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IC 69: Gomi vs Penn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Silvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Woods (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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167 lbs
3 - 13 - 0 |
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180 cm
23
168 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Silvas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Woods!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvas.
Woods instigates a clinch.
Silvas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Woods is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silvas to the mat. Silvas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Woods controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ross Woods was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvas.
Woods displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvas throws a leg kick
and Woods counters with a body kick that stops Silvas in his tracks momentarily.
Silvas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Woods lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silvas takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silvas is out of range and Woods settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silvas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silvas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Woods to score with a decent uppercut.
Ross Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woods lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Woods softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woods.
Woods landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silvas is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Woods.
It looks like Thiago Silvas has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woods.
Woods crunches a lovely knee into Silvas's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Woods.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woods.
Silvas misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Woods.
Woods creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silvas's defenses.
Woods is leaning against Silvas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvas backwards.
Woods lands a good knee to the midsection. Silvas won't want to take too many of those.
Woods gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Woods lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Woods lands a nice elbow.
Woods digs a right hand into Silvas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silvas's gas tank.
Woods lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvas takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Woods.
Nice body punch from Woods.
Woods gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Woods is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Woods lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Woods.
Woods makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvas tries to land knees in the clinch but Woods avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Woods on the inside.
Woods lands an elbow inside.
Woods lands a body punch.
Woods lands a damaging elbow.
Woods lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvas backwards.
Woods lands with a right to the head.
Silvas is rocked!
Silvas takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Silvas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Woods.
A short uppercut from Woods.
Woods lands a big left hand right to the temple and Silvas goes down!
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!
Woods is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Woods has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross Woods has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Silvas seems to have got his legs back now.
Silvas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silvas slips a jab from Woods.
Woods misses with a hook. Silvas ducked under it nicely.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvas was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Silvas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silvas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods scores with a nice right hand.
Woods blocks a head kick by Silvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Woods dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Silvas's cut.
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.
Silvas moves away from the strike by Woods.
Woods takes a kick to the side of the head.
Woods feints and as Silvas raises his hands in defense, Woods changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silvas wants to control but Woods passes easily into half guard.
Woods seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Woods decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Woods lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Woods misses.
Silvas checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods dives in and scores a takedown into Silvas's guard.
Silvas being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ross Woods has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woods.
Woods throws a shot to the body.
Silvas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvas throws a leg kick
and Woods counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silvas's knee momentarily.
Ross Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woods thows a body kick. Silvas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Silvas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silvas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woods throws out the jab.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvas.
Woods throws a low kick but Silvas moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Woods.
Silvas closes the distance but Woods moves to the side
and Woods cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Woods misses.
Nice body punch from Woods.
Thiago Silvas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods gets a clinch.
Silvas tries to land knees in the clinch but Woods avoids the damage to the body.
Woods lands with a left to the head.
Woods lands an elbow that stopped Silvas in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Woods managing to block the knees to the body from Silvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silvas's defenses.
Woods makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woods.
Woods lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silvas takes an elbow to the temple.
Woods utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silvas backwards.
Woods breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silvas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Woods thuds his shin into the meat of Silvas's side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Woods!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Silvas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Silvas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Woods buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Woods. Beautiful body shot.
Woods dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods scores with a spinning back kick!
Woods thuds his right hand into Silvas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Woods gets a double leg takedown into Silvas's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ross Woods.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Woods.
Silvas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Woods finds it's target.
Woods misses with a body punch
and Silvas counters with a big head kick but Woods shrugs it off.
Woods tests Silvas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Woods gets a clinch.
Woods lands an elbow inside.
Silvas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Woods lands a shoulder strike.
Silvas is trying to maintain a safe position but Woods gets an underhook and turns Silvas into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woods.
Woods turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Woods decides to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thiago Silvas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Woods.
Woods moves into the clinch successfully.
Woods lands a nice uppercut.
Silvas missing with knees to the body.
Silvas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Woods is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silvas to the mat. Silvas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Woods works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Woods stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silvas to get to his feet.
Silvas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Woods connects with a looping right hand.
Silvas misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Woods connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silvas. Silvas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silvas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Woods scores with a nice head shot.
Woods with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Nice cross by Woods.
Woods darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silvas blocks the body kick.
