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King Of The Rings 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Messer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragners Dzigurs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragners Dzigurs acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Messer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragners Dzigurs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messer is looking to land body kicks.
Dzigurs dodges the punch combination from Messer.
Messer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dzigurs but Dzigurs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dzigurs moves in looking to clinch but Messer pushes him off.
Messer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dzigurs clinches up against the cage.
Messer goes for a takedown attempt but Dzigurs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dzigurs has closed the distance and engaged Messer in a clinch.
A short right from Dzigurs on the inside.
Dzigurs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dzigurs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzigurs is stalling here.
Dzigurs lands a nice shot to the body.
Messer takes a shot to the head.
Dzigurs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dzigurs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Messer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Messer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Dzigurs.
Messer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dzigurs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dzigurs has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzigurs.
Messer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dzigurs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Messers head.
It looks like Mark Messer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzigurs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dzigurs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Messer up against the cage.
Messer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dzigurs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dzigurs moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messer is trying to drag Dzigurs to the mat but Dzigurs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dzigurs controlling the action here for a moment.
Dzigurs lands a hook that snaps the head of Messer backwards.
Messer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dzigurs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Messer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dzigurs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Messer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dzigurs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dzigurs is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzigurs moves into range and clinches up with Messer.
A shot in the inside from Dzigurs.
Dzigurs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dzigurs lands with a short shot to the head.
Messer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dzigurs after a bit of a struggle.
Messer is breathing heavily.
Dzigurs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Messer or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Dzigurs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dzigurs receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Dzigurs on the inside.
Dzigurs gets through Messer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragners Dzigurs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Messer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Messer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dzigurs defends it nicely.
Dzigurs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzigurs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dzigurs lands with a right to the head.
Dzigurs lands a hook that snaps the head of Messer backwards.
Messer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dzigurs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dzigurs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dzigurs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Messer tries to score a body lock takedown but Dzigurs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Messer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dzigurs leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ragners Dzigurs.
Dzigurs forces Messer back against the cage and clinches.
Messer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dzigurs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dzigurs has Messer pushed against the cage.
Messer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Messer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dzigurs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dzigurs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dzigurs continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dzigurs pushes Messer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Messer takes a shot to the head.
Messer has Dzigurs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dzigurs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messer tries to score a body lock takedown but Dzigurs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dzigurs stalling in the clinch.
Ragners Dzigurs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dzigurs lands a shot to the body.
Dzigurs is pushing Messer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messer wants a takedown.
Messer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dzigurs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dzigurs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzigurs.
The referee calls for Dzigurs to work.
Dzigurs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dzigurs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ragners Dzigurs.
Horrible takedown by Messer or perhaps it was just good defense by Dzigurs which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzigurs rushes Messer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dzigurs lands with a left to the head.
Dzigurs digs a right hand into Messer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Messer's gas tank.
Dzigurs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dzigurs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dzigurs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Dzigurs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzigurs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dzigurs lands a nice shot to the body.
Dzigurs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dzigurs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragners Dzigurs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Messer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dzigurs wants to clinch up but Messer keeps it at a distance.
Dzigurs clinches.
Dzigurs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Messer backwards.
Dzigurs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Dzigurs.
Messer is rocked!
Dzigurs lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Messer to his knees! Dzigurs keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragners Dzigurs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kubrat Pulev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chandler's choice of entrance music: Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kubrat Pulev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Chandler!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulev throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler feints and as Pulev raises his hands in defense, Chandler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chandler won't allow Pulev to get back to his feet.
Chandler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulev is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler passes Pulev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pulev is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pulev!
Chandler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chandler avoids the attempt from Pulev to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Pulev is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Chandler!
James Chandler made sure to mention his sponsor, Damnfield clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mad Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good kicks
Prefers standup |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mad Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Watson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Max instigates a clinch.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Max on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Watson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson wants to break free but Max has control.
Watson tries to break the clinch but Max is controlling the position.
Max trying to land knees to the body.
Watson tries to break free but Max pushes him back against the cage.
Max avoids the elbow strike from Watson, against the cage.
Watson crunches a lovely knee into Max's ribcage.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Watson tries to break the clinch but Max is controlling the position.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Watson wants to break free but Max has control.
