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Galaxy 14: Wormhole PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henley Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercenary Katarina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henley Harris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Henley Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mercenary Katarina!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katarina tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harris counters with a single leg into guard. Katarina didn't expect that.
Katarina keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Katarina pushes Harris off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Katarina tries to clinch but Harris moves away
and Harris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Katarina!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katarina wants to get back to his feet.
Harris jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Katarina manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but Katarina is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Katarina keeps working.
Katarina taking punishment in the form of punches.
Katarina being controlled for a moment.
Katarina pushes Harris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Katarina has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Katarina sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Katarina has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Katarina's legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katarina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harris trying to control the action but Katarina is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control the position but Katarina is working away.
Harris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Katarina will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Katarina keeps working.
Harris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Katarina has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Harris but great work by Katarina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henley Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harris shoots in and bounces Katarina off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harris postures up in Katarina's guard and throws a big left but Katarina blocks it.
Harris trying to control but Katarina is working from the bottom.
Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Katarina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katarina wants to get back to his feet but Harris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Katarina keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Katarina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henley Harris.
Katarina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katarina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harris is trying to work for a kimura but Katarina is defending well.
Harris prevents Katarina from standing back up.
Harris wants to control but Katarina is keeping him busy.
Katarina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
Katarina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris works his way into side control.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Katarina keeps working.
Harris has hold of Katarina's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Katarina seems comfortable defending it but Harris has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Katarina is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Katarina is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Harris couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henley Harris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julisz Michal Kasperski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Julisz Michal Kasperski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Del Rio!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rio rushes Kasperski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio looking to slow down the pace here.
Kasperski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Rio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kasperski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasperski is looking to clinch.
Kasperski lands with a nice combination. Del Rio backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Alberto Del Rio has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasperski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Rio circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasperski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Del Rio is defended easily by Kasperski.
Kasperski thuds his right hand into Del Rio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Alberto Del Rio's cut even more.
Kasperski clinches up with Del Rio and pushes him back against the cage.
Kasperski has Del Rio pressed against the cage, preventing Del Rio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kasperski manages to break the clinch.
Del Rio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio shoots in but Kasperski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Julisz Michal Kasperski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio.
Kasperski throws a series of punches but Del Rio avoids them all with ease.
Kasperski drops Del Rio with a huge uppercut! Del Rio drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kasperski is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julisz Michal Kasperski!
Julisz Michal Kasperski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Wurster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeil comes to the cage accompanied by Going Out in Style. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike ONeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Zach Wurster!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Wurster misses.
Wurster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ONeil, pushing him back against the cage.
Wurster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but ONeil has him pressed against the cage.
Wurster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zach Wurster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
ONeil misses with a body punch.
Wurster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from ONeil fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeil.
Wurster tries to circle away but ONeil has him pinned against the cage.
Wurster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but ONeil has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wurster has had enough of the clinch but ONeil keeps him there for the moment.
Wurster is trying to break free.
ONeil struggles to land a body shot inside as Wurster controls his hands.
Wurster tries to break the clinch but ONeil is controlling the position.
Wurster has had enough of the clinch but ONeil keeps him there for the moment.
Wurster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ONeil tries a body shot but Wurster blocks it.
Wurster manages to break the clinch.
Wurster rushes ONeil and presses him up against the cage.
Wurster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wurster forces ONeil back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wurster tries to circle away but ONeil has him pinned against the cage.
Wurster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wurster has closed the distance and engaged ONeil in a clinch.
Wurster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wurster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wurster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and ONeil counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wurster.
Wurster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wurster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Wurster does no damage.
Wurster scores with a three punch combo!
ONeil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wurster looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil misses with a body shot.
ONeil thows a body shot but no joy.
Wurster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wurster is trying to break the clinch but ONeil has him pressed against the cage.
ONeil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wurster tries to circle away but ONeil has him pinned against the cage.
Wurster is trying to break the clinch but ONeil is controlling him.
ONeil throws a punch but it's blocked by Wurster.
ONeil keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wurster's efforts to push away.
ONeil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wurster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wurster tries to bum rush ONeil with a series of wild strikes but ONeil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wurster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeil.
Wurster cracks ONeil with a right hand to the side of the head.
ONeil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wurster misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeil throws a body punch but Wurster moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wurster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wurster misses with a double jab
and ONeil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Wurster 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.
ONeil drops Wurster with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wurster looks back up at him and smiles so ONeil waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wurster misses with an uppercut.
