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BFC:26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Devine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing Dominateyou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boxing Dominateyou is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Devine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Boxing Dominateyou!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Devine lands a leg kick that knocks Dominateyou off balance momentarily.
Devine lands a jab-cross combination.
Dominateyou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Devine circles away quickly and effectively.
Devine lands a head kick!
Dominateyou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devine was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominateyou.
Dominateyou takes a swing at Devine's ribcage but misses.
Dominateyou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominateyou throws a series of punches but Devine avoids them all with ease.
Devine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Devine.
Devine lands a nice looking body shot.
Dominateyou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dominateyou misses the shot to the body.
Devine misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Dominateyou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dominateyou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dominateyou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dominateyou misses with a double jab.
Devine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dominateyou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Devine.
Devine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dominateyou tries to bum rush Devine with a series of wild strikes but Devine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dominateyou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Devine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devine lands a body shot.
Dominateyou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dominateyou takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dominateyou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Devine.
Devine lands the left hand.
Dominateyou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dominateyou is rocked!
Devine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dominateyou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dominateyou is still on wobbly legs! Can Devine finish him?
Devine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devine lands a nice shot that snaps Dominateyou's head back.
Devine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dominateyou misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Devine.
Devine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Devine scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Devine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dominateyou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Devine circles away quickly and effectively.
Dominateyou looks gassed!
Devine throws a lazy right hand but Dominateyou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominateyou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Devine on the side of the head.
Devine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Devine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dominateyou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominateyou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dominateyou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dominateyou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dominateyou seems to have recovered his senses.
Devine scores with the left hand. Dominateyou knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Dominateyou. Those never looked like landing.
Dominateyou walks into a straight right hand from Devine.
Dominateyou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Devine needs to keep his hands up - Dominateyou had a free shot at his head there.
Dominateyou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Devine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sean Devine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Devine finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Devine, right into the meat.
Devine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dominateyou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Devine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheers as Devine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dominateyou doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick from Devine lands but Dominateyou takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Devine throws a series of punches but Dominateyou avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devine cracks Dominateyou with an open hand slap.
Dominateyou needs to keep his hands up - Devine had a free shot at his head there.
Devine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dominateyou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Devine cracks a nice hook into Dominateyou's ribs.
Dominateyou looks to land a combination. Devine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Devine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dominateyou lands the left hand.
Devine lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Dominateyou.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dominateyou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominateyou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dominateyou misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Devine dominated that 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.
Donk. Devine catches Dominateyou right on the button with a cross.
Devine moves out of range as Dominateyou strikes.
Devine has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dominateyou misses with a series of wild punches.
Dominateyou loads up on a big right hand but Devine slips the punch.
No joy there for Dominateyou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devine throws a big shot that misses.
Dominateyou looks to land a combination but Devine avoids it well.
Sean Devine is winning the standup battle so far.
Devine avoids the body shot from Dominateyou.
Devine scores with a punch to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Devine, right into the meat.
Devine scores with a hook to the body. Dominateyou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dominateyou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dominateyou is breathing heavily.
Dominateyou dodges the punch combination from Devine.
Dominateyou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Devine circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devine cracks Dominateyou with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dominateyou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Dominateyou misses.
Devine lands with a right that hurts Dominateyou. Dominateyou looks to clinch but Devine throws a short knee that drops Dominateyou. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Sean Devine!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bull Bantum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Carlitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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152 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bull Bantum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Carlitos !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantum misses with a takedown
and Carlitos counters with a nice uppercut.
Bantum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bantum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carlitos connects with a looping right hand.
Bantum dives in and grabs Carlitos 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carlitos pushes down on Bantum's head and hops out.
Bantum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carlitos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Bantum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Carlitos .
A cross from Carlitos lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bantum.
Decent striking displayed by Carlitos there.
Bantum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bantum has his takedown stuffed
and Carlitos counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlitos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carlitos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carlitos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Carlitos . That snapped Bantum's head back.
