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Galaxy 73: Daishogun PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaukalo has chosen Anna rakas raju hetki as his entrance music. Jong Bak has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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279 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jong Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pekka Kaukalo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak tries for a takedown but Kaukalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Kaukalo does it's job there.
Kaukalo throws a jab when Bak was well out of range.
Kaukalo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bak back to the cage. Kaukalo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Jong Bak has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Kaukalo.
Bak fails with the takedown.
Kaukalo misses with a two punch combination.
Kaukalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bak momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bak blocks a jab.
Kaukalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaukalo throws a right hand that misses
and Bak counters with a takedown into side control.
Bak controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The referee asks Bak politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bak prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kaukalo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bak's best efforts.
Bak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bak has control of Kaukalo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kaukalo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo working to try and regain half guard.
Bak moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kaukalo has worked his arm free - good work by Kaukalo!
Kaukalo tries to bench press Bak off him but Bak keeps the position.
Kaukalo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bak off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bak is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bak trying to control the hands but Kaukalo breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kaukalo doesn't have the hooks in and Bak manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kaukalo's guard.
Kaukalo has control of Bak's left arm, preventing Bak from doing any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pekka Kaukalo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bak swings for the body but Kaukalo moves out of range.
Kaukalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bak tries for a takedown but Kaukalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jong Bak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kaukalo.
Bak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaukalo as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bak lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaukalo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kaukalo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bak!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaukalo prevents Bak from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaukalo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaukalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bak closes the distance but Kaukalo moves to the side
and Kaukalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kaukalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jong Bak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaukalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaukalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaukalo misses with a two punch combination.
Bak moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekka Kaukalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaukalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaukalo misses with a straight right.
Bak fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Kaukalo misses.
Kaukalo cracks Bak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaukalo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jong Bak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaukalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bak. Bak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jong Bak's cut is getting worse.
Kaukalo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bak to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bak looks to clinch but Kaukalo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bak taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pekka Kaukalo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Westwood had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Westwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Young!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westwood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Westwood moves out of range easily.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Andy Westwood has been cut.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Westwood's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Young.
Westwood blocks a head kick by Young.
Westwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young tries to bum rush Westwood with a series of wild strikes but Westwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Westwood throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young misses with a double jab
and Westwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Young thinking.
A head kick misses from Young.
Westwood slips under a jab from Young.
Young misses with a combination
and Westwood counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Young closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Westwood did well to prevent Young getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Westwood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Young wants to stand but Westwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Young won't allow Westwood to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westwood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Young is looking to stand up but Westwood won't let him.
Westwood is trying to control the position but Young postures up.
Young preventing the sweep.
Young gets to his feet - Westwood follows without any prompting.
Young throws a sloppy head kick
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Young.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Westwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Westwood.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Westwood's guard.
Westwood doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Westwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Westwood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Westwood is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Young, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Young isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Westwood stacks Young 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 Westwood!
Westwood lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Westwood looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Young is avoiding damage well.
Westwood is working Young over with some ground and pound from side control.
Westwood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Young will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Westwood's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Westwood enables Young to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Westwood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Westwood.
Young is looking to stand up but Westwood won't let him.
Young gets to his feet - Westwood follows without any prompting.
Young lands with a cross.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young looks to land a combination but Westwood avoids it well.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westwood's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young cracks Westwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Young walks into a straight right hand from Westwood.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young tries to land a front kick but Westwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexander Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Young misses
and Westwood counters with a right hand to the body.
Young throws a right hand that Westwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Westwood also avoids with ease.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Westwood blocks a head kick by Young.
Young lands a head kick. Westwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Westwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Westwood!
Westwood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Westwood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Westwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to stand but Westwood is controlling from the bottom.
Westwood is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Young has his hands clasped together but Westwood extends and breaks Young's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Westwood.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Westwood!
Andy Westwood really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ecstasy Of Gold. The crowd seem to be enjoying MacRoberts's choice of entrance music: God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, John Kimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacRoberts on his heels. He'll look to pass MacRoberts's guard now, I'm sure.
MacRoberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kimble trying to control the position from guard on top but MacRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimble controlling from the top position.
Kimble 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.
Kimble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacRoberts is keeping the position for now.
