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VERSUS VIOLENTIA 26 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between High Voltage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32 - 18 - 4 |
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220 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
32 - 18 - 4, fighting out of London, High Voltage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Eldridge!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voltage swings for the body but Eldridge moves out of range.
Eldridge closes the distance and pushes Voltage back into the cage.
Voltage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voltage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eldridge lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like High Voltage has been cut.
Eldridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eldridge blocks a body shot from Voltage.
Voltage pushes Eldridge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Voltage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voltage.
Voltage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voltage misses with a shot to the body
and Eldridge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eldridge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Voltage throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Voltage slams his shin into Eldridge's torso.
Eldridge checks a leg kick.
Voltage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eldridge jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Voltage feints and then cracks Eldridge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eldridge down.
Voltage misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eldridge checks it well.
Voltage just misses with a punch to the body.
Eldridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Eldridge blocks a head kick by Voltage.
Eldridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voltage.
A clash of legs there as Eldridge blocks the low kick.
Eldridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eldridge scoring well with a low kick there.
Voltage throws out a leg kick but Eldridge moves out of range and Voltage only half commits.
Voltage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Eldridge tries to bum rush Voltage with a series of wild strikes but Voltage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Voltage closes the distance and pushes Eldridge back into the cage.
Eldridge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Voltage's efforts to push away.
Eldridge misses with an elbow over the top.
Voltage breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Voltage misses
and Eldridge counters with a nice uppercut.
High Voltage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voltage lands a really nice looking cross but Eldridge seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eldridge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eldridge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Voltage looks for the body kick but Eldridge saw that one coming.
Voltage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eldridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Voltage, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Eldridge fails to land.
Eldridge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Voltage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Michael Eldridge has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eldridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voltage's brow.
Voltage manages to break the clinch.
Eldridge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Voltage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eldridge ducks under a wild hook from Voltage.
Eldridge staying out of range there.
Voltage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voltage misses with a lunging right hand
and Eldridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voltage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eldridge checks it well.
Voltage moves away from the strike by Eldridge.
Voltage lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voltage. Eldridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eldridge looks to land a body kick but Voltage moved away.
Voltage is looking to wear down Eldridge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Voltage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eldridge doesn't manage to clinch there - Voltage circles away.
Voltage avoids the head kick by Eldridge.
Voltage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Eldridge misses.
Voltage blocks a head kick by Eldridge.
Voltage tries to work over Eldridge's front leg with a kick but Eldridge checks it.
Voltage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Eldridge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Voltage thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voltage throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Voltage misses
and Eldridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eldridge lands with a hook. Voltage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Voltage throws out a leg kick but Eldridge moves out of range and Voltage only half commits.
Eldridge tries to move into range but Voltage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eldridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voltage.
Eldridge lands a nice hook to Voltage's body. Voltage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eldridge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Voltage lands a glancing blow to the side of Eldridge's head.
Voltage scores with a head kick. Eldridge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That kick from Voltage tenderised Eldridge's leg. Eldridge is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Eldridge.
Eldridge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Voltage missing with knees to the body.
Eldridge looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
High Voltage dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Voltage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eldridge.
Eldridge misses with a body kick.
Eldridge checks a low kick from Voltage.
Eldridge avoids a kick to the body.
Eldridge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eldridge lands a really nice looking cross but Voltage seems unphased.
Voltage throws a low kick but Eldridge moves out of range easily.
Eldridge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eldridge rushes Voltage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eldridge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Voltage's efforts to push away.
Voltage dodges an elbow strike from Eldridge.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eldridge.
Eldridge misses with an elbow over the top.
Eldridge throws an elbow but it misses.
Eldridge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eldridge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltage throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Voltage being controlled against the cage.
Voltage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eldridge up against the cage.
Voltage tries to land knees in the clinch but Eldridge avoids the damage to the body.
Eldridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Voltage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voltage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eldridge has him pressed against the cage.
Voltage can't find room to land a body shot as Eldridge controls the action.
Eldridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Voltage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eldridge scores with a shot to the side of Voltage's head.
Eldridge trying to land knees to the body.
