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Eminence 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Morse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rooney comes to the cage accompanied by Belfast Boy. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Solid 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Rooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morse!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morse shoots in for a double leg but Rooney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rooney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rooney fails to land the takedown.
Rooney dives in and grabs Morse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morse pushes down on Rooney's head and hops out.
Morse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rooney.
No joy there for Rooney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Morse as Rooney shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rooney leaves Morse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Rooney blocks the leg kick.
Rooney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morse on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rooney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rooney fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morse is looking to regain half guard here but Rooney keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Morse works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nice strikes from Rooney there.
Morse keeping control of the position.
Rooney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morse keeps working.
Morse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morse taking some punishment here, with Rooney in his half guard.
Rooney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morse defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morse keeping moving, preventing Rooney from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morse is looking for a triangle but Rooney pushes his legs off easily.
Rooney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morse is working an open guard so Rooney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rooney closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morse's guard.
Rooney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rooney throws a big elbow that misses.
Morse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney distracts Morse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rooney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Morse has wrist control.
Rooney postures up in Morse's guard and throws a big left but Morse blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooney landing some decent shots from guard.
Morse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rooney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooney stands up from Morse's guard - Rooney perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morse is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rooney's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morse is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morse has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Rooney works to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rooney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rooney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morse breaks the clinch.
Morse lands a nice hook to Rooney's body. Rooney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rooney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morse pinned against the cage. Morse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rooney dodges the punch combination from Morse.
Some wild striking there from Morse.
Morse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan Rooney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Morse misses.
Rooney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rooney looks for a takedown but Morse sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rooney shoots for a double leg takedown but Morse sprawls well. He's pushed Rooney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morse forces Rooney back against the cage and clinches.
Morse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rooney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morse taking a breather.
Morse jumps guard and drags Rooney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Morse 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.
Rooney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rooney!
Rooney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morse moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rooney has worked his arm free - good work by Rooney!
Morse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rooney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morse trying to control the position but Rooney is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morse taking a break here but Rooney is having none of it and regains half guard.
Morse is looking to advance position but Rooney won't allow it.
Rooney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morse is working away from the top position though.
Rooney has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rooney gets full guard.
Morse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rooney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney wriggles free and stands up.
Rooney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morse.
Rooney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morse but Morse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rooney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rooney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Rooney scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Rooney keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Morse misses.
No joy there for Rooney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rooney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morse is breathing heavily.
Rooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Morse has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rooney dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rooney.
Morse works Rooney's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Rooney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rooney scores with the left hand. Morse knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Morse. Those never looked like landing.
Morse shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rooney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rooney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morse is controlling him.
Rooney keeping moving, preventing Morse from controlling successfully.
Rooney keeping full guard, as Morse tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rooney wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Morse wants to stand and escape but instead Rooney has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Morse wants to stand up but Rooney is controlling him.
Rooney trying to control but Morse is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rooney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rooney.
Rooney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morse's head.
Rooney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morse working a defensive guard here.
Rooney postures up and lands a big shot to Morse's brow.
Morse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rooney postures 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!
Rooney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan Rooney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney throwing strikes but missing.
Rooney stops Morse from standing up.
Rooney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Rooney just wasn't active enough.
Rooney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morse is fending him off so far but Rooney persists. Nope, Morse circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rooney.
Morse stops Rooney from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney just content to control the position.
Morse wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
James Morse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rooney gets to mount! Morse was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rooney postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morse looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Rooney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rooney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rooney!
Ryan Rooney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adelphos Typhon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adelphos Typhon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Young!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Typhon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Typhon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Young.
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Typhon misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Typhon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Typhon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Typhon.
Typhon scores with a jab to the head.
Typhon takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Typhon lands a jab to the head.
Typhon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Young's head.
Typhon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Young connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Typhon misses with a low kick.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Typhon throws out the jab.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Typhon seems unphased.
Typhon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young throws a push kick but Typhon slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Typhon in his tracks.
Typhon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Typhon slips the punch.