Kimble trying to control but MacRoberts is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because John Kimble wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimble circles away.
Kimble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacRoberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacRoberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Kimble is just out of range.
MacRoberts throws a hook to the side of Kimble's head but Kimble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimble circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that Kimble avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Kimble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kimble blocks a head kick by MacRoberts.
Kimble keeps the fight on the outside.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that Kimble avoids nicely.
MacRoberts takes a swing at Kimble's ribcage but misses.
MacRoberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kimble counters with a shoot takedown. MacRoberts fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimble landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimble distracts MacRoberts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kimble wants to control from the top but MacRoberts keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacRoberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kimble stops MacRoberts from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimble is looking to work some ground and pound but MacRoberts has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacRoberts.
Kimble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kimble lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts gets caught napping as Kimble dives in and scores a takedown. MacRoberts manages to retain guard.
Kimble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacRoberts keeping full guard, as Kimble tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kimble won't allow MacRoberts to get back to his feet.
Kimble trying to control but MacRoberts is working from the bottom.
Kimble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimble wants to control from the top but MacRoberts keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Kimble just wasn't active enough.
A jab from MacRoberts finds it's way through Kimble's defenses.
MacRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kimble dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacRoberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kimble sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MacRoberts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kimble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacRoberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacRoberts misses with a two punch combination.
MacRoberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacRoberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimble circles away.
Kimble connects with a body shot.
MacRoberts lands a right hook to the body.
MacRoberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kimble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacRoberts.
Kimble throws a one two combo.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kimble under the eye.
MacRoberts connects with a high kick.
Kimble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacRoberts pinned against the cage. MacRoberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacRoberts clinches.
Kimble working aggressively here.
Kimble jumps guard but MacRoberts stands there with Kimble around his waist. Kimble gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kimble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimble tries to pull guard but MacRoberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
MacRoberts takes a swing at Kimble's ribcage but misses.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimble avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble lands a front kick.
MacRoberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimble uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacRoberts pushes Kimble up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
MacRoberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacRoberts tries to break the clinch but Kimble is controlling the position.
MacRoberts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kimble jumps guard but MacRoberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, MacRoberts scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacRoberts is trying to force a seperation but Kimble has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for MacRoberts.
MacRoberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kimble has him pressed against the cage.
MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
MacRoberts tests Kimble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kimble.
MacRoberts throws an overhand right that lands on Kimble's shoulder, as Kimble tries to avoid the shot.
MacRoberts throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimble.
MacRoberts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kimble's sensitive parts.
MacRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacRoberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimble thumps MacRoberts with a low kick.
MacRoberts misses with a looping right.
MacRoberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts rushes Kimble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kimble gets control of MacRoberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kimble will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacRoberts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kimble is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimble is on top in guard.
Kimble stops MacRoberts from standing up.
Kimble postures up in MacRoberts's guard and throws a big left but MacRoberts blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacRoberts has momentary wrist control but Kimble slips an elbow through the middle.
MacRoberts wants to stand up but Kimble is controlling him.
John Kimble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimble throws a big right hand that misses.
Kimble stays in close to MacRoberts's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kimble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacRoberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kimble.
Kimble circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kimble. That's going to slow MacRoberts down.
Kimble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacRoberts.
Kimble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kimble cracks MacRoberts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacRoberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacRoberts gets caught flat footed, as Kimble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kimble sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacRoberts's guard.
Kimble is looking to take a break and control but MacRoberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimble stops MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble trying to mount his opponent but MacRoberts defends it.
Kimble working MacRoberts over with strikes.
MacRoberts is staying active underneath Kimble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacRoberts is trying to stand.
Kimble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kimble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacRoberts sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimble works his way into full mount!
Kimble throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble landing shots from mount.
Kimble controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kimble looking for a guillotine from mount but MacRoberts is having none of it.
MacRoberts is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble raining down shots from the mount!
Kimble wants to control the pace but MacRoberts is squirming around nicely.
Kimble misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kimble controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Kimble there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kimble.
Kimble wants to control the pace but MacRoberts is squirming around nicely.
Kimble unloads with some shots from mount but MacRoberts bucks and avoids them well.
Kimble goes for an armbar but MacRoberts turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimble working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Kimble showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kimble 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kimble!