Carlitos lands with a cross.
Bantum misses with a takedown
and Carlitos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carlitos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carlitos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carlitos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bantum on the side of the head.
Carlitos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carlitos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bantum back to the cage. Carlitos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bantum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carlitos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bantum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Carlitos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bantum is rocked!
Bantum ducks under a wild hook from Carlitos .
Oh Bantum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bantum tries for a takedown but Carlitos circles away easily
and Carlitos counters with a right hand to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bantum. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bantum is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bantum fails with the takedown
and Carlitos counters with a crisp right that sends Bantum to the canvas! Carlitos follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandre Carlitos !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wing Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Giggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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Great wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wing Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Giggs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero takes a swing at Giggs's ribcage but misses.
Giggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giggs somewhat.
Giggs misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Giggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Zero which made him look bad.
Zero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giggs misses with a head kick.
Giggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Zero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zero.
Zero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Giggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Zero has double underhooks.
Zero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zero throws a body punch but Giggs moves out of range.
Giggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Giggs.
Zero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Giggs shoots and misses
and Zero counters by clinching up.
Wing Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Giggs.
Giggs tries to work over Zero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Giggs tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
Giggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Giggs has his takedown stuffed
and Zero counters with a single leg into guard. Giggs didn't expect that.
Giggs looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero prevents Giggs from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wing Zero has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zero misses the shot to the body.
Giggs misses with a few strikes there.
Zero tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zero. Giggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zero rushes Giggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Giggs tries to break the clinch but Zero is controlling the position.
Giggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zero.
Zero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giggs manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zero but Zero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zero misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wing Zero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giggs manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Giggs. No joy for Zero on that attempt.
Zero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Giggs swinging wildly here.
Zero is looking to wear down Giggs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zero throws a lazy right hand but Giggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Giggs does no damage.
Zero looks to score with a jab to the body but Giggs is just out of range.
Ryan Giggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Giggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero moves away from the strike by Giggs.
Zero misses the body punch
and Giggs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zero content to control rather than advance.
Giggs is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wing Zero has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Zero.
Zero is looking to clinch.
Giggs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zero's sensitive parts.
Zero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giggs is trying to keep Zero in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Giggs wants to stand but Zero is controlling the position.
Ryan Giggs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Giggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Giggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zero but Zero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zero pushes Giggs up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero decides to pull guard.
Giggs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Giggs scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Giggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero throws a body punch but Giggs moves out of range.
Zero thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wing Zero 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!
Zero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zero lands in his opponent's guard.
Giggs wants to stand but Zero is controlling the position.
Zero 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Wing Zero wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zero as he avoids it easily.
Giggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Zero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zero.
Zero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Giggs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Giggs seems a little lost for a moment, as Zero dominates the positioning.
Ryan Giggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wing Zero just wasn't active enough.
Zero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Giggs at a distance.
Zero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Giggs's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wing Zero.
Zero feints and as Giggs raises his hands in defense, Zero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zero just misses with a punch to the body.
Zero is looking to clinch but Giggs is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero clinches up against the cage.
Zero jumps guard.
Zero is adopting a defensive guard.
Giggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Giggs throwing strikes from guard but Zero blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wing Zero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zero 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wing Zero!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michal Marcheweka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aamo Kaira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcheweka comes into the arena with Skinnyman-Static-X blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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141 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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26
151 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Marcheweka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aamo Kaira!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcheweka.
Marcheweka walks into a stiff left hand from Kaira.
Kaira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marcheweka backs up against the cage.
Kaira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marcheweka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marcheweka's calf.
Kaira cracks Marcheweka with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaira lands a jab to the nose.
Kaira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaira scores with a three punch combo!
Marcheweka is breathing heavily.
Marcheweka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marcheweka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaira.
Kaira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcheweka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaira.