Watson breaks from the clinch.
Max clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
Watson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Watson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
Watson avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Max blocks an elbow strike.
Watson tries to break the clinch but Max is controlling the position.
Max putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Watson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Watson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Max in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Max misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Max is controlling him.
Max keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
Max avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
Max keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Watson tries to land knees in the clinch but Max avoids the damage to the body.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Max dodges an elbow strike from Watson.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Max dodges an elbow strike from Watson.
Watson wants to break free but Max has control.
Watson tries to land knees in the clinch but Max avoids the damage to the body.
Watson missing with knees to the body.
Max missing with knees to the body.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Max on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Max is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Max avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Watson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Max moves into the clinch successfully.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
Watson throws an elbow but it misses.
Max landing knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Max keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson tries to circle away but Max has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Max.
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jordan Watson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watson avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Watson can't break the clinch.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
Max has Watson pressed against the cage, preventing Watson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
Max has Watson pressed against the cage, preventing Watson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Max lands a knee to the body.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Max has him pressed against the cage.
Max dodges an elbow strike from Watson.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Max prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Max using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Max has Watson pressed against the cage, preventing Watson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Watson missing with knees to the body.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Max 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.
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
Max blocks an elbow strike from Watson.
Watson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Max lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Max keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Max blocks an elbow strike.
Max avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Watson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Max working Watson over with knees to the body.
Watson can't break the clinch.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Watson wants to break free but Max has control.
Watson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Max blocks it with crossed arms.
Max misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
Max blocks an elbow strike from Watson.
Watson tries to circle away but Max has him pinned against the cage.
Max tries to land knees in the clinch but Watson avoids the damage to the body.
Watson is trying to force a seperation but Max has the dominant position.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Watson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Max has him pressed against the cage.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Max avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Watson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Watson working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Max avoids a wild elbow strike from Watson.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Max landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Max clinches up with Watson and pushes him back against the cage.
Watson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but Max has double underhooks.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Max has him pressed against the cage.
Max unloads a knee to the mid-section. Watson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson's efforts to push away.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Max misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Max's brow.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Max landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson's efforts to push away.
Max avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson's efforts to push away.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Watson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watson tries to land knees in the clinch but Max avoids the damage to the body.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Watson throws an elbow but it misses.
Max misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
Mad Max has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Watson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but Max has double underhooks.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Max putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Watson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Max keeps him there for the moment.
Max avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Watson tries to land knees in the clinch but Max avoids the damage to the body.
Max misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Max avoids the elbow strike from Watson, against the cage.
Watson avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Max.
Max unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Max avoids a wild elbow strike from Watson.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Max has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Max lands a good knee to the midsection. Watson won't want to take too many of those.
Watson avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Watson is trying to break free.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Watson pushes off an throws an elbow but Max leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Max won't allow it.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Max is controlling him.
Watson avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Max lands a knee to the body.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Max is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Max tries to land knees in the clinch but Watson avoids the damage to the body.
Watson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Max putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Watson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees 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!
Max tries to land knees in the clinch but Watson avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Max avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Jordan Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
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 Mad Max.
I think Watson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Watson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Marimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaspars Timma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Marimo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marimo throws a leg kick that misses.
Timma is looking to clinch but Marimo is avoiding it.
Timma has closed the distance and engaged Marimo in a clinch.
Marimo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Timma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marimo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marimo wants to slow Timma down by chopping away at his legs.
Timma lands a head kick. Marimo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Luke Marimo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timma wants to clinch.
Marimo misses with a wild combination.
Marimo throws a leg kick
and Timma counters with a nice leg kick.
Marimo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marimo throws a right hand that Timma ducks under and follows up with a left that Timma also avoids with ease.
Marimo misses with a double jab.
Timma keeps Marimo at a distance using the push kick.
Kaspars Timma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marimo looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marimo is defended easily by Timma.
Luke Marimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timma moves into the clinch.
Timma lands with a right to the head.
Timma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marimo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Timma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaspars Timma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Marimo.
Timma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marimo backwards.
Timma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Timma tries to stall but Marimo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Timma controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marimo as Timma tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timma misses with a punch to the body.
