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HFC 32 - Pans vs Barclay PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicomedo Lotario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryusaki Yagami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryusaki Yagami is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicomedo Lotario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryusaki Yagami!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yagami swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lotario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like Lotario is going to stand back up.
Yagami wants to improve his position but Lotario is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lotario in particular looking to stall.
Yagami looking for submissions off his back.
Lotario is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yagami has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lotario gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lotario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lotario is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotario tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Yagami should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagami looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yagami actively working from the bottom here.
Lotario controlling the pace.
Yagami actively working from the bottom here.
Lotario is taking a breather. Yagami says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lotario lands a nice short elbow.
Yagami looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lotario wants to pass to mount but Yagami is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotario stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Yagami to get to his feet.
Yagami throws a hook to the side of Lotario's head but Lotario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yagami connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lotario shoots in and bounces Yagami off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yagami is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lotario gets to his feet. Yagami looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yagami throws a lazy right hand but Lotario sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lotario ducks under a wild hook from Yagami.
Lotario is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yagami's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lotario decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Yagami waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lotario.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yagami connects with a crisp jab.
Yagami gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lotario to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lotario decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yagami waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lotario.
Yagami looks to throw the jab but Lotario is out of range.
Yagami throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lotario moves out of range as Yagami strikes.
Lotario drives through with a takedown into Yagami's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yagami looks winded!
Yagami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lotario gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lotario darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yagami wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotario stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lotario takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lotario avoids the body shot from Yagami.
Lotario looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yagami!
Yagami is trying to get back to half guard.
Lotario happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lotario decides to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yagami digs a good hook to Lotario's body.
Lotario closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lotario lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicomedo Lotario dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lotario drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lotario stands up.
Lotario slips a straight right by Yagami.
Lotario feints and as Yagami raises his hands in defense, Lotario changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lotario gets to his feet. Yagami looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice defenses there by Lotario.
Yagami lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lotario shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yagami napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Yagami is looking to reverse the position.
Yagami regains half guard.
Yagami is breathing heavily.
Lotario postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yagami to stand up.
Yagami misses with a hook. Lotario ducked under it nicely.
Yagami throws the left hand but Lotario avoids the punch easily.
Lotario throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotario defending well as Yagami loads up on a big left hand.
Lotario moves out of range as Yagami strikes.
Lotario gets a takedown into half guard.
Lotario landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lotario decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yagami swings widly with a right hand
and Lotario counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lotario is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yagami's half guard.
Lotario decides to stand and escape the position.
Yagami thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotario throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yagami tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lotario is in Yagami's guard.
Lotario controlling from the top position.
Lotario wants to control from the top but Yagami keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yagami looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lotario is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nicomedo Lotario.
Lotario uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yagami.
Lotario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yagami throws a jab when Lotario was well out of range.
Lotario decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lotario decides to stand up.
Nicomedo Lotario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagami jabs Lotario to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lotario staying out of range there.
Lotario takes one to the chin there.
Lotario throws a right hand that Yagami ducks under and follows up with a left that Yagami also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Yagami throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yagami looks to throw the jab but Lotario is out of range.
Yagami pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yagami scores with a jab to the head.
Yagami throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lotario stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lotario slips a straight right by Yagami.
Ryusaki Yagami seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lotario looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yagami!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yagami tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lotario presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lotario takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yagami tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lotario takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lotario's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yagami regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotario stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Yagami to get to his feet.
Yagami walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Yagami finds it's target.
Lotario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lotario dives in and scores a takedown into Yagami's guard.
Lotario decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, jab by Yagami - just one landing.
Lotario avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lotario fails to land the takedown.
Lotario moves out of range of the strikes.
Yagami scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicomedo Lotario 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yagami throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yagami is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lotario.
Yagami throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lotario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yagami throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yagami might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lotario closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yagami is trying to improve his position.
Lotario slows the pace down.
Lotario decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yagami to his feet.
Lotario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lotario throws a right and a left that Yagami avoids nicely.
Lotario takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lotario fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yagami sprawls well initially but Lotario persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotario is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lotario sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nicomedo Lotario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagami is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lotario sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yagami working to try and regain half guard.
Lotario looking to control and managing it successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yagami sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryusaki Yagami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotario performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicomedo Lotario wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yagami, as that shot connected.
Lotario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yagami.
