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VERSUS - Wednesday Wipeout 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Phife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phife has chosen Fernandinho - Mais Alto as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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223 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
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215 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Phife!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phife will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phife throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phife avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phife connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phife wants to land a leg kick but Lynch is out of range.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Phife moves out of range easily.
Phife misses with a lunging right hand
and Lynch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phife is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lynch prevents a body shot from Phife.
Lynch has a couple of punches blocked by Phife.
Phife tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lynch avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Phife's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lynch tries to break the clinch but Phife is controlling the position.
Phife stops a takedown attempt from Lynch.
Phife breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phife misses with a body shot.
Phife avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phife connects with a crisp jab.
Phife works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Phife throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch misses with a hook. Phife ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lynch.
Lynch misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lynch blocks the leg kick.
Lynch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lynch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut lands for Phife. That snapped Lynch's head back.
Phife bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynch's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch wants to clinch
and Phife cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lynch tries to clinch up but Phife circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Phife circles away.
Phife just misses with a punch to the body.
Phife connects with a crisp jab.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Phife.
Phife connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lynch momentarily.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phife paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phife throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Phife misses with a hook. Lynch ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Phife. Lynch shrugs it off though.
Lynch blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch with a poor takedown
enabling Phife to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phife uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lynch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phife scores with a jab.
Phife avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynch 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.
Phife fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lynch on the side of the head.
Phife fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lynch to the ground. Phife is now in Lynch's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phife trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Phife tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phife accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking to stand up but Phife isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Phife postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch trying to control the position here.
Phife content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Lynch wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
Phife loads up on a big right hand but Lynch slips the punch.
Phife keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phife throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phife moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phife misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Phife dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phife swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phife lands with a right hand.
A head kick lands from Phife that sends Lynch to the canvas. Lynch tries to scramble back to his feet but Phife brings him back down into side control.
Lynch is rocked!
It looks like Jamie Lynch has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lynch is not content to let Phife control the position.
Oh Lynch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynch gets back to half guard.
Well, if Phife is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lynch seems to have got his legs back now.
Phife wants to pass to mount but Lynch is defending the position.
Phife working Lynch over with strikes.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Phife has control of the leg.
Phife has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phife keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phife prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Phife thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lynch's head.
Phife controlling the action here.
Lynch gets full guard.
Phife loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phife postures up.
Lynch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lynch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phife controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phife darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
Phife fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lynch checks it well.
Phife jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phife misses with a straight left.
Phife misses with a left hand
and Lynch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lynch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch tries to break the clinch but Phife is controlling the position.
Phife's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phife fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lynch checks it well.
Phife fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Phife misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phife swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch wants to clinch but Phife slips to the side
and Phife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phife tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phife has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A cross from Phife lands.
Phife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lynch.
Phife misses with a double jab.
Lynch closes the distance and clinches.
Lynch breaks the clinch.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phife pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynch manages to avoid it.
Phife lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch pushes Phife up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Phife.
Phife throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lynch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phife gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Barney Phife has been cut.
Lynch gets through Phife's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phife has Lynch pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Phife pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lynch tumbling to the mat - Phife dives into Lynch's guard.
Phife postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lynch has control of Phife's left arm, preventing Phife from doing any damage.
Phife trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Phife is proving a slippery customer.
Phife won't allow Lynch to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Phife showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Phife lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Phife lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lynch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lynch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phife fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lynch is defended easily by Phife.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phife as he avoids it easily.
Barney Phife seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phife looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lynch!
Phife lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Lynch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Phife cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Phife controlling from the full mount.
Phife working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Phife controlling the position easily from mount.
Phife tries to control but Lynch wriggling away.
Phife looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phife in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lynch can't escape the position.
Phife looking to control but Lynch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phife has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phife has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lynch's face.
Phife putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is trying to escape the mount.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Phife avoids the attempt from Lynch to control.
Lynch is desperately trying to improve his position but Phife has a good base and remains in mount.
Phife controlling the pace for now.
Lynch tries to hold on but Phife pushes him away.
Phife lands a heavy elbow.
Lynch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Phife lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phife looking to control but Lynch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lynch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jamie Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phife lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phife lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Phife trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phife content just to control the position here.
Lynch is bucking up trying to escape but Phife cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phife content just to control the position here.
Lynch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Phife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phife winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Phife!
A very excited looking Barney Phife rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donatello Crizanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Parinias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parinias has chosen Three Stars And a Sun by Francis M. as his entrance music. Bryan Parinias is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Donatello Crizanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Parinias!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Crizanto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crizanto.
Crizanto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crizanto throws a series of punches but Parinias avoids them all with ease.
Crizanto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parinias.
Parinias takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parinias ducks under a wild hook from Crizanto.
Crizanto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parinias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parinias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crizanto wants to clinch up but Parinias keeps it at a distance.
