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VERSUS VENDETTA 18 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilfried Handel (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilfried Handel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Parinias!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Handel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parinias scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parinias scores a takedown into full mount!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Handel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parinias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Handel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Parinias looking to secure an arm triangle but Handel defends it well.
Parinias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Handel is looking to escape.
Parinias swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Handel is now in Parinias's guard. A big mistake from Parinias there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias wants to get back to his feet but Handel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parinias pulls Handel in close to prevent any damage.
Handel tries to free his leg and advance position but Parinias is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Handel trying to control but Parinias is working from the bottom.
Handel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parinias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're going to have a standup here because Wilfried Handel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Parinias fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Handel to the ground. Parinias is now in Handel's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parinias wants to control from the top but Handel keeps moving.
Parinias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Parinias forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parinias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Parinias winds up and cracks Handel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parinias frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Handel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Parinias looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Parinias tries to control but Handel wriggling away.
Handel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parinias jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Handel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parinias cracks Handel with a big elbow.
Parinias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Handel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Handel is not content to let Parinias control the position.
Parinias wants to take a breather but Handel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Parinias.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parinias trying to control the position from guard on top but Handel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Parinias stands up and waves to Handel to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Parinias dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Handel stalks Parinias and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parinias's face. Parinias staggers backwards, shaken.
Handel scores with a hook to the body. Parinias takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parinias misses with a wild combination.
Parinias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Parinias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parinias darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parinias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handel counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parinias circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Parinias with that takedown attempt.
Parinias throws a combination that misses
and Handel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Parinias as he connects with a hook.
Parinias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Handel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parinias is in Handel's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parinias is breathing heavily.
Parinias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias stands and steps away. Handel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good shot there by Handel.
Handel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilfried Handel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parinias looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Handel!
Parinias stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parinias.
Handel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parinias circles away quickly and effectively.
Parinias shoots in looking for a takedown but Handel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parinias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilfried Handel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Parinias.
Handel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parinias throws a right and a left that Handel avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parinias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handel.
Handel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parinias shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Handel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parinias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parinias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryan Parinias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parinias distracts Handel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Handel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Handel looking to slow down the pace here.
Handel can't find room to land a body shot as Parinias controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parinias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Handel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Handel trying to control the position but instead, Parinias has worked for underhooks and has pushed Handel into the cage.
Handel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parinias's elbow.
Handel is pressed up against the cage. Parinias has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Handel down to the mat. Handel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parinias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Parinias content to control rather than advance.
Parinias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Handel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Parinias.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handel is not content to let Parinias control the position.
Parinias controlling the pace.
Parinias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handel defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Handel is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Parinias will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Handel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Handel connects with a body shot that sends Parinias's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Handel.
Bryan Parinias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parinias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Handel misses with a few strikes there.
Handel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Parinias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parinias looks for a takedown but Handel sprawls well.
Parinias shoots in and gets a takedown into Handel's guard.
Parinias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handel is keeping the position for now.
Handel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias stands up from Handel's guard - Parinias perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parinias.
Parinias fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Handel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parinias misses with a combination
and Handel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parinias has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parinias there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parinias looks for a takedown but Handel sprawls well.
Wilfried Handel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Parinias.
Handel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parinias throws a big shot that misses.
Handel stuffs the takedown.
Parinias fails to land the takedown.
Handel throws a lazy right hand but Parinias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handel jabs at Parinias's body.
Handel digs a good hook to Parinias's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parinias fails to land the takedown.
Parinias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Handel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handel. Parinias does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilfried Handel is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Handel misses.
Handel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handel looks to land a combination. Parinias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Parinias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Handel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Handel.
Parinias goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Parinias swinging wildly here.
Bryan Parinias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parinias shoots in and bounces Handel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parinias won't allow Handel to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parinias controls the pace.
Handel wants to stand but Parinias is controlling the position.
Wilfried Handel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parinias is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Parinias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parinias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilfried Handel.
I think Parinias has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Parinias!
Bryan Parinias made sure to mention his sponsor, ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Max Bear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
255 lbs
19 - 22 - 0 |
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250 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Gallagher as Bear shoots in.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallagher as he jumps to the side.
Bear tries for a takedown but Gallagher circles away easily
and Gallagher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bear's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallagher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gallagher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bear has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear is not content to let Gallagher control the position.