Typhon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Young.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Typhon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Typhon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Typhon lands a jab to the nose.
Typhon's corner calls for a 1-2. Typhon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Typhon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Young.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Typhon doesn't seem phased though.
Typhon throws a head kick that misses.
Typhon throws a head kick that Young semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Typhon works the jab nicely.
Typhon swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Young.
Typhon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Young 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.
Typhon misses with a body kick.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Typhon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Typhon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Typhon is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Typhon. That's going to slow Young down.
Typhon moves into range and clinches up with Young.
Typhon prevents Young from breaking the clinch.
Typhon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Young is looking to break free of the clinch but Typhon has double underhooks.
Typhon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Typhon.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young's jab looks to have found its range, popping Typhon under the eye.
Young throws a front kick that sends Typhon stumbling back into the cage.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Typhon moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Young blocks the leg kick.
Typhon misses with a hook.
Typhon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Typhon slips the punch.
Typhon has closed the distance and engaged Young in a clinch.
Young is trying to push Typhon away but Typhon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Young as Typhon tries to tie him up.
Young wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Typhon has him pressed against the cage.
Young has had enough of the clinch but Typhon keeps him there for the moment.
Young being controlled against the cage.
Young is trying to force a seperation but Typhon has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Typhon trying to land knees to the body.
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Young.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Typhon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Young lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Typhon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Typhon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Typhon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young scores with a hook to the body. Typhon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Typhon counters with a thumping low kick.
Typhon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Typhon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Typhon cracks Young with a good jab.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Young misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adelphos Typhon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Typhon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Typhon just misses with a punch to the body.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Typhon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Young avoids the head kick by Typhon.
Typhon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Young slips a jab from Typhon.
Typhon misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Typhon throws a solid leg kick but Young takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Typhon.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Typhon.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Typhon throws a low kick, looking for Young's leg but Young calmly moves out of range.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Young misses.
Typhon throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Young.
Typhon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
Adelphos Typhon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Typhon!
Young throws a right hand that Typhon ducks under and follows up with a left that Typhon also avoids with ease.
Young needs to keep his hands up - Typhon had a free shot at his head there.
Typhon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Typhon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Typhon throws a right hand that Young ducks under and follows up with a left that Young also avoids with ease.
Typhon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young misses with a head kick.
Typhon tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Typhon motions for Young to come forward. Typhon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Young misses with an uppercut. Typhon saw that one coming.
Typhon avoids the head kick by Young.
A jab lands there for Typhon.
Typhon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Typhon thumps Young with a low kick.
Typhon lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Typhon feints a jab promting Young to slip. Typhon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Young slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Typhon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Typhon.
Typhon scores with a spinning back kick!
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young misses with a leg kick.
Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Typhon connects with a solid leg kick.
Typhon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young throws a head kick that half lands.
Young throws a head kick but Typhon moves out of range.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Typhon's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Typhon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Typhon misses with a low kick.
Young throws a push kick but Typhon slaps the foot to one side.
Young cracks Typhon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Young lands a jab-cross combination.
Typhon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Typhon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Young momentarily.
Young takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Typhon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Patrick Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Typhon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
Typhon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Typhon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Typhon connects with a body shot.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Typhon looks for the body kick but Young saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Typhon misses with a straight right.
Young cracks Typhon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Young misses with a head kick.
Typhon throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
A big left from Typhon misses.
Typhon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Typhon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Typhon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Young looks to throw the jab but Typhon is out of range.
Typhon misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Typhon scores with a four punch combination!
Typhon throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Typhon connects with a leg kick. Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Typhon blocks a head kick by Young.
Typhon scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelphos Typhon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Typhon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Typhon throws a leg kick which misses Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Young tries to avoid it.
Typhon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Typhon lands a lovely overhand right.
Typhon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Typhon.
Typhon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young misses with the combination.
Typhon throws a body kick that misses.
Typhon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young blocks a jab.
Typhon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Typhon lands with a shot to the body.
Typhon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Typhon blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a body punch but Typhon moves out of range.