Eldridge avoiding damage as Voltage throws knees to the body.
Voltage missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voltage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eldridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Voltage.
Voltage throws a big shot that misses.
Eldridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Voltage.
Eldridge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Eldridge scores with a one two! Voltage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eldridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eldridge misses with a leg kick.
Voltage throws a solid leg kick but Eldridge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voltage.
Voltage throws a leg kick
and Eldridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eldridge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Voltage on the side of the head.
Voltage throws a leg kick but Eldridge checks it.
Eldridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voltage.
Both fighters circling a little - Voltage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Voltage throws a right hand that Eldridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Eldridge also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Voltage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eldridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Voltage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eldridge.
Voltage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eldridge is able to avoid easily.
Eldridge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Voltage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Voltage lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Eldridge. Beautiful body shot.
High Voltage is winning the standup battle so far.
Eldridge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Voltage lands a nice shot that snaps Eldridge's head back.
Eldridge checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voltage throws a front kick aimed at Eldridge's knee but Eldridge avoids it well.
Eldridge blocks a head kick by Voltage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voltage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Voltage moves into the clinch.
A short left from Eldridge.
Voltage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Voltage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eldridge missing with knees to the body.
Eldridge lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eldridge trying to land knees to the body.
Voltage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eldridge backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voltage.
Voltage blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voltage breaks from the clinch.
Voltage lands a nice looking body kick.
Voltage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Voltage throws a low kick but Eldridge moves out of range easily.
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 High Voltage will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Voltage throws a head kick but Eldridge moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Eldridge blocks the leg kick.
Eldridge throws a head kick that half lands.
Eldridge tries to clinch up.
Voltage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eldridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eldridge lands a jab to Voltage's midsection.
Eldridge throws a shot from downtown. Voltage moves away and avoids it.
Eldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Voltage moves out of range easily.
Voltage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voltage jabs at Eldridge's body.
Voltage throws a leg kick which misses Eldridge's front leg but catches the back leg as Eldridge tries to avoid it.
Eldridge motions for Voltage to come forward. Eldridge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voltage misses with a low kick.
Voltage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eldridge.
Voltage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eldridge cracks Voltage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eldridge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eldridge misses with a low kick as Voltage jumps back.
Voltage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eldridge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eldridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voltage manages to avoid it.
Voltage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eldridge.
Eldridge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Voltage throws the left hand but Eldridge avoids the punch easily.
Voltage scores with a leg kick.
Eldridge moves in looking to clinch but Voltage pushes him off.
Eldridge catches Voltage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voltage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eldridge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voltage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eldridge's sensitive parts.
Voltage lands an overhand right.
Eldridge tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eldridge has closed the distance and engaged Voltage in a clinch.
Voltage tries a knee to the head but Eldridge blocks it.
Eldridge keeps control of Voltage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eldridge managing to block the knees to the body from Voltage.
Eldridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eldridge misses with an elbow strike.
Eldridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voltage lands a body punch.
Eldridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eldridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voltage's brow.
Voltage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eldridge lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voltage has Eldridge pressed against the cage.
Voltage avoids the elbow strike from Eldridge, against the cage.
Voltage lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voltage lands an uppercut.
Voltage avoids the elbow strike from Eldridge, against the cage.
Voltage breaks from the clinch.
Voltage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eldridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Voltage.
Eldridge checks the leg kick.
Eldridge connects with a nice looking jab.
Voltage 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.
Eldridge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Voltage lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Voltage.
Voltage throws a good cross that connects.
Voltage misses with a head kick.
A jab from Voltage misses.
Voltage connects with an inside leg kick.
Eldridge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge tries a low kick but Voltage avoids it.
Voltage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Voltage throws a leg kick but Eldridge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Voltage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eldridge.
High Voltage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eldridge looks to land a right hand but Voltage moved out of range.
Voltage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eldridge misses with the combination.
Voltage moves out of range of the body kick from Eldridge.
Voltage misses with a leg kick.
Eldridge misses with a low kick as Voltage jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voltage blocks a head kick by Eldridge.
Voltage throws a leg kick but Eldridge moved away.
Voltage tries a head kick but it misses.