Bear is looking to regain half guard here but Gallagher keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher wants to take a breather but Bear manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gallagher.
Bear throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gallagher stands and throws Bear's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bear is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gallagher connects with a decent elbow.
Gallagher trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Gallagher tries to score with some ground and pound. Bear controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bear tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying to get back to his feet.
Gallagher advances to full mount.
Gallagher looking to secure an arm triangle but Bear defends it well.
Bear is looking to improve his position but Gallagher isn't that keen on the idea.
Gallagher misses with a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher throwing strikes here but Bear is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gallagher is trying to control here but Bear has managed to regain half guard.
Bear moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gallagher trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gallagher rolls with it to try and escape but Bear cranks on the arm and Gallagher is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Bear!
Our winner, Max Bear, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mayer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I´m shipping out to Boston - Dropkick Murphys. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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273 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Mayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexandrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Anton Alexandrov has been cut.
Mayer tries to clinch there but Alexandrov circles away.
Alexandrov shoots in and drives through. Mayer sprawls well.
Mayer scores with the left hand. Alexandrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown by Alexandrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayer which made him look bad.
John Mayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Alexandrov.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Mayer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Mayer stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov thows a leg kick but Mayer checks it
and Mayer counters with a nice body kick.
Alexandrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexandrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayer defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but Mayer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexandrov looks gassed!
Mayer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexandrov on the side of the head.
Mayer just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mayer!
Mayer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but Mayer defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mayer is looking for a sweep. Alexandrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexandrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexandrov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov won't allow Mayer to sweep him here.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexandrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mayer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mayer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov looking to sit in guard and control but Mayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Mayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Alexandrov's cut.
That's time! Mayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mayer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayer works Alexandrov's body with a nice hook.
Mayer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Mayer does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mayer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That has opened up Anton Alexandrov's cut even more.
Anton Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Mayer.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mayer.
Mayer digs a good body shot into Alexandrov's ribs.
Mayer cracks Alexandrov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alexandrov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mayer finish him?
The cut above Anton Alexandrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anton Alexandrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Mayer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Cerdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donatello Crizanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerdan comes into the arena with French National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcel Cerdan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Donatello Crizanto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerdan misses the jab.
Crizanto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cerdan counters with a right hand to the body.
Crizanto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cerdan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crizanto thinking.
Crizanto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cerdan wants to break free but Crizanto has control.
Crizanto tries to throw a body punch but Cerdan avoids it by throwing Crizanto back against the cage.
Cerdan wants to break free but Crizanto has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cerdan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cerdan as Crizanto tries to tie him up.
Cerdan blocking some punches.
Cerdan tries to circle away but Crizanto has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crizanto throws a head punch that misses.
Crizanto misses with some punches.
Crizanto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cerdan blocks it with crossed arms.
Cerdan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cerdan jabs Crizanto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cerdan lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Cerdan.
Cerdan lands with a straight right. Crizanto didn't see that one coming.
Crizanto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cerdan stuns Crizanto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cerdan. Those never looked like landing.
Crizanto tries to clinch but Cerdan is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Cerdan.
Cerdan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto throws a lazy right hand but Cerdan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Crizanto.
Cerdan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cerdan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crizanto's head backwards.
Crizanto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cerdan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crizanto.
Crizanto throws a lazy right hand but Cerdan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cerdan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crizanto slips under a jab.
Crizanto ducks under a wild hook from Cerdan.
Cerdan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crizanto looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerdan is just out of range.
Cerdan misses with a wild combination.
Cerdan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto misses with a series of wild punches.
Crizanto connects with a nice looking jab.
Cerdan thows a body shot but no joy.
Cerdan scores with a punch to the head.
Cerdan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crizanto counters by clinching up.
Cerdan is struggling to control the position.
Crizanto keeps control of Cerdan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crizanto stalling in the clinch.
Crizanto keeps control of Cerdan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cerdan avoids the elbow strike from Crizanto, against the cage.
Crizanto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cerdan's efforts to push away.
Cerdan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto lands an uppercut.
Crizanto lands a right hand.
Crizanto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Crizanto.
Cerdan is trying to break the clinch but Crizanto is controlling him.
Cerdan working hard to break the clinch.