Nicomedo Lotario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yagami uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lotario has time to react.
A jab from Yagami misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yagami tries to sprawl but Lotario drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yagami looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Lotario is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nicomedo Lotario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lotario stands up and beckons Yagami to join him on the feet.
Lotario drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yagami is working an open guard so Lotario takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yagami misses with a hook. Lotario ducked under it nicely.
Yagami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lotario feints and as Yagami raises his hands in defense, Lotario changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lotario avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lotario stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yagami misses with a hook.
Yagami misses with a straight left.
Lotario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Yagami is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lotario pulls his head out easily.
Lotario stalling.
Lotario wants to stand up but Yagami has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yagami is looking to improve his position.
Yagami keeps trying to improve his position.
Lotario performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Nicomedo Lotario wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yagami lands a nice looking body shot.
Yagami throws a shot from downtown. Lotario moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lotario's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yagami connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lotario scrambles back to his feet.
Lotario shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yagami napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lotario content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicomedo Lotario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lotario, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicomedo Lotario!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Dino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Lepikhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Dino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikhail Lepikhin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lepikhin throws a hook to the side of Dino's head but Dino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lepikhin's coach down at Koi Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lepikhin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dino misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Dino.
Lepikhin throws a lazy uppercut
and Dino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lepikhin keeps the fight on the outside.
Lepikhin throws a shot from downtown. Dino moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Dino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lepikhin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dino. Dino obviously looking to wear him down.
Dino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lepikhins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dino jabs Lepikhin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dino lands a big head kick that sends Lepikhin tumbling to the mat! Dino takes a step backwards and waves Lepikhin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lepikhin is rocked!
It looks like Mikhail Lepikhin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Dino there.
Lepikhin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dino finish him?
Lepikhin swings widly with a right hand
and Dino counters with a flying knee that drops Lepikhin! Dino dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Dino!
A very excited looking Rory Dino 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Segal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Salnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Segal has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Segal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dmitri Salnik!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Segal. No joy for Salnik on that attempt.
Salnik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Segal but Segal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salnik's coach down at Koi Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Salnik's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Salnik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Segal avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonathan Segal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Salnik.
Salnik fails with a takedown attempt.
Salnik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Segal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Segal leaves Salnik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salnik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Segal counters with a right hand from hell and Salnik is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Segal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erwin VanderPloeg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Rocket is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Erwin VanderPloeg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocket avoids the head kick by VanderPloeg.
VanderPloeg tries to clinch
and Rocket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
VanderPloeg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Rocket.
VanderPloeg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnny Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocket walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. VanderPloeg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
VanderPloeg darts in trying to clinch
and Rocket counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
VanderPloeg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Complete Fighter Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
VanderPloeg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - VanderPloeg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocket changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. VanderPloeg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Rocket's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rocket throws an elbow but VanderPloeg slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rocket has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Laoch Den. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocket trying to control the action but VanderPloeg is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket controlling from side mount.
VanderPloeg parries the strikes from Rocket easily there. Rocket is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable VanderPloeg to escape.
Rocket fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rocket remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rocket wants to lay and pray for a moment but VanderPloeg keeps working.
Rocket is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket creates some space and throws a big elbow, but VanderPloeg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rocket cracks VanderPloeg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
VanderPloeg dodges the ground and pound from Rocket.
Rocket just content to control the position.
VanderPloeg regains half guard, as Rocket was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanderPloeg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rocket content to control rather than advance.
Rocket looks to land a strike but VanderPloeg avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rocket makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocket working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocket content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocket is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rocket throws an elbow that misses. VanderPloeg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rocket's guard. Nice move by VanderPloeg!
Rocket is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rocket really doesn't want to stay on the ground with VanderPloeg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocket prevents VanderPloeg from standing back up.
Rocket content to control rather than advance.
Rocket slips a nice elbow through VanderPloeg's hands, connecting with VanderPloeg's forehead.
VanderPloeg is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocket is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, VanderPloeg is hurt! He's hurt bad - Rocket fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save VanderPloeg from any more punishment! Congratulations to Rocket! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Rocket!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Baskerville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Fonta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskerville comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Baskerville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Fonta!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Baskerville catches Fonta right on the button with a cross.
Baskerville bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baskerville looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baskerville tries for a kimura but Fonta is defending well.
Baskerville tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baskerville has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baskerville will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fonta is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baskerville is controlling him well.