Michael Eldridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eldridge lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
High Voltage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Voltage 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... High Voltage!
During a confident post fight interview, High Voltage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voodoo People. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
28 - 24 - 1 |
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258 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Johnson wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Smith postures up.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Smith thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Smith.
Johnson has been working on his balance at Rift Fighting Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smith.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Johnson taking a breather.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Smith's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Johnson!
Thomas Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lotus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the tiger. Zhuo has chosen Kung Fu You as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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World class 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
26 - 32 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus misses with an uppercut.
Zhao Zhuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lotus.
Zhuo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lotus sprawls well initially but Zhuo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zhuo lands strikes from half guard.
Lotus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhuo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zhuo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lotus sees it coming and defends easily.
Lotus is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rift Fighting Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lotus tries to get to full guard but Zhuo has control of the leg.
Lotus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zhuo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotus trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zhuo controlling the pace.
Zhuo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo trying to control from half guard but Lotus is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Zhuo.
Zhuo working over Lotus with some ground and pound. Lotus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lotus tries to kick Zhuo off but Zhuo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lotus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhuo pulls his head out easily.
Lotus pushes Zhuo off looking to stand but Zhuo dives back in and keeps control.
Zhuo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lotus is defending against the submission attempts here by Zhuo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhuo is trying to control. Lotus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo seems to be looking for submissions.
Zhuo misses with a head shot. Lotus uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zhuo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lotus is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotus wants to stand but Zhuo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zhuo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zhuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lotus is one step ahead there.
Zhuo keeping moving, preventing Lotus from controlling successfully.
Zhuo striking off his back but it's not causing Lotus any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lotus advances to half guard.
Lotus is looking to take a break and control but Zhuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhuo is looking for a sweep. Lotus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lotus is working away from the top position though.
Zhuo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lotus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lotus's back!
Lotus trying to control the hands but Zhuo breaks the grip.
Zhuo doesn't have the hooks in and Lotus manages to turn into his guard.
Zhuo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lotus tries to get to full guard but Zhuo has control of the leg.
Zhuo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zhuo connects with a nice short shot to Lotus's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotus wants to control but Zhuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lotus is trying to stand.
Zhuo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lotus is not content to let Zhuo control the position.
Zhuo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lotus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lotus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lotus actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhuo lands a nice short elbow.
Lotus is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhao Zhuo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zhuo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhuo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lotus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhuo has a takedown stuffed.
Lotus slaps away a takedown attempt from Zhuo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lotus goes for a double leg but Zhuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zhuo continues to drive forward.
Zhuo keeps control of Lotus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhuo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lotus backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhuo thows a body shot but no joy.
Lotus moves out of range as Zhuo strikes.
Zhuo misses with a straight right.
Zhuo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhuo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotus tries to clinch up.
Zhuo shoots in but no luck this time.
Lotus ducks under a wild hook from Zhuo.
Zhuo misses with an uppercut
and Lotus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lotus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lotus looks to land a combination. Zhuo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zhuo shoots and misses
and Lotus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zhuo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lotus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Zhuo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lotus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zhuo throws a big shot that misses.
Zhuo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lotus. Lotus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lotus digs a good hook to Zhuo's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo shoots in looking for a takedown but Lotus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zhuo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lotus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zhuo sneaks back into half guard.
Lotus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zhuo!
Lotus is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lotus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhuo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhuo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lotus tries to avoid it but Zhuo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lotus to the ground. Lotus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lotus tries to clinch there but Zhuo circles away.
Zhuo drives through and clinches with Lotus against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lotus slaps away a takedown attempt from Zhuo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhuo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lotus sprawls well. He's pushed Zhuo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhuo misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhuo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zhuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Lotus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zhuo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zhuo working the head and body with strikes.
Zhuo prevents Lotus from improving his position.
Lotus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zhuo trying to control the action but Lotus is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhuo lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lotus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhuo.
Zhuo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Zhuo there.
Zhao Zhuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lotus wants to improve his position but Zhuo is controlling well.
Zhuo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lotus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lotus tries to get to full guard but Zhuo has control of the leg.
Zhuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lotus keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo stops Lotus from getting back to his feet.
Zhuo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zhao Zhuo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zhuo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lotus.