Typhon dodges the punch combination from Young.
Young looks to land a left hand but Typhon moved out of range nicely.
Typhon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Typhon circles away quickly and effectively.
Typhon misses with a looping left.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Typhon moves away from the strike by Young.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Typhon throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Young tries to land a body kick
and Typhon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Young's knee momentarily.
Young's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Typhon.
Typhon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Young checks it well.
Adelphos Typhon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Typhon moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Young misses.
Young gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Young breaks the clinch.
Young takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Typhon.
Typhon misses with a looping right.
Typhon looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young throws a right hand that Typhon ducks under and follows up with a left that Typhon also avoids with ease.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young avoids the head kick by Typhon.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young throws out a loose jab but Typhon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Typhon.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Typhon.
A good leg kick by Typhon.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Typhon.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Typhon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Typhon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young avoids the head kick by Typhon.
Typhon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Young lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Young misses the body punch
and Typhon counters with a nice leg kick.
Typhon misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with an inside leg kick.
Typhon cracks Young with a right hand to the side of the head.
Typhon throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Typhon cracks Young with an open hand slap.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Typhon is just out of range.
Typhon dodges the punch combination from Young.
Patrick Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Typhon misses.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Typhon.
Typhon throws out a powerful jab.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Typhon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Young is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Typhon counters by moving into the clinch.
Young can't break the clinch.
Typhon pushes off and circles away, back 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.
Young has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Young misses with a shot to the body
and Typhon counters with a nice body shot.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Typhon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adelphos Typhon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Typhon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adelphos Typhon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Adelphos Typhon thanked XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groot comes to the cage accompanied by Beautiful Death - Wintersun. Mendez has chosen Trap Door as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramon Groot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Groot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Groot misses.
Groot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendez's hands.
Mendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Groot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendez somewhat.
Groot lands a big head kick that sends Mendez tumbling to the mat! Groot takes a step backwards and waves Mendez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mendez is rocked!
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez avoids the head kick by Groot.
Mendez feints and as Groot raises his hands in defense, Mendez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Groot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Groot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendez defends it easily.
Groot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mendez uses it to pass to side control.
Mendez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ramon Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Groot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Groot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramon Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Mendez thuds a left hand into Groot's body.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Groot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Groot tries to sprawl but Mendez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Groot looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendez wants to free his trapped foot but Groot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Groot actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Groot actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groot is trying to get back to full guard.
Groot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Groot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendez's back!
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Groot's guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
Groot has his foot on Mendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Groot 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendez gets to his feet. Groot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mendez tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mendez postures up.
Groot keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Groot wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Mendez is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Groot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tiago Mendez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mendez slips under a jab.
Mendez instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendez avoids it.
Groot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mendez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Groot prevents the takedown attempt.
Groot trying to stall but Mendez improves his position.
Mendez avoiding damage as Groot throws knees to the body.
Mendez wants to take the fight to the mat but Groot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendez goes for a takedown attempt but Groot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiago Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Mendez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Groot swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Groot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiago Mendez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Groot. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Tiago Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendez looking to score a takedown here. Groot is defending well but Mendez drives through and ends up in Groot's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendez passes into half guard.
Groot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Groot actively working from the bottom here.
Groot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Groot wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groot missing with punches from the bottom.
Mendez trying to control the action but Groot is working from the bottom.
Groot trying to control but Mendez postures up.
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura but Groot is defending well.
Mendez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Groot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Groot wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy.
Mendez is working for a kimura but Groot is defending it quite comfortably.
Groot is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez controlling the action here.
Mendez lands strikes from half guard.
Groot looking for submissions off his back.
Groot tries to roll over but Mendez keeps him under control.
Mendez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but Groot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramon Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Groot misses with a head kick.
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!
Mendez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramon Groot is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groot catches Mendez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Groot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groot is not content to let Mendez control the position.
Mendez decides to stand back up. Mendez steps back and let's Groot get back to his feet.
Groot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Groot which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Mendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Groot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Groot is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Groot down.