Baskerville tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskerville prevents Fonta from escaping the position.
Baskerville is trying to get an arm triangle but Fonta is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baskerville in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fonta is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Baskerville!
Henry Baskerville seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manong Emong Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Vines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manong Emong Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Vines!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emong Ii 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.
Vines takes one on the button.
Emong Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emong Ii doesn't manage to clinch there - Vines circles away.
Emong Ii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vines.
Vines shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emong Ii as he jumps to the side.
Vines closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vines landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vines is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Emong Ii has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vines looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Emong Ii is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vines is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Vines's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vines tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vines has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Emong Ii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emong Ii is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Emong Ii is rocked!
Emong Ii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vines on the ground.
A big shot lands for Vines! That's hurt Emong Ii! Will he recover? Vines fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Vines!
A victorious Gary Vines thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kai Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Tischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tischer has chosen Smells Like A Freakshow as his entrance music. Kai Farmery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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201 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Farmery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Tischer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tischer misses with a body shot.
Tischer tried to score with a low kick but Farmery checks it.
Farmery takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Farmery blocks a leg kick.
Tischer misses with a body kick.
Tischer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Farmery moves out of range as Tischer strikes.
Tischer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tischer throws a big shot that misses.
Tischer tries to land a front kick but Farmery steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery walks into a straight right hand from Tischer.
Farmery moves out of range of the leg kick from Tischer.
Farmery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tischer throws out a loose jab but Farmery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tischer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tischer 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.
Tischer thows a body shot but no joy.
Tischer takes a swing at Farmery's ribcage but misses.
Tischer misses with a body shot.
Tischer scores with a shot to the body.
Tischer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Farmery rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Farmery as he checks the leg kick.
Marcus Tischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tischer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tischer throws a hook to the side of Farmery's head but Farmery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farmery moves out of range as Tischer strikes.
Tischer punishes Farmery's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Tischer.
Marcus Tischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tischer wants to slow Farmery down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Farmery checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery avoids the body shot from Tischer.
Tischer looks to land a left hand but Farmery moved out of range nicely.
Tischer swings for the body but Farmery moves out of range.
Tischer misses with a head kick.
Tischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tischer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tischer misses with a straight right.
Tischer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farmery on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tischer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tischer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farmery.
Tischer tries to land a leg kick but Farmery saw it coming and moves away.
Tischer is looking to land body kicks.
Tischer misses with a low kick.
Tischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farmery manages to avoid it.
Tischer wants to land a leg kick but Farmery is out of range.
Tischer lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tischer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Farmery is out of range and Tischer settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Tischer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Farmery checks a low kick from Tischer.
Some wild striking there from Tischer.
Farmery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tischer tries to bum rush Farmery with a series of wild strikes but Farmery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farmery blocks the body kick.
Tischer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Farmery slips under a jab from Tischer.
Tischer thows a body shot but no joy.
Tischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Farmery is just out of range.
Kai Farmery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tischer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tischer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tischer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tischer misses the target.
Tischer takes a swing at Farmery's ribcage but misses.
Farmery blocks the body kick.
Tischer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tischer misses with a body shot.
Tischer misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmery checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tischer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tischer throws a front kick aimed at Farmery's knee but Farmery avoids it well.
Farmery steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tischer. That one must have hurt.
A low kick from Tischer is predictable there
and Farmery counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Farmery looking to finish!
Tischer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tischer pulls Farmery in to control the position.
Tischer is still in real trouble! Can Farmery finish him?
Farmery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tischer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tischer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farmery.
Farmery might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Farmery postures up.
Tischer seems to have recovered his senses.
Farmery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Farmery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tischer can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Farmery is pushing down on Tischer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tischer is fighting to maintain full guard but Farmery has managed to sneak the leg through.
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tischer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tischer wants to control but Farmery is keeping busy.
Farmery seems to be looking for submissions.
Tischer is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmery looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farmery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farmery is trying to control the action in half guard but Tischer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tischer keeping control of the position.
Tischer is trying to stand back up but Farmery is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farmery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Farmery dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tischer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farmery momentarily.
Tischer thows a body shot but no joy.
Tischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farmery moves away.
Tischer scores with a jab. Farmery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farmery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tischer jabs Farmery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farmery staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tischer throws out a loose jab but Farmery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farmery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tischer throws a hook but Farmery avoids it easily.