Parinias shoots in and bounces Crizanto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Parinias trying to control the position from guard on top but Crizanto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parinias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crizanto is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crizanto wants to stand but Parinias is controlling the position.
Parinias is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crizanto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crizanto has escaped and now he's on top!
Crizanto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bryan Parinias was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Parinias swats away the attempt to clinch by Crizanto.
Parinias misses with a takedown attempt - Crizanto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parinias shoots and misses
and Crizanto counters with a low kick, right behind Parinias 's knee.
Donatello Crizanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Parinias.
Parinias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parinias fails with the takedown
and Crizanto counters with an outside leg kick.
Crizanto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parinias 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.
Crizanto closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Crizanto.
Crizanto gets through Parinias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parinias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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!
Crizanto scores with a shot to the side of Parinias's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto pushes Parinias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crizanto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crizanto has Parinias pushed against the cage.
Crizanto lands an elbow inside.
Parinias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crizanto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A lazy left from Crizanto finds it's target.
Crizanto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crizanto has Parinias up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crizanto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Crizanto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Crizanto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crizanto.
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!
Crizanto is pushing Parinias up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Crizanto on the inside.
Parinias has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crizanto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Parinias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crizanto walks away with a smile on his face. Parinias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Parinias with that takedown attempt.
Crizanto tries to close the distance and clinch but Parinias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crizanto jabs at Parinias's body.
Parinias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crizanto but Crizanto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donatello Crizanto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Parinias steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Crizanto. That one must have hurt.
Parinias shoots and misses
and Crizanto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parinias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crizanto's waist but Crizanto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parinias off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crizanto, as that shot connected.
Crizanto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crizanto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crizanto!
Parinias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crizanto as he jumps to the side.
Donatello Crizanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Parinias.
Crizanto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pariniass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crizanto clinches with his opponent.
Parinias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crizanto to keep the fight standing.
Parinias is breathing heavily.
Crizanto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crizanto is pressed up against the cage. Parinias has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crizanto down to the mat. Crizanto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crizanto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crizanto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parinias.
Crizanto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crizanto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parinias. Parinias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crizanto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parinias on the side of the head.
Crizanto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parinias on the side of the head.
Parinias shoots in for a double leg but Crizanto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crizanto tries to clinch up.
Crizanto scores with a shot to the body.
Donatello Crizanto is winning the standup battle so far.
Parinias fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parinias stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crizanto.
Crizanto clinches.
Crizanto lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Crizanto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crizanto lands a nice elbow.
Parinias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crizanto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parinias can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Crizanto.
Crizanto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crizanto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parinias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crizanto has Parinias pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parinias takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crizanto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Parinias tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Crizanto.
Crizanto digs a right hand underneath Parinias's ribcage. Parinias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crizanto stalling.
Crizanto presses Parinias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crizanto controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Crizanto.
Crizanto pushes Parinias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parinias.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crizanto lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crizanto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crizanto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crizanto avoiding damage.
Crizanto gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Crizanto lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crizanto stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donatello Crizanto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Donk. Crizanto catches Parinias right on the button with a cross.
Parinias shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crizanto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parinias passes into half guard.
Crizanto tries to kick Parinias off but Parinias keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crizanto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Crizanto rushes Parinias and presses him up against the cage.
Crizanto digs a right hand underneath Parinias's ribcage. Parinias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crizanto taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crizanto throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crizanto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crizanto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Crizanto as the two fighters clinch.
Donatello Crizanto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parinias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crizanto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parinias backwards.
Crizanto leaning against his opponent.
Crizanto prevents the takedown attempt.
Crizanto stalling.
Crizanto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parinias backwards.
Parinias letting Crizanto take a breather here.
Crizanto lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donatello Crizanto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parinias jumps guard but Crizanto stands there with Parinias around his waist. Parinias gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crizanto slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donatello Crizanto.
Parinias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crizanto pinned against the cage. Crizanto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donatello Crizanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Parinias.
Parinias looking to score a takedown here. Crizanto is defending well but Parinias drives through and ends up in Crizanto's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crizanto wriggles free and stands up.
Crizanto lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto rushes Parinias and presses him up against the cage.
Crizanto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parinias has Crizanto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crizanto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crizanto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parinias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bryan Parinias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto pushes Parinias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parinias wants to take the fight to the mat but Crizanto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parinias goes for a takedown attempt but Crizanto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parinias shoots in for a double leg but Crizanto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Parinias takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parinias steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Crizanto. That one must have hurt.
Crizanto connects with a jab.
Crizanto connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donatello Crizanto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crizanto, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donatello Crizanto!
Donatello Crizanto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 1337 ANZAC logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathanial Hornblower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathanial Hornblower could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anton Walter's chin.
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166 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathanial Hornblower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Walter!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter rushes Hornblower and presses him up against the cage.