You can see the frustration on Groot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Groot being controlled for a moment.
Mendez stands up and beckons Groot to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Groot wants it to stay on the feet.
Groot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiago Mendez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Groot darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.
Mendez is working for takedown but Groot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Groot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Groot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendez.
Groot breaks the clinch.
Groot throws a combination that misses
and Mendez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Groot's guard now.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Groot keeps moving.
Mendez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Groot kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Groot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez stands up over Groot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Groot is retaining full guard.
Groot wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Mendez distracts Groot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Groot has his foot on Mendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Groot is keeping the position for now.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Groot keeps moving.
Groot is looking for a triangle but Mendez pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groot trying to keep a closed guard but Mendez is proving a slippery customer.
Groot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Groot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendez trying to control but Groot is working from the bottom.
Mendez wants to stand but Groot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Groot tries to strike from the bottom.
Tiago Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groot is looking for a triangle but Mendez pushes his legs off easily.
Mendez trying to control but Groot is working from the bottom.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Groot's head.
Groot throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mendez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Groot is working an open guard so Mendez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Groot fakes the leg kick and cracks Mendez in the body.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Groot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendez.
Ramon Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Groot sprawls well. He's pushed Mendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Groot scores with a hook.
Mendez has managed to clinch.
Groot tries a knee to the head but Mendez blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendez avoids it.
Mendez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Groot pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Groot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groot throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Groot misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Mendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendez 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Mendez!
A relieved looking Tiago Mendez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bruens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph comes to the cage accompanied by TEARS FOR FEARS - SHOUT. Bruens has chosen River Below 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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174 lbs
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170 lbs
23 - 15 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bruens!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Joseph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bruens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joseph circles away.
Bruens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph thows a body shot but no joy.
William Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruens was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bruens enables Joseph to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bruens manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joseph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bruens throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bruens has momentary wrist control but Joseph slips an elbow through the middle.
Bruens working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joseph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joseph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph postures up in Bruens's guard and throws a big left but Bruens blocks it.
Bruens trying to control the position.
Joseph pushing down on Bruens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bruens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joseph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bruens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joseph manages to get himself to full guard.
Joseph lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bruens!
Joseph can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bruens is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is really struggling to control Bruens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bruens tries to lock up and control but Joseph gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joseph sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruens wants to control but Joseph is having none of it.
Joseph landing strikes from the mount.
Bruens tries to hold on but Joseph pushes him away.
Bruens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joseph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joseph scoring with strikes but Bruens is staying in there.
Bruens tries to reverse the position but Joseph maintains control.
Joseph can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bruens is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruens tries to reverse the position but Joseph maintains control.
Joseph lands a big shot there that rocks Bruens but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Bruens that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Joseph scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joseph in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruens manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joseph drops an elbow to the side of Bruens's head.
Joseph is controlling the pace.
Joseph throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joseph prevents Bruens from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bruens is trying to get back to full guard.
Joseph seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph is controlling the pace.
Bruens is trying to get back to full guard.
Joseph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruens defending well though.
Joseph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruens keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that round.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Joseph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruens checks it well.
Joseph throws a body punch but Bruens moves out of range.
Bruens looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruens moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph tries to clinch but Bruens is having none of it.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Joseph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruens.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Bruens counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Bruens to acknowledge the strikes.
Bruens throws a sloppy body shot
and Joseph counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bruens!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruens wants to hold on but Joseph pushes him away.
Bruens is squirming around, avoiding Joseph's attempts to control the action.
Bruens working to try and regain half guard.
Bruens tries to lock up and control but Joseph gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bruens is trying desperately to improve position.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the head.
Bruens manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joseph lands with a punch from half guard.
Bruens gets full guard.
Bruens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joseph trying to control but Bruens is working from the bottom.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruens has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josephis looking to pass into half guard but Bruens pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bruens is in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Bruens from controlling successfully.
Joseph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bruens controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bruens trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Bruens was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruens 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.
