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HEROES 8 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baggins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moves Like Jagger. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frodo Baggins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kula finds it's way through Baggins's defenses.
Kula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baggins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baggins wants to clinch up but Kula keeps it at a distance.
Baggins wants to clinch
enabling Kula to counter with a crisp jab.
Kula throws out a powerful jab.
Kula smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kula lands an overhand right.
Baggins is looking to clinch but Kula is avoiding it.
Kula fails to land with a series of punches.
Baggins needs to keep his hands up - Kula had a free shot at his head there.
Baggins tries to clinch but Kula moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kula as he connects with a hook.
Baggins is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kula steps in with a hook that catches Baggins right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kula follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Baggins looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kula!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qwerty Asdfgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Niewi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qwerty Asdfgh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Qwerty Asdfgh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Niewi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asdfgh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Lukasz Niewi has been cut.
Asdfgh lands with a nice combination. Niewi backs away looking to recover.
Asdfgh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Niewi looks gassed!
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!
Asdfgh drops Niewi with a beautiful combination! Niewi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Asdfgh is looking for the KO!
Niewi is rocked!
Niewi tries to clinch there but Asdfgh circles away.
Niewi is still on wobbly legs! Can Asdfgh finish him?
Asdfgh cracks a nice hook into Niewi's ribs.
Asdfgh connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Niewi to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Asdfgh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Qwerty Asdfgh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Matuszczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Zawistowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matuszczak comes to the cage accompanied by Fear of the Dark. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adrian Matuszczak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Zawistowski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zawistowski throws a series of punches but Matuszczak moves out of range.
Matuszczak blocks a head kick by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Matuszczak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matuszczak looks to land a right hand but Zawistowski moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Matuszczak.
Matuszczak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zawistowski circles away.
Matuszczak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zawistowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matuszczak shoots for a takedown but Zawistowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zawistowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zawistowski tries to clinch there but Matuszczak circles away.
Matuszczak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zawistowski dodges the punch combination from Matuszczak.
Matuszczak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zawistowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Matuszczak. Matuszczak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Matuszczak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matuszczak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zawistowski swivels and escapes.
Zawistowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Matuszczak off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zawistowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matuszczak misses with a double jab.
Jan Zawistowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zawistowski is looking to clinch.
A combination from Matuszczak does no damage.
Matuszczak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zawistowski throws a hook but Matuszczak blocks it.
Zawistowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zawistowski thuds his right hand into Matuszczak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matuszczak scores with a nice right hand.
Matuszczak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matuszczak lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zawistowski looking to control.
Matuszczak stands up over Zawistowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zawistowski is trying to hold Matuszczak in close to prevent damage but Matuszczak has managed to pass into half guard.
Matuszczak is keen to just control but Zawistowski is a slippery customer.
Matuszczak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zawistowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zawistowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matuszczak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matuszczak's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski keeps control of the position easily here as Matuszczak tries to buck him off.
Matuszczak trying to control the position but Zawistowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Zawistowski trying to control momentarily.
Matuszczak manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zawistowski's guard. Nice work there by Matuszczak.
Matuszczak distracts Zawistowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matuszczak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matuszczak trying to control but Zawistowski is working from the bottom.
Matuszczak is in close to Zawistowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zawistowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matuszczak trying to control but Zawistowski is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adrian Matuszczak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Matuszczak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, jab by Matuszczak - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matuszczak scores with the left hand. Zawistowski knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Matuszczak 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.
Matuszczak 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.
Zawistowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matuszczak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zawistowski cracks the inside of Matuszczak's front leg.
No luck for Matuszczak with that takedown attempt.
Matuszczak lands a jab to Zawistowski's midsection.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zawistowski.
Zawistowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Zawistowski lands a head kick. Matuszczak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matuszczak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matuszczak cracks Zawistowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zawistowski pushes Matuszczak away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matuszczak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matuszczak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matuszczak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zawistowski as he jumps to the side.
Jan Zawistowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zawistowski wants to clinch up but Matuszczak keeps it at a distance.
