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Galaxy 104: Winter Is Coming PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by Ice cube - It Takes A Nation. Shamrock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kanye West 's Stronger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27 - 16 - 0 |
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141 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Wentworth throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Wentworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wentworth misses with a combination
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Wentworth swinging wildly here.
Wentworth misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a one-two to the body.
Wentworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wentworth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wentworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wentworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Wentworth avoids nicely.
Wentworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wentworth's efforts to push away.
Wentworth is trying to break free.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Wentworth blocks with his arms.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wentworth.
Wentworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wentworth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wentworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shamrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wentworth tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Shamrock.
Wentworth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wentworth's face.
Wentworth dodges an elbow strike from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wentworth's face.
Shamrock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Wentworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Wentworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the 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!
Wentworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wentworth blocks an elbow strike.
Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wentworth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wentworth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wentworth tries to circle away but Shamrock has him pinned against the cage.
Wentworth breaks from the clinch.
Wentworth throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wentworth.
A low kick from Wentworth misses
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Wentworth. Those never looked like landing.
Wentworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wentworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wentworth thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Wentworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Wentworth.
Wentworth misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Wentworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock defending well as Wentworth loads up on a big left hand.
Wentworth throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
Wentworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Wentworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wentworth ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Wentworth misses with a combination
and Shamrock counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a combination that misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Wentworth throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wentworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wentworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Wentworth misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Wentworth misses.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Shamrock thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wentworth swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wentworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wentworth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wentworth duly obliges.
Wentworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Josh Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wentworth.
Wentworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wentworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wentworth throws a combination that misses
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Wentworth.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Wentworth wants to get back to striking at distance but Shamrock won't allow it.
Wentworth tries to break free but Shamrock pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wentworth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wentworth is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling him.
Wentworth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wentworth is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wentworth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Wentworth won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wentworth is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Wentworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wentworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wentworth misses with a double jab.
Wentworth takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Wentworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wentworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Wentworth misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Wentworth throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentworth can't break the clinch.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wentworth is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shamrock connects with a knee to the head.
Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Wentworth blocks it.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Wentworth is trying to force a seperation but Shamrock has the dominant position.
Wentworth is trying to force a seperation but Shamrock has the dominant position.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Wentworth blocks with his arms.
Wentworth breaks the clinch.
Wentworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Wentworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wentworth misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wentworth throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
Wentworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wentworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wentworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wentworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
Shamrock moves out of range as Wentworth throws a body kick.
Wentworth throws a leg kick
and Wentworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wentworth throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Wentworth's head coaches at Lawson MMA (UK) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wentworth misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a nice body shot.
Wentworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Wentworth pushes him off.
Wentworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Wentworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wentworth falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Wentworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wentworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wentworth misses with a low kick.
Wentworth throws a right and a left that Shamrock avoids nicely.
Wentworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wentworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wentworth misses with a hook.
Wentworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wentworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wentworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wentworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Wentworth's ribs.
Wentworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wentworth misses with a double jab
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wentworth throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Wentworth circles away.
Wentworth misses with a leg kick.
Wentworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wentworth 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.
No joy there for Wentworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Wentworth back into the cage.
Wentworth is trying to push Shamrock away but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Wentworth blocks it.
Shamrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Shamrock pushes off an throws an elbow but Wentworth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wentworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shamrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Wentworth is blocking nicely.
Wentworth working hard to break the clinch.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wentworth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wentworth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Wentworth blocks with his arms.
Wentworth is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Wentworth is trying to push Shamrock away but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wentworth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wentworth is defending well for now.
Wentworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Wentworth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wentworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wentworth has time to react.
Wentworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Wentworth misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Wentworth blocks it.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wentworth is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling him.
Wentworth is trying to push Shamrock away but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wentworth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth breaks from the clinch.
Wentworth throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a nice body shot.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Josh Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Wentworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wentworth throws a combination that misses
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wentworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wentworth fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Wentworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth throws a combination that misses
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Josh Wentworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Wentworth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Shamrock.
I think Shamrock 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Josh Wentworth!
After the big win, Josh Wentworth made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser FightGear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts comes to the cage accompanied by 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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147 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny Bernardo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo misses with a leg kick.
MacRoberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bernardo just misses with a punch to the body.