Bruens wants to land a leg kick but Joseph is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruens checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bruens - that will leave a mark!
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Bruens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruens as he avoids it easily.
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bruens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruens connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Joseph scores with a body shot.
Bruens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruens tries to pull guard but Joseph forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joseph walks away with a smile on his face. Bruens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bruens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruens.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruens.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Bruens is out of range.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruens just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruens manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that second round.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Joseph thows a body shot but no joy.
Bruens throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph stuns Bruens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joseph closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bruens circles away.
Bruens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joseph takes a swing at Bruens's ribcage but misses.
Bruens connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Joseph wants to clinch.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bruens on his heels. He'll look to pass Bruens's guard now, I'm sure.
Joseph preventing the sweep.
Joseph throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joseph is one step ahead there.
Bruens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joseph postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bruens working a defensive guard here.
Joseph sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bruens's guard.
Bruens tries to roll over but Joseph keeps him under control.
Joseph perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bruens trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to take a breather but Bruens is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bruens is pressing down on Joseph's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joseph scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joseph stands and throws Bruens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joseph wants to control but Bruens is keeping him busy.
Joseph fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Joseph grinds an elbow into Bruens's temple.
Bruens wants to control but Joseph postures up.
Bruens regains half guard.
Joseph winds up and cracks Bruens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joseph working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is looking to take a break and control but Bruens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joseph lands a nice short elbow.
Joseph working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Joseph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bruens gets full guard.
Joseph trying to control but Bruens is working from the bottom.
Bruens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joseph manages to get to full guard.
Joseph keeping full guard, as Bruens tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruens is looking to work some ground and pound but Joseph has wrist control.
Joseph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruens is one step ahead there.
Joseph being controlled here, momentarily.
Paul Bruens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph trying to keep a closed guard but Bruens is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joseph is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joseph has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
William Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joseph has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Joseph!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miggery Sow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Z kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is New York. Sow has chosen Master P as his entrance music. Jay Z had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Jay Z!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miggery Sow!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sow.
Sow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Z misses the jab.
Sow looks to land a body kick but Z moved away.
Z moves out of range of the leg kick from Sow.
Sow misses with a hook.
Sow throws a head kick but Z moves out of range.
Z lunges at Sow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sow's hand.
Sow staying out of range there.
Sow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Z ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Z to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sow ducks under a wild hook from Z.
Z misses with a wild body shot.
Z moves into the clinch.
Z swings wildly with an uppercut but Sow uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Z tries a body shot but Sow blocks it.
Sow struggles to land a body shot inside as Z controls his hands.
Sow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Z scores with a nice hook to the head.
Z lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sow takes a shot to the head.
Sow lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Z.
Z can't find room to land a body shot as Sow controls the action.
Z tries to work over Sow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sow blocks an uppercut.
Sow is looking to break free of the clinch but Z has double underhooks.
Sow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Z breaks from the clinch.
Sow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Z 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Z swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sow is looking to land body kicks.
Z has taken the fight to the clinch.
Z lands a hook to the side of the head.
Z digs a right hand underneath Sow's ribcage. Sow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Z.
Z tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sow's elbow.
Z can't find room to land a body shot as Sow controls the action.
Sow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sow misses with a body kick.
Sow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Z.
A leg kick checked by Z.
Sow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Z there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Z clinches up against the cage.
Z softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Z tries a body shot but Sow blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sow fails to land.
Sow has a couple of punches blocked by Z.
Sow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Z backwards.
Z lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sow backwards.
Z is trying to break free.
Sow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Z throws a punch but it's blocked by Sow.
Sow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sow misses with a punch to the body.
Sow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sow misses with a body punch.
Sow lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Sow lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Z.
Z lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Z tries to throw a body punch but Sow avoids it by throwing Z back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sow.
Sow tries to break free but Z pushes him back against the cage.
Sow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Z's elbow.
Z scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Z scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sow is rocked!
Z lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sow is still on wobbly legs! Can Z finish him?
Sow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Z lands a left hand.
Z lands a shoulder strike.