Zhuo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lotus tests Zhuo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lotus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhuo defends well and Lotus ends up having to push Zhuo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lotus up against the cage.
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zhuo prevents Lotus from breaking the clinch.
Zhuo jumps guard.
Zhuo trying to control the position.
Lotus wants to stand but Zhuo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zhuo striking off his back but it's not causing Lotus any problems.
Zhuo scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Zhuo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lotus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lotus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lotus wants to control from the top but Zhuo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo keeping full guard, as Lotus tries to pass.
Lotus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zhuo trying to strike off his back.
Zhuo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zhuo trying to keep a closed guard but Lotus is proving a slippery customer.
Zhuo has his foot on Lotus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lotus works his way back into a safe position though.
Lotus is looking to stand up but Zhuo won't let him.
Zhuo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhuo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zhuo is looking for a triangle but Lotus pushes his legs off easily.
Lotus forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo is trying to maintain the position but Lotus is very close to passing his half guard.
Lotus blocks the strikes from Zhuo.
Lotus wants to free his trapped foot but Zhuo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lotus tries to stand and escape but Zhuo is controlling the position.
Zhuo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhuo is trying to control but can't.
Lotus is looking to advance position but Zhuo won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhuo tries to roll over but Lotus keeps him under control.
Zhuo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhao Zhuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhuo 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhao Zhuo!
Zhao Zhuo very nearly forgot to thank Affaketion amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Kong Phooey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phooey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hong Kong Phooey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Hong Kong Phooey!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phooey lands with a good body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Birchmont checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Birchmont dodges the punch combination from Phooey.
Birchmont closes the distance and clinches.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phooey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phooey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phooey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phooey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phooey misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Birchmont.
Birchmont stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Birchmont pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Birchmont is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phooey defends well.
Birchmont working for a triangle but Phooey defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phooey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Birchmont is looking to clinch but Phooey is avoiding it.
We've been told by Birchmont's head coaches at Favor House Atlantic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birchmont. Phooey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phooey, right into the meat.
Phooey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Birchmont takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phooey tries to clinch up.
Phooey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phooey. That's going to slow Birchmont down.
Phooey swats away the attempt to clinch by Birchmont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phooey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phooey moves in looking to clinch but Birchmont pushes him off.
Birchmont is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phooey swats away the attempt to clinch by Birchmont.
Phooey fails to land with a series of punches.
Birchmont on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Birchmont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phooey throws a leg kick which misses Birchmont's front leg but catches the back leg as Birchmont tries to avoid it.
Phooey drives through and clinches with Birchmont against the cage.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Phooey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Birchmont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birchmont has had enough of the clinch but Phooey keeps him there for the moment.
Phooey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birchmont's elbow.
Phooey keeps control of Birchmont as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Birchmont takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Phooey.
Birchmont is breathing heavily.
Phooey lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phooey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phooey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Birchmont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phooey walks away with a smile on his face. Birchmont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Birchmont wants to clinch up but Phooey keeps it at a distance.
Phooey connects with a nice looking jab.
Phooey drives through and clinches with Birchmont against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phooey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phooey just leaning against Birchmont, taking a breather.
Phooey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birchmont's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Birchmont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phooey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Birchmont.
Phooey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birchmont lands with a left to the head.
Birchmont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Birchmont is trying to pull guard but Phooey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phooey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Birchmont tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phooey smiles and moves away.
Christian Birchmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Birchmont coming out on top.
Birchmont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phooey scores with a head kick. Birchmont tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Birchmont is rocked!
Birchmont closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phooey counters with a hugh head kick that removes Birchmont from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hong Kong Phooey!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Mot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mot comes to the cage accompanied by Be Aggresive by Faith No More. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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154 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
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Tom Mot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kann misses with a hook. Mot ducked under it nicely.
Mot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kann throws a hook but Mot blocks it.
Mot throws a hook but Kann avoids it easily.
Kann keeps the fight on the outside.
Kann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mot. Kann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mot throws a jab but it's blocked by Kann.
Kann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mot takes one to the side of the head.
Mot is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kann.
Oh Mot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kann is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Mot like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Mot from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keast Kann!