MacRoberts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Benny Bernardo has been cut.
MacRoberts defending well as Bernardo loads up on a big left hand.
MacRoberts closes the distance and clinches.
Bernardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacRoberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bernardo lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by MacRoberts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernardo throws a body punch but MacRoberts moves out of range.
Bernardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Bernardo misses.
Bernardo throws a head kick but MacRoberts moves out of range.
Bernardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Bernardo shoots in and drives through. MacRoberts sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bernardo lands a jab to MacRoberts's midsection.
Bernardo lands with a good body shot.
MacRoberts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bernardo throws a hook but MacRoberts blocks it.
Bernardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bernardo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacRoberts is able to avoid easily.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bernardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bernardo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacRoberts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Bernardo.
MacRoberts looks to clinch
and Bernardo counters with a thumping low kick.
MacRoberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that Bernardo avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacRoberts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacRoberts. That did some damage!
MacRoberts ducks right into an uppercut from Bernardo.
Nice body punch from Bernardo.
A lazy left from Bernardo finds it's target.
Bernardo scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacRoberts in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Bernardo.
MacRoberts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good work by MacRoberts as he checks the leg kick.
Bernardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacRoberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bernardo.
MacRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacRoberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bernardo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bernardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bernardo lands with an uppercut that bounces MacRoberts off the cage and back into range.
MacRoberts is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bernardo.
Bernardo swats away the attempt to clinch by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts fails to land with a series of punches.
Bernardo keeps MacRoberts at a distance using the push kick.
MacRoberts scores with a shot to the body.
Bernardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bernardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Bernardo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bernardo throws out a loose jab but MacRoberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by MacRoberts. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernardo pushes MacRoberts away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Bernardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacRoberts rushes Bernardo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bernardo throws a head punch that misses.
MacRoberts can't break the clinch.
MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
Bernardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from MacRoberts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bernardo!
MacRoberts is looking to clinch but Bernardo is avoiding it.
Bernardo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bernardo throws an off balance right hand
and MacRoberts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacRoberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacRoberts lands the left hand.
Bernardo is rocked!
MacRoberts walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bernardo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! MacRoberts swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bernardo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael MacRoberts!
Michael MacRoberts took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I wanna eat your children!'.
Benny Bernardo was interviewed post fight and said 'We can do it again, right now!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konsta Pylkkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 lbs
29 - 11 - 0 |
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280 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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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
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konsta Pylkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pylkkanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pylkkanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raybould misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Raybould misses the target.
Pylkkanen slips under a jab from Raybould.
Raybould throws a big shot that misses.
Raybould needs to keep his hands up - Pylkkanen had a free shot at his head there.
Raybould misses with a looping right.
Raybould throws a jab when Pylkkanen was well out of range.
Pylkkanen staying out of range there.
Pylkkanen dips to his left and cracks Raybould with an uppercut!
Raybould misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pylkkanen.
Raybould lands a big head kick that sends Pylkkanen tumbling to the mat! Raybould takes a step backwards and waves Pylkkanen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pylkkanen is rocked!
It looks like Konsta Pylkkanen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Raybould.
Pylkkanen avoids the body shot from Raybould.
Pylkkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pylkkanen misses with a looping left.
Jab from Pylkkanen.
Raybould drops Pylkkanen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pylkkanen looks back up at him and smiles so Raybould waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pylkkanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Raybould finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pylkkanen bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Raybould comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Pylkkanen falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Pylkkanen was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Raybould!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kevin Raybould thanked Sparta Fightware for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hollyfield's choice of entrance music: Paris. Omar Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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156 lbs
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollyfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Hollyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollyfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omar Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hollyfield ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Hollyfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson takes a swing at Hollyfield's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Hollyfield avoids nicely.
Jackson takes a swing at Hollyfield's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Hollyfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollyfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hollyfield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Hollyfield has the dominant position.
Hollyfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hollyfield throws an elbow but it misses.
Hollyfield misses with a knee strike.
Hollyfield misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield misses with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hollyfield has his back to the cage.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Hollyfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Hollyfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Hollyfield taking a breather.
Jackson is trying to push Hollyfield away but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollyfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hollyfield misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollyfield.
Jackson is looking to wear down Hollyfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hollyfield closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hollyfield moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollyfield which made him look bad.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hollyfield counters with an inside leg kick.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hollyfield backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hollyfield tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Hollyfield avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Hollyfield.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hollyfield moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Hollyfield's ribs.
Hollyfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson throws the left hand but Hollyfield avoids the punch easily.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hollyfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson throws a right hand that Hollyfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hollyfield also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollyfield walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Hollyfield moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Hollyfield is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Hollyfield's guard.
Hollyfield has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollyfield has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollyfield is keeping the position for now.
Hollyfield is controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jackson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollyfield keeps working.
Hollyfield tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Hollyfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Hollyfield is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollyfield keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Jackson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hollyfield tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Omar Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollyfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Hollyfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Omar Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollyfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Hollyfield, against the cage.
Hollyfield looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hollyfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Hollyfield, against the cage.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hollyfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Hollyfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to push Hollyfield away but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson 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.
Tyson Hollyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hollyfield avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollyfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Hollyfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up.
Hollyfield wants to clinch.
Tyson Hollyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Jackson misses.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson swings for the body but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Hollyfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Jackson!
Omar Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Belo Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Higuita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higuita is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Man with a harmonica. This should be fireworks!
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29
186 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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184 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Belo Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elvis Higuita!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higuita, right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Higuita.
Belo Me seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higuita throws the kick towards the body but Me avoids it.
Me is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Me wants to clinch.
Me tries to clinch up but Higuita circles away and keeps his distance.
Me uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higuita.
Me looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Higuita connects with a high kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higuita - that will leave a mark!
Me doesn't manage to clinch there - Higuita circles away.
Me moves away from the strike by Higuita.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Me doesn't manage to clinch there - Higuita circles away.
Me tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Higuita counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Higuita.
Higuita stalling the fight.
Higuita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Higuita is pushing Me 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 one minute gone in the round.
Higuita receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Me blocks an elbow strike.
Me takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higuita as Me tries to tie him up.
Higuita will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Me up against the cage.
Me tries to land knees in the clinch but Higuita avoids the damage to the body.
Higuita avoids the elbow strike from Me, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Higuita.
Me takes an elbow to the temple.
Me takes an elbow to the temple.
Higuita on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Higuita on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Me tries to land knees in the clinch but Higuita avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higuita leaning against his opponent.
Higuita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Higuita avoiding damage.
Higuita with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Me misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Higuita.
Higuita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Higuita misses with an elbow strike.
Me throws an elbow but it misses.
Higuita blocks an elbow strike.
Higuita trying to land knees to the body.
Higuita effectively controlling the action here.
Higuita avoids the elbow strike from Me, against the cage.
Higuita looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Me creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Higuita's defenses.
It looks like Elvis Higuita 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!
Me tries to land knees in the clinch but Higuita avoids the damage to the body.
Higuita is pushing Me 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.
Higuita lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Belo Me has been cut.
Higuita holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Higuita lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Me backwards.
Me missing with knees to the body.
Higuita on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Me pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Higuita managing to block the knees to the body from Me.
Higuita lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Me misses with an elbow over the top.
Me letting Higuita take a breather here.
Higuita comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Higuita looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Higuita with a knee to the head.
Higuita lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higuita trying to land knees to the body.
Higuita managing to block the knees to the body from Me.
Higuita tries to stall but Me uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Me is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Higuita is defending well for now.
Higuita blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Me just misses with a elbow thrown towards Higuita's brow.
Higuita working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Higuita managing to block the knees to the body from Me.
Higuita digs a right hand underneath Me's ribcage. Me let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Higuita with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Higuita on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Higuita on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Higuita lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Me missing with knees to the body.
Me misses with an elbow over the top.
Me lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Higuita manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Me is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Higuita dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Higuita blocks a leg kick.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higuita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higuita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Me circles away quickly and effectively.
Me fails in his attempt to clinch.
Me throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Higuita rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Me moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higuita is looking to land body kicks.
Me is looking to clinch but Higuita is avoiding it.
Higuita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Me lands with a thumping leg kick.
Me shoots in for a takedown but Higuita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Me is looking to clinch but Higuita is avoiding it.
Me is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Me walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Higuita checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Higuita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Me looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Me looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Higuita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Me shoots for a double leg takedown but Higuita sprawls well. He's pushed Me's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Higuita gets a clinch.
Higuita lands an elbow inside.
Me is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Higuita is defending well for now.
Higuita blocks an elbow strike.
Me throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Higuita takes an elbow to the temple.
Me is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Higuita is defending well for now.
