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HFC Fight Night 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Takeru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Roist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Robby Roist was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Takeru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robby Roist!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roist looks to land a left hand but Takeru moved out of range nicely.
Roist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeru.
Takeru scores with a head kick.
Takeru Takeru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roist throws a lazy right hand but Takeru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takeru slips under a jab.
A big right from Takeru misses.
A slow jab from Roist misses its intended target.
Roist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeru.
Good leg kick by Takeru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Takeru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeru looks to throw the jab but Roist is out of range.
Roist cracks Takeru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeru drops his hands momentarily and Roist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Takeru Takeru has been cut.
Takeru loads up on a big right hand but Roist slips the punch.
Roist moves out of range of the strikes.
Roist loads up on a big right hand but Takeru slips the punch.
Takeru feints and then cracks Roist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roist down.
Roist lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeru misses with a head kick.
Takeru is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Roist's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Takeru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeru misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roist.
Takeru cracks Roist with an open hand slap.
Takeru throws a shot from downtown. Roist moves away and avoids it.
Takeru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roist to score with a decent uppercut.
Takeru slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Takeru.
Roist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roist staying out of range there.
Roist ducks under a wild hook from Takeru.
Takeru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Takeru misses.
Roist lands with a shot to the body.
Takeru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takeru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takeru scores with a leg kick.
Takeru lands a body shot.
Takeru punishes Roist's body with a nice straight punch.
Roist lands a nice shot that snaps Takeru's head back.
Takeru slips under a jab from Roist.
Takeru moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeru thuds his shin into the meat of Roist's side.
Takeru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takeru with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeru misses with a straight left.
Roist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roist throws an overhand right that lands on Takeru's shoulder, as Takeru tries to avoid the shot.
Takeru moves out of range as Roist strikes.
Roist cracks Takeru with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roist throws a shot from downtown. Takeru moves away and avoids it.
Roist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeru circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robby Roist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takeru Takeru's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takeru lands a head kick!
Takeru throws a big shot that misses.
Robby Roist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roist looks to land a right hand but Takeru moved out of range.
Roist slips a straight right by Takeru.
A big right from Roist misses.
Roist moves out of range of the body kick from Takeru.
Takeru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeru tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeru throws a big shot that misses.
Roist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeru misses with an uppercut
and Roist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeru thinking.
Takeru is looking to slow Roist down with leg kicks.
Roist scores with a decent looking hook.
Roist throws a hook to the side of Takeru's head but Takeru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roist throws a big shot that misses.
Roist looks to land a combination but Takeru avoids it well.
Takeru slips a straight right by Roist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roist shoots in looking for a takedown. Takeru tries to sprawl out of it but Roist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takeru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Roist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roist.
Takeru feints and then cracks Roist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roist down.
Takeru throws a hook but Roist avoids it easily.
Takeru throws a jab when Roist was well out of range.
Takeru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Takeru.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roist throws a hook to the side of Takeru's head but Takeru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roist fails to land with a series of punches.
Roist slips a jab from Takeru.
Takeru throws a leg kick which misses Roist's front leg but catches the back leg as Roist tries to avoid it.
Takeru Takeru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roist.
Takeru scores with a kick to the body.
Roist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takeru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roist.
Takeru walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeru is looking to slow Roist down with leg kicks.
Roist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeru.
Roist throws a poor cross that misses
and Takeru counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Roist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takeru circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roist throws a looping overhand right but Takeru ducks down to avoid it.
Takeru scores with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roist throws a body punch but Takeru moves out of range.
Takeru misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Takeru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeru Takeru's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takeru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeru wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body kick from Takeru.
A lazy left from Takeru finds it's target.
Takeru lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Roist.
Roist throws the left hand but Takeru avoids the punch easily.
Takeru misses with a hook. Roist ducked under it nicely.
Takeru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeru throws out a loose jab but Roist uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeru.
Roist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Takeru loads up on a big right hand but Roist slips the punch.
Roist 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.
A slow jab from Takeru misses its intended target.