Cerdan tries to break free but Crizanto pushes him back against the cage.
Crizanto swings wildly with an uppercut but Cerdan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cerdan is trying to break the clinch but Crizanto has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crizanto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cerdan's efforts to push away.
Crizanto has a couple of punches blocked by Cerdan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cerdan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crizanto tries to clinch up but Cerdan circles away and keeps his distance.
Crizanto throws a sloppy head kick and Cerdan moves out of range easily.
Cerdan jabs Crizanto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crizanto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cerdan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cerdan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crizanto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Cerdan.
Crizanto is looking to clinch but Cerdan is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crizanto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Crizanto.
Crizanto tries a head kick but it misses.
Cerdan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cerdan throws a lazy right hand but Crizanto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donatello Crizanto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crizanto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crizanto blocks a jab.
Cerdan keeps the fight on the outside.
Crizanto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cerdan loads up on a big right hand but Crizanto slips the punch.
Cerdan 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.
Cerdan scores with a nice strike.
Cerdan misses with a double jab.
Cerdan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cerdan keeps the fight on the outside.
Crizanto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerdan.
A jab from Cerdan does it's job there.
Crizanto lands with a shot to the body.
Crizanto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crizanto there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto needs to keep his hands up - Cerdan had a free shot at his head there.
Cerdan misses with an uppercut. Crizanto saw that one coming.
Crizanto rushes Cerdan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cerdan is trying to break the clinch but Crizanto is controlling him.
Cerdan is trying to break free.
Crizanto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cerdan has had enough of the clinch but Crizanto keeps him there for the moment.
Crizanto has Cerdan pushed against the cage.
Crizanto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cerdan's elbow.
Crizanto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cerdan's elbow.
Crizanto scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan tries to break free but Crizanto pushes him back against the cage.
Crizanto can't find room to land a body shot as Cerdan controls the action.
Cerdan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cerdan is trying to break free.
Cerdan tries to circle away but Crizanto has him pinned against the cage.
Crizanto lands a hook that snaps the head of Cerdan backwards.
Crizanto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cerdan prevents a body shot from Crizanto.
A short left from Crizanto.
A head punch on the inside from Crizanto fails to land.
Crizanto lands with a left to the head.
Crizanto can't find room to land a body shot as Cerdan controls the action.
Cerdan wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Crizanto fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crizanto.
Crizanto works on Cerdan's body with a couple of short punches.
Cerdan is trying to force a seperation but Crizanto has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Crizanto fails to land.
Crizanto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crizanto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cerdans head.
Crizanto swings wildly with an uppercut but Cerdan uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerdan blocks an uppercut.
Cerdan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donatello Crizanto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Crizanto takes a swing at Cerdan's ribcage but misses.
Cerdan scores with a nice strike.
Crizanto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cerdan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crizanto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cerdan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crizanto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crizanto tries to work over Cerdan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cerdan is looking to break free of the clinch but Crizanto has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Crizanto fails to land.
Crizanto trying to land knees to the body.
Crizanto taking a breather.
Crizanto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cerdan breaks from the clinch.
Cerdan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Cerdan. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cerdan.
Cerdan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crizanto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cerdan misses with a wild body shot.
Cerdan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crizanto.
Crizanto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cerdan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crizanto at a distance.
Crizanto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crizanto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crizanto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cerdan connects with a nice looking jab.
Crizanto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crizanto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crizanto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crizanto wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan swings for the body but Crizanto moves out of range.
A lazy left from Cerdan finds it's target.
Crizanto is rocked!
Crizanto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crizanto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crizanto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crizanto misses with a wild body shot.
Crizanto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crizanto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cerdan rather than just go for the knockout.
Crizanto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerdan.
Crizanto tries to clinch there but Cerdan circles away.
Cerdan throws a poor cross that misses
and Crizanto counters with a left to the body.
Crizanto cracks a nice hook into Cerdan's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cerdan.
Crizanto is still on wobbly legs! Can Cerdan finish him?
Crizanto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cerdan swats away the attempt to clinch by Crizanto.
Cerdan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crizanto seems to have recovered his senses.
Crizanto just misses with a punch to the body.
Crizanto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crizanto has a couple of punches blocked by Cerdan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cerdan as Crizanto tries to tie him up.
Cerdan breaks the clinch.