Me misses with an elbow strike.
Me tries to land knees in the clinch but Higuita avoids the damage to the body.
Higuita has Me pushed against the cage.
Me missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Me avoids the elbow strike from Higuita, against the cage.
Higuita tries a knee to the head but Me blocks it.
Me takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Me misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Higuita.
Higuita tries to land a knee to the head but Me blocks with his arms.
Higuita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Higuita pushes off an throws an elbow but Me leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Higuita avoiding damage as Me throws knees to the body.
A short left from Higuita.
Me blocks an elbow strike.
Me avoids a wild elbow strike from Higuita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higuita avoiding damage.
Higuita looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higuita as Me tries to tie him up.
Me gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Higuita avoids the elbow strike from Me, against the cage.
Me tries a knee to the head but Higuita blocks it.
Higuita is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Me is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belo Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higuita comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Higuita pushes off an throws an elbow but Me leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Me lands an elbow inside.
Me creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Higuita's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Higuita just misses with a elbow thrown towards Me's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higuita avoids the elbow strike from Me, against the cage.
Higuita content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Higuita.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Me just misses with a elbow thrown towards Higuita's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Me lands an elbow that stopped Higuita in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Elvis Higuita's cut even more.
Me misses with a knee strike.
Higuita managing to block the knees to the body from Me.
Higuita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Me backwards.
Higuita trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Higuita.
Higuita throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Higuita to keep the fight standing.
Higuita managing to block the knees to the body from Me.
Higuita leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Belo Me will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Higuita.
Me takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Me wants to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Higuita.
Higuita keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Me blocks the body kick.
Me stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Higuita.
Me throws a head kick that Higuita semi-blocks.
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!
Higuita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Me wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Higuita there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me fails with a takedown attempt.
Higuita throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Higuita.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higuita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Me ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higuita moves away.
Me tries to clinch up.
Higuita throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Higuita stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Higuita wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belo Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higuita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higuita has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Me shoots in for a double leg but Higuita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elvis Higuita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Me tries to clinch but Higuita moves out of range.
Higuita throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Me's head.
Higuita swats away the attempt to clinch by Me.
Higuita stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higuita throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elvis Higuita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higuita has Me up against the cage in a clinch.
Me lands a damaging elbow.
Higuita avoids a wild elbow strike from Me.
Higuita lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Me throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higuita creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higuita managing to block the knees to the body from Me.
Higuita with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Me throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Me takes an elbow to the forehead.
Me takes an elbow to the temple.
Me takes an elbow to the forehead.
Me missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me looking to throw knees to the head but Higuita is blocking nicely.
A short left from Higuita.
Higuita lands a body shot in the clinch.
Higuita content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Higuita on the inside.
Me is trying to maintain a safe position but Higuita gets an underhook and turns Me into the cage.
Me is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Higuita is defending well for now.
Me avoids the elbow strike from Higuita, against the cage.
Me takes an elbow to the temple.
Higuita manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Higuita misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Me.
Higuita managing to block the knees to the body from Me.
Higuita leaning against his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Higuita just misses with a elbow thrown towards Me's brow.
Higuita avoiding damage as Me throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higuita throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Me.
Me trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higuita lands with a left to the head.
Higuita lands a damaging elbow.
Me using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Higuita has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Me throws an elbow but it misses.
Higuita lands an elbow just above Me 's eye.
Higuita comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Me pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Higuita pushes Me back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elvis Higuita seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Me tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Higuita avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Me creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Higuita lands a left hand that snaps the head of Me backwards.
Me lands a nice knee to the body.
Me tries to land knees in the clinch but Higuita avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Higuita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Higuita has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Higuita!
A very excited looking Elvis Higuita made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shin Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicky Lowe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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25
174 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shin Gouki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Lowe lands but Gouki takes it in his stride.
Gouki moves forwards but Lowe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lowe scores with the left hand. Gouki knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Gouki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gouki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lowe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gouki can pounce on him.
Gouki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lowe.
Gouki is looking to slow Lowe down with leg kicks.
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!
Jab, jab by Gouki - just one landing.
We've been told by Gouki's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gouki!
An inside leg kick lands from Gouki.
Gouki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gouki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lowe throws a front kick that sends Gouki stumbling back into the cage.
Gouki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lowe is rocked!
A good leg kick by Gouki.
Lowe looks winded!
and Gouki counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lowe! He's just covering up as Gouki starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shin Gouki!