ONeil cracks Wurster with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. ONeil has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wurster to stand back up!
Wurster is rocked!
Wurster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wurster is still on wobbly legs! Can ONeil finish him?
Wurster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wurster pushes ONeil up against the cage in a clinch.
Wurster seems to have recovered his senses.
ONeil lands a right hand.
Wurster is trying to break the clinch but ONeil has him pressed against the cage.
ONeil lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wurster is trying to force a seperation but ONeil has the dominant position.
Wurster breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeil. Wurster does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Wurster.
ONeil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Wurster lands.
Mike ONeil is winning the standup battle so far.
Wurster takes the fight into the clinch.
Wurster breaks from the clinch.
Wurster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ONeil dodges the punch combination from Wurster.
Wurster avoids the body shot from ONeil.
Wurster fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wurster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wurster misses with the combination.
Wurster misses with a combination
letting ONeil counter with a right hand.
Wurster is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wurster throws a one two combo.
ONeil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wurster.
Wurster throws a combination that misses
and ONeil counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wurster! ONeil lets Wurster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wurster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ONeil.
Wurster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wurster throws a right and a left that ONeil avoids nicely.
ONeil is looking to wear down Wurster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
ONeil thows a body shot but no joy.
ONeil lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil throws a looping overhand right but Wurster ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Wurster misses.
ONeil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wurster was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeil.
Wurster pushes ONeil up against the cage in a clinch.
ONeil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ONeil cracks Wurster with a nice body shot.
Wurster manages to break the clinch.
Zach Wurster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ONeil throws a hook but Wurster avoids it easily.
Wurster throws a combination that misses
and ONeil counters with a left to the body.
Wurster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wurster pushes ONeil up against the cage in a clinch.
ONeil is leaning against Wurster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeil lands a hook that snaps the head of Wurster backwards.
Wurster wants to get back to striking at distance but ONeil won't allow it.
ONeil struggles to land a body shot inside as Wurster controls his hands.
ONeil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for ONeil.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wurster wants to break free but ONeil has control.
ONeil misses with some punches.
ONeil tries a body shot but Wurster blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike ONeil dominated that second round.
That's time! ONeil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
ONeil misses with a body shot.
Wurster throws a left and a right that both miss
and ONeil counters with a left to the body.
Wurster cracks a nice hook into ONeil's ribs.
Wurster rushes ONeil and presses him up against the cage.
Wurster has had enough of the clinch but ONeil keeps him there for the moment.
Zach Wurster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
ONeil misses with some punches.
Wurster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but ONeil has him pressed against the cage.
Wurster breaks from the clinch.
Wurster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ONeil circles away quickly and effectively.
Wurster needs to keep his hands up - ONeil had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wurster cracks ONeil with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wurster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ONeil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wurster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wurster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ONeil throws a pinpoint strike between Wurster's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Wurster crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and ONeil scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike ONeil!
In his post fight interview, Mike ONeil gave a big smile as he said 'I would Like to thank Galaxy FC for all the opportunities given to me, i've been training hard for this fights and, guess what, it paid up!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination.
Gustafsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miranda on his heels. He'll look to pass Miranda's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gustafsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gustafsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gustafsson trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Erik Gustafsson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gustafsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gustafsson lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
Gustafsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson won't allow Miranda to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking to sit in guard and control but Miranda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gustafsson is pulling down on Miranda's head to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Carlos Miranda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Miranda misses with a head kick.
Gustafsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Erik Gustafsson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches up with Miranda, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes Miranda against the cage but Miranda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Gustafsson with that takedown attempt.
Miranda gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Miranda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miranda can't break the clinch.
Miranda misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda trying to land knees to the body.
Gustafsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miranda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carlos Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Gustafsson.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miranda defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda misses with a body kick.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Miranda tries to sprawl out of it but Gustafsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miranda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miranda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Miranda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Miranda avoids it easily.
Gustafsson slips a jab and a cross from Miranda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches up with Miranda, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes Miranda against the cage but Miranda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miranda.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erik Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Gustafsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miranda.
Gustafsson keeping his opponent close.
Miranda working away.
Miranda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos Miranda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Miranda.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gustafsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda 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.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet but Gustafsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gustafsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miranda is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson cracks Miranda with a solid left hand.
Miranda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miranda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws an elbow that misses. Miranda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gustafsson's guard. Nice move by Miranda!
Gustafsson pulls Miranda in close to prevent any damage.