Takeru misses with an uppercut. Roist saw that one coming.
Roist throws a hook but Takeru blocks it.
Roist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeru.
Takeru throws a looping overhand right but Roist ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Roist misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Takeru tenderised Roist's leg. Roist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takeru misses with a body kick.
Roist throws a poor cross that misses
and Takeru counters with a nice leg kick.
Takeru throws a right hand that misses
and Roist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roist avoids the body shot from Takeru.
Roist throws the left hand but Takeru avoids the punch easily.
Roist takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takeru thows a body shot but no joy.
Roist ducks under a wild hook from Takeru.
A swing and a miss from Takeru.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roist misses the shot to the body.
Takeru scores with a kick to the body.
Roist throws an off balance right hand
and Takeru counters with a thumping low kick.
Takeru lands a jab.
Takeru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roist manages to avoid it.
Roist connects with a crisp jab.
Roist misses with an uppercut. Takeru saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Takeru as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roist throws a hook but Takeru avoids it easily.
Takeru cracks Roist with an open hand slap.
Roist throws a jab when Takeru was well out of range.
Roist looks to throw the jab but Takeru is out of range.
Roist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeru misses with a body shot.
Takeru throws the kick towards the body but Roist avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeru takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takeru throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Takeru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takeru 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 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Takeru!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Senju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanamichi Senju is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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202 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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211 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanamichi Senju!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Hanamichi Senju has been cut.
Senju misses with a hook.
Senju throws a right and a left that Good avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Good.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Senju misses with a right hand
and Good counters with a solid body kick.
Senju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Good. That snapped Senju's head back.
Good looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Good backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Senju's temple! It sends Senju violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Good celebrates and the doctors try to help Senju!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Nick Good!
A less than humble Nick Good misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Sera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Lee (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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220 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Sera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ming Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Sera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sera.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Sera.
Lee moves forwards but Sera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sera scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sera misses with a looping left.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sera jabs at Lee's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Sera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Sera.
Sera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Sera.
Sera tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sera slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miles Sera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ming Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sera stuffs the takedown.
Ming Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sera throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee moves away from the strike by Sera.
Sera scores with a nice strike.
Lee is rocked!
Sera throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Sera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Sera finish him?
Lee shoots in and drives through. Sera sprawls well.
Lee looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sera lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lee. Sera pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles Sera!
Miles Sera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balance Neut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yauri Qzatzl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neut comes into the arena with We're Not Gonna Take It blaring out of the sound system. Qzatzl has chosen From the mountains as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balance Neut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yauri Qzatzl!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neut digs a good body shot into Qzatzl's ribs.
Neut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Qzatzl dodges the punch combination from Neut.
Qzatzl misses with a hook.
Qzatzl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neut manages to avoid it.
Neut takes a swing at Qzatzl's ribcage but misses.
Neut misses with a few strikes there.
Qzatzl 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Qzatzl crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Neut - the referee stops the clock and Qzatzl gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Neut. Qzatzl manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Neut takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Neut moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Neut avoids the body shot from Qzatzl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qzatzl takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Neut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qzatzl manages to avoid it.
Neut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qzatzl.
Qzatzl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neut.
Neut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qzatzl.
Qzatzl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Qzatzl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neut was well out of range. Poor timing from Qzatzl.
Qzatzl walks forward, straight into a front kick from Neut.
Neut avoids the body shot from Qzatzl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qzatzl misses with a straight left.
Qzatzl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neut.
Qzatzl blocks a head kick by Neut.
Neut scores with a decent looking hook.
Neut throws a wild body kick that Qzatzl sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qzatzl. Neut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qzatzl stuns Neut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qzatzl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neut circles away quickly and effectively.
Neut throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qzatzl.
Qzatzl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neut.
Qzatzl misses with a wild body shot.
Qzatzl takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Neut scores with a jab. Qzatzl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Qzatzl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neut was well out of range. Poor timing from Qzatzl.
Qzatzl misses with a wild combination.
Neut lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neut scores with a push kick.