Tom Mot spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent,Thanks to all my funs ,time to fade away....'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Pat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat's entrance music is Project Pat - What Cha Starin' At. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Pat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel McGowen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGowen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pat but Pat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGowen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pat.
Pat sizes up McGowen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Gabriel McGowen has been cut.
Pat stuns McGowen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGowen shoots in and drives through. Pat sprawls well.
A combination from Pat does no damage.
McGowen blocks a low kick nicely.
McGowen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pat misses with a low kick.
McGowen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Project Pat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel McGowen.
Pat sends McGowen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pat is motioning to the referee to let McGowen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pat as McGowen shoots in.
Pat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pat connects with a body shot.
Pat is looking to clinch.
McGowen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pat.
Pat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGowen misses with a body shot.
Pat connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Pat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGowen tries to close the distance and clinch but Pat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pat misses with an uppercut
and McGowen counters by moving into the clinch.
Pat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pat.
Pat misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGowen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pat just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGowen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pat prevents it.
McGowen looking to stall.
McGowen prevents a body shot from Pat.
McGowen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pat lands a nice uppercut.
McGowen takes a shot to the head.
Pat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGowen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McGowen.
Pat scores with a shoulder strike.
McGowen is rocked!
McGowen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGowen is still on wobbly legs! Can Pat finish him?
Pat lands an elbow inside.
Pat dips a shoulder and cracks McGowen with a mighty uppercut! McGowen falls back against the cage and Pat unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGowen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pat screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Pat!
A very excited looking Project Pat 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 Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is She Hates Me. Metaxa has chosen •99• The Haunted🔫 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Metaxa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Metaxa connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metaxa's hands.
Metaxa connects with a body shot.
Sackett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Metaxa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sackett somewhat.
Metaxa with a jab.
It looks like Logan Sackett has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Sackett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Metaxa's knee but Metaxa avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metaxa cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metaxa has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Metaxa scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Metaxa has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Metaxa told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Metaxa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metaxa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Metaxa.
Sackett avoiding damage as Metaxa throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Metaxa avoids it.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metaxa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sackett misses with a knee strike.
Metaxa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metaxa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Metaxa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metaxa tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metaxa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metaxa works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Metaxa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Metaxa has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metaxa can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Metaxa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Metaxa.
A head punch on the inside from Metaxa fails to land.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxa.
Sackett fails to pull guard.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metaxa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Metaxa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Sackett.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Metaxa controls the action.
Sackett pulls guard effortlessly.
Metaxa gets to his feet. Sackett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Metaxa.
Metaxa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metaxa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt.
Metaxa clinches up with Sackett and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metaxa.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metaxa trying to land knees to the body.
Metaxa lands an elbow inside.
Logan Sackett's cut is getting worse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metaxa.
Metaxa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Metaxa avoids it.
Metaxa lands an elbow that stopped Sackett in his tracks for a moment.
Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Metaxa smiles and moves away.
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!
Metaxa lands a big head kick that sends Sackett tumbling to the mat! Metaxa takes a step backwards and waves Sackett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sackett is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett switches off momentarily and Metaxa cracks him with a monster right hand! Sackett topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Metaxa dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Metaxa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Metaxa!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Metaxa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngve Ingvar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark - United. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yngve Ingvar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingvar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ingvar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ingvar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ingvar throws a series of punches but Rutger avoids them all with ease.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Ingvar's head but Ingvar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ingvar's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ingvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ingvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ingvar has Rutger pulled in close to control his posture.
Rutger throwing strikes but missing.
Rutger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rutger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ingvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rutger with a nice head shot there.
Rutger lands a couple of digs.
Ingvar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rutger wants to control from the top but Ingvar keeps moving.
Ingvar is trying to control the position but Rutger postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger wants to pass the guard but Ingvar is keeping the position.
Rutger is looking to work some ground and pound but Ingvar has wrist control.
Rutger is looking to work some ground and pound but Ingvar has wrist control.
Ingvar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Rutger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rutger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ingvar's guard.
Rutger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ingvar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ingvar won't allow Rutger to pass to mount.