Matuszczak shoots for a double leg takedown but Zawistowski sprawls well. He's pushed Matuszczak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Matuszczak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zawistowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matuszczak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zawistowski is trying to keep Matuszczak in close.
Matuszczak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zawistowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matuszczak tries to free his leg and advance position but Zawistowski is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zawistowski holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matuszczak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adrian Matuszczak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski lands a nice hook to Matuszczak's body. Matuszczak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matuszczak throws a low kick, looking for Zawistowski's leg but Zawistowski calmly moves out of range.
Zawistowski throws a head kick but Matuszczak moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zawistowski misses with a looping left.
Matuszczak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zawistowski.
Zawistowski slips a jab and a cross from Matuszczak.
Matuszczak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Matuszczak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zawistowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zawistowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matuszczak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zawistowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zawistowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matuszczak.
Matuszczak throws a series of punches but Zawistowski moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski moves in looking to clinch but Matuszczak pushes him off.
Zawistowski connects with a leg kick. Matuszczak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zawistowski wants to clinch
and Zawistowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Zawistowski catches Matuszczak right on the button with a cross.
Zawistowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zawistowski looks to throw the jab but Matuszczak is out of range.
Matuszczak misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matuszczak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matuszczak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zawistowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zawistowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matuszczak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zawistowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zawistowski tries to clinch up.
Zawistowski throws a sloppy head kick and Matuszczak moves out of range easily.
Matuszczak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Matuszczak misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown by Matuszczak or perhaps it was just good defense by Zawistowski which made him look bad.
Zawistowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matuszczak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zawistowski but Zawistowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zawistowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matuszczak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zawistowski.
Matuszczak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matuszczak misses with a wild combination.
Zawistowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zawistowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zawistowski throws a front kick that sends Matuszczak stumbling back into the cage.
Matuszczak swings for the body but Zawistowski moves out of range.
Zawistowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Matuszczak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matuszczak moves away from the strike by Zawistowski.
Matuszczak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matuszczak misses with the combination.
Zawistowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski moves into the clinch.
Matuszczak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Matuszczak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zawistowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zawistowski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matuszczak.
Zawistowski manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matuszczak thuds his right hand into Zawistowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matuszczak throws a right and a left that Zawistowski avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matuszczak cracks Zawistowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Zawistowski tenderised Matuszczak's leg. Matuszczak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zawistowski is looking to clinch.
Matuszczak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zawistowski sprawls well. Zawistowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matuszczak gets slowly back to his feet.
Zawistowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Matuszczak misses with a wild combination.
Matuszczak takes one to the side of the head.
Matuszczak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zawistowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Matuszczak misses.
Zawistowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Matuszczak misses.
Zawistowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matuszczak throws out the jab.
Zawistowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matuszczak swinging wildly here.
Adrian Matuszczak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zawistowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zawistowski wants to clinch.
Matuszczak misses with an uppercut. Zawistowski saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Zawistowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zawistowski 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Zawistowski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Radar Salter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Radar Salter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salter blocks a head kick by Toriyama.
Toriyama cracks the inside of Salter's front leg.
Salter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Akira Toriyama has been cut.
Toriyama scores with a punch to the head.
Salter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toriyama.
Toriyama moves away from the strike by Salter.
Salter throws a big shot that misses.
Toriyama slips under a jab.
Salter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toriyama cracks the inside of Salter's front leg.
Toriyama swinging wildly here.
Toriyama slips a jab and a cross from Salter.
Salter tries to bum rush Toriyama with a series of wild strikes but Toriyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toriyama can pounce on him.
Toriyama slips under a jab.
Salter swinging wildly here.
Salter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toriyama.
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!
A good leg kick by Toriyama.
Toriyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toriyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Toriyama coming out on top.
Toriyama slips a jab and a cross from Salter.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salter throws a series of punches but Toriyama avoids them all with ease.
Toriyama connects with an inside leg kick.
Salter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toriyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Toriyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salter misses with the combination.
Radar Salter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toriyama scoring well with a low kick there.
Salter looks to land a combination but Toriyama avoids it well.
Toriyama slips a jab and a cross from Salter.