Qzatzl throws a hook but Neut avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neut takes a swing at Qzatzl's ribcage but misses.
Qzatzl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qzatzl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neut.
Danga de danga de dang - Neut scores with a four punch combination!
Neut instigates a clinch.
Neut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Qzatzl pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Qzatzl tries to work over Neut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neut prevents a body shot from Qzatzl.
Qzatzl misses with a punch to the body.
Qzatzl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qzatzl manages to break the clinch.
Qzatzl cracks Neut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neut tries to clinch up but Qzatzl circles away and keeps his distance.
Neut misses with a few strikes there.
Neut digs a good body shot into Qzatzl's ribs.
Qzatzl lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qzatzl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neut moves away.
Neut is looking to wear down Qzatzl with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Neut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Neut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Qzatzl throws a good cross that connects.
Neut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Qzatzl's head.
Neut rushes Qzatzl and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Qzatzl.
Qzatzl lands a hook that snaps the head of Neut backwards.
Qzatzl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qzatzl connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neut thuds his shin into the meat of Qzatzl's side.
Qzatzl misses with a wild combination.
Neut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qzatzl lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Qzatzl.
Neut dips to his left and cracks Qzatzl with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Qzatzl as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Qzatzl to score with a decent uppercut.
Neut throws a head kick that Qzatzl semi-blocks.
Neut misses with a double jab.
Qzatzl misses with a wild body shot.
Neut throws a head kick but Qzatzl moves out of range.
Qzatzl misses with the combination.
Neut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Neut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neut misses with a head kick.
Qzatzl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neut lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Neut throws a series of punches but Qzatzl moves out of range.
Qzatzl is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Neut had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Qzatzl blocks a head kick by Neut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Qzatzl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Qzatzl misses with a body shot.
Qzatzl misses with a body shot.
Neut 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Balance Neut will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Neut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qzatzl swats away the attempt to clinch by Neut.
Neut takes a swing at Qzatzl's ribcage but misses.
Qzatzl just misses with a punch to the body.
Neut throws a body kick that misses.
Qzatzl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neut throws a right hand that Qzatzl ducks under and follows up with a left that Qzatzl also avoids with ease.
Qzatzl connects with a single shot there.
Yauri Qzatzl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qzatzl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neut misses with a body shot.
Qzatzl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Neut.
Qzatzl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neut walks into a stiff left hand from Qzatzl.
Neut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Qzatzl lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neut throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qzatzl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neut.
Neut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Qzatzl connects with a body shot that sends Neut's belly button to the back.
Neut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qzatzl.
Qzatzl takes a swing at Neut's ribcage but misses.
Qzatzl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neut throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Neut takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Qzatzl looks to land a right hand but Neut moved out of range.
Neut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Qzatzl looks to score with a jab to the body but Neut is just out of range.
Qzatzl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Qzatzl.
Neut works the jab nicely.
Neut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qzatzl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Qzatzl lands with a nice body punch.
Qzatzl closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qzatzl thuds his right hand into Neut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neut checks the leg kick nicely there.
Qzatzl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neut moves away.
Good work by Neut as he checks the leg kick.
Qzatzl shoots in for a takedown but Neut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Qzatzl is breathing heavily.
Qzatzl swats away the attempt to clinch by Neut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neut, as that shot connected.
Neut with a hook.
Qzatzl looks to score with a jab to the body but Neut is just out of range.
Neut jabs Qzatzl right on the nose. Qzatzl blinks but takes it well.
Neut scoring well with a low kick there.
Neut lands a left and a right that send Qzatzl crashing to the mat, dazed. Neut thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Qzatzl is rocked!
Qzatzl scores with a body shot.
Qzatzl is still on wobbly legs! Can Neut finish him?
Neut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qzatzl circles away quickly and effectively.
Neut throws a head kick but Qzatzl moves out of range.
A slow jab from Qzatzl misses its intended target.
Neut lands a nice shot that snaps Qzatzl's head back.