Marcheweka shoots in for a takedown but Kaira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcheweka shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaira sprawls well. He's pushed Marcheweka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Marcheweka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcheweka is rocked!
Kaira scores with a body shot.
Oh Marcheweka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaira lands a nice hook to Marcheweka's body. Marcheweka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaira punishes Marcheweka's body with a nice straight punch.
Aamo Kaira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcheweka gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kaira gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Marcheweka is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aamo Kaira!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Okko Ukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Okko Ukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ukkonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ukkonen.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ukkonen lands some shots froms side control.
Ukkonen cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ukkonen trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Ukkonen working the head with strikes.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is pushing Ukkonen's head away, looking to escape. Ukkonen manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ukkonen lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to control but Ukkonen postures up.
Ukkonen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ukkonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ukkonen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Ukkonen landing a few strikes.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Ukkonen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Smith looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ukkonen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Smith is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ukkonen lets go of the hold and Smith can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Okko Ukkonen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddard Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer Christian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddard Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Archer Christian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Archer Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christian misses with a wild combination.
Stark tries to clinch there but Christian circles away.
Stark tries to clinch there but Christian circles away.
Christian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christian.
Christian scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Christian.
Christian connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Christian is predictable there
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stark controlling the action here.
Stark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stark is nestled in close to Christian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christian keeps working.
Christian regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stark.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Stark is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Christian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Christian is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking to sit in guard and control but Christian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Christian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Christian stands up from Stark's guard - Christian perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stark tries to clinch but Christian is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark wants to clinch.
Christian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christian throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Christian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stark in his tracks.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christian manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christian lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christian!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archer Christian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
Stark is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Christian moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archer Christian!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hadzija might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bos ili Hadžija. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjo Hadzija!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svensson.
Hadzija stuffs the takedown attempt from Svensson. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hadzija thuds his right hand into Svensson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hadzija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hadzija connects with the punch.
Hadzija misses with a body shot.
Hadzija throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hadzija comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hadzija digs a good hook to Svensson's body.
Svensson fails with the takedown.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hadzija sprawls well. Hadzija wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hadzija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjo Hadzija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hadzija shoots in and bounces Svensson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hadzija wants to get up but he can't break Svensson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hadzija preventing the sweep.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hadzija wanted to stand there but Svensson had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hadzija is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Svensson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadzija has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hadzija fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Hadzija lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svensson doesn't seem phased though.
Svensson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hadzija to score with a decent uppercut.
Svensson is looking to clinch.
Svensson moves away from the strike by Hadzija.
Hadzija throws a shot to the body.
Svensson looks for a takedown but Hadzija sprawls well.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Svensson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Svensson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hadzija is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Svensson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt - Hadzija sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Svensson looks for a takedown but Hadzija sprawls well.
Svensson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hadzija lands with a right hand.
Hadzija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
Hadzija throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Hadzija sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Svensson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadzija is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Svensson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hadzija drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Svensson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hadzija decides to stand up, so the ref orders Svensson to his feet.
Hadzija digs a good hook to Svensson's body.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Hadzija circles away.
Hadzija misses with a looping right.
Svensson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svensson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hadzija sprawls well. He's pushed Svensson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hadzija throws a leg kick which misses Svensson's front leg but catches the back leg as Svensson tries to avoid it.
Svensson slips under a jab.
Hadzija shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense.
Svensson is looking to clinch but Hadzija is avoiding it.
Svensson slips a jab from Hadzija.
Svensson has his takedown stuffed
and Hadzija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Hadzija lands with a nice body punch.
Svensson shoots in for a double leg but Hadzija sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hadzija catches Svensson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Svensson enables Hadzija to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Svensson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hadzija decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Svensson, up you get!
Hadzija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svensson staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hadzija moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hadzija feints a jab promting Svensson to slip. Hadzija then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Svensson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hadzija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hadzija.