Z throws a big uppercut that drops Sow! More strikes from Z and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sow lies dazed against the cage as Z celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Z!
A very excited looking Jay Z made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel comes to the cage accompanied by Dreams - The Game. Torres is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Adagio For Strings. Charles Martel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kid Torres's chin.
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kid Torres!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martel takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Martel checks a leg kick nicely.
Torres throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martel with a jab.
Torres is rocked!
Torres misses with a low kick.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Martel finish him?
Martel blocks a head kick by Torres.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martel.
Martel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
Torres throws a leg kick
and Martel counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Martel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Martel scores with a leg kick.
Martel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Torres throws a lazy head kick
and Martel counters with a nice body shot.
Martel 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.
Torres attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Torres throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Martel misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Torres misses
and Martel counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Torres! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Martel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Martel!
A relieved looking Charles Martel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rehab comes to the cage accompanied by saturday nights alright for fighting. Cox has chosen Hatebreed - Destroy Everything as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rab Rehab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cox.
Rehab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cox loads up on a big right hand but Rehab slips the punch.
Rehab throws a leg kick but Cox moved away.
Rehab closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rehab.
A short uppercut from Cox.
Cox lands a shot to the body.
Rehab tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rehab scores with a shot to the side of Cox's head.
Cox controlling the action here for a moment.
Rehab misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rehab has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rehab gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab throwing strikes but missing.
Rehab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rehab drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cox dives on top into guard.
Rehab is looking for a triangle but Cox pushes his legs off easily.
Rehab looking for a guillotine here but Cox defends easily.
Rehab wants to improve his position but instead Cox has moved into half guard.
Rehab wants to get back to full guard.
Cox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rehab tries to get to full guard but Cox has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cox lands a nice short elbow.
Rehab trying to control here.
Rehab looking for submissions off his back.
Cox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rehab defends it well.
Rehab actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rehab has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rehab tries to get to full guard but Cox has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox is trying to control the action in half guard but Rehab is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rehab with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cox wants to take a breather but Rehab is having none of it.
Cox is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rehab is looking to improve his position.
Cox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rehab keeps working.
Rehab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehab wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.
Rehab regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rehab uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cox scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rehab cracks Cox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rehab counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rehab.
Cox stuffs the takedown attempt from Rehab. Rehab gets slowly back to his feet.
Cox loads up on a big right hand but Rehab slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rab Rehab dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cox throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cox lands with a straight right. Rehab didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rehab, as that shot connected.
Cox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Cox.
Rehab throws a hook but Cox avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cox.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Rehab 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eaton Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rehab takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rehab swings widly with a right hand
and Cox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab moves out of range as Cox throws a body kick.
Cox looks to land a right hand but Rehab moved out of range.
Cox wants to clinch
and Rehab counters with a nice uppercut.
Cox scores with a push kick.
Rehab shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely.
Jab, jab by Cox - just one landing.
Rehab is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Cox and Rehab falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Cox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eaton Cox!
During a confident post fight interview, Eaton Cox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't be Touched. Capwell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Haunted - 99. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capwell. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capwell manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Capwell misses the shot to the body.
Capwell cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Capwell shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Capwell is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Capwell wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Capwell defending well though.
Capwell keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capwell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Capwell is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Capwell won't allow it.
Capwell is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Capwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Capwell trying to control but Jackson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Capwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Capwell.
Capwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Capwell clinches with his opponent.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Capwell backwards.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Capwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Capwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capwell is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Capwell.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Capwell's ribcage. Capwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Capwell tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capwell avoids it.
Capwell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Capwell's takedown attempt.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Capwell is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson pushes Capwell against the cage. Jackson is working some dirty boxing. Jackson pushes off with a quick right hook! Capwell goes down! Capwell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jackson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Quinton Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knocko Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Noriega's choice of entrance music: GO TO SLEEP. Knocko Blocko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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31
268 lbs
24 - 4 - 0 |
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34
279 lbs
27 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knocko Blocko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Blocko.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega takes a swing at Blocko's ribcage but misses.
