard.
Williams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams is trying to control but Shaw passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Williams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Boris Cekada has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Cekada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Cekada which made him look bad.
Cekada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cekada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Penn gets the takedown into side control.
Penn tries for a kimura but Cekada is defending well.
Cekada 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 one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cekada, who protects the arm well.
Cekada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penn's best efforts.
Cekada wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cekada misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Boris Cekada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cekada misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Cekada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cekada tries to clinch up.
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.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Cekada shows good takedown defense.
Boris Cekada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Cekada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn looks gassed!
Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cekada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cekada moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Cekada leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Cekada finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
Cekada pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Cekada gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cekada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cekada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cekada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cekada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cekada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn is rocked!
Cekada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cekada lands a with a good body shot.
Cekada connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Penn tumbling to the canvas! Cekada pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Penn was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boris Cekada!
Boris Cekada retains his lightweight title!
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G |
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B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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