Salter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toriyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toriyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salter throws a series of punches but Toriyama moves out of range.
Toriyama scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Toriyama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Salter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salter is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter misses with a straight right.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.
Toriyama closes the distance and pushes Salter back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama.
Toriyama trying to land knees to the body.
Salter tries to pull guard but Toriyama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Toriyama effectively controlling the action here.
Toriyama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Salter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Toriyama to the mat. Toriyama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Toriyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toriyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toriyama looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Toriyama, up you get!
Toriyama lands a nice looking body kick.
Toriyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toriyama moves forwards but Salter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toriyama cracks the inside of Salter's front leg.
Salter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Salter missing with a left hand there. Toriyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toriyama can pounce on him.
Salter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toriyama manages to avoid it.
Salter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toriyama is rocked!
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!
Toriyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Toriyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Salter finish him?
Salter misses with a series of wild punches.
Toriyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salter.
Salter throws a looping overhand right but Toriyama ducks down to avoid it.
Toriyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Toriyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salter scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toriyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama clobbers Salter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toriyama slips a jab and a cross from Salter.
Toriyama lands with a kick to the temple. Salter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Toriyama lands a lovely overhand right.
Toriyama feints and then cracks Salter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salter down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toriyama, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toriyama.
Toriyama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salter momentarily.
Toriyama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toriyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salter.
Salter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salter misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toriyama wants to clinch up but Salter keeps it at a distance.
Toriyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salter doesn't seem bothered though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Toriyama!
Toriyama lands a nice shot that snaps Salter's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toriyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
That's time! Salter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salter walks into a jab.
Toriyama clinches.
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salter throws a hook to the side of Toriyama's head but Toriyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toriyama tries to clinch up but Salter circles away and keeps his distance.
Salter with a nice cross.
Toriyama lands a leg kick that knocks Salter off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Salter there.
Toriyama slips a straight right by Salter.
Radar Salter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toriyama avoids the body shot from Salter.
Salter swinging wildly here.
Toriyama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Salter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toriyama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Salter throws a combination that misses
and Toriyama counters with an inside leg kick.
Salter throws a right hand that misses
and Toriyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salter scores with a nice right hand.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Salter circles away.
Salter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toriyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toriyama defending well as Salter loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Salter does it's job there.
Salter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toriyama lands a head kick!
Salter throws a shot from downtown. Toriyama moves away and avoids it.
Salter lands with an overhand left.
That has opened up Akira Toriyama's cut even more.
Toriyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toriyama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Salter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salter misses with a hook
and Toriyama counters with a solid body kick.
Toriyama misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Toriyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Salter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter looks to land a left hand but Toriyama moved out of range nicely.
Toriyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salter.
Toriyama thumps Salter with a low kick.
Salter lands a jab to the nose.
Salter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toriyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Salter.
Toriyama lands a high kick!
Salter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salter misses with a hook. Toriyama ducked under it nicely.
Salter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toriyama moves in looking to clinch but Salter pushes him off.
Toriyama cracks the inside of Salter's front leg.
Salter throws a right hand that Toriyama ducks under and follows up with a left that Toriyama also avoids with ease.
Toriyama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Toriyama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama lands a jab to Salter's midsection.
Toriyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toriyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toriyama avoids the body shot from Salter.
Salter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toriyama.
Toriyama connects with a leg kick. Salter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Toriyama connects with a leg kick. Salter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Salter tries to bum rush Toriyama with a series of wild strikes but Toriyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Toriyama does no damage.
Salter looks to throw the jab but Toriyama is out of range.
Toriyama clinches.
Salter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toriyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Toriyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toriyama manages to break the clinch.
Akira Toriyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salter throws a lazy uppercut
and Toriyama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Salter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salter connects with a looping right hand.
Toriyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toriyama clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toriyama.
Toriyama stalling in the clinch but Salter improves position.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Toriyama scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toriyama gets underhooks to prevent Salter's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radar Salter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Toriyama missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toriyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Toriyama scores with a kick to the body.
Salter throws a series of punches but Toriyama moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toriyama.