Ingvar is looking to control Rutger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ingvar avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutger thows a huge punch but Ingvar dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ingvar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rutger.
Rutger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rutger working over Ingvar with some ground and pound. Ingvar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rutger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ingvar to regain full guard.
Rutger trying to control but Ingvar is working from the bottom.
Ingvar trying to keep a closed guard but Rutger is proving a slippery customer.
Ingvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Ingvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ingvar is looking to sweep but instead, Rutger has passed 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.
Ingvar wants to improve his position but Rutger is controlling well.
Ingvar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rutger.
Ingvar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rutger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rutger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rutger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rutger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ingvar defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Rutger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutger takes a jab right on the kisser.
A leg kick checked by Ingvar.
Rutger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ingvar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rutger is in Ingvar's guard.
Ingvar keeping moving, preventing Rutger from controlling successfully.
Russ Rutger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ingvar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ingvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ingvar is controlling the pace.
Rutger has a hand on Ingvar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ingvar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingvar looking to control but Rutger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ingvar controlling from mount.
Rutger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ingvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rutger is trying to escape the mount.
Rutger is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ingvar is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Ingvar controlling the pace for now.
Ingvar tries to control but Rutger wriggling away.
Ingvar fails to advance to Rutger's back.
Ingvar looking to control but Rutger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar prevents Rutger from getting the reversal.
Ingvar controlling the pace for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rutger tries to lock up and control but Ingvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ingvar trying to control but Rutger is having none of it.
Rutger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rutger trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yngve Ingvar.
Rutger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rutger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ingvar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutger throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ingvar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ingvar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ingvar lands a nice shot that snaps Rutger's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutger moves away from the strike by Ingvar.
Rutger moves away from the strike by Ingvar.
Ingvar tries a low kick but Rutger avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ingvar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingvar wants to clinch.
Rutger connects with a body shot.
Rutger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Ingvar's head but Ingvar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rutger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ingvar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ingvar checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Ingvar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yngve Ingvar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ingvar looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Ingvar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
A swing and a miss from Rutger.
Rutger wants to land a leg kick but Ingvar is out of range.
Rutger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ingvar throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ingvar just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ingvar tries to clinch up but Rutger circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ingvar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutger.
Russ Rutger is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Rutger finds it's way through Ingvar's defenses.
Rutger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ingvar stuns Rutger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger loads up on a big right hand but Ingvar slips the punch.
Ingvar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ingvar misses with a looping right.
Ingvar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ingvar scrambles back to his feet.
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.
Ingvar fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger throws a head kick but Ingvar moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutger.
Ingvar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutger.
Ingvar connects with a body shot that sends Rutger's belly button to the back.
Ingvar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rutger counters with a single leg into guard. Ingvar didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutger looking to sit in guard and control but Ingvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger can't keep his opponent in guard - Ingvar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rutger wants to get back to full guard.
Rutger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rutger wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ingvar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ingvar trying to control from half guard but Rutger is working away.
Rutger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ingvar passes into half guard.
Rutger tries to roll over but Ingvar keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ingvar pulls his head out easily.
Rutger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ingvar preventing the sweep.
Rutger working a defensive guard here.
Ingvar slips nicely into half guard.
Rutger is defending against the submission attempts here by Ingvar.
Rutger is looking for a sweep. Ingvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ingvar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rutger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ingvar.
Rutger moves into full guard.
Rutger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ingvar is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ingvar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ingvar passes Rutger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Rutger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutger 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Rutger!
Russ Rutger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cummings comes to the cage accompanied by The Misfits - Die Die My Darling . This should be fireworks!
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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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tj Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Staal!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummings throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tj Cummings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal tries to clinch but Cummings moves away
and Cummings makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cummings connects with a solid leg kick.
Cummings moves into range and connects with a jab.
Staal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Cummings.
Cummings closes the distance and clinches.
Staal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cummings avoids it.
Cummings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Staal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cummings misses with a punch to the body.
Staal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cummings is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cummings misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cummings tries to land knees in the clinch but Staal avoids the damage to the body.
Cummings trying to land knees to the body.
Staal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cummings avoids it.