Silvas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Woods scores with a nice head shot.
Woods swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silvas.
Silvas is looking to chop away at Woods's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods lands with an uppercut that bounces Silvas off the cage and back into rage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Woods.
A chopping leg kick lands by Woods.
Woods is looking to slow Silvas down with leg kicks.
Woods lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Woods avoids a kick to the body.
Silvas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silvas ducks right into an uppercut from Woods.
Ross Woods is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Woods wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Woods lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvas tries to keep at a distance but Woods has taken the fight into the clinch.
Woods blocks an elbow strike from Silvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woods has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Woods!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anil Khandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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226 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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30
276 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Anil Khandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mocny Vlad!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khandro tries to clinch up.
Khandro moves to clinch but Vlad breaks away
and Vlad counters with a thumping low kick.
Vlad is looking to land body kicks.
Khandro avoids the head kick by Vlad.
Vlad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khandro tries to clinch but Vlad moves away
letting Vlad counter with a right hand.
Khandro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khandro sprawls well. Khandro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vlad gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khandro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khandro tries to clinch up but Vlad circles away and keeps his distance.
Khandro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vlad counters by moving into the clinch.
Vlad is trying to break the clinch but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khandro keeps control of Vlad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad manages to break the clinch.
Vlad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vlad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vlad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Vlad does no damage.
Khandro tries to clinch but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad throws a sloppy head kick and Khandro moves out of range easily.
Khandro tries to clinch but Vlad is having none of it.
Anil Khandro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khandro gets a clinch.
Vlad wants to get back to striking at distance but Khandro won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Khandro.
Khandro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vlad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vlad is trying to push Khandro away but Khandro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is trying to push Khandro away but Khandro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vlad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad closes the distance and pushes Khandro back into the cage.
Vlad tries to break the clinch but Khandro is controlling the position.
Vlad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khandro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khandro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khandro tries to clinch but Vlad moves out of range.
Khandro closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khandro prevents it.
Anil Khandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocny Vlad.
Vlad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vlad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vlad moves into range and clinches up with Khandro.
Vlad wants to get back to striking at distance but Khandro won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad trying to land knees to the body.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vlad shoots in but Khandro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vlad scores with a head kick. Khandro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Khandro doesn't manage to clinch there - Vlad circles away.
Vlad misses with a low kick.
Khandro moves to clinch but Vlad breaks away
and Vlad counters by moving into the clinch.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vlad closes the distance and clinches.
Vlad misses with a knee strike.
Khandro prevents Vlad from breaking the clinch.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.
Vlad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khandro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vlad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khandro tries to clinch but Vlad is having none of it.
Khandro misses with a wild combination.
Khandro wants to clinch
and Vlad counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khandro tries to clinch but Vlad is having none of it.
Khandro moves in looking to clinch but Vlad pushes him off.
Vlad looks to land a body kick but Khandro moved away.
Khandro tries to clinch up
and Vlad counters with a good low kick that Khandro was not able to check.
Vlad works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vlad moves into range and clinches up with Khandro.
Vlad manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mocny Vlad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khandro tries to clinch but Vlad moves away
and Vlad makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Khandro really felt that one!
Khandro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khandro tries to clinch but Vlad is having none of it.
Khandro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mocny Vlad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vlad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khandro.
Vlad throws a head kick that misses.
Khandro misses with a straight right.
Khandro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vlad counters with a big head kick but Khandro shrugs it off.
Khandro wants to clinch up but Vlad keeps it at a distance.
Vlad rushes Khandro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vlad tries to break the clinch but Khandro is controlling the position.
Vlad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khandro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khandro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vlad is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khandro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vlad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anil Khandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocny Vlad.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khandro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khandro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vlad's efforts to push away.
Vlad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khandro pushes Vlad up against the cage in a clinch.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khandro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vlad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khandro moves into the clinch.
Vlad tries to circle away but Khandro has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khandro avoids it.
Vlad is trying to break the clinch but Khandro is controlling him.
Vlad wants to get back to striking at distance but Khandro won't allow it.
Khandro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vlad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khandro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vlad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khandro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlad is trying to drag Khandro to the mat but Khandro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vlad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khandro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khandro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khandro is pressed up against the cage. Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khandro down to the mat. Khandro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vlad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khandro.
Vlad circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Vlad.
Khandro wants to clinch.
Vlad throws a right and a left that Khandro avoids nicely.
Vlad moves into range and clinches up with Khandro.
Khandro managing to block the knees to the body from Vlad.
Vlad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad swats away the attempt to clinch by Khandro.
Khandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vlad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anil Khandro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vlad keeps the fight on the outside.
Khandro moves out of range of the body kick.
Vlad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vlad is just content to waste time from the top position. Khandro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vlad looking to sit in guard and control but Khandro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlad has a closed guard, preventing Khandro from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mocny Vlad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Khandro tries to clinch there but Vlad circles away.
Khandro is looking to clinch.
Khandro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vlad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vlad has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Khandro regains guard immediately.
Vlad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khandro is keeping the position for now.
Khandro wants to stand and escape but Vlad is having none of it.
Vlad wants to stand but Khandro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vlad wants to control from the top but Khandro keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khandro wants to stand up but Vlad is controlling him.
Vlad trying to control but Khandro is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mocny Vlad hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vlad.
Vlad connects with a high kick.
Vlad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khandro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vlad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vlad tries to land a knee to the head but Khandro blocks with his arms.
Khandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vlad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is looking to break free of the clinch but Khandro has double underhooks.
Khandro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vlad blocks it with crossed arms.
Vlad is trying to break the clinch but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khandro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vlad up against the cage.
Anil Khandro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khandro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vlad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khandro prevents it.
Anil Khandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocny Vlad.
Vlad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad has a couple of punches blocked by Khandro.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.
Khandro stops a takedown attempt from Vlad.
Vlad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khandro prevents it.
Vlad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khandro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vlad is trying to break the clinch but Khandro is controlling him.
Khandro working Vlad over with knees to the body.
Vlad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khandro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vlad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vlad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khandro clinches up against the cage.
Vlad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vlad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khandro prevents it.
Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khandro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khandro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mocny Vlad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khandro misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khandro looking to throw knees to the head but Vlad is blocking nicely.
Khandro tries a knee to the head but Vlad blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mocny Vlad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vlad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mocny Vlad!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Pressley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. The key to victory for Tommy Lotus has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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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
12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Pressley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pressley defends it nicely.
Pressley closes the distance and clinches up with Lotus, looking for a takedown. Pressley pushes Lotus against the cage but Lotus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pressley shoots in looking for a takedown. Lotus tries to sprawl out of it but Pressley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lotus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lotus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Pressley.
Lotus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pressley moves away.
Lotus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lotus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pressley wants to control but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus wants to control the pace but Pressley is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Lotus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lotus looking for a guillotine from mount but Pressley is having none of it.
Lotus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus controlling from the full mount.
Lotus misses with a head shot.
Lotus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lotus gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lotus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pressley at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lotus.
Lotus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pressley.
Lotus tries to bum rush Pressley with a series of wild strikes but Pressley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lotus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pressley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pressley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pressley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pressley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus 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.
Lotus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pressley's half guard.
Lotus is controlling the pace.
Pressley wants to control but Lotus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lotus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lotus tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pressley controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus is trying to control the action in half guard but Pressley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tommy Lotus just wasn't active enough.
Lotus tries to clinch but Pressley is having none of it.
Pressley fails with a takedown attempt.
Lotus fails to land with a series of punches.
Pressley looks for a takedown but Lotus sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressley scores a takedown into full mount!
Lotus tries to hold on but Pressley pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lotus blocking the ground and pound.
The referee warns Lotus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pressley avoids the attempt from Lotus to control.
Lotus is trying to escape the mount.
Lotus prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pressley misses with some ground and pound and Lotus recovers position to half guard.
Pressley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lotus defends it well.
Pressley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pressley is trying to control the action in half guard but Lotus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lotus defending well though.
Lotus wants to control but Pressley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pressley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pressley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pressley throws a strike but Lotus manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Pressley tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Lotus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Moye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trip Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Moye is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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197 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Moye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Trip Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenzie tries for a takedown but Moye circles away easily
and Moye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Moye moves out of range easily.
Moye shoots in and gets a takedown into Kenzie's guard.
Kenzie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kenzie trying to keep a closed guard but Moye is proving a slippery customer.
Moye trying to control but Kenzie is working from the bottom.
Moye throws a strike but Kenzie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moye is trying to control the position but Kenzie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenzie is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Moye has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kenzie is looking to defend but Moye has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kenzie! Moye pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kenzie taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Derek Moye!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lorcan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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26
160 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorcan Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Young!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
A jab from Young misses.
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Young throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young scores with a nice head shot.
Patrick Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Collins tenderised Young's leg. Young is trying to keep his angry face on.
Collins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young misses with a looping right.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Young checks a leg kick.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Young throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Young's head.
Young swinging wildly here.
Young throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Young tries to land a body kick
and Collins counters with a low kick, right behind Young 's knee.
Collins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Young's sensitive parts.
Collins scores with a decent looking hook.
Collins staying out of range there.
Young misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Collins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Young throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Young throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Young takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Young looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collins checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorcan Collins 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.
Young misses with a left hand
and Collins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Young looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Collins counters with a body kick that stops Young in his tracks momentarily.
Lorcan Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins throws a nice head kick!
Collins throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Collins blocks a jab.
Collins looks for the body kick but Young saw that one coming.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Young in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Collins throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young connects with a crisp jab.
Young avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Young throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patrick Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young blocks a head kick by Collins.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Young finds it's target.
Young closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A low kick from Young misses
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Collins clobbers Young with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Collins swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Collins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Young. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Collins misses.
Young displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Young swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Young finds it's target.
Young takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins avoids the body shot from Young.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Young with a nice cross.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Collins is rocked!
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young drops Collins with a straight right hand, right on the button! Young follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Young!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hodger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iam Getcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hodger Gracie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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23
205 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Experienced |
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Hodger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Iam Getcha!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getcha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Getcha fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Getcha on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Getcha or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Getcha shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Getcha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hodger Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iam Getcha.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Getcha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Getcha wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Getcha sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Getcha defends it.
Getcha is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Getcha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Getcha taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Getcha is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Getcha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Getcha flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gracie tries to control but Getcha wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getcha is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Getcha is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Getcha has given up his back.
Getcha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Getcha wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is keen to just control but Getcha is a slippery customer.
Getcha is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Getcha is having none of it.
Getcha is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Getcha pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Getcha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Getcha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Getcha misses with a strike from the bottom.
Getcha is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Getcha sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Getcha is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to control but Getcha is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hodger Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Getcha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Getcha throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Getcha moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Getcha walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Getcha. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Getcha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Getcha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Getcha closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Getcha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Getcha throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Getcha punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Getcha rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Getcha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Getcha tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Getcha misses with a two punch combination.
Getcha throws a good cross that connects.
Getcha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Hodger Gracie has been cut.
Getcha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Getcha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Getcha throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Getcha. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Getcha.
Getcha misses with a wild combination.
Getcha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Getcha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Getcha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Getcha escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Getcha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Getcha takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gracie wants to control but Getcha is having none of it.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to control but Getcha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Getcha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Getcha stands up from Gracie's guard - Getcha perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Getcha.
Getcha throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Getcha throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Getcha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Getcha shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hodger Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iam Getcha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Getcha misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iam Getcha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hodger Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Getcha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Getcha is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Getcha shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Iam Getcha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Getcha.
Iam Getcha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Getcha.
Getcha misses with a wild combination.
Getcha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Gracie 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.
Getcha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Getcha.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Getcha's guard.
Getcha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Getcha scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Getcha closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie pulls Getcha into guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Getcha trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getcha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Getcha!
Getcha wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Getcha gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Getcha is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Getcha avoid being mounted?
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie trying to control the action but Getcha is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Getcha is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Getcha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Getcha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Getcha trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie prevents Getcha from getting back to his feet.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Getcha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Getcha keeps moving.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Getcha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Getcha is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is trying to control. Getcha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iam Getcha.
I think Getcha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iam Getcha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastmond comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly- Here Comes The Boom . Ortiz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2Pac - All Eyes On Me. Ryan Eastmond has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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174 lbs
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26
180 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ryan Eastmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forrest Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Ortiz misses
and Eastmond counters with a series of strikes. Ortiz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ortiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eastmond checks the leg kick.
Eastmond moves out of range of the body kick from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Eastmond's front leg but catches the back leg as Eastmond tries to avoid it.
Ortiz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Ortiz misses its intended target.
Eastmond scores with a head kick. Ortiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
Ortiz jabs Eastmond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Eastmond.
Eastmond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eastmond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz forces Eastmond back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eastmond looking for a takedown.
Ortiz is stalling here.
Eastmond takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ryan Eastmond has been cut.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body.
Ortiz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Ortiz has Eastmond pressed against the cage, preventing Eastmond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eastmond tries to circle away but Ortiz has him pinned against the cage.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortiz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Eastmond is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ortiz lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Eastmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastmond is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ortiz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ortiz stops a takedown attempt from Eastmond.
Eastmond wants a takedown.
Ortiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eastmond blocks it with crossed arms.
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eastmond throws a leg kick but Ortiz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ortiz throws a wild body kick that Eastmond sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Eastmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Eastmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eastmond lands a jab-cross combination.
Eastmond falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ortiz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eastmond's sensitive parts.
Ortiz throws a nice head kick!
Ortiz throws a head kick but Eastmond moves out of range.
Ortiz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eastmond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eastmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz throws a hook to the side of Eastmond's head but Eastmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eastmond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Forrest Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ortiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eastmond misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Eastmond.
Eastmond on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ortiz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eastmond. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz looks to land a body kick but Eastmond moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eastmond checks a leg kick.
Eastmond walks into a stiff left hand from Ortiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Eastmond's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ortiz feints and then cracks Eastmond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eastmond down.
An inside leg kick from Ortiz misses.
Eastmond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Eastmond misses.
Ortiz tries to work over Eastmond's front leg with a kick but Eastmond checks it.
Ortiz drives through and clinches with Eastmond against the cage.
Eastmond looking for a takedown.
Eastmond tries to score a body lock takedown but Ortiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Ortiz.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortiz.
A frustrated look appears on Eastmond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Eastmond can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Eastmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Ortiz.
Eastmond looking for a takedown.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz looks to land a body kick but Eastmond moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ortiz. That's going to slow Eastmond down.
A jab from Eastmond finds it's way through Ortiz's defenses.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eastmond avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ortiz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eastmond in his tracks.
Forrest Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target.
Eastmond checks the leg kick.
Ortiz lands a jab to Eastmond's midsection.
Ortiz lands a front kick.
Ortiz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ortiz. That's going to slow Eastmond down.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ortiz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eastmond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eastmond's sensitive parts.
Ortiz clinches.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortiz lands a hook that snaps the head of Eastmond backwards.
Ortiz slows down the pace here.
Ortiz is leaning against Eastmond and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eastmond wants to break free but Ortiz has control.
Ortiz lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortiz.
Ortiz working Eastmond over with knees to the body.
Ortiz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ortiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eastmond tries to score a body lock takedown but Ortiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eastmond can't get the takedown.
Ortiz lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz slows down the pace here.
Ortiz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eastmond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ortiz works on Eastmond's body with a couple of short punches.
Ortiz working Eastmond over with knees to the body.
Eastmond letting Ortiz take a breather here.
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Eastmond is looking to score with low kicks.
Ortiz with a hook.
Eastmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz cracks Eastmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eastmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eastmond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Eastmond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ortiz connects with a solid leg kick.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ortiz. Eastmond shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eastmond needs to keep his hands up - Ortiz had a free shot at his head there.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ortiz throws a wild body kick that Eastmond sees coming a mile off.
Eastmond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eastmond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortiz.
Eastmond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ortiz can pounce on him.
Ryan Eastmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eastmond.
Ortiz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ortiz connects with the punch.
Ortiz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eastmond's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ortiz. That's going to slow Eastmond down.
A big left from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Ortiz there.
Eastmond tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz keeps Eastmond at a distance using the push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
Ortiz jabs at Eastmond's body.
Ortiz throws a front kick aimed at Eastmond's knee but Eastmond avoids it well.
Ortiz connects with a leg kick. Eastmond looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ortiz scores with a jab.
Eastmond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ortiz is looking to clinch but Eastmond is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Ortiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ortiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ortiz loads up on a big right hand but Eastmond slips the punch.
Ortiz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ortiz tries to land a front kick but Eastmond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eastmond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eastmond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eastmond will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Eastmond's front leg but catches the back leg as Eastmond tries to avoid it.
Ortiz is looking to slow Eastmond down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Ortiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looks to land a body kick but Eastmond moved away.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ortiz lands a right hook to the body.
Ortiz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eastmond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortiz sizes up Eastmond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ortiz lands with a nice body kick.
Ortiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eastmond.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Eastmond misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortiz 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Ortiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan has chosen Get Up Again as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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166 lbs
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163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Paquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paquiao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between TheMan's hands.
TheMan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paquiao.
TheMan throws a big shot that misses.
Paquiao throws a hook but TheMan blocks it.
Paquiao throws an overhand right that lands on TheMan's shoulder, as TheMan tries to avoid the shot.
TheMan scores with a shot to the body.
TheMan misses with a body shot.
Paquiao moves away from the strike by TheMan.
TheMan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paquiao.
Paquiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheMan.
Paquiao misses with a body shot.
TheMan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paquiao tries to avoid it but TheMan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paquiao to the ground. Paquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
TheMan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paquiao as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan dives in and grabs Paquiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paquiao pushes down on TheMan's head and hops out.
Manuel Paquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan TheMan.
TheMan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paquiao.
Paquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TheMan was well out of range. Poor timing from Paquiao.
Paquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TheMan circles away quickly and effectively.
Paquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
TheMan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
TheMan lands with an uppercut that bounces Paquiao off the cage and back into rage.
Paquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan has his takedown stuffed
and Paquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paquiao scores with a hook.
TheMan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Paquiao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
TheMan dives in and grabs Paquiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paquiao pushes down on TheMan's head and hops out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts TheMan, as that shot connected.
TheMan fails with a takedown attempt.
TheMan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan missing with a left hand there. Paquiao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paquiao scores with the left hand. TheMan knows he should have avoided that one.
Paquiao avoids the body shot from TheMan.
Paquiao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
Paquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TheMan.
TheMan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paquiao's head.
TheMan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TheMan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
TheMan ducks under a wild hook from Paquiao.
TheMan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Paquiao.
TheMan connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by TheMan.
Paquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping TheMan at a distance.
Paquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TheMan moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paquiao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquiao misses the jab.
Paquiao 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.
A close round but Stan TheMan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Paquiao throws a body punch but TheMan moves out of range.
TheMan misses with a jab, cross combination.
TheMan throws a hook but Paquiao avoids it easily.
Paquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
TheMan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TheMan.
TheMan throws a big shot that misses.
TheMan misses with a takedown attempt - Paquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TheMan.
Paquiao missing with a left hand there. TheMan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuel Paquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paquiao throws out the jab.
Paquiao slips a jab from TheMan.
Manuel Paquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TheMan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from TheMan.
TheMan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Paquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Paquiao missing with a left hand there. TheMan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
TheMan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TheMan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paquiao swings for the body but TheMan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paquiao as he avoids it easily.
Paquiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paquiao moves away from the strike by TheMan.
Paquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TheMan.
Paquiao swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling TheMan to counter with a crisp jab.
TheMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paquiao.
TheMan connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Paquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Paquiao.
Paquiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao misses the jab.
TheMan thuds a left hand into Paquiao's body.
Paquiao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paquiao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paquiao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TheMan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
TheMan throws a lazy right hand but Paquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
TheMan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TheMan throws a hook but Paquiao blocks it.
TheMan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from TheMan.
TheMan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquiao lands with a shot to the body.
TheMan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paquiao moves away.
TheMan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TheMan throws out a loose jab but Paquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paquiao cracks TheMan with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
TheMan misses with a body punch
and Paquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paquiao ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.
TheMan thows a body shot but no joy.
Paquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
TheMan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
TheMan scores with a shot to the body.
Paquiao misses with an uppercut. TheMan saw that one coming.
Paquiao throws a body punch but TheMan moves out of range.
Paquiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from TheMan.
TheMan shoots in and drives through. Paquiao sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao lands the left hand.
TheMan defending well as Paquiao loads up on a big left hand.
TheMan fails with a takedown attempt.
Manuel Paquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan TheMan.
Paquiao lands a nice hook to TheMan's body. TheMan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
TheMan throws a right hand that misses
and Paquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
TheMan drops his hands momentarily and Paquiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paquiao lands a nice shot that snaps TheMan's head back.
A left and a right from Paquiao both land. Nice combination.
TheMan moves away from the strike by Paquiao.
Manuel Paquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao lands a right hook to the body.
TheMan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
TheMan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TheMan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from TheMan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paquiao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheMan.
TheMan throws a shot from downtown. Paquiao moves away and avoids it.
Paquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheMan takes one to the chin there.
Stan TheMan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan drives through with a takedown into Paquiao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheMan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stan TheMan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
TheMan misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
TheMan blocks a jab.
Paquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
TheMan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paquiao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paquiao ducks right into an uppercut from TheMan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TheMan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paquiao works TheMan's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TheMan.
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 Manuel Paquiao.
Well TheMan 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manuel Paquiao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nancy Botwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Botwin comes to the cage accompanied by Little Boxes On The Hillside. Breaker has chosen Rosa Helikopter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Trevor Breaker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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223 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nancy Botwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botwin feints and then cracks Breaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Breaker down.
Breaker tries to bum rush Botwin with a series of wild strikes but Botwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Botwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Botwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Breaker misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breaker. Botwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Botwin blocks the leg kick.
Breaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Botwin scoring well with a low kick there.
Breaker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Botwin.
Breaker looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breaker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Botwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Breaker. That did some damage!
Botwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Botwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Botwin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Botwin connects with a leg kick. Breaker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Botwin scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Trevor Breaker has been cut.
Botwin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Breaker is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Botwin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Botwin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Botwin postures up and lands a big shot to Breaker's brow.
Botwin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Botwin pushing down on Breaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Botwin wants to pass to mount but Breaker is defending the position.
Botwin is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Botwin is stalling here. Breaker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Botwin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Breaker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botwin is looking to regain half guard here but Breaker keeps moving and retains side control.
Breaker decides to stand back up. Breaker steps back and let's Botwin get back to his feet.
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!
Breaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Breaker swinging wildly here.
Breaker throws a low kick but Botwin avoids it.
Breaker throws a combination. Botwin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Breaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Botwin.
A head kick from Botwin lands but Breaker takes it in his stride.
Breaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Botwin can pounce on him.
Botwin moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Botwin has Breaker pushed against the cage.
Botwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Botwin.
Botwin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Breaker backwards.
Breaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Botwin finish him?
Breaker can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Botwin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Breaker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Botwin drags the fight down to the ground.
Botwin trying to control the position.
Breaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Botwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Botwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Botwin tries for a takedown but Breaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Botwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Botwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Botwin. That's going to slow Breaker down.
Breaker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Botwin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Botwin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nancy Botwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breaker throws a low kick but Botwin moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nancy Botwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Breaker's cut.
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.
Breaker avoids the body shot from Botwin.
Botwin is looking to clinch but Breaker is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Botwin, as that shot connected.
Botwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Botwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breaker can do to turn this around?
Botwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Breaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Botwin does it's job there.
Trevor Breaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Botwin.
Breaker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Breaker throws a body punch but Botwin moves out of range.
Botwin connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Botwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Breaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Breaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Breaker is breathing heavily.
A combination from Botwin does no damage.
Botwin lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botwin lands a front kick.
Botwin scoring well with a low kick there.
Trevor Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Botwin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Breaker is not content to let Botwin control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Botwin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Botwin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Botwin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Breaker is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botwin lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker is not content to let Botwin control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Botwin.
Breaker prevents Botwin from moving into mount.
Breaker is not content to let Botwin control the position.
An elbow from Botwin crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Botwin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Breaker prevents Botwin from improving position.
Botwin moves into full mount!
Botwin looking to finish Breaker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Breaker!
Botwin lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Botwin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Breaker?
Botwin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Botwin! Breaker is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nancy Botwin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gomi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scary. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
165 lbs
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30
165 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Penn tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Penn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Penn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomi pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Penn prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomi is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Gomi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gomi stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomi thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Penn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Gomi.
Penn misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi is looking to chop away at Penn's legs.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Penn tries to move into range but Gomi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn is rocked!
Gomi drops Penn with a naaaaasty hook - Penn is in real trouble here! Gomi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takanori Gomi!
Takanori Gomi retains his lightweight title!
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