A very excited looking Shin Gouki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fring comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Frogacult - No rush kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fring scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Fring wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Fring with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fring drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fring has Barnes in his guard.
Fring is looking for a triangle here but Barnes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Barnes staying calm.
Barnes tries to move to mount but Fring blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Barnes trying to control the position but Fring is working away.
Fring is looking to reverse the position.
Fring manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fring is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fring to get the leverage.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fring seems to be looking for submissions.
Fring is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes tries to roll over but Fring keeps him under control.
Fring thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes gets full guard.
Fring has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fring postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fring, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fring looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Fring keeps moving.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Fring is keeping the position.
Fring keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes pushes down on Fring's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fring actively working from the bottom here.
Fring is looking to improve his position.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes is trying to control. Fring wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fring is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes stalling.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fring keeps working.
Fring gets back to full guard.
Barnes won't allow Fring to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Fring has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fring working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Fring dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fring closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fring lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fring throws an elbow that misses. Barnes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fring's guard. Nice move by Barnes!
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fring swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fring looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fring looking for a sweep. Not yet Fring, not yet.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fring on the ground.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Fring is retaining full guard.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Fring has wrist control.
Fring is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fring is keeping the position for now.
Fring will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fring looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes wants to stand but Fring is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fring is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fring had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Fring is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fring is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Gustavo Fring has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fring keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fring can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Clifton Barnes just wasn't active enough.
Fring moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Fring.
Fring shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Fring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fring.
Fring is looking to clinch.
Fring tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Barnes throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Fring's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Barnes lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Clifton Barnes!
Clifton Barnes looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you for all the fans that came out to see me win. Now lets sit back, eat some popcorn, and watch my brother take home that title. We are going to have a special Thanksgiving this year.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dark Dutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Francis Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutch's entrance music is feuer frei. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
147 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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24
143 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Dutch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Reginald Francis Colon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dutch. Francis Colon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dutch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dutch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dutch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Francis Colon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dutch moves in looking to clinch but Francis Colon pushes him off.
Dutch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Francis Colon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dutch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dutch stuffs the takedown attempt from Francis Colon. Francis Colon gets slowly back to his feet.
Dutch missing with a left hand there. Francis Colon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dutch swings for the body but Francis Colon moves out of range.
Dark Dutch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutch misses with a wild body shot.
Dutch doesn't manage to clinch there - Francis Colon circles away.
Dutch swings away with a body shot that misses
so Francis Colon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Francis Colon postures up in Dutch's guard and throws a big left but Dutch blocks it.
Francis Colon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dutch has his hands on Francis Colon's head, controlling the position.
Dutch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francis Colon on the ground.
Francis Colon passes into half guard.
Dutch is not content to let Francis Colon control the position.
Francis Colon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dutch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Francis Colon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Francis Colon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dutch working to try and regain half guard.
Francis Colon working the ground and pound effectively.
Francis Colon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Francis Colon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Francis Colon landing strikes from the mount and Dutch is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon with good strikes from the mount here!
Francis Colon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dutch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Francis Colon.
Francis Colon looking to finish with strikes here!
Dutch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Francis Colon wants to control the pace but Dutch is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dutch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Francis Colon.
Dutch tries to lock up and control but Francis Colon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Francis Colon is landing with some decent strikes but Dutch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis Colon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dutch looks a forlorn figure.
Francis Colon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dutch is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Francis Colon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dutch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Francis Colon circles away quickly and effectively.
Dutch scores with a nice right hand.
Francis Colon has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dutch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. Francis Colon catches Dutch right on the button with a cross.
Dutch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Francis Colon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dutch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dutch throws a one two combo.
Dutch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dutch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis Colon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dutch. That one must have hurt.
Francis Colon swings for the body but Dutch moves out of range.
Dutch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis Colon.
A head kick misses from Dutch.
Francis Colon fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis Colon tries for a takedown but Dutch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dark Dutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald Francis Colon.
Francis Colon looks to land a combination but Dutch avoids it well.
Dutch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Francis Colon momentarily.
Francis Colon slips a straight right by Dutch.
Dutch throws the left hand but Francis Colon avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dutch is looking to land body kicks.
Dutch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Francis Colon gets tackled into the cage by Dutch. Dutch maintains the clinch.
Francis Colon trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dutch.
Dutch lands a nice elbow.
Dutch tries a knee to the head but Francis Colon blocks it.