Neut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Qzatzl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neut throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Qzatzl stumbling backwards into the cage! Qzatzl bounces back off the cage towards Neut, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Neut lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Neut celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Balance Neut!
A victorious Balance Neut 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Majors Paaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Baumgartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paaine comes to the cage accompanied by F*ck Authority-Pennywise. Majors Paaine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Majors Paaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Baumgartner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baumgartner scores with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Paaine's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baumgartner connects with a looping right hand.
Baumgartner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paaine's hands.
Baumgartner connects with a solid leg kick.
Baumgartner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paaine.
No joy there for Baumgartner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baumgartner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baumgartner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paaine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baumgartner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paaine is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baumgartner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baumgartner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paaine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paaine tries to kick Baumgartner off but Baumgartner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paaine is trying to get back to full guard.
Baumgartner 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.
Baumgartner is stalling here. Paaine is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baumgartner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paaine has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paaine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Baumgartner is trying to control Paaine's posture but Paaine avoids it.
Baumgartner is not content to let Paaine control the position.
Paaine wants to control for a moment but Baumgartner uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baumgartner is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paaine passes to side control.
Baumgartner is looking to regain half guard here but Paaine keeps moving and retains side control.
Paaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baumgartner keeps working.
Paaine scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baumgartner to see if he's OK.
Baumgartner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paaine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paaine prevents Baumgartner from improving his position.
Paaine wants to pass the guard but Baumgartner is defending well.
Paaine throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Baumgartner to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paaine is aware though and is defending well.
Baumgartner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paaine wants to control from the top but Baumgartner keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baumgartner working a defensive guard here.
Baumgartner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Paaine trying to control but Baumgartner is working from the bottom.
Paaine is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Baumgartner keeping moving, preventing Paaine from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baumgartner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baumgartner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paaine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baumgartner pulls Paaine in close to his closed guard and prevents Paaine from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Baumgartner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baumgartner looks for a takedown but Paaine sprawls well.
Baumgartner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baumgartner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paaine's guard.
Baumgartner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paaine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paaine keeping moving, preventing Baumgartner from controlling successfully.
Paaine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baumgartner trying to control the position from guard on top but Paaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baumgartner looking to pass the guard.
Baumgartner trying to control the position from guard on top but Paaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roger Baumgartner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Baumgartner tries to land a front kick but Paaine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Paaine enables Baumgartner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paaine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Baumgartner is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner won't allow Paaine to get back to his feet.
Baumgartner tries to free his leg and advance position but Paaine is retaining full guard.
Paaine is trying to keep Baumgartner in close.
Paaine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baumgartner passes Paaine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paaine is trying to stand up here but Baumgartner is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner trying to control from half guard but Paaine is working away.
Baumgartner wants to free his trapped foot but Paaine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baumgartner 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.
Paaine wants to improve his position but Baumgartner is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner seems to be looking for submissions.
Paaine is looking to escape.
Roger Baumgartner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baumgartner trying to control from half guard but Paaine is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baumgartner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paaine defends it well.
Paaine is not content to let Baumgartner control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Baumgartner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Baumgartner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paaine as he jumps to the side.
Baumgartner dives in and scores a takedown into Paaine's guard.
Baumgartner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baumgartner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baumgartner trying to control but Paaine is working from the bottom.
Baumgartner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paaine keeping full guard, as Baumgartner tries to pass.
Paaine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roger Baumgartner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baumgartner lands with a shot to the body.
Baumgartner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paaine defends it nicely.
Baumgartner gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paaine is refusing to be controlled, as Baumgartner sits in half guard.
Baumgartner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paaine is just riding it out for now. Baumgartner eventually gives up the hold.
Paaine is trying to stand back up but Baumgartner is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paaine defends it well.
Baumgartner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roger Baumgartner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paaine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paaine wants to get back to full guard.
Baumgartner tries to pass to full mount but Paaine defends it.
Majors Paaine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paaine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paaine wants to get back to his feet.
Baumgartner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baumgartner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paaine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baumgartner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Baumgartner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baumgartner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Baumgartner!