Tischer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tischer misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tischer.
Tischer connects with a leg kick. Farmery looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tischer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Tischer misses.
Tischer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tischer misses with a kick to the body.
Marcus Tischer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farmery staying out of range there.
Tischer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farmery checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Tischer misses.
Tischer misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farmery moves away.
Tischer misses the shot to the body.
Tischer thows a body shot but no joy.
Tischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tischer thuds his shin into the meat of Farmery's side.
Tischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tischer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farmery.
Tischer digs a good hook to Farmery's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Farmery.
Tischer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tischer looks to land a body kick but Farmery moved away.
Tischer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tischer connects with a right hand. Farmery shakes it off.
Tischer tries to bum rush Farmery with a series of wild strikes but Farmery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tischer throws a jab when Farmery was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Tischer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tischer 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Tischer!
A very excited looking Marcus Tischer 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.
The defeated Kai Farmery had this to say: 'Am so sorry ill never let you down again.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Powders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobert Kulot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jobert Kulot will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Powders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jobert Kulot!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powders walks into a jab.
Powders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kulot defends it nicely.
Kulot stuffs the takedown.
Powders shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulot tries to sprawl out of it but Powders keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kulot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Powders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulot lands a head kick!
Kulot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kulot delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powders avoids the head kick by Kulot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powders.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kulot is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Powders has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Powders passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kulot!
Powders is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kulot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Powders jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kulot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Powders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powders has hold of Kulot's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kulot tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Powders cranks the arm and Kulot screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kulot, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Will Powders!
Will Powders thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Pans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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8 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Pans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Barclay!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barclay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barclay. That's going to slow Pans down.
Barclay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barclay connects with a leg kick. Pans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barclay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pans is out of range and Barclay settles back down.
A solid body kick from Barclay.
Barclay lands a head kick. Pans smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pans throws a hook to the side of Barclay's head but Barclay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barclay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barclay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barclay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Barclay tenderised Pans's leg. Pans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barclay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barclay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pans's calf.
Barclay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barclay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pans is breathing heavily.
Pans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pans tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barclay - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barclay scores with a leg kick.
Barclay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pans. That did some damage!
Pans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barclay circles away quickly and effectively.
Pans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barclay. That one must have hurt.
Barclay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barclay throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barclay. That one must have hurt.
Barclay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pans if he has to take too many more of those.
Barclay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barclay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barclay thumps Pans with a low kick.
Barclay scores with a nice body kick.
Barclay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pans will feel that in the morning.
Barclay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barclay scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barclay, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Barclay.
Barclay lands a front kick.
Barclay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andy Barclay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barclay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barclay delivers a nice body kick.
Barclay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barclay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barclay thumps Pans with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barclay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barclay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barclay.
Pans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barclay throws a leg kick which misses Pans's front leg but catches the back leg as Pans tries to avoid it.
Barclay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pans's calf.
A good leg kick by Barclay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barclay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pans's sensitive parts.
Barclay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barclay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Barclay.
Barclay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Barclay.
Pans walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barclay.
Pans will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barclay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barclay throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barclay lands with a nice body kick.
Barclay lands a high kick!
Pans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Barclay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barclay. Barclay obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Barclay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barclay throws a low kick but Pans avoids it.
Andy Barclay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barclay lands a high kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barclay, right into the meat.
Barclay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barclay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pans. That did some damage!
Barclay cracks the inside of Pans's front leg.
Good leg kick by Barclay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barclay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barclay.
Barclay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pans. That did some damage!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barclay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pans might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barclay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barclay throws a front kick that sends Pans stumbling back into the cage.
Barclay lands with a nice body kick.
Pans 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.
Pans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barclay throws a leg kick which misses Pans's front leg but catches the back leg as Pans tries to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barclay.
Barclay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pans. That did some damage!
Barclay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pans. That did some damage!
Pans walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barclay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barclay thumps Pans with a low kick.
Pans takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Andy Barclay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barclay connects with a leg kick. Pans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barclay lands a leg kick that knocks Pans off balance momentarily.
Pans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barclay can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barclay. That's going to slow Pans down.
Barclay throws a leg kick which misses Pans's front leg but catches the back leg as Pans tries to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barclay.
Barclay throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mike Pans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Barclay.
Barclay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barclay circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Pans drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barclay follows Pans to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Barclay!
Andy Barclay is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Andy Barclay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mike Pans was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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