Hornblower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walter to keep the fight standing.
Hornblower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Walter's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Walter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hornblower has his takedown stuffed
and Walter counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Hornblower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornblower stalks Walter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walter's face. Walter staggers backwards, shaken.
Walter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walter can't break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Walter manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower throws a right hand that Walter ducks under and follows up with a left that Walter also avoids with ease.
Hornblower throws a right hand that Walter ducks under and follows up with a left that Walter also avoids with ease.
Walter drives through and clinches with Hornblower against the cage.
Walter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hornblower is defending well for now.
Walter breaks from the clinch.
Walter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hornblower counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walter. Hornblower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walter leaves Hornblower with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anton Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hornblower's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hornblower duly obliges.
Walter tries to bum rush Hornblower with a series of wild strikes but Hornblower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower shoots in and drives through. Walter sprawls well.
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!
Walter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hornblower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hornblower avoiding damage as Walter throws knees to the body.
Walter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hornblower goes for a takedown attempt but Walter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walter slips a jab and a cross from Hornblower.
Hornblower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hornblower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walter checks it well.
Hornblower misses with a low kick.
Hornblower scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hornblower dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Walter?
Hornblower throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Walter because Hornblower loaded up on that one.
Walter is trying to stand.
Hornblower punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walter wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hornblower throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Walter because Hornblower loaded up on that one.
Hornblower looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hornblower lands a nice shot to the head.
Hornblower working Walter over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hornblower swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Walter is now in Hornblower's guard. A big mistake from Hornblower there, giving up the dominant position!
Walter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Walter as he checks the leg kick.
Walter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hornblower counters with an outside leg kick.
Walter throws a head kick but Hornblower moves out of range.
Hornblower lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Walter is rocked!
A punch combination from Walter misses.
Walter is still on wobbly legs! Can Hornblower finish him?
Hornblower slips a jab and a cross from Walter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hornblower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walter seems to have recovered his senses.
Walter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hornblower is out of range and Walter settles back down.
Hornblower misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Hornblower dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hornblower cracks Walter with a big right hand and Walter goes down!
Hornblower throwing strikes from guard but Walter blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hornblower.
Walter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hornblower is controlling him.
Hornblower wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
Walter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hornblower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hornblower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter connects with a body shot that sends Hornblower's belly button to the back.
Hornblower misses with a low kick.
Walter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hornblower.
Hornblower lands a front kick.
Walter moves into the clinch successfully.
Walter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walter lands a shot to the body.
Walter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anton Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hornblower throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walter's waist but Walter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hornblower off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Hornblower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walter is looking to clinch.
Nathanial Hornblower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hornblower throws a sloppy head kick and Walter moves out of range easily.
Walter throws a right and a left that Hornblower avoids nicely.
Walter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hornblower throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walter was covering up waiting for the punch and Hornblower finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walter is breathing heavily.
Hornblower wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
Hornblower won't allow Walter to get back to his feet.
Hornblower postures up in Walter's guard and throws a big left but Walter blocks it.
Walter wants to stand but Hornblower is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
Walter is wriggling around but Hornblower manages to pass to half guard.
Hornblower lands with a punch from half guard.
Walter is trying to stand up here but Hornblower is controlling him well.
Hornblower is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walter sees it coming and defends easily.
Hornblower is looking to take a break and control but Walter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
Nathanial Hornblower overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hornblower wants to pass to mount but Walter is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hornblower connects with a nice short shot to Walter's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower is looking to take a break and control but Walter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
Hornblower throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hornblower not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hornblower not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walter is trying to stand back up but Hornblower is controlling him
Hornblower thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walter's 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!
Ground and pound from Hornblower.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hornblower is taking a breather. Walter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hornblower not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter tries to kick Hornblower off but Hornblower keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Hornblower 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hornblower shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hornblower content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hornblower landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Walter is trying to get back to his feet.
Hornblower is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
Hornblower scores with a couple of short elbows.
Walter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hornblower is controlling him well.
Hornblower scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hornblower has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hornblower creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Walter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Walter wants to get back to his feet but Hornblower drags him back down.
Hornblower in side control, throwing shots but Walter defends.
Hornblower misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Walter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hornblower in side control, throwing shots but Walter defends.
Hornblower trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
Walter is trying to buck Hornblower off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hornblower is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower in side control lands a decent elbow.
Walter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hornblower asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Walter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hornblower has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
Hornblower has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walter!
Hornblower looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Walter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hornblower is landing with some decent strikes but Walter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Walter is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathanial Hornblower!
Nathanial Hornblower decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
155 lbs
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23
155 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Romano Schoots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoots tries to clinch there but Barrera circles away.
Schoots connects with a right hand. Barrera shakes it off.
Barrera throws a big shot that misses.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Barrera.
It looks like Romano Schoots has been cut.
A head kick misses from Barrera.