Cerdan lands a lovely overhand right.
Crizanto tries to clinch but Cerdan is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crizanto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Cerdan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cerdan.
Cerdan misses with a looping left.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerdan moves away.
Cerdan thuds his right hand into Crizanto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cerdan misses with a body punch
and Crizanto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Cerdan misses.
Cerdan misses with a body punch
and Crizanto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crizanto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cerdan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crizanto drops his hands momentarily and Cerdan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cerdan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cerdan blocks a head kick by Crizanto.
Crizanto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Cerdan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cerdan 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Cerdan!
A relieved looking Marcel Cerdan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royale. Abaddon has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon misses with a straight left.
Abaddon throws a series of punches but Reed moves out of range.
Reed lands a head kick!
Oliver Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abaddon throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Reed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reed thuds his shin into the meat of Abaddon's side.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abaddon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Abaddon tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Abaddon ducks down to avoid it.
Reed lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed misses with a jab to the body
and Abaddon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reed is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reed defending well as Abaddon loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Abaddon's head back.
Abaddon scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Oliver Reed has been cut.
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Abaddon ducks down to avoid it.
Abaddon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Abaddon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed lands a body shot.
Abaddon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abaddon is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed cracks the inside of Abaddon's front leg.
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed misses with a hook
and Abaddon counters with a leg kick.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
Abaddon moves into the clinch.
Reed misses with a punch to the body.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Abaddon.
Reed takes a shot to the head.
Abaddon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Abaddon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abaddon blocks an uppercut.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon prevents a body shot from Reed.
Abaddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abaddon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reed misses with an elbow over the top.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
Abaddon blocks an uppercut.
Reed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abaddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Abaddon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Reed.
Reed is leaning against Abaddon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abaddon's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abaddon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed crunches a lovely knee into Abaddon's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed breaks from the clinch.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Abaddon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abaddon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Abaddon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reed avoids the head kick by Abaddon.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Abaddon sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abaddon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abaddon.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Reed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reed throws a right hand that Abaddon ducks under and follows up with a left that Abaddon also avoids with ease.
Abaddon throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Abaddon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A lazy left from Abaddon finds it's target.
Abaddon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abaddon can pounce on him.
Reed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Abaddon moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abaddon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abaddon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Abaddon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Abaddon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Abaddon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Reed.
Some wild striking there from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abaddon just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Abaddon.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed throws a hook but Abaddon avoids it easily.
Abaddon lands a nice looking body kick.
Oliver Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed avoids the head kick by Abaddon.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed blocks a head kick by Abaddon.
Abaddon misses the jab.
Abaddon throws a leg kick but Reed moved away.
Reed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abaddon throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Abaddon misses
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abaddon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Abaddon is rocked!
Abaddon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abaddon is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
Abaddon is breathing heavily.
Reed drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Abaddon right on the button. Abaddon goes down! Reed follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Reed gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Reed!
Oliver Reed made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It feels good to fight in London - the greatest city in the world. Thank you to my fans, and to the rest of you - sod off.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Lindback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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146 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Raptor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustaf Lindback!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raptor avoids the head kick by Lindback.
Raptor throws out a loose jab but Lindback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindback misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindback gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raptor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raptor blocks a head kick by Lindback.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindback. Raptor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raptor cracks Lindback with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gustaf Lindback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raptor lands with a straight right. Lindback didn't see that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raptor.
Lindback lands with a nice body kick.
Lindback throws a head kick that misses
and Raptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lindback.
Lindback shoots in and gets a takedown into Raptor's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Raptor wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindback trying to control but Raptor is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lindback can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raptor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raptor looking for a triangle here. Lindback is fighting it but it looks tight! Raptor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lindback is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danny Raptor!
Danny Raptor made sure to mention his sponsor, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Magenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ball kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hammer Smashed Face. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Magenta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Mr Magenta has been cut.
Magenta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magenta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magenta throws a hook but Ball blocks it.
The fighters circling - Magenta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ball misses with a head kick.
Magenta slips a jab from Ball.
Ball throws a head kick that misses.
Magenta rushes Ball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magenta misses with some punches.
Magenta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Magenta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magenta swings for the body but Ball moves out of range.
Ball throws a jab but it's blocked by Magenta.