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
Svensson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hadzija avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hadzija is looking to break free of the clinch but Svensson has double underhooks.
Svensson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hadzija lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Svensson breaks from the clinch.
Hadzija throws an off balance right hand
and Svensson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svensson.
Hadzija displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hadzija.
Hadzija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svensson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hadzija lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hadzija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Svensson as he jumps to the side.
Hadzija takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hadzija is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Hadzija shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hadzija scores with a punch to the head.
Hadzija swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson has managed to clinch.
Hadzija tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hadzija gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hadzija is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svensson is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadzija tries to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling the position.
Svensson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hadzija avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Svensson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Svensson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hadzija is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hadzija has his feet on Svensson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensson clinches up with Hadzija and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hadzija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hadzija.
Hadzija throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Hadzija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dan Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson has Hadzija up against the cage in a clinch.
Hadzija breaks from the clinch.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches up with Hadzija, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes Hadzija against the cage but Hadzija circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hadzija throws a series of strikes that have Svensson backpedaling.
A big right from Hadzija misses.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hadzija.
Hadzija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Svensson as he jumps to the side.
Svensson shoots for a takedown but Hadzija saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Svensson dives in and scores a takedown into Hadzija's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hadzija pushes Svensson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Svensson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hadzija misses the shot to the body.
Hadzija changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadzija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hadzija swivels and escapes.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Hadzija.
Svensson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hadzija was covering up waiting for the punch and Svensson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Svensson trying to move into half guard but instead Hadzija has managed to sweep!
Hadzija decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svensson tries to clinch but Hadzija is having none of it.
No luck for Svensson with that takedown attempt.
Hadzija lands with a straight right. Svensson didn't see that one coming.
Hadzija throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Nice cross by Hadzija.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hadzija.
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horrible takedown by Svensson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hadzija which made him look bad.
Hadzija punishes Svensson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hadzija keeps the fight on the outside.
Benjo Hadzija is winning the standup battle so far.
Hadzija swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensson.
Hadzija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svensson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hadzija sprawls well. He's pushed Svensson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Hadzija. No joy for Svensson on that attempt.
Hadzija lands a jab.
Hadzija changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Svensson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadzija stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Svensson takes one on the button.
Hadzija scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hadzija misses with a straight right.
Hadzija thows a body shot but no joy.
Hadzija misses with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benjo Hadzija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Svensson wants to get up but he can't break Hadzija's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadzija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Hadzija keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hadzija throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hadzija displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svensson.
Svensson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hadzija circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Svensson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hadzija which made him look bad.
Hadzija scores with a nice right hand.
Svensson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Svensson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hadzija tries to avoid it but Svensson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hadzija to the ground. Hadzija escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Hadzija throws a combination that misses
and Svensson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Svensson.
Svensson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Hadzija keeps moving.
Svensson won't allow Hadzija to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Svensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadzija is retaining full guard.
Svensson forces his way into half guard.
Svensson wants to control but Hadzija is keeping him busy.
Svensson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hadzija is trying to stand back up but Svensson is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadzija keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Svensson connects with a nice short shot to Hadzija's temple.
Svensson stops Hadzija from getting back to his feet.
Svensson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svensson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hadzija is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija blocking the ground and pound.
Svensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hadzija is looking to escape.
Hadzija is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Svensson looking to control but Hadzija is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hadzija has worked his arm free - good work by Hadzija!
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Hadzija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svensson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Svensson dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Svensson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Svensson tries to move into range but Hadzija moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hadzija.
Nice cross by Hadzija.
Hadzija throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Svensson moves into full mount! Hadzija won't be happy about that!
Hadzija is trying to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson goes for an armbar but Hadzija turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hadzija.
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hadzija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hadzija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Svensson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hadzija to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Hadzija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Svensson.
A jab from Hadzija does it's job there.
Hadzija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensson's head backwards.