Schoots swings for the body but Barrera moves out of range.
Schoots tries to clinch up.
Barrera slips under a jab from Schoots.
Barrera throws a left that rocks Schoots and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Barrera dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Schoots regain composure!
Schoots is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schoots gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barrera wants to pass to mount but Schoots is defending the position.
Schoots is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schoots sees it coming and defends easily.
Barrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Barrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schoots doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barrera.
Barrera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barrera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schoots to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoots wants to sweep but no luck.
Barrera advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barrera is looking to take a break and control but Schoots is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Barrera crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots tries to improve position but can't.
Barrera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schoots has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barrera but great work by Schoots.
Barrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Schoots wants to control but Barrera is keeping him busy.
Barrera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schoots throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schoots is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schoots connects with a nice short shot to Barrera's temple.
Barrera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schoots lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schoots working over Barrera with some ground and pound. Barrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barrera is rocked!
Schoots is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barrera is still in real trouble! Can Schoots finish him?
Barrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barrera.
Schoots missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barrera looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrera is on top in guard.
Barrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Schoots is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schoots trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barrera throws a strike but Schoots rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schoots throwing strikes but missing.
Schoots looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Barrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romano Schoots's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schoots lands a nice shot that snaps Barrera's head back.
Romano Schoots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schoots tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schoots fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Schoots lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barrera doesn't seem phased though.
Schoots works Barrera's body with a nice hook.
Schoots stuns Barrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schoots keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luis Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schoots misses with a body shot
letting Barrera counter with a right hand.
Barrera stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Schoots.
Barrera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barrera counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots throws a hook but Barrera blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Barrera.
A big left from Barrera misses.
Barrera defending well as Schoots loads up on a big left hand.
Schoots ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrera looks to land a combination but Schoots avoids it well.
Schoots shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schoots throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schoots trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom.
Barrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schoots distracts Barrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schoots lands a couple of digs.
Barrera has his foot on Schoots's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schoots works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schoots postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schoots scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schoots gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schoots missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schoots postures up and lands a big shot to Barrera's brow.
Schoots throwing strikes but missing.
Barrera wants to sweep here but Schoots controlling him for the moment.
Schoots loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schoots is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barrera keeping moving, preventing Schoots from controlling successfully.
Romano Schoots overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schoots won't allow Barrera to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schoots accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schoots throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barrera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schoots uses it to pass to side control.
Schoots in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Barrera is looking to reverse the position.
Barrera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Schoots landing strikes.
Schoots works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barrera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schoots's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schoots wants to control but Barrera is keeping him busy.
Schoots lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schoots is looking to take a break and control but Barrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schoots missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barrera is trying to stand back up but Schoots is controlling him
Barrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barrera.
Barrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schoots scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schoots won't allow Barrera to sweep him here.
Schoots connects with a couple of short punches.
Barrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schoots chips away with some ground and pound.
Barrera is looking to sweep but instead, Schoots has passed into half guard.
Schoots sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barrera defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Schoots dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Romano Schoots's cut.
That's time! Schoots's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Schoots lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barrera at a distance.
Schoots dives in and grabs Barrera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrera pushes down on Schoots's head and hops out.
Schoots throws the left hand but Barrera avoids the punch easily.
Schoots tries for a takedown but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Schoots. Schoots gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romano Schoots. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schoots throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Barrera leaves Schoots with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barrera throws a shot from downtown. Schoots moves away and avoids it.
Schoots throws a right hand that misses
and Barrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schoots walks into a stiff left hand from Barrera.
Schoots swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schoots scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barrera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schoots throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barrera gets caught napping as Schoots dives in and scores a takedown. Barrera manages to retain guard.
Barrera is trying to control the position but Schoots postures up.
Schoots stands up over Barrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schoots is aware though and is defending well.
Barrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schoots lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schoots tries to free his leg and advance position but Barrera is retaining full guard.
Barrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schoots scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schoots!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Schoots is on top in guard.
Barrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schoots wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
Schoots working some strikes from top position.
Schoots stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barrera 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.
Barrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schoots's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barrera preventing the sweep.
Schoots with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Barrera can't handle though.
Barrera throwing strikes from guard but Schoots blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera wants to control from the top but Schoots keeps moving.
Barrera won't allow Schoots to sweep him here.
Barrera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schoots is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schoots has escaped and now he's on top!
Barrera wants to sweep here but Schoots controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barrera throwing shots but Schoots is blocking nicely.
Barrera trying to work for an americana but Schoots has managed to regain full guard.
Barrera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schoots dives on top into guard.
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!
Schoots chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barrera 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.
Barrera is looking for a triangle but Schoots pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luis Barrera.
I think Barrera 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luis Barrera!
Luis Barrera managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilfried Handel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilfried Handel looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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32
165 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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32
180 lbs
17 - 14 - 2 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilfried Handel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Oliver Strong!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Strong misses.