Ball throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magenta counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Magenta misses the target.
Ball throws a series of punches but Magenta moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ball.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magenta connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Joe Ball has been cut.
A big right from Magenta misses.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Magenta moves out of range easily.
Ball walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ball tries to clinch up.
Ball lands a nice shot that snaps Magenta's head back.
Magenta loads up on a big right hand but Ball slips the punch.
Ball misses with a hook. Magenta ducked under it nicely.
Ball looks for a takedown but Magenta sprawls well.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Magenta.
Magenta looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
Magenta throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Ball.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magenta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ball counters with a three punch combo that has Magenta backing up. Magenta nods at Ball to acknowledge the strikes.
Magenta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ball tries to clinch up
and Magenta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ball fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magenta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magenta lands a two punch combo.
Magenta jabs at Ball's body.
Ball getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magenta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joe Ball's cut is getting worse.
Ball steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magenta.
Magenta tries to bum rush Ball with a series of wild strikes but Ball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magenta moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball tries for a takedown but Magenta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magenta lands with an overhand left.
Joe Ball's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Magenta misses with a body shot.
Ball fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magenta avoids it really well and circles away.
Magenta drops Ball with a beautiful combination! Ball stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Magenta is looking for the KO!
Jeez, Joe Ball's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Ball's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mr Magenta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Magenta waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Vymiatajec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Vymiatajec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullard moves out of range of the body kick from Vymiatajec.
Nice uppercut lands for Vymiatajec. That snapped Mullard's head back.
Vymiatajec throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vymiatajec thows a body kick. Mullard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vymiatajec bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vymiatajec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mullard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vymiatajec manages to avoid it.
Vymiatajec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mullard looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec lands a jab.
Vymiatajec moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Andre Mullard has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mullard there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec connects with a body shot.
Mullard tries to land a leg kick but Vymiatajec saw it coming and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vymiatajec.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullard misses with a hook. Vymiatajec ducked under it nicely.
Vymiatajec fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mullard needs to keep his hands up - Vymiatajec had a free shot at his head there.
Vymiatajec lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vymiatajec. That's going to slow Mullard down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec scores with a nice strike.
Mullard is rocked!
Vymiatajec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vymiatajec.
Mullard loses concentration momentarily and Vymiatajec pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Mullard crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Vymiatajec finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Vymiatajec!
A very excited looking Adam Vymiatajec made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damage's entrance music is South Afrika. A fine choice. Marciano has chosen lets dance as his entrance music. Rocky Marciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy Damage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damage throws a chopping leg kick but Marciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Damage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marciano scores with a nice body kick.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick
and Damage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Marciano misses.
Damage throws a low kick but Marciano moves out of range easily.
Damage scores with a punch to the head.
Damage is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Damage slips under a jab.
Heavy Damage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damage just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Damage can pounce on him.
Damage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Damage.
Marciano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Damage.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano defending well as Damage loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano feints and then cracks Damage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Damage down.
Damage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Damage tries to clinch up.
Marciano avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Damage misses its intended target.
Marciano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Damage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Damage throws the kick towards the body but Marciano avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Damage.
Damage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Damage misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damage scores with a sloppy right hand. Marciano should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano connects with a leg kick. Damage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Damage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marciano's calf.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Damage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano misses with a head kick.
Marciano misses with a hook
and Damage counters with a good low kick that Marciano was not able to check.
Both fighters circling a little - Damage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab by Damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marciano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Damage - the referee stops the clock and Marciano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Damage. Marciano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A leg kick checked by Marciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damage stuffs the takedown attempt from Marciano. Marciano gets slowly back to his feet.
Damage moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Damage connects with a body shot.
Marciano moves forwards but Damage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Damage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marciano's calf.
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Damage counters with an outside leg kick.
Marciano throws a hook but Damage blocks it.
Damage lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and Damage counters with a low kick, right behind Marciano 's knee.
Damage looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Damage throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Damage.
Marciano swinging wildly here.
Damage tries to land a front kick but Marciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Damage misses with a kick to the body.
Marciano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damage walks into a straight right hand from Marciano.
Marciano lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damage misses with a few strikes there.
Damage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damage throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Damage dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Damage misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Damage.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
Damage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Damage throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
Damage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Damage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Damage clinches up against the cage.