Blocko misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Blocko has his takedown stuffed
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Blocko is just out of range.
Blocko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blocko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blocko wants to advance to full mount but Noriega doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Blocko passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blocko is working away from the top position though.
Blocko prevents Noriega from standing back up.
Blocko working the head and body with strikes.
Noriega is trying to control but can't.
Noriega is trying to get back to full guard.
Blocko is trying to control. Noriega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega regains full guard. Nicely done.
Noriega keeping full guard, as Blocko tries to pass.
Noriega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blocko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noriega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blocko wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Noriega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blocko scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blocko throwing strikes but missing.
Blocko wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Blocko won't allow Noriega to sweep him here.
Blocko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blocko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blocko wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Noriega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blocko pushes down on Noriega's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blocko moves nicely into side control.
Blocko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Noriega is avoiding damage well.
Blocko working the strikes but Noriega uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blocko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Noriega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blocko.
Noriega landing a few short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noriega is not content to let Blocko control the position.
Blocko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knocko Blocko 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Blocko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blocko!
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blocko was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Blocko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blocko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blocko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noriega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Noriega lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Noriega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Blocko sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blocko's head.
Orlando Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blocko tries for a takedown but Noriega circles away easily
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Blocko throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Noriega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blocko manages to avoid it.
Blocko swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Blocko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blocko blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocko is looking to clinch.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Blocko 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.
Blocko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Knocko Blocko has been cut.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blocko moves away.
Orlando Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noriega slips a jab from Blocko.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Blocko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noriega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blocko is out of range.
A jab from Blocko misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blocko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blocko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat.
Noriega 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.
Blocko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blocko rather than just go for the knockout.
Blocko looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noriega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blocko throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Blocko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega sizes up Blocko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orlando Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blocko.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Blocko dips to his left and cracks Noriega with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega cracks the inside of Blocko's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Knocko Blocko'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!
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Blocko missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega drops Blocko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blocko looks back up at him and smiles so Noriega waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Blocko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Blocko! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Orlando Noriega!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Orlando Noriega made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulsen has chosen Bullet Me as his entrance music. Jamie Anderton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan Paulsen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Jamie Anderton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderton swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulsen.
Paulsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Jamie Anderton has been cut.
Anderton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulsen manages to avoid it.
Paulsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paulsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paulsen.
Anderton avoids a kick to the body.
Anderton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Paulsen tries to clinch up but Anderton circles away and keeps his distance.
Paulsen wants to clinch.
Paulsen scores with a nice body kick.
Paulsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderton.
Paulsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderton throws a chopping leg kick but Paulsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderton slips a jab from Paulsen.
A punch lands to the side of Anderton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderton throws a head kick but Paulsen moves out of range.
Anderton misses the shot to the body.
Paulsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulsen lands with a right hand.
Paulsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderton tries a head kick but it misses.
Jamie Anderton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulsen punishes Anderton's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderton avoids the body shot from Paulsen.
Anderton throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Anderton coming out on top.
Paulsen works Anderton's body with a nice hook.
Paulsen avoids the head kick by Anderton.
Paulsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderton throws a front kick aimed at Paulsen's knee but Paulsen avoids it well.
Paulsen lands with a good body shot.
Paulsen throws out a powerful jab.
Jamie Anderton's cut is getting worse.
Paulsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderton is breathing heavily.
Anderton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Anderton is looking to slow Paulsen down with leg kicks.
Paulsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paulsen connects with a right hand. Anderton shakes it off.
Anderton tries to sprawl but Paulsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paulsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen wants to free his trapped foot but Anderton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paulsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paulsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Paulsen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anderton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paulsen scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paulsen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Paulsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Paulsen throws a series of punches but Anderton moves out of range.
Anderton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jamie Anderton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Paulsen - just one landing.
Jeez, Jamie Anderton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice cross by Paulsen.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jamie Anderton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jan Paulsen!
An out of breath Jan Paulsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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