An out of breath John Kimble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konsta Pylkkanen (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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260 lbs
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280 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konsta Pylkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Pylkkanen's side.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Pylkkanen's head but Pylkkanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Pylkkanen off balance momentarily.
Dante Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Pylkkanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Pylkkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pylkkanen also avoids with ease.
Pylkkanen misses with a head kick.
Pylkkanen tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Pylkkanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Pylkkanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pylkkanen staying out of range there.
Pylkkanen moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Pylkkanen's defenses.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pylkkanen at a distance.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith scores with the left hand. Pylkkanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pylkkanen avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a leg kick
letting Pylkkanen counter with a right hand.
Pylkkanen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Dante Smith has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pylkkanen.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pylkkanen misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith looks to land a body kick but Pylkkanen moved away.
Pylkkanen shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pylkkanen misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pylkkanen's knee momentarily.
Pylkkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pylkkanen scores with a nice head shot.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pylkkanen is able to avoid easily.
Pylkkanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick but Pylkkanen moves out of range.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Pylkkanen misses.
Pylkkanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Pylkkanen misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Pylkkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Pylkkanen lands with a right hand.
Pylkkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pylkkanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pylkkanen moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith cracks Pylkkanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pylkkanen throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pylkkanen fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a head kick that drops Pylkkanen to the mat! Pylkkanen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pylkkanen feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Pylkkanen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pylkkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Pylkkanen is just out of range.
Smith is looking to slow Pylkkanen down with leg kicks.
Pylkkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pylkkanen walks into a jab.
Pylkkanen moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pylkkanen fails with the takedown.
Good work by Pylkkanen as he checks the leg kick.
Pylkkanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Pylkkanen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pylkkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith avoids the body shot from Pylkkanen.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pylkkanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pylkkanen catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith Rushes Pylkkanen and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Pylkkanen is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Smith Piles on the pressure and Pylkkanen crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dante Smith thanked BioPharm Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philippe Merchant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Techno Viking . Draven Lucas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
220 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Philippe Merchant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draven Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas takes the fight into the clinch.
Merchant taking a breather.
Lucas decides to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lucas trying to control the position here.
Merchant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lucas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lucas has escaped and now he's on top!
Merchant looking to control but Lucas passes into half guard.
Lucas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merchant tries to get to full guard but Lucas has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas tries to pass to full mount but Merchant defends it.
Lucas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Draven Lucas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Merchant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucas.
Merchant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lucas's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lucas holds on and takes a little breather.
Merchant trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merchant wants to pass the guard but Lucas is keeping the position.
Lucas has his hands on Merchant's head, controlling the position.
Merchant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Draven Lucas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lucas clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas decides to pull guard.
Merchant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merchant has gone for a leg lock! Lucas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Merchant's guard.
Lucas preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Merchant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merchant is pulling down on Lucas's head. It's preventing any offense from Lucas, at least for the moment.
Lucas trying to control but Merchant is working from the bottom.
Merchant isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lucas stacks Merchant 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 Lucas!
Lucas trying to control the action but Merchant is working from the bottom.
Merchant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Merchant tries to improve position but can't.
Lucas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Merchant is avoiding damage well.
Merchant is letting Lucas control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas tries to score with some ground and pound. Merchant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Merchant struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Merchant struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draven Lucas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Merchant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lucas wants to improve his position but Merchant is controlling well.
Merchant trying to control from half guard but Lucas is working away.
Merchant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lucas defends it well.
Lucas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucas gets full guard.
Merchant being controlled here momentarily.
Merchant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merchant postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lucas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Merchant, into his guard.
Merchant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merchant being controlled here, momentarily.
Merchant has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lucas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Merchant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merchant, who protects the arm well.
Merchant is looking for a sweep.
Merchant trying to remain calm as Lucas controls from the top position.
Lucas working away.
Lucas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lucas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lucas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Merchant is letting Lucas control him for a moment.
Draven Lucas has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lucas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lucas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Merchant is trying to break the clinch but Lucas has him pressed against the cage.
Lucas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Merchant up against the cage.
Lucas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Merchant clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merchant trying to control the position but Lucas manages to sink in the hooks.
Merchant manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lucas's guard. Nice work there by Merchant.