Francis Colon can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dutch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Francis Colon's brow.
Francis Colon avoids a wild elbow strike from Dutch.
Dutch breaks from the clinch.
Dutch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francis Colon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutch moves into the clinch.
Dutch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Dutch.
Dutch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francis Colon fails with a takedown attempt.
Dutch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis Colon throws a body punch but Dutch moves out of range.
Francis Colon throws a shot from downtown. Dutch moves away and avoids it.
Dutch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francis Colon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dutch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Francis Colon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francis Colon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Francis Colon tries to pass to full mount but Dutch defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Francis Colon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dutch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Francis Colon has cracked it and Dutch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Francis Colon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reginald Francis Colon! Reginald Francis Colon retains his bantamweight title!
Reginald Francis Colon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Collins's choice of entrance music: Beginning of the End. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Collins works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Swanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Collins lands with a good body shot.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Collins connects with a body shot.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Swanson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Collins counters with a shoot takedown. Swanson fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Collins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Swanson keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Swanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Swanson has wrist control.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Collins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Collins scores with a three punch combo!
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Swanson cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins checks the leg kick.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Collins is predictable there
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Collins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swanson.
Collins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swanson rather than just go for the knockout.
Swanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Collins moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swanson on the side of the head.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins thuds a left hand into Swanson's body.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Swanson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Swanson is looking for a sweep.
Collins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Swanson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Collins tries to advance to mount but Swanson denies him.
Collins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Collins lands an elbow.
Swanson is trying to control Collins's posture but Collins avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Swanson throws a leg kick that misses.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Collins needs to keep his hands up - Swanson had a free shot at his head there.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Collins avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Collins digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Collins checks it.
Swanson slips under a jab from Collins.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Collins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Collins misses the jab.
Collins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Collins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swanson circles away.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Collins's head backwards.
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
Collins throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins looking to score a takedown here. Swanson is defending well but Collins drives through and ends up in Swanson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Collins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Swanson can't keep his opponent in guard - Collins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Swanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Swanson wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Swanson is trying to control but can't.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Swanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Collins slips a nice elbow through Swanson's hands, connecting with Swanson's forehead.
Swanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swanson is rocked!
Collins lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Swanson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Collins jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Collins!
Dave Collins gave a mention to Sparta Fightware in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raekwon The Chef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Burczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Chef comes to the cage accompanied by C.R.E.A.M. - Wu Tang Clan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raekwon The Chef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Burczynski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Chef. Burczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burczynski moves into range and clinches up with The Chef.
Burczynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Chef - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burczynski looking to slow down the pace here.
Burczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Chef stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burczynski prevents a body shot from The Chef.
Burczynski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Chef is looking to control Burczynski's arms but Burczynski gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Chef has his back to the cage.
The Chef has a couple of punches blocked by Burczynski.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Burczynski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Burczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Burczynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Chef lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Chef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Chef struggles to land a body shot inside as Burczynski controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burczynski throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef can't find room to land a body shot as Burczynski controls the action.
Burczynski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Chef misses with a body punch.
Burczynski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Chef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Chef tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burczynski blocks a body shot from The Chef.
The Chef has Burczynski pressed against the cage.
The Chef gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short right from Burczynski.
The Chef lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Chef.
Burczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burczynski leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Chef stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Burczynski fails to land.
The Chef throws a punch but it's blocked by Burczynski.
Burczynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Chef lands a shoulder strike.
Burczynski lands with a short shot to the head.
The Chef just leaning against Burczynski, taking a breather.
The Chef lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burczynski backwards.
The Chef blocks an uppercut.
The Chef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burczynski's elbow.
Burczynski lands a right hand.
Burczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Burczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but The Chef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as The Chef controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, The Chef scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Chefs head.
Burczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by The Chef.
Burczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Chef backwards.
Burczynski misses with the head strike.
The Chef tries a body shot but Burczynski blocks it.
The Chef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burczynski being controlled against the cage.
The Chef tries a body shot but Burczynski blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burczynski.
The Chef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burczynski working aggressively here.
The Chef lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for The Chef.
Burczynski controlling the action here for a moment.
The Chef blocking some punches.
Burczynski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Chef to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for The Chef.
Burczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Chef lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burczynski.
Burczynski throws a head punch that misses.
The Chef controlling the action here for a moment.
Burczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by The Chef.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalling in the clinch from The Chef.