Staal tries a knee to the head but Cummings blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings has a couple of punches blocked by Staal.
Cummings lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cummings lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cummings dodges an elbow strike from Staal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cummings.
Cummings on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Staal misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cummings fails to land.
Cummings misses with a short punch on the inside.
Staal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cummings seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Staal can turn it around.
Cummings takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cummings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Staal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Staal throws a nice head kick!
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!
Staal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Cummings there.
Cummings works Staal's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cummings.
Cummings closes the distance and pushes Staal back into the cage.
Cummings managing to block the knees to the body from Staal.
Cummings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cummings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cummings blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Staal blocking some punches.
Cummings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cummings lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Staal tries to land a knee to the head but Cummings blocks with his arms.
Staal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cummings avoids it.
Cummings misses with a short punch on the inside.
Staal wants a takedown but no success here.
Cummings struggles to land a body shot inside as Staal controls his hands.
Cummings can't find room to land a body shot as Staal controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cummings.
Cummings scores with a knee to the head.
Cummings tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cummings lands a shot to the body.
Cummings trying to stall but Staal improves his position.
Staal has Cummings pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cummings manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tj Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Staal.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cummings creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Staal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cummings lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Staal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cummings blocks it with crossed arms.
Staal missing with knees to the body.
Cummings lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Staal is trying to break free.
Cummings avoiding damage as Staal throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cummings takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Staal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cummings lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cummings lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Staal backwards.
Staal lands a knee to the body.
Cummings is breathing heavily.
Staal manages to break the clinch.
Staal scores with a nice head shot.
Staal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Cummings's head coaches at Da Training Centa that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Staal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Staal swings for the body but Cummings moves out of range.
Cummings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cummings tries to clinch but Staal is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Staal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Staal catches Cummings with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Cummings dominated that 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.
No joy there for Cummings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looks like Tj Cummings has been cut.
Staal throws a sloppy head kick and Cummings moves out of range easily.
Cummings throws the kick towards the body but Staal avoids it.
Staal doesn't manage to clinch there - Cummings circles away.
Staal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cummings was well out of range. Poor timing from Staal.
Staal moves out of range of the body kick from Cummings.
Donk. Staal catches Cummings right on the button with a cross.
Staal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cummings.
Staal feints and then cracks Cummings's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cummings down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Staal checks a leg kick.
Staal checks a leg kick.
Cummings attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Staal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cummings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Staal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Staal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cummings.
A bone on bone clash there as Staal blocks the leg kick.
Staal moves in looking to clinch but Cummings pushes him off.
Staal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cummings stuns Staal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cummings misses with a few strikes there.
Tj Cummings is winning the standup battle so far.
Cummings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Staal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings throws a leg kick which misses Staal's front leg but catches the back leg as Staal tries to avoid it.
Staal tries to clinch but Cummings is having none of it.
Staal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Staal moves into range and clinches up with Cummings.
Cummings lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staal looking to throw knees to the head but Cummings is blocking nicely.
Cummings with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cummings misses with a punch to the body.
Cummings lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cummings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Staal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cummings avoids it.
Cummings tries a body shot but Staal blocks it.
Staal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cummings avoids it.
Tj Cummings has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cummings landing knees to the body.
Staal is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings lands a hook that snaps the head of Staal backwards.
Cummings 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.
Cummings misses with a punch on the inside.
Cummings tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cummings lands with a light punch inside.
Staal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Staal trying to land knees to the body.
Cummings breaks from the clinch.
Staal throws a head kick that misses.
Staal swats away the attempt to clinch by Cummings.
Cummings lands with a nice body punch.
Cummings looks to land a right hand but Staal moved out of range.
Cummings lands with a hook. Staal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cummings goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummings tries to clinch but Staal is having none of it.
Staal 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Staal throws an overhand right that lands on Cummings's shoulder, as Cummings tries to avoid the shot.
Cummings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cummings lands with a nice body kick.
Cummings throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Staal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cummings rather than just go for the knockout.
Cummings staying out of range there.
Cummings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Staal circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cummings moves out of range as Staal strikes.
Cummings takes the fight into the clinch.