Lucas keeping full guard, as Merchant tries to pass.
Merchant trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merchant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucas!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Merchant's face as Lucas controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Draven Lucas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Merchant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Merchant stopping the sweep attempt from Lucas.
Lucas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Lucas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Draven Lucas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Merchant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchant seems to be looking for submissions.
Lucas is defending against the submission attempts here by Merchant.
Merchant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucas keeps working.
Merchant is looking to stall here but Lucas recovers full guard.
Lucas trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merchant trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merchant won't allow Lucas to sweep him here.
Merchant trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lucas wants to get back to his feet but Merchant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lucas wants to sweep here but Merchant controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Philippe Merchant just wasn't active enough.
Merchant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merchant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lucas sprawls well initially but Merchant persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merchant looking to sit in guard and control but Lucas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Merchant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merchant is looking for a triangle but Lucas pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Merchant keeps moving.
Merchant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Merchant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Draven Lucas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Merchant is looking for a triangle but Lucas pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philippe Merchant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucas 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draven Lucas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield comes to the cage accompanied by Paris. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wentworth's choice of entrance music: Ice cube - It Takes A Nation. Josh Wentworth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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156 lbs
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149 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollyfield wants to clinch but Wentworth slips to the side
and Wentworth counters with a series of strikes. Hollyfield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollyfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wentworth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Wentworth moves away
and Wentworth counters with a left and a right that stings Hollyfield.
Wentworth shoots in and gets a takedown into Hollyfield's guard.
Wentworth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hollyfield is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hollyfield has escaped and now he's on top!
Wentworth has his foot on Hollyfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hollyfield works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hollyfield has his hands clasped together but Wentworth extends and breaks Hollyfield's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wentworth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Wentworth!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Josh Wentworth waved his t-shirt featuring Red Hand Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Downstait - This Is My Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Simon Phoenix has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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288 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Martin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martin fails with the takedown.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Phoenix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martin.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phoenix swivels and escapes.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrew Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin dives in and grabs Phoenix 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phoenix pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin dives in and grabs Phoenix 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phoenix pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin stops Phoenix from getting back to his feet.
Phoenix trying to control but Martin postures up.
Martin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phoenix sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phoenix is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin works his way into side control.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
Martin has an Americana. Phoenix didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Martin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Martin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andrew Martin!
An out of breath Andrew Martin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clifton Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
210 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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22
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rickson Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnes tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia taking a breather.
Garcia prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes scores a nice knee to the body.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes throws an elbow but it misses.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rickson Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcia tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Rickson Garcia has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to stall.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes digs a right hand into Garcia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcia's gas tank.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Garcia looks to clinch
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Garcia's knee but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
It looks like Clifton Barnes has been cut.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Garcia trying to stall but Barnes improves his position.
Barnes working Garcia over with knees to the body.
Garcia looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Nice elbow from Barnes.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Barnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnes's guard.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes looking to control.
Garcia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia landing some decent shots from guard.
Garcia with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garcia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Garcia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Garcia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Garcia throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barnes looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
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!
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Barnes keeping control of the position.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Garcia takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Garcia has managed to clinch.
Garcia stalling in the clinch but Barnes improves position.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clifton Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Garcia throws a body kick that misses.
Garcia jabs at Barnes's body.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Garcia crashing down! Garcia tries to stagger back to his feet but Barnes just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Garcia asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifton Barnes!
A relieved looking Clifton Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kinfe Kidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaques Du Coudray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidane comes to the cage accompanied by Buraka Som Sistema - Kalemba (wegue wegue). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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261 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kinfe Kidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaques Du Coudray!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Du Coudray.
Kidane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Du Coudray.
Kidane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Du Coudray throws a series of punches but Kidane avoids them all with ease.
Kidane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Du Coudray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kidane is breathing heavily.
Du Coudray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kidane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Du Coudray throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Du Coudray there.
Du Coudray misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Du Coudray. Kidane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Du Coudray stuns Kidane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Du Coudray throws a body kick that misses.
Kidane blocks a head kick by Du Coudray.
Du Coudray throws a low kick but Kidane avoids it.
Du Coudray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Du Coudray misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Coudray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Du Coudray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Du Coudray throws the kick towards the body but Kidane avoids it.