Our winner, Roger Baumgartner, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Timmons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Browne!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Timmons! Browne is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Timmons!
Nate Timmons looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This is for all the cans who were beaten by Meat this last year. He now knows how it feels'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Kulot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeru Takeya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Kulot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Takeya!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takeya shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulot tries to sprawl out of it but Takeya 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.
Takeya scores with a takedown into Kulot's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kulot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kulot wants to stand but Takeya is controlling the position.
Kulot keeping full guard, as Takeya tries to pass.
Takeya throwing strikes from guard but Kulot blocks nicely.
Takeya postures up in Kulot's guard and throws a big left but Kulot blocks it.
Kulot has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takeya is looking to work some ground and pound but Kulot has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeya's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takeya lands a couple of elbows.
Takeya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takeya working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kulot's head.
Takeya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kulot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takeya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulot is keeping the position for now.
Takeya stops Kulot from standing up.
Takeya is looking to work some ground and pound but Kulot has wrist control.
Takeya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takeya works over Kulot with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeya is looking to work some ground and pound but Kulot has wrist control.
Takeya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kulot's head.
Takeya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulot wants to get back to his feet but Takeya passes into half guard.
Takeya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takeya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeya scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Takeya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kulot's head.
Kulot is trying to stand.
Takeya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takeya lands with a punch from half guard.
Kulot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takeya on the ground.
Takeya lands strikes from half guard.
Kulot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kulot tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Takeya scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takeya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takeya scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takeya working over Kulot with some ground and pound. Kulot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takeya scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeya prevents Kulot from standing back up.
Takeya drops an elbow to the side of Kulot's head.
Takeya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kulot's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeya lands with a punch from half guard.
Takeya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeya lands strikes from half guard.
Takeya scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Takeya working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kulot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takeya scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takeya tries to pass to full mount but Kulot defends it.
Takeya thows a huge punch but Kulot dodges it nicely.
Takeya lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulot wants to stand back up but Takeya manages to pass into side control.
Takeya throws a strike aimed at the side of Kulot's head but Kulot avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Takeya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takeya looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takeya lands a nice short elbow.
Takeya working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takeya looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kulot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kulot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeya.
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. Takeya connects with a nice short shot to Kulot's temple.
Takeru Takeya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kulot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeya.
Kulot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takeya scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeya throwing shots but Kulot is blocking nicely.
Takeya passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Takeya crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeya landing strikes.
Kulot is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Takeya has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kulot takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Takeya in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kulot is rocked!
Kulot is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Kulot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeya in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kulot looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Takeya turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeru Takeya!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zen Zelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Coming home -Dirty money. 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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35
160 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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35
198 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Powerful |
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zen Zelli!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Zelli is out of range.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Zelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zelli has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Zelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zelli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hardy.
Zelli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Zelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Zelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zelli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zelli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Zelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Zelli controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Zelli.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Zelli.
Zelli prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy avoids the elbow strike from Zelli, against the cage.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Zelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zelli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Zelli controls the action.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Zelli.
Hardy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zelli pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zelli lands with a short shot to the head.
Zelli tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Zelli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelli pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zelli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Zelli.
Zelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Zelli.
Zelli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zelli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Zelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Zelli missing with knees to the body.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zelli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zellis head.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Zelli.
A left hand lands to the body for Zelli.
Zelli blocking some punches.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zelli scores with a hook to the body.
Zelli misses with a body punch.
Hardy lands a shot to the body.
Zelli lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Zelli.
Zelli prevents a body shot from Hardy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Zelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Zelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zelli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zelli tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Zelli blocking some punches.
Zelli prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zelli lands a nice uppercut.
Zelli blocks an uppercut.
Zelli lands a right hand.
Zelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Zelli.
Zelli lands a body punch.
Zelli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy has Zelli pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hardy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zelli tumbling to the mat - Hardy dives into Zelli's guard.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zelli is trying to keep Hardy in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zen Zelli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zelli's waist but Zelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side.