Damage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Damage fails to land.
Damage blocking some punches.
Marciano gets through Damage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Damage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Damage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Damage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
Damage connects with a solid leg kick.
Marciano misses with a looping right.
Damage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Damage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Damage misses with a lunging right hand
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Damage throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Damage misses with a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a single leg into guard. Damage didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marciano trying to control but Damage is working from the bottom.
Damage working a defensive guard here.
Marciano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Damage is looking for a triangle but Marciano pushes his legs off easily.
Marciano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marciano wants to pass the guard but Damage is keeping the position.
Marciano passes Damage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Damage has hold of Marciano's hands but Marciano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marciano lands with a punch from half guard.
Damage gets back to full guard.
Marciano pushes down on Damage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marciano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marciano in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Damage tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marciano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano gave a mention to GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skyshriek comes to the cage accompanied by Moonlight Sonata. Concepcion has chosen The Descent as his entrance music. Angel Concepcion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zack Skyshriek's chin.
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
28 - 12 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Zack Skyshriek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Angel Concepcion!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skyshriek is looking to slow Concepcion down with leg kicks.
Skyshriek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Concepcion swinging wildly here.
Skyshriek takes the fight into the clinch.
Concepcion manages to break the clinch.
Skyshriek misses with a low kick.
Skyshriek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Concepcion throws a lazy head kick
and Skyshriek counters with a straight right hand.
Skyshriek is looking to clinch but Concepcion is avoiding it.
Concepcion misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skyshriek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Concepcion blocks the low kick.
Skyshriek swats away the attempt to clinch by Concepcion.
Concepcion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Concepcion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skyshriek.
Concepcion tries to clinch up.
Skyshriek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Concepcion moves out of range of the leg kick from Skyshriek.
Concepcion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion wants to clinch up but Skyshriek keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skyshriek.
Danga de danga de dang - Concepcion scores with a four punch combination!
Concepcion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skyshriek lands the left hand.
Skyshriek connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skyshriek misses with a body shot.
Concepcion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skyshriek connects with a solid leg kick.
Skyshriek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skyshriek tries to keep at a distance but Concepcion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skyshriek pushes Concepcion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Concepcion avoids a wild elbow strike from Skyshriek.
Concepcion is trying to break the clinch but Skyshriek is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Concepcion obliges.
Skyshriek looking for a takedown.
Concepcion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skyshriek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Concepcion blocks a leg kick.
Concepcion moves out of range of the leg kick from Skyshriek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Concepcion, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skyshriek throws a punch but it's blocked by Concepcion.
Concepcion is trying to break the clinch but Skyshriek is controlling him.
Concepcion wants a takedown.
Concepcion can't break the clinch.
Concepcion swings wildly with an uppercut but Skyshriek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skyshriek manages to break the clinch.
Skyshriek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Concepcion.
Skyshriek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Concepcion keeps the fight on the outside.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick but Concepcion sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zack Skyshriek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Concepcion walks into a left hand.
Zack Skyshriek is winning the standup battle so far.
Concepcion wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick
and Concepcion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Concepcion with a hook.
Skyshriek with a poor takedown
and Concepcion counters by moving into the clinch.
Skyshriek tries to throw a body punch but Concepcion avoids it by throwing Skyshriek back against the cage.
Concepcion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skyshriek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skyshriek looking to stall.
Maybe Skyshriek would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Concepcion blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skyshriek blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Concepcion.
Concepcion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Concepcion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Concepcion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek stalling the fight.
Concepcion wants to take the fight to the mat but Skyshriek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Angel Concepcion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Concepcion working aggressively here.
Skyshriek stops a takedown attempt from Concepcion.
Skyshriek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skyshriek scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Concepcion is looking to clinch.
Concepcion moves forwards but Skyshriek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Concepcion darts in and clinches Skyshriek up against the cage.
Concepcion takes a shot to the head.
Concepcion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Concepcion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skyshriek blocks a body shot from Concepcion.
Concepcion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skyshriek prevents Concepcion from breaking the clinch.
Concepcion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skyshriek is keeping busy.
Skyshriek taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Concepcion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skyshriek is looking to break free of the clinch but Concepcion has double underhooks.