Kidane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Du Coudray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Du Coudray fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kidane to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kidane looks to clinch but Du Coudray throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kidane taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jaques Du Coudray!
Jaques Du Coudray 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Battousai The Slasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Slasher comes to the cage accompanied by FREEDUMB. Battousai The Slasher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Drakkar's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Battousai The Slasher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Drakkar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Drakkar misses.
Drakkar tries to close the distance and clinch but The Slasher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Slasher moves in looking to clinch but Drakkar pushes him off.
Drakkar throws a hook but The Slasher blocks it.
Drakkar throws a sloppy head kick
and The Slasher counters with a nice body kick.
Drakkar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Slasher.
Drakkar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drakkar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ivan Drakkar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drakkar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drakkar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by The Slasher.
Drakkar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Slasher misses with a head kick.
Drakkar moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Slasher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drakkar is defending well for now.
The Slasher is looking to control Drakkar's arms but Drakkar gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Slasher has his back to the cage.
Drakkar pushes off an throws an elbow but The Slasher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Slasher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drakkar's defenses.
The Slasher lands a nice uppercut.
Drakkar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Slasher controlling the action here for a moment.
The Slasher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Slasher avoids a wild elbow strike from Drakkar.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Slasher.
The Slasher working aggressively here.
The Slasher blocks the elbow strike.
Drakkar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Slasher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Slasher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ivan Drakkar has been cut.
The Slasher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from The Slasher.
Drakkar lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Battousai The Slasher has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakkar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Slasher avoids it.
Drakkar pushes off an throws an elbow but The Slasher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Slasher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drakkar backwards.
The Slasher is looking to control Drakkar's arms but Drakkar gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Slasher has his back to the cage.
Drakkar tries to land knees in the clinch but The Slasher avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drakkar throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, The Slasher scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Slasher taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Slasher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drakkar up against the cage.
Drakkar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Slasher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Slasher managing to block the knees to the body from Drakkar.
Drakkar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Slasher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakkar managing to block the knees to the body from The Slasher.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drakkar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drakkar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drakkar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Slasher avoiding damage as Drakkar throws knees to the body.
The Slasher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Slasher blocks the elbow strike.
The Slasher with a knee to the head.
The Slasher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Slasher lands a nice elbow.
Drakkar misses with a knee strike.
Drakkar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Slasher avoids it.
Drakkar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Slasher lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher takes an elbow to the temple.
The Slasher can't find room to land a body shot as Drakkar controls the action.
Drakkar with a knee to the head.
Drakkar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Slasher avoids it.
Drakkar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drakkar missing with knees to the body.
The Slasher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drakkar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Slasher.
The Slasher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drakkar throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Slasher lands with a short shot to the head.
Drakkar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Slasher is defending well for now.
Drakkar connects with a knee to the head.
Drakkar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drakkar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Slasher avoids the head kick by Drakkar.
Drakkar lands a slapping body shot.
Drakkar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Slasher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Slasher throws a hook but Drakkar avoids it easily.
The Slasher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drakkar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drakkar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drakkar misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Slasher lands with a straight right. Drakkar didn't see that one coming.
Drakkar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drakkar tries to keep at a distance but The Slasher has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Slasher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Slasher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Slasher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Slasher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher looking to stall.
Drakkar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drakkar lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drakkar just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Slasher's brow.
Drakkar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Slasher lands an elbow inside.
The Slasher stalling the fight.
Drakkar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Slasher is defending well for now.
Drakkar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Slasher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drakkar trying to land knees to the body.
The Slasher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Slasher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drakkar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Slasher.
Drakkar is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher working Drakkar over with knees to the body.
Drakkar is still on wobbly legs! Can The Slasher finish him?
Drakkar is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Slasher stalling in the clinch.
The Slasher lands a body punch.
Drakkar seems to have recovered his senses.
The Slasher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Slasher working Drakkar over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Slasher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Slasher dips a shoulder and cracks Drakkar with a mighty uppercut! Drakkar falls back against the cage and The Slasher unloads with a barrage of strikes! Drakkar is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - The Slasher screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battousai The Slasher!
Battousai The Slasher retains his middleweight title!
Battousai The Slasher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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