Strong takes a swing at Handel's ribcage but misses.
Strong moves away from the strike by Handel.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Handel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handel walks into a stiff left hand from Strong.
Handel cracks a nice hook into Strong's ribs.
Strong cracks Handel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Handel on the side of the head.
Strong throws a leg kick but Handel sees it coming and moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Handel enables Strong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Handel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Handel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strong passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strong thows a huge punch but Handel dodges it nicely.
Strong is looking for a kimura but Handel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strong to get the leverage.
Handel manages to get to full guard.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Handel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong postures up and lands a big shot to Handel's brow.
Strong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strong wants to control from the top but Handel keeps moving.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong wants to control from the top but Handel keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strong wants to control but Handel is keeping him busy.
Strong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handel can't do much from the bottom here.
Handel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handel is not content to let Strong control the position.
Strong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Handel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Handel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strong's best efforts.
Strong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Handel to regain full guard.
Strong advances position into side control!
An elbow from Strong crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Strong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Strong lands some shots froms side control.
Strong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Strong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Handel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strong trying to control the position but Handel is working away.
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!
Handel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handel tries to bench press Strong off him but Strong keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Strong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handel.
Handel throws a big shot that misses.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handel moves away.
Handel misses with a hook.
Handel walks into a straight right hand from Strong.
Handel throws a right hand that Strong ducks under and follows up with a left that Strong also avoids with ease.
Strong swings for the body but Handel moves out of range.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handel just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong with a nice cross.
Strong scores with a decent looking hook.
Handel avoids the body shot from Strong.
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Handel is rocked!
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strong misses with a straight left.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilfried Handel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handel checks a low kick from Strong.
Handel avoids the body shot from Strong.
A shot to the liver by Strong. Beautiful body shot.
Handel misses with a combination
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handel was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Strong cracks Handel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Handel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strong's corner calls for a 1-2. Strong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Handel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strong scores with a hook to the body. Handel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Handel seems to have got his legs back now.
Handel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Handel scores with a sloppy right hand. Strong should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
Handel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strong wants to control from the top but Handel keeps moving.
Handel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Handel keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Handel keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Oliver Strong has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handel keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Handel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strong forces his way into half guard.
Strong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Handel is not content to let Strong control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handel taking some punishment here, with Strong in his half guard.
Handel tries to kick Strong off but Strong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Strong is looking for a kimura but Handel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strong to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strong winds up and cracks Handel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strong trying to control the pace.
Strong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Handel defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Handel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Strong stuns Handel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strong works Handel's body with a nice hook.
Strong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Handel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Strong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Handel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Strong connects with a decent elbow.
Handel is not content to let Strong control the position.
Strong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Strong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Handel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Handel manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Handel is defending against the submission attempts here by Strong.
Handel is looking for a sweep. Strong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Handel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Strong trying to control from half guard but Handel is working away.
Strong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Strong lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Handel quite badly. Handel pulls Strong in close trying to recover. Strong postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Handel on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Handel doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Strong!
After winning the bout, Oliver Strong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonjasky comes to the cage accompanied by -=Fried Day=-. Ernesto Bonjasky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
219 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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25
218 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ernesto Bonjasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman slips a straight right by Bonjasky.
Freeman gets a takedown into half guard.
Bonjasky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Freeman.
Freeman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freeman is working for a kimura but Bonjasky is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonjasky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freeman on the ground.
Freeman seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bonjasky has recovered full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonjasky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonjasky is retaining full guard.
Freeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonjasky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonjasky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonjasky is keeping the position for now.
Freeman stands and throws Bonjasky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Freeman advances to mount.
Freeman looking to finish with strikes here!
Freeman avoids the attempt from Bonjasky to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Freeman looking to finish with strikes here!
Freeman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman connects with a bit shot that sees Bonjasky covering up! More strikes from Freeman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Freeman is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huey Freeman!
Huey Freeman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schim Fairbain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombardo comes to the cage accompanied by From Despair To Where. Fairbain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember my name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
220 lbs
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24
220 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Schim Fairbain!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairbain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lombardo with a nice cross.
It looks like Schim Fairbain has been cut.
Fairbain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo checks the leg kick.
Lombardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fairbain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairbain moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairbain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Anthony Lombardo has been cut.
Fairbain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairbain clinches with his opponent.
Fairbain can't find room to land a body shot as Lombardo controls the action.
Fairbain has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbain throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fairbain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairbain.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lombardo.
Fairbain tries to throw a body punch but Lombardo avoids it by throwing Fairbain back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a good knee to the midsection. Fairbain won't want to take too many of those.
Lombardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Lombardo.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbain fails to land.
Fairbain tries to throw a body punch but Lombardo avoids it by throwing Fairbain back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lombardo fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairbain smiles and moves away.