Timma has Marimo pressed against the cage, preventing Marimo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Timma stalling in the clinch.
Timma is trying to maintain a safe position but Marimo gets an underhook and turns Timma into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaspars Timma.
Marimo throws out a leg kick but Timma moves out of range and Marimo only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Marimo misses the target.
Marimo scores with a one two! Timma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timma moves in looking to clinch but Marimo pushes him off.
Marimo swats away the attempt to clinch by Timma.
Marimo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Marimo misses.
Timma wants to clinch but Marimo slips to the side
and Marimo counters with a right hand to the body.
Timma lands a really nice looking cross but Marimo seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma clinches up against the cage.
Timma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marimo's efforts to push away.
Timma cracks Marimo with a nice body shot.
Timma is struggling to control the position.
Marimo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timma is defending well.
Timma stalls.
Marimo has Timma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Timma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Timma is looking to control Marimo's arms but Marimo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timma has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marimo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timma is defending well.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marimo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Timma.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaspars Timma.
Marimo tries to land a body kick
and Timma counters with a leg kick.
Timma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marimo keeps the fight on the outside.
Timma tries to clinch but Marimo moves out of range.
Timma tries to clinch there but Marimo circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marimo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Timma throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Marimo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kaspars Timma!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georgy Fokin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fokin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin misses with a head shot. Steel Penn Alliance uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fokin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fokin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fokin is looking to pass into half guard but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel Penn Alliance is in guard.
Fokin looking for a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance defends easily.
Fokin wants to sweep here but Steel Penn Alliance controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steel Penn Alliance stacks Fokin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Steel Penn Alliance!
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
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.
Steel Penn Alliance has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fokin checks a low kick from Steel Penn Alliance.
Georgy Fokin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Steel Penn Alliance misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Fokin.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn Alliance was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
Steel Penn Alliance uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fokin.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fokin moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel Penn Alliance.
Fokin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fokin.
Fokin avoids the head kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Fokin moves out of range.
Fokin scores with a body shot.
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn Alliance manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn Alliance ducks under a wild hook from Fokin.
Steel Penn Alliance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fokin throws out the jab.
That kick from Steel Penn Alliance tenderised Fokin's leg. Fokin is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fokin takes a swing at Steel Penn Alliance's ribcage but misses.
Fokin misses with an uppercut.
Steel Penn Alliance pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fokin swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Fokin with that takedown attempt.
Fokin misses with a hook to the body
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin 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.
Steel Penn Alliance pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fokin is out of range and Steel Penn Alliance settles back down.
Steel Penn Alliance cracks the inside of Fokin's front leg.
Fokin throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn Alliance's head but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fokin throws out a loose jab but Steel Penn Alliance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a low kick.
Steel Penn Alliance dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fokin. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fokin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses.
Fokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokin swings widly with a right hand
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fokin avoids the head kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a low kick as Fokin jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fokin is out of range.
Fokin checks the leg kick.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a leg kick
and Fokin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fokin throwing strikes but missing.
Fokin has gone for a leg lock! Steel Penn Alliance slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fokin's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel Penn Alliance wanted to stand there but Fokin had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel Penn Alliance can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fokin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn Alliance defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Steel Penn Alliance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Steel Penn Alliance misses
and Fokin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel Penn Alliance won't be happy with that.
Fokin working the head with strikes.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to get back to his feet but Fokin drags him back down.
Fokin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Steel Penn Alliance works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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!
Fokin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Fokin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fokin looking to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fokin throws a strike there. Steel Penn Alliance manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Fokin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fokin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fokin.
Fokin is looking to advance position but Steel Penn Alliance won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance is refusing to be controlled, as Fokin sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin thows a huge punch but Steel Penn Alliance dodges it nicely.
Fokin prevents Steel Penn Alliance from standing back up.
Fokin is pressing down on Steel Penn Alliance's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel Penn Alliance is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is working hard here to advance position.
Fokin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel Penn Alliance defending well though.
Fokin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel Penn Alliance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fokin.
Fokin 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fokin is keen to just control but Steel Penn Alliance is a slippery customer.
Steel Penn Alliance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fokin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgy Fokin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fokin 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgy Fokin!
Georgy Fokin is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Georgy Fokin, 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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