Burczynski misses with a punch to the body.
The Chef lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Chef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burczynski's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burczynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamil Burczynski will probably get the nod.
That's time! The Chef's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burczynski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burczynski lands with a right to the head.
Burczynski has The Chef pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Chef manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Chef makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burczynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Chef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Chef tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Chef fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Burczynski.
Burczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but The Chef uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Chef scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Chef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Chef misses with a body punch.
The Chef gets through Burczynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Chef blocks an uppercut.
Burczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Chef backwards.
The Chef scores with a hook to the body.
Kamil Burczynski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Chef blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burczynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Chef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Chef has a couple of punches blocked by Burczynski.
Burczynski looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Chef.
The Chef lands a shoulder strike.
The Chef misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Chef tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burczynski misses with some punches.
Burczynski lands an uppercut.
Burczynski lands with a right to the head.
The Chef scores with a shot to the side of Burczynski's head.
The Chef lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Chef lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Burczynski on the inside.
Burczynski misses with some punches.
Burczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Burczynski.
The Chef effectively controlling the action here.
Burczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as The Chef controls his hands.
Burczynski misses with some punches.
Burczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burczynski misses with some punches.
The Chef tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Chef can't find room to land a body shot as Burczynski controls the action.
The Chef is stalling here.
The Chef fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Chef lands a shoulder strike.
Burczynski throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef lands with a right to the head.
The Chef has Burczynski pressed against the cage.
Burczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by The Chef.
The Chef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burczynski's elbow.
The Chef misses with a punch on the inside.
Burczynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Chef lands a shoulder strike.
The Chef is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Chef backwards.
The Chef misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Chef lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burczynski backwards.
Burczynski misses with a punch to the body.
The Chef lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Chef misses with the head strike.
The Chef lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burczynski prevents a body shot from The Chef.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Chef makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burczynski lands a shoulder strike.
Burczynski is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Chef misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Chef lands a nice uppercut.
The Chef lands a hook that snaps the head of Burczynski backwards.
The Chef stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burczynski is breathing heavily.
The Chef stalling in the clinch but Burczynski improves position.
Burczynski being controlled against the cage.
The Chef is looking to control Burczynski's arms but Burczynski gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Chef has his back to the cage.
Burczynski misses with some punches.
Burczynski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Chef trying to control the position but instead, Burczynski has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Chef into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burczynski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Chef is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raekwon The Chef dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The Chef connects with a body shot.
Burczynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Chef steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burczynski.
Burczynski scores with a one two! The Chef had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burczynski doesn't manage to clinch there - The Chef circles away.
The Chef misses with a double jab.
The Chef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Chef misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Burczynski.
Burczynski throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by The Chef.
Burczynski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Chef checks a leg kick.
The Chef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Chef looks to land a right hand but Burczynski moved out of range.
The Chef misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef throws the kick towards the body but Burczynski avoids it.
Burczynski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Chef swivels and escapes.
The Chef smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burczynski is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick from Burczynski.
The Chef chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burczynski can pounce on him.
The Chef lands with a straight right. Burczynski didn't see that one coming.
The Chef clinches up with Burczynski and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burczynski.
Burczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but The Chef uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Chef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Chef lands a shoulder strike.
The Chef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burczynski's elbow.
The Chef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Chef as Burczynski tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef lands with a left to the head.
The Chef stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Chef looking to stall.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burczynski.
Still in the clinch, The Chef scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Chef lands with a short shot to the head.
The Chef is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burczynski misses with the head strike.
The Chef lands an uppercut.
The Chef lands a right hand.
The Chef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burczynski's elbow.
The Chef trying to control the position but instead, Burczynski has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Chef into the cage.
Burczynski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burczynski manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef is looking to reverse the position.
The Chef gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burczynski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Chef is trying to get back to full guard.
Burczynski trying to control from half guard but The Chef is working away.
Burczynski is stalling here. The Chef is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Burczynski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and The Chef has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski gets back to half guard.
The Chef is looking to take a break and control but Burczynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burczynski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Chef working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Chef wants to take a breather but Burczynski is having none of it.
The Chef trying to control the pace.
Burczynski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Chef is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Chef trying to control the action but Burczynski is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raekwon The Chef showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Chef has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raekwon The Chef!
Raekwon The Chef made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellraiser FightGear in his post fight interview.
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