Lombardo dives in and grabs Fairbain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fairbain pushes down on Lombardo's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, if Lombardo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fairbain gets full guard.
Fairbain trying to keep a closed guard but Lombardo is proving a slippery customer.
Lombardo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fairbain keeping moving, preventing Lombardo from controlling successfully.
Fairbain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lombardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lombardo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fairbain controls Lombardo momentarily but Lombardo frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain is pulling down on Lombardo's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Schim Fairbain was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lombardo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lombardo there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Fairbain does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Fairbain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fairbain.
Fairbain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombardo.
Lombardo connects with a right hand. Fairbain shakes it off.
Fairbain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a right hand that Fairbain ducks under and follows up with a left that Fairbain also avoids with ease.
Lombardo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairbain avoids the head kick by Lombardo.
Lombardo takes a swing at Fairbain's ribcage but misses.
Fairbain throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairbain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairbain misses with a head kick.
Lombardo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. Fairbain moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombardo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairbain swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lombardo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Lombardo misses with a looping left.
Lombardo misses with a head kick.
Fairbain throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lombardo lands a lovely overhand right.
Lombardo looks to throw a body kick
and Fairbain counters with a big head kick but Lombardo shrugs it off.
Lombardo lands with a right hand.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Fairbain's shoulder, as Fairbain tries to avoid the shot.
Fairbain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but Fairbain moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbain moves away from the strike by Lombardo.
Lombardo moves out of range as Fairbain throws a body kick.
Lombardo throws a nice looking combination but Fairbain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schim Fairbain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fairbain.
Lombardo takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairbain.
Fairbain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo misses with an elbow over the top.
Lombardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairbain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Fairbain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lombardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fairbain.
Fairbain moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
Fairbain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombardo throws out the jab.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo tries to clinch but Fairbain moves away
and Fairbain counters with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Fairbain.
Fairbain wants to land a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fairbain circles away quickly and effectively.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Fairbain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lombardo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain is looking to get to half guard.
Lombardo avoids the attempt from Fairbain to control.
Lombardo throws some wild stikes that Fairbain manages to avoid easily.
Fairbain holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lombardo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lombardo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fairbain is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo unloading with bombs!
Fairbain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairbain is bucking up trying to escape but Lombardo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fairbain is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Fairbain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lombardo lands a heavy elbow.
Fairbain is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombardo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Fairbain badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lombardo around the waist but Lombardo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lombardo is the winner by TKO! Lombardo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lombardo!
Anthony Lombardo very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Christo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skyshriek comes to the cage accompanied by Moonlight Sonata. Christo has chosen Walk this way - Run DMC & Aerosmith as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Zack Skyshriek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monte Christo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skyshriek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skyshriek cracks the inside of Christo's front leg.
Skyshriek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skyshriek.
Skyshriek wants to clinch up but Christo keeps it at a distance.
Christo works Skyshriek's body with a nice hook.
Christo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skyshriek is able to avoid easily.
Skyshriek misses with a straight right.
Christo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skyshriek.
Skyshriek lands with a nice body punch.
Christo connects with an inside leg kick.
Skyshriek tries to land a leg kick but Christo saw it coming and moves away.
Skyshriek looks to land a right hand but Christo moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyshriek shoots in and gets a takedown into Christo's guard.
Skyshriek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skyshriek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Christo throws a series of punches but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Christo throws a jab when Skyshriek was well out of range.
Skyshriek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skyshriek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skyshriek misses with a low kick.
Christo jabs at Skyshriek's body.
Christo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek scores with a jab to the body.
Skyshriek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Christo checks a leg kick.
Skyshriek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christo gets back to full guard.
Skyshriek stops Christo from standing up.
Skyshriek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skyshriek is looking to work some ground and pound but Christo has wrist control.
Skyshriek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skyshriek lands a couple of elbows.
Skyshriek trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Christo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Christo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skyshriek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christo is fighting to break Skyshriek's control of his arms but Skyshriek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skyshriek wants to sweep here but Christo controlling him for the moment.
Christo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skyshriek wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Monte Christo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Skyshriek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christo.
Skyshriek tries a head kick but it misses.
Skyshriek throws a front kick that sends Christo stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christo.
Skyshriek connects with a high kick.
Christo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skyshriek was well out of range. Poor timing from Christo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skyshriek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Christo. Skyshriek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skyshriek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christo. Skyshriek does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Christo misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Skyshriek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skyshriek stuns Christo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skyshriek rather than just go for the knockout.
Skyshriek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skyshriek was well out of range. Poor timing from Christo.
Nice defenses there by Skyshriek.
Christo checks a low kick from Skyshriek.
Christo just misses with a punch to the body.
Christo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Christo as he checks the leg kick.
Skyshriek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christo was well out of range. Poor timing from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christo checks it well.
Christo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zack Skyshriek is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Skyshriek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek takes one to the chin there.