Hadzija is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svensson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Benjo Hadzija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Svensson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hadzija is pushing Svensson's head away, looking to escape. Svensson manages to hold on to the position though.
Hadzija stops Svensson from passing to mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Hadzija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svensson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson working the head with strikes.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadzija keeps working.
Svensson tries to move to mount but Hadzija blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija is not content to let Svensson control the position.
Dan Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson throws a strike aimed at the side of Hadzija's head but Hadzija avoids it well.
Hadzija pushes Svensson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Svensson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadzija regains half guard, as Svensson was trying to land strikes.
Svensson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hadzija 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjo Hadzija!
Benjo Hadzija is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Belisle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Helguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Belisle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Helguera!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helguera wants to clinch up but Belisle keeps it at a distance.
Helguera takes one to the chin there.
Helguera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belisle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Helguera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belisle missing with a left hand there. Helguera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helguera wants to clinch.
Belisle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Helguera. Those never looked like landing.
Helguera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Helguera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belisle thows a body shot but no joy.
Luis Helguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belisle moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helguera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belisle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belisle just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helguera. Belisle does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helguera misses with a double jab
and Helguera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belisle scores with the left hand. Helguera knows he should have avoided that one.
Helguera misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Belisle.
Helguera misses with an uppercut.
Belisle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Helguera is rocked!
Belisle moves into the clinch successfully.
Belisle lands with a short shot to the head.
Helguera is still on wobbly legs! Can Belisle finish him?
Belisle misses with the head strike.
Helguera seems to have recovered his senses.
Helguera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helguera jumps guard and drags Belisle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Helguera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belisle is aware though and is defending well.
Belisle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helguera's head.
Helguera has his foot on Belisle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belisle works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belisle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helguera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belisle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belisle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belisle wants to control from the top but Helguera keeps moving.
Helguera can't keep his opponent in guard - Belisle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belisle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Helguera tries to hold on but Belisle pushes him away.
Belisle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Helguera's face.
Belisle lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Helguera! Belisle sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Helguera and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steve Belisle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micah Magnum told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Micah Magnum!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magnum dodges the punch combination from Graf.
Graf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magnum, pushing him back against the cage.
Magnum stops a takedown attempt from Graf.
Come on Magnum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Graf working hard to break the clinch.
Graf can't get the takedown.
Graf pushes Magnum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnum taking a breather.
Magnum stalling in the clinch but Graf improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magnum.
Graf tries for a takedown but Magnum manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Graf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Magnum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Micah Magnum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum moves out of range as Graf strikes.
Graf tries to clinch but Magnum is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magnum.
A punch combination from Graf misses.
Graf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graf checks a leg kick.
Graf throws a combination. Magnum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Artem Graf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnum forces Graf back against the cage and clinches.
Magnum taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Magnum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graf's brow.
Magnum is looking to control Graf's arms but Graf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magnum has his back to the cage.
Graf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magnum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magnum taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum prevents the takedown attempt.
Graf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Graf - that landed with a thud.
Magnum's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Graf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnum tries to clinch but Graf is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magnum wants it to stay on the feet.
Magnum tries to clinch up but Graf circles away and keeps his distance.
Graf swats away the attempt to clinch by Magnum.
Magnum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magnum tries to clinch but Graf moves out of range.
Graf throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf misses with a wild combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Magnum enables Graf to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magnum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Graf connects with a couple of short punches.
Graf throws and elbow that misses. Magnum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graf's guard. Nice move by Magnum!
Graf is working an open guard so Magnum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Magnum throws a push kick but Graf slaps the foot to one side.
Magnum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magnum needs to keep his hands up - Graf had a free shot at his head there.
Graf fails with the takedown.
Graf tries to keep at a distance but Magnum has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magnum prevents it.
Graf wants a takedown but no success here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Graf as Magnum tries to tie him up.
Magnum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magnum with a knee to the head.
Magnum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Graf clinches up with Magnum and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magnum.