Cummings on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Cummings dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tj Cummings's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cummings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Staal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cummings.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cummings.
Cummings throws a head kick that misses
and Cummings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Staal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cummings.
Cummings throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cummings avoids the head kick by Staal.
Cummings moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Staal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cummings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cummings throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cummings cracks Staal with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Staal looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cummings finish him?
Staal is rocked!
Cummings throws a nice outside leg kick.
Staal is still on wobbly legs! Can Cummings finish him?
Staal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cummings misses.
Cummings dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cummings instigates a clinch.
Staal seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalling in the clinch from Cummings.
Cummings misses with a punch on the inside.
Cummings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cummings misses with a knee strike.
Cummings blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cummings lands a shoulder strike.
Staal looking to throw knees to the head but Cummings is blocking nicely.
Cummings lands a nice uppercut.
Cummings lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Staal backwards.
Cummings swings wildly with an uppercut but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staal working Cummings over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cummings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Cummings.
Cummings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cummings throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Staal blocks it with crossed arms.
Staal missing with knees to the body.
Cummings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staal can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Cummings.
Cummings drops Staal with a big knee straight up the middle! Staal is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
An inside leg kick lands from Cummings.
Cummings is looking to clinch but Staal is avoiding it.
Both fighters circling a little - Cummings finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cummings drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Staal right on the button. Staal goes down! Cummings follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cummings gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Cummings!
Tj Cummings was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samor Kanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanen comes to the cage accompanied by BURN ONE DOWN. Samor Kanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samor Kanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanen avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Kanen misses with a right hand
and Hearts counters with a shoot takedown. Kanen fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hearts pushes down on Kanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hearts wants to pass to mount but Kanen is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hearts connects with a nice short shot to Kanen's temple.
Kanen manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanen managing to control the position.
Hearts tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanen is pulling down on Hearts's head to control his posture.
Kanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Samor Kanen.
Kanen looks for the body kick but Hearts saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanen misses with a straight left.
Hearts slips a jab from Kanen.
Samor Kanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hearts with a hook.
It looks like Samor Kanen has been cut.
Kanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearts.
Kanen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hearts's calf.
Kanen throws a body kick that misses.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kanen as he avoids it easily.
Kanen throws a hook but Hearts avoids it easily.
Kanen throws a sloppy head kick and Hearts moves out of range easily.
Kanen misses with a kick to the body.
Kanen scores with a jab. Hearts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hearts doesn't seem bothered though.
Hearts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kanen has time to react.
Kanen throws a big shot that misses.
Hearts avoids the head kick by Kanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts looks to land a left hand but Kanen moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Kanen's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kanen connects with a body shot that sends Hearts's belly button to the back.
Kanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanen 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.
Hearts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kanen. Kanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hearts doesn't seem bothered though.
Hearts lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearts avoids the body shot from Kanen.
Kanen throws a front kick aimed at Hearts's knee but Hearts avoids it well.
Hearts throws a push kick but Kanen slaps the foot to one side.
Hearts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Kanen.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Kanen.
Kanen looks to land a combination but Hearts avoids it well.
Kanen looks to land a combination but Hearts avoids it well.
Hearts connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Hearts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kanen doesn't seem phased though.
Hearts lands with an overhand left.
Hearts avoids a kick to the body.
Hearts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hearts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kanen's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy body kick from Kanen
and Hearts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hearts.
Hearts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kanen is looking to regain half guard here but Hearts keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but A J Hearts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samor Kanen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hearts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanen throws a front kick that sends Hearts stumbling back into the cage.
Kanen throws a series of strikes that have Hearts backpedaling.
Kanen checks a low kick from Hearts.
A leg kick checked by Hearts.
Kanen stuns Hearts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kanen misses with a body kick.
Hearts slips a jab from Kanen.
Kanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hearts lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts lands a glancing blow to the side of Kanen's head.
Hearts lands with a hook. Kanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kanen missing with a left hand there. Hearts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Kanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanen scores with a leg kick.
Kanen throws a lazy body kick
so Hearts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kanen is rocked!
Hearts landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Kanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hearts arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kanen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). A J Hearts!
Our winner, A J Hearts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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