Concepcion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skyshriek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zack Skyshriek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Concepcion.
Skyshriek lands with a left to the head.
Skyshriek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Concepcions head.
Skyshriek blocks a body shot from Concepcion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Concepcion.
Skyshriek misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skyshriek tries to work over Concepcion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Concepcion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Concepcion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skyshriek tries to land a leg kick but Concepcion saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Skyshriek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion misses the body punch
and Skyshriek counters with a slapping leg kick.
Concepcion throws a head kick that misses.
Angel Concepcion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skyshriek, right into the meat.
Skyshriek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Concepcion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skyshriek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skyshriek keeps Concepcion at a distance using the push kick.
Concepcion avoids the body shot from Skyshriek.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skyshriek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Concepcion was well out of range. Poor timing from Skyshriek.
Concepcion moves in looking to clinch but Skyshriek pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Skyshriek dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A good leg kick by Skyshriek.
Concepcion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Concepcion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skyshriek.
Concepcion moves out of range of the body kick.
Concepcion avoids a kick to the body.
Skyshriek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Concepcion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Concepcion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skyshriek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skyshriek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Concepcion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Concepcion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Concepcion misses with a series of wild punches.
Skyshriek scores with a leg kick.
Concepcion misses with a few strikes there.
Skyshriek throws a head kick that misses.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick but Concepcion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Concepcion.
Concepcion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skyshriek sprawls well. Skyshriek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Concepcion gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek digs a good hook to Concepcion's body.
Nice sprawl there from Skyshriek as Concepcion shoots in.
Skyshriek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion 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.
Skyshriek rushes Concepcion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Concepcion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skyshriek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Concepcion's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skyshriek.
A right hand to the body from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skyshriek tries for a takedown but Concepcion manages to get underhooks.
Concepcion wants to stall.
Skyshriek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Concepcion prevents a body shot from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Concepcion backwards.
Concepcion misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
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!
Skyshriek prevents Concepcion from breaking the clinch.
Concepcion breaks the clinch.
Skyshriek is looking to wear down Concepcion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Concepcion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Concepcion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skyshriek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Concepcion does no damage.
Concepcion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Concepcion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skyshriek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skyshriek clinches.
Skyshriek is trying to break the clinch but Concepcion is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Skyshriek clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Skyshriek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Concepcion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Concepcion lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Concepcion.
Concepcion throws a series of punches but Skyshriek avoids them all with ease.
Skyshriek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skyshriek has managed to clinch.
Concepcion throws a head punch that misses.
Skyshriek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skyshriek has a couple of punches blocked by Concepcion.
Skyshriek breaks the clinch.
Concepcion is looking to clinch but Skyshriek is avoiding it.
No joy there for Concepcion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek misses the shot to the body.
Skyshriek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Concepcion checks a leg kick.
Concepcion blocks a low kick nicely.
Skyshriek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Concepcion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skyshriek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Concepcion scores with a takedown into Skyshriek's guard.
Skyshriek is trying to keep Concepcion in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek 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.
Concepcion postures up.
Concepcion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skyshriek prevents Concepcion from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concepcion misses with the ground and pound.
Skyshriek is looking to regain half guard here but Concepcion keeps moving and retains side control.
Concepcion fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Concepcion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skyshriek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Concepcion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Skyshriek trying to control but Concepcion postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek is looking for a sweep. Concepcion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skyshriek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Concepcion.
Concepcion is pressing down on Skyshriek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skyshriek is holding on for now.
Skyshriek is trying to maintain the position but Concepcion is very close to passing his half guard.
Concepcion is working for a kimura but Skyshriek is defending it quite comfortably.
Skyshriek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Concepcion pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek won't allow Concepcion to pass to mount.
Concepcion is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Skyshriek!
Skyshriek is working to get back to half guard.
Concepcion throwing strikes here but Skyshriek is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Concepcion prevents Skyshriek from getting the reversal.
Skyshriek swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Concepcion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concepcion lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Concepcion landing punches.
Skyshriek is rocked!
Concepcion avoids the attempt from Skyshriek to control.
Oh Skyshriek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Concepcion postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Skyshriek badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Concepcion around the waist but Concepcion pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Concepcion is the winner by TKO! Concepcion jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Concepcion!
Angel Concepcion is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Angel Concepcion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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