Magnum continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Graf has picked Magnum up - he's going for a ride! Graf dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into 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 Artem Graf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magnum moves in looking to clinch but Graf pushes him off.
Artem Graf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnum tries a head kick but it misses.
Graf misses with the combination.
Magnum clinches.
Graf looking for a takedown.
Graf can't get the takedown.
Magnum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Graf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Graf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Graf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magnum taking a breather.
Graf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magnum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Magnum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magnum.
Magnum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Graf breaks from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnum tries to clinch up.
Graf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnum swings for the body but Graf moves out of range.
Magnum throws an overhand right that lands on Graf's shoulder, as Graf tries to avoid the shot.
Graf scores with a nice head shot.
Graf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Graf.
Magnum misses the shot to the body.
Graf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magnum circles away quickly and effectively.
Magnum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graf.
Graf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magnum's waist but Magnum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graf off to one side.
Graf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graf moves in looking to clinch but Magnum pushes him off.
Magnum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graf stalks Magnum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magnum's face. Magnum staggers backwards, shaken.
Good work by Graf as he checks the leg kick.
Magnum rushes Graf and presses him up against the cage.
Graf avoids a wild elbow strike from Magnum.
Magnum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magnum tries a knee to the head but Graf blocks it.
Magnum taking a breather.
Graf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magnum prevents it.
Magnum taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Graf staying out of range there.
Graf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magnum looks to clinch
so Graf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Graf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graf trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnum wants to get back to his feet but Graf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum keeping moving, preventing Graf from controlling successfully.
Graf thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magnum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graf throws and elbow that misses. Magnum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graf's guard. Nice move by Magnum!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micah Magnum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Graf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Graf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magnum as he avoids it easily.
Magnum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graf.
Magnum forces Graf back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Micah Magnum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magnum's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Magnum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magnum is trying to maintain a safe position but Graf gets an underhook and turns Magnum into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magnum.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Graf shoots in for a takedown but Magnum shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Graf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graf wants to clinch.
Magnum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnum.
Some bone on bone action there as Graf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Graf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magnum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magnum throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Graf gets the takedown into side control.
Graf is trying to get an arm triangle but Magnum is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magnum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magnum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magnum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graf scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graf lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnum's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graf trying to control the action but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Magnum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graf.
Magnum controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Magnum looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magnum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graf is trying to control the action in half guard but Magnum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graf seems to be working for a kimura but Magnum defends the submission attempt.
Magnum is pressing down on Graf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnum is retaining full guard.
Graf throws a big right hand that misses.
Graf throwing strikes but missing.
Graf throws a strike but Magnum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magnum wants to stand but Graf is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnum thows a big elbow that misses.
Magnum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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 Artem Graf.
I think Graf 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam comes to the cage accompanied by Right Above it. Jon Bohnam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Russo's chin.
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135 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bohnam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohnam has closed the distance and engaged Russo in a clinch.
Bohnam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bohnam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bohnam.
A right hand to the body from Bohnam.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bohnam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bohnam avoids a wild elbow strike from Russo.
Bohnam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bohnam is keeping busy.
Bohnam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Russo.
Bohnam is looking to control Russo's arms but Russo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bohnam has his back to the cage.
Bohnam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bohnam throws a punch but it's blocked by Russo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo is looking to control Bohnam's arms but Bohnam gets an underhook and turns him. Now Russo has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bohnam.
Russo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bohnam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russo trying to land knees to the body.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow.
Bohnam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bohnam throws an elbow but misses.
Russo blocks an uppercut.
Bohnam lands with a light punch inside.
Bohnam lands a damaging elbow.
Russo is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Russo has been cut.
Bohnam lands with a short shot to the head.
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bohnam finish him?
Russo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bohnam blocks it with crossed arms.
Bohnam misses with some punches.
Bohnam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clinched against the cage, Bohnam lands a big elbow that drops Russo! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Russo is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Bohnam!
Jon Bohnam is the new bantamweight champion!
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