Hardy cracks Zelli with a good jab.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Zelli clobbers Hardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zelli but Zelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zen Zelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Zelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zelli continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zelli blocks an uppercut.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Zelli controls the action.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zelli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zelli has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zelli.
Zelli works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Zelli lands a left hand.
Zelli lands a body shot.
Zelli lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Zelli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Zelli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good body shot from Zelli.
Zelli pushes Hardy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zelli digs a right hand underneath Hardy's ribcage. Hardy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zen Zelli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zelli scores with a hook to the body.
Zelli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Zelli.
Zelli lands a left hand.
Zelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zelli works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
Zelli scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zelli.
Zelli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zelli lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelli scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice elbow from Zelli.
Zelli scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Zelli blocking some punches.
Zelli lands a nice elbow.
Zelli lands a knee to the body.
Zelli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zelli lands with a left to the head.
Zelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Zelli.
Zelli is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardy seems to have got his legs back now.
Zelli lands with a right to the head.
Zelli lands a shoulder strike.
Zelli lands a left hand.
Zelli lands a left hand.
Zelli lands with a left to the head.
Zelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Zelli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelli unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hardy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zelli is unloading with more strikes now! Hardy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zen Zelli!
A less than humble Zen Zelli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Jason Hardy stepped up to the mic, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chael Sauna has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
185 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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36
169 lbs
29 - 14 - 3 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chael Sauna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 3, fighting out of London, Sean Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sauna manages to avoid it.
Quinn slips under a jab from Sauna.
Quinn's coach down at S-1 Complete Fighter Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Quinn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sauna scores with a jab to the head.
Sauna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quinn counters with a nice body shot.
Sauna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quinn.
Sauna throws a nice looking combination but Quinn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sauna scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Sauna finds it's target.
Chael Sauna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn lands a nice shot that snaps Sauna's head back.
Quinn misses with an uppercut. Sauna saw that one coming.
Quinn walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sauna throws a shot from downtown. Quinn moves away and avoids it.
Sauna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauna shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sauna was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sauna working the strikes but Quinn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Quinn is staying active underneath Sauna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sauna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quinn defending well though.
Quinn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sauna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sauna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sauna seems to be working for a kimura but Quinn defends the submission attempt.
Sauna lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sauna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quinn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sauna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quinn's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sauna is trying to control the action in half guard but Quinn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sauna trying to control from Quinn's half guard. Quinn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sauna has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sauna lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sauna throwing strikes from guard but Quinn blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sauna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quinn keeping full guard, as Sauna tries to pass.
Sauna has gone for a leg lock! Quinn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sauna's guard.
Sauna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauna wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Sauna with the ground and pound but Quinn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sauna trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quinn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sauna preventing the sweep.
Sauna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sauna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Quinn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Quinn has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sauna dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Quinn throws a hook to the side of Sauna's head but Sauna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sauna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quinn.
Quinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sauna.
Quinn misses with an uppercut. Sauna saw that one coming.
Sauna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab lands there for Sauna.
Sauna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Sauna misses its intended target.
Quinn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sauna counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sauna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quinn is just riding it out for now. Sauna eventually gives up the hold.
Sauna thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sauna throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Quinn controlling the position well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sauna throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sauna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sauna looks to land a strike but Quinn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sauna lands a couple of elbows.
Sauna postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Quinn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sauna, into his guard.
Chael Sauna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quinn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn stopping the sweep attempt from Sauna.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sean Quinn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Quinn blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quinn digs a good body shot into Sauna's ribs.
Sauna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sauna scores with a nice head shot.
Sauna tests Quinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sean Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Quinn.
Sauna loads up on a big right hand but Quinn slips the punch.
Quinn misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sauna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quinn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sauna momentarily.
Sauna throws a lazy right hand but Quinn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sauna dominated that second round.
That's time! Sauna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Sauna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chael Sauna is winning the standup battle so far.
Sauna looks to throw the jab but Quinn is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Quinn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sauna doesn't seem phased though.