Toriyama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toriyama wants to clinch.
Salter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Toriyama tenderised Salter's leg. Salter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toriyama feints and then cracks Salter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salter down.
Toriyama lands a high kick!
Nice body kick there by Toriyama.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toriyama.
A telegraphed right hand from Salter misses the target.
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!
Salter keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Salter misses its intended target.
Toriyama lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toriyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toriyama scores with a jab to the body.
Toriyama throws a nice looking combination but Salter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toriyama.
Salter misses with a combination
and Toriyama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salter throws a series of punches but Toriyama avoids them all with ease.
Salter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toriyama manages to avoid it.
Salter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Toriyama back to the cage. Salter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Salter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toriyama cracks Salter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Toriyama lands a leg kick that knocks Salter off balance momentarily.
Salter looks to land a right hand but Toriyama moved out of range.
Toriyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toriyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toriyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toriyama counters with a low kick, right behind Salter 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama is looking to slow Salter down with leg kicks.
Toriyama cracks Salter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Toriyama connects with an inside leg kick.
Salter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toriyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Toriyama cracks the inside of Salter's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Salter. Those never looked like landing.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toriyama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salter's hands.
Salter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toriyama.
Toriyama stuns Salter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toriyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toriyama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toriyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salter.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Salter uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salter avoids the body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toriyama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Toriyama moves forwards but Salter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salter looks to land a right hand but Toriyama moved out of range.
Salter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salter misses with a double jab.
Toriyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Salter tries to bum rush Toriyama with a series of wild strikes but Toriyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toriyama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salter tries to bum rush Toriyama with a series of wild strikes but Toriyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toriyama lands with a right hand.
Toriyama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama scores with a hook to the body. Salter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toriyama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salter throws a hook but Toriyama blocks it.
Salter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toriyama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Toriyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toriyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Radar Salter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toriyama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salter goes for a takedown attempt but Toriyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salter misses with a combination
and Salter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toriyama connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Toriyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toriyama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toriyama!
Akira Toriyama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadas Menelaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes comes to the cage accompanied by Mudvayne- Forget to Remember. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tadas Menelaos!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menelaos rushes Reyes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menelaos lands a shoulder strike.
Menelaos gets through Reyes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Menelaos drops Reyes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reyes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Reyes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menelaos pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Reyes out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tadas Menelaos!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tadas Menelaos thanked Skin-Clothes Designing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Title Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Mattenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathew Mattenbauer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Title Shot's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Title Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathew Mattenbauer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattenbauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shot ducks under a wild hook from Mattenbauer.
Shot tries to close the distance and clinch but Mattenbauer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shot is looking to clinch but Mattenbauer is avoiding it.
Mattenbauer throws a looping overhand right but Shot ducks down to avoid it.
Mattenbauer bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Shot! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Shot is rocked!
It looks like Title Shot has been cut.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh Shot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mattenbauer controlling from the top position.
Shot seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattenbauer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mattenbauer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mattenbauer counters with a beautiful punch that sends Shot to the canvas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mattenbauer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mattenbauer looking to pass the guard.
Mattenbauer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mathew Mattenbauer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mattenbauer.
Mattenbauer lands a body shot.
Mattenbauer throws a right hand that misses
and Shot counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mattenbauer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shot moves into range and clinches up with Mattenbauer.
Shot throws an elbow that misses.
Mattenbauer blocks an elbow strike.
Shot letting Mattenbauer take a breather here.
Mattenbauer blocks an elbow strike from Shot.
Shot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shot is trying to force a seperation but Mattenbauer has the dominant position.
Shot is trying to break the clinch but Mattenbauer is controlling him.
Shot tries to land knees in the clinch but Mattenbauer avoids the damage to the body.
Shot wants to take the fight to the mat but Mattenbauer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mattenbauer stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Shot.
Shot wants to stall.
Mattenbauer trying to control the position but instead, Shot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mattenbauer into the cage.
Shot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mattenbauer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shot pushes off an throws an elbow but Mattenbauer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shot throws an elbow that misses.
Shot crunches a lovely knee into Mattenbauer's ribcage.