Carlos Miranda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miranda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miranda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erik Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Erik Gustafsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Miranda throws a low kick, looking for Gustafsson's leg but Gustafsson calmly moves out of range.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Miranda avoids it easily.
Gustafsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miranda counters with a left and a right that stings Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Miranda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miranda tries to get out of the position.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustafsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is working Miranda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miranda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Erik Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gustafsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gustafsson trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gustafsson scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to control the position but Miranda is working away.
Miranda is trying to buck Gustafsson off.
Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miranda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustafsson on the ground.
Gustafsson misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has hold of Miranda's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Miranda tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gustafsson cranks the arm and Miranda screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Miranda, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Erik Gustafsson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zack Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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20
135 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Zack Fantana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Murray!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantana moves forwards but Murray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murray throws a jab when Fantana was well out of range.
Fantana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray takes a swing at Fantana's ribcage but misses.
Fantana moves to clinch but Murray breaks away
and Murray counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fantana's guard now.
Fantana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fantana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray trying to control but Fantana is working from the bottom.
Fantana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murray on the ground.
Murray looking to pass the guard.
Fantana wants to get back to his feet but Murray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fantana keeps working.
An elbow from Murray crashes against the mat.
Murray lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Murray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fantana, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana tries to escape but Murray is in control.
Murray has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fantana!
Murray trying to control but Fantana is having none of it.
Murray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fantana in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Murray unloads with some shots from mount but Fantana bucks and avoids them well.
Fantana has left one of his arms exposed and Murray doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Fantana screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Murray!
Mark Murray decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West 's Stronger . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
141 lbs
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127 lbs
25 - 37 - 0 |
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Good knees
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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
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 37 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas closes the distance but Shamrock moves to the side
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock which made him look bad.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Thomas.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Paul Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Shamrock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Shamrock counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas moves to clinch but Shamrock breaks away
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas moves to clinch but Shamrock breaks away
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Thomas throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shamrock enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shamrock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shamrock trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Shamrock wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Shamrock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Thomas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas moves to clinch but Shamrock breaks away
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Shamrock sprawls well.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Thomas.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Shamrock counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Thomas tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Shamrock circles away easily
and Shamrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Thomas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thomas. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Shamrock circles away easily
and Shamrock counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas misses the jab.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shamrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock is working Thomas over against the cage.
Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas pulls guard.
Shamrock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shamrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shamrock.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Shamrock slips an elbow through the middle.
Shamrock won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Shamrock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shamrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shamrock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a big elbow that misses.
Shamrock throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock stands and steps away. Thomas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shamrock lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Thomas tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike from Shamrock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shamrock's defenses.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Thomas throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
Shamrock throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamrock 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
After the fight, Nick Shamrock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble comes to the cage accompanied by Ecstasy Of Gold. Doug McDonald will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kimble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald takes a swing at Kimble's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kimble staying out of range there.
Kimble with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Kimble fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonald checks it well.
McDonald lands a nice looking body kick.
Kimble scores with a leg kick.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Kimble's shoulder, as Kimble tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kimble misses with a looping right.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Kimble misses
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that Kimble was not able to check.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kimble scores with a nice strike.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Kimble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kimble at a distance.
Kimble shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but Kimble finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to control Kimble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kimble trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kimble trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald is trying to keep Kimble in close.
Kimble looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kimble wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Kimble is trying to keep McDonald in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kimble misses with a looping left.
Kimble shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald lands with a nice body kick.
McDonald scores with a push kick.
Kimble is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
Kimble tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald jabs at Kimble's body.
Kimble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
John Kimble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Kimble's head but Kimble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kimble rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald connects with the punch.
Kimble misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kimble misses with a right hand
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald throws the left hand but Kimble avoids the punch easily.
Kimble misses with a straight right.
Doug McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kimble fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kimble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kimble fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonald checks it well.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Kimble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Kimble throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Kimble throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kimble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Kimble checks it.
McDonald throws a front kick that sends Kimble stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Kimble is predictable there
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kimble.
Doug McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Kimble misses.
McDonald jabs at Kimble's body.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kimble is rocked!
McDonald checks a low kick from Kimble.
Oh Kimble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kimble thows a leg kick but McDonald checks it
and McDonald counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McDonald finds Kimble's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kimble flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McDonald lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kimble will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug McDonald!
Doug McDonald is the new featherweight champion!
Doug McDonald gave a mention to Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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