Christo throws a jab but it's blocked by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek misses with a low kick.
Skyshriek tries to clinch up.
Skyshriek misses with a body shot.
Skyshriek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Christo's calf.
Christo looks to score with a jab to the body but Skyshriek is just out of range.
Skyshriek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skyshriek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christo. That did some damage!
Christo misses with a left hand
and Skyshriek counters with a low kick, right behind Christo 's knee.
Christo connects with a leg kick. Skyshriek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Christo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyshriek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Christo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Christo misses its intended target.
Monte Christo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skyshriek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skyshriek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skyshriek lands with a straight right. Christo didn't see that one coming.
Skyshriek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christo throws a right hand that Skyshriek ducks under and follows up with a left that Skyshriek also avoids with ease.
Skyshriek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christo checks a leg kick.
Christo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christo misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Christo misses.
Christo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skyshriek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christo's head.
Skyshriek misses with a body kick.
Skyshriek lands with a shot to the body.
Christo looks to score with a jab to the body but Skyshriek is just out of range.
Christo tries a low kick but Skyshriek avoids it.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick but Christo moved away.
Skyshriek tries to score with a low kick but Christo moves his leg out of the way.
Skyshriek lands with a slapping head kick.
Skyshriek fails with a takedown attempt.
Christo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skyshriek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skyshriek misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek wants to land a leg kick but Christo is out of range.
Christo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skyshriek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Skyshriek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyshriek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christo moves away.
Skyshriek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skyshriek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skyshriek tries to clinch up.
Skyshriek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skyshriek.
Christo scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skyshriek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Christo misses.
A low kick from Skyshriek misses
and Christo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Skyshriek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Christo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skyshriek checks it well.
Skyshriek blocks a low kick nicely.
Christo connects with a solid leg kick.
Christo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christo misses with a looping left.
Skyshriek tries a head kick but it misses.
Skyshriek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christo is able to avoid easily.
Skyshriek scoring well with a low kick there.
Christo misses with a straight right.
Skyshriek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skyshriek throws an elbow that misses.
Christo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skyshriek or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skyshriek looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skyshriek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skyshriek tries to pull guard but Christo won't allow it.
Christo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skyshriek's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Christo.
Christo tries to throw a body punch but Skyshriek avoids it by throwing Christo back against the cage.
Skyshriek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Christo.
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Christo wants to land a leg kick but Skyshriek is out of range.
Christo punishes Skyshriek's body with a nice straight punch.
Christo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Skyshriek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Christo throws a chopping leg kick but Skyshriek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zack Skyshriek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christo throws a jab but it's blocked by Skyshriek.
Christo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skyshriek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Monte Christo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Skyshriek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christo sprawls well. Christo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skyshriek gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Skyshriek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christo swings for the body but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Christo lands a jab to Skyshriek's midsection.
Christo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skyshriek moves away.
Skyshriek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skyshriek manages to avoid it.
Christo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skyshriek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christo.
Christo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Christo misses.
Christo throws a body kick that misses.
Christo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skyshriek.
Christo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skyshriek counters with an inside leg kick.
Christo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skyshriek.
Skyshriek catches Christo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skyshriek. Christo shrugs it off though.
Christo stuffs the takedown attempt from Skyshriek. Skyshriek gets slowly back to his feet.
Christo takes a swing at Skyshriek's ribcage but misses.
Skyshriek slips under a jab from Christo.
Skyshriek blocks a jab.
Christo lands a body shot.
Christo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skyshriek.
Christo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skyshriek.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skyshriek slips a jab from Christo.
Christo throws a nice looking combination but Skyshriek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Christo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skyshriek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Skyshriek!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zack Skyshriek thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Rizzuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alessandro Rizzuto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Alessandro Rizzuto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzuto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rizzuto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzuto just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzuto lands a nice hook to Mullard's body. Mullard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rizzuto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rizzuto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rizzuto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mullard moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzuto. Mullard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mullard connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullard throws a series of punches but Rizzuto moves out of range.
Mullard avoids the body shot from Rizzuto.
Mullard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizzuto counters with a right hand to the body.
Rizzuto has Mullard up against the cage in a clinch.
Rizzuto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mullard backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzuto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rizzuto scores with a shot to the side of Mullard's head.
Nice elbow from Rizzuto.
Mullard prevents a body shot from Rizzuto.
Mullard wants to take the fight to the mat but Rizzuto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rizzuto lands an elbow inside that Mullard shrugs off.
It looks like Andre Mullard has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rizzuto.
Mullard wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzuto won't allow it.
Rizzuto lands a right hand.
Rizzuto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mullard.
A nice left hand lands by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto lands an elbow inside.
Mullard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzuto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullard can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Mullard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Rizzuto on the inside.
Mullard tries to break the clinch but Rizzuto is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzuto lands an elbow inside.