Mattenbauer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mattenbauer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mattenbauer is defending well for now.
Shot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mattenbauer.
Mattenbauer taking a breather.
Shot tries to circle away but Mattenbauer has him pinned against the cage.
Shot misses with a punch to the body.
Mattenbauer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mattenbauer up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Mattenbauer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Title Shot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mattenbauer catches Shot napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Shot to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mattenbauer throwing strikes but missing.
Shot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mattenbauer is aware though and is defending well.
Mattenbauer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mattenbauer defends well.
Shot being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathew Mattenbauer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shot doesn't manage to clinch there - Mattenbauer circles away.
Mattenbauer throws an overhand right that drops Shot like a sack of potatoes! Mattenbauer dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Mattenbauer!
Mathew Mattenbauer got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Skrzypczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrzypczak has chosen Kasabian - Goodbye Kiss as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Skrzypczak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrzypczak fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belt to the ground. Skrzypczak is now in Belt's guard.
Belt has his feet on Skrzypczak's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Belt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belt wants it to stay on the feet.
Krzysztof Skrzypczak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Belt as Skrzypczak shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Belt or perhaps it was just good defense by Skrzypczak which made him look bad.
Skrzypczak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Red Belt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Skrzypczak.
Skrzypczak shoots for a double leg takedown but Belt sprawls well. He's pushed Skrzypczak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belt has Skrzypczak up against the cage in a clinch.
Belt has Skrzypczak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skrzypczak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Belt manages to end up in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skrzypczak can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Belt is trying to get an arm triangle but Skrzypczak is defending well.
Skrzypczak tries to buck Belt off but Belt is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrzypczak parries the strikes from Belt easily there. Belt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Skrzypczak to escape.
Belt trying to control the action but Skrzypczak is working from the bottom.
Skrzypczak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skrzypczak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belt scoring with punches from side control.
Belt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Skrzypczak!
Belt lands a nice shot to the head.
Belt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skrzypczak is looking to escape.
Belt has isolated one of Skrzypczak's arms. Skrzypczak looking to fight him off but Belt twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Belt!
Red Belt gave a mention to Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 Recovery in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luther Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbynek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taticzek has chosen Bang Bang as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luther Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zbynek Taticzek!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taticzek scores with a punch to the head.
Muller instigates a clinch.
Muller breaks the clinch.
Muller closes the distance and clinches.
Taticzek misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Taticzek.
Taticzek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muller.
Taticzek scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taticzek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muller up against the cage.
Taticzek misses with a knee strike.
Taticzek misses with a knee to the head.
Taticzek misses with a knee to the head.
Taticzek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muller avoids it.
Taticzek controlling the action here for a moment.
Taticzek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taticzek scores with a knee to the head.
Taticzek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taticzek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taticzek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muller is defending well for now.
Muller fails to pull guard.
Taticzek gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Taticzek.
Muller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taticzek rushes Muller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taticzek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taticzek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taticzek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taticzek receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muller looking to slow down the pace here.
Taticzek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Muller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muller jumps guard but Taticzek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taticzek tries a knee to the head but Muller blocks it.
Muller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taticzek crunches a lovely knee into Muller's ribcage.
Muller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taticzek is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muller tries to pull guard but Taticzek won't allow it.
Taticzek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Taticzek.
Muller wants to stall.
Taticzek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muller's face.
Taticzek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Taticzek.
Taticzek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taticzek blocks a body shot from Muller.
Muller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muller prevents a body shot from Taticzek.
Taticzek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taticzek throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to work over Taticzek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taticzek continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
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!
Muller wants to break free but Taticzek has control.
Taticzek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller is trying to push Taticzek away but Taticzek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muller tries to pull guard but Taticzek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the head but Muller blocks with his arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taticzek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbynek Taticzek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muller has closed the distance and engaged Taticzek in a clinch.
Taticzek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muller's face.
Taticzek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Taticzek has him pressed against the cage.
Muller is trying to pull guard but Taticzek has him pressed against the cage.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
Muller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the head but Muller blocks with his arms.