Sauna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sauna misses with a left hand
and Quinn counters with a right hand to the body.
Sauna looks to land a combination but Quinn avoids it well.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sauna manages to avoid it.
Quinn lands with a straight right. Sauna didn't see that one coming.
Quinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Sauna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quinn staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quinn digs a good body shot into Sauna's ribs.
Sauna is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Quinn misses with a wild body shot.
Sauna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quinn.
Sauna looks to throw the jab but Quinn is out of range.
Quinn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sauna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sauna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quinn defending well as Sauna loads up on a big left hand.
Sean Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauna defending well as Quinn loads up on a big left hand.
Quinn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sauna is rocked!
Quinn connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sauna out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Quinn!
Post fight, an emotional Sean Quinn said 'An obviously emotional Quinn thanked the fans, his trainers and most of all Joe Lang for all the good times he has enjoyed in LFNC'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Box Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
272 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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197 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Box Spar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Spar is out of range.
Spar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Dan Smith has been cut.
A head kick misses from Spar.
Spar scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spar moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Spar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Spar avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Spar blocks it.
Spar misses with some punches.
Spar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spar prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Spar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spar blocks an uppercut.
Spar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Spar tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spar misses with a punch on the inside.
Spar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Spar blocks a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spar drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spar is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spar misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Spar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spar.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spar.
Spar prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spar lands an uppercut.
That has opened up Dan Smith's cut even more.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spar has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Spar controls his hands.
Smith digs a right hand into Spar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spar's gas tank.
Spar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Spar effectively controlling the action here.
Spar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Spar is controlling the position.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spar's elbow.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spar back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith throws the left hand but Spar avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Smith lands.
Spar misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Spar back into the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Spar.
Spar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spar has him pressed against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Spar.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Spar avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spar tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spar.
Smith tries a body shot but Spar blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Box Spar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spar, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spar's elbow.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith letting Spar take a breather here.
Spar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spar tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Spar is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spar moves away.
Spar staying out of range there.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spar misses with the combination.
Smith jabs at Spar's body.
Smith with a jab.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Spar misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook but Spar avoids it easily.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spar manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Spar moves into the clinch successfully.
Spar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spar lands a left hand.
Spar swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Spar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Spar fails to land.
Smith lands a right hand.
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!
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spar working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Spar trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spar.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Spar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a straight right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Spar blocking some punches.
Spar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Spar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dan Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith tries a body shot but Spar blocks it.
Spar lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Spar.
The cut above Dan Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Spar pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith tries to work over Spar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Spar.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Spar controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spar is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Spar into the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Spar controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spar pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar misses with the head strike.
Smith blocking some punches.
Spar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Spar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spar swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Spar has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spar lands a right hand.
Spar lands with a right to the head.
Dan Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Spar blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Spar fails to land.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spar backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Smith's cut.
That's time! Spar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith throws a hook but Spar avoids it easily.
Spar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Spar slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Spar throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Spar does no damage.
Spar closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spar taking a breather.
Spar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a looping right.
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!
Spar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spar's head backwards.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Spar counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spar throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Spar.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith misses the jab.
Box Spar is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Spar.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Spar stalling in the clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Spar breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Spar ducks down to avoid it.
Smith lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spar fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A head kick by Spar misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spar misses with a head kick.
Box Spar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spar.
Spar tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spar avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spar blocks a body shot from Smith.
Spar trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spar's elbow.
Spar misses with the head strike.
Spar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spar is working Smith over against the cage.
Spar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spar throws a head punch that misses.
Spar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spar blocks an uppercut.
Spar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Spar.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Spar tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Spar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Spar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spar's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spar tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith digs a good body shot into Spar's ribs.
Spar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Spar tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Spar misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Spar misses with a head kick.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Spar swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Spar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Jab by Smith.
Spar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Spar saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Spar misses with a straight left.
Smith 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.
Smith slips a straight right by Spar.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Spar.
Spar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spar throws out the jab.
Spar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spar lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spar misses with a head