Mullard is trying to drag Rizzuto to the mat but Rizzuto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rizzuto scores with a shot to the side of Mullard's head.
Rizzuto controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alessandro Rizzuto!
Alessandro Rizzuto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Vymiatajec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Celebration by Kool and the Gang. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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262 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Vymiatajec!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vymiatajec tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vymiatajec moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Vymiatajec swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Vymiatajec fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vymiatajec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
Vymiatajec misses with a looping left.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Vymiatajec.
A cross from Vymiatajec lands.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Vymiatajec.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Vymiatajec as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vymiatajec moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vymiatajec counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Vymiatajec had a free shot at his head there.
Vymiatajec connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Vymiatajec avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vymiatajec. That's going to slow Williams down.
Vymiatajec misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Vymiatajec falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Vymiatajec is looking to clinch.
Vymiatajec lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vymiatajec misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam Vymiatajec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams tries to clinch there but Vymiatajec circles away.
Vymiatajec has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Williams feints and then cracks Vymiatajec's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vymiatajec down.
Vymiatajec throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Vymiatajec checks a leg kick.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vymiatajec connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Vymiatajec on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vymiatajec motions for Williams to come forward. Vymiatajec throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Williams has Vymiatajec up against the cage in a clinch.
Vymiatajec lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vymiatajec tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Vymiatajec back against the cage.
Vymiatajec misses with some punches.
Vymiatajec lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Vymiatajec tries to tie him up.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A short right from Vymiatajec on the inside.
Vymiatajec lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Vymiatajec - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vymiatajec backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams tries a body shot but Vymiatajec blocks it.
Vymiatajec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Vymiatajec controls his hands.
Vymiatajec makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vymiatajec misses with a punch to the body.
Vymiatajec digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Vymiatajec controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vymiatajec lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vymiatajec softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vymiatajec.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Vymiatajec dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vymiatajec throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Vymiatajec misses with a low kick.
Vymiatajec throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Vymiatajec only half commits.
Vymiatajec listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vymiatajec takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vymiatajec fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Vymiatajec moves into the clinch successfully.
Vymiatajec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vymiatajec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vymiatajec lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vymiatajec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vymiatajec goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adam Vymiatajec seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vymiatajec lands a nice uppercut.
Williams blocks a body shot from Vymiatajec.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Vymiatajec throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Good body shot from Williams.
Vymiatajec misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vymiatajecs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Vymiatajec avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Vymiatajec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vymiatajec backwards.
Vymiatajec misses with a body punch.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Vymiatajec working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Vymiatajec throws a head punch that misses.
Vymiatajec blocks a body shot from Williams.
Vymiatajec misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Vymiatajec.
A shot in the inside from Vymiatajec.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vymiatajec has Williams pushed against the cage.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vymiatajec goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams misses with some punches.
Vymiatajec looking to stall.
Vymiatajec misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec throws a head punch that misses.
Vymiatajec throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vymiatajec or not.
Vymiatajec misses with a body punch.
Vymiatajec digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vymiatajec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Vymiatajec dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vymiatajec prevents a body shot from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Vymiatajec controls the action.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Vymiatajec blocks with his arms.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Vymiatajec misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec lands a body punch.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Vymiatajec doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vymiatajec trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Vymiatajec misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams tries a body shot but Vymiatajec blocks it.
Vymiatajec tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams cracks Vymiatajec with a nice body shot.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Vymiatajec is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vymiatajec blocks a body shot from Williams.
Vymiatajec tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vymiatajec is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Vymiatajec into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kane Williams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Vymiatajec misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams slips under a jab from Vymiatajec.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vymiatajec looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kane Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams tries to clinch but Vymiatajec moves out of range.
Vymiatajec fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Vymiatajec takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Williams moves away from the strike by Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vymiatajec throws a lazy head kick
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vymiatajec finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Vymiatajec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Vymiatajec misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Vymiatajec avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Vymiatajec is just out of range.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Williams clinches.
Vymiatajec wants to break free but Williams has control.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Vymiatajec prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Vymiatajec backwards.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Vymiatajec avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams stalls.
Williams lands a knee to the body.
Vymiatajec is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Vymiatajec avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vymiatajec misses with the head strike.
Vymiatajec working aggressively here.
Vymiatajec is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vymiatajec tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Vymiatajec lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vymiatajec tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Vymiatajec improves position.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Vymiatajec's head.
Vymiatajec lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vymiatajec doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands a big knee to the head and Vymiatajec goes down! Williams pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
Kane Williams retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Kane Williams gave a big smile as he said 'Damn, that dudes a Big Bang fo sho. Back to business - Im the Versus heavyweight champion, and any sucka brave enough to try and take it from me...son, you best be on your game, cause fools get knocked out up in here. You dig? Hey, quick shout out to Don Marciano - thanks for the sparring sessions '.
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