Zbynek Taticzek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taticzek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taticzek presses Muller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taticzek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taticzek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taticzek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller is looking to break free of the clinch but Taticzek has double underhooks.
Taticzek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taticzek lands a good knee to the midsection. Muller won't want to take too many of those.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Taticzek.
Taticzek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A knee to the head by Taticzek.
Muller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taticzek has Muller pressed against the cage, preventing Muller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taticzek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Taticzek.
Taticzek missing with knees to the body.
Taticzek slows down the pace here.
Taticzek throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek trying to land knees to the body.
Muller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taticzek gets tackled into the cage by Muller. Muller maintains the clinch.
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!
Taticzek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muller up against the cage.
Taticzek prevents Muller from breaking the clinch.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muller has Taticzek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taticzek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taticzek effectively controlling the action here.
Taticzek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taticzek is pressed up against the cage. Muller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taticzek down to the mat. Taticzek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taticzek throws a right and a left that Muller avoids nicely.
Muller fails with a takedown attempt.
Muller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muller managing to block the knees to the body from Taticzek.
Taticzek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the head but Muller blocks with his arms.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the head but Muller blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Taticzek.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taticzek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muller.
Muller blocks a body shot from Taticzek.
Taticzek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muller wants to take the fight to the mat but Taticzek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taticzek scores with a knee to the head.
Taticzek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Muller tries to circle away but Taticzek has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taticzek trying to land knees to the body.
Taticzek looking to throw knees to the head but Muller is blocking nicely.
Taticzek leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbynek Taticzek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Taticzek has managed to clinch.
Taticzek tries a knee to the head but Muller blocks it.
Muller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taticzek lands a knee to the head.
Muller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the head but Muller blocks with his arms.
Muller is trying to pull guard but Taticzek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taticzek gets underhooks to prevent Muller's takedown attempt.
Muller letting Taticzek take a breather here.
Taticzek missing with knees to the body.
Muller breaks the clinch.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller looks for a takedown but Taticzek sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taticzek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muller slips a straight right by Taticzek.
Taticzek tries to clinch up.
No luck for Muller with that takedown attempt.
Taticzek moves into the clinch successfully.
Taticzek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muller's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek working Muller over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taticzek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taticzek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Taticzek scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Luther Muller has been cut.
Muller being controlled against the cage.
Taticzek scores with a shoulder strike.
Muller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Muller is trying to stall.
Taticzek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taticzek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taticzek stalling.
Muller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taticzek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taticzek gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taticzek scores a nice knee to the body.
Taticzek lands a good knee to the midsection. Muller won't want to take too many of those.
Taticzek lands a nice knee to the body.
Taticzek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Muller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taticzek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zbynek Taticzek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taticzek looking to throw knees to the head but Muller is blocking nicely.
Muller is trying to pull guard but Taticzek has him pressed against the cage.
Muller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taticzek lands a shoulder strike.
Muller misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taticzek tries a knee to the head but Muller blocks it.
Taticzek lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zbynek Taticzek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taticzek 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zbynek Taticzek!
Zbynek Taticzek gave a mention to Skin-Clothes Designing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Badonkadonk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinfe Kidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Buraka Som Sistema - Kalemba (wegue wegue). Kinfe Kidane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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261 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Badonkadonk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kinfe Kidane!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badonkadonk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kidane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Billy Badonkadonk has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Kidane as Badonkadonk shoots in.
Badonkadonk fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Badonkadonk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badonkadonk shoots in looking for a takedown but Kidane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Badonkadonk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kidane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badonkadonk is breathing heavily.
Badonkadonk tries for a takedown but Kidane circles away easily
and Kidane counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Kidane scores with a four punch combination!
Kidane moves into the clinch.
Kidane lands a hook that snaps the head of Badonkadonk backwards.
Kidane lands a hook that snaps the head of Badonkadonk backwards.
Badonkadonk is rocked!
Kidane lands a big knee to the head and Badonkadonk goes down! Kidane pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kinfe Kidane!
Kinfe Kidane is the new heavyweight champion!
Kinfe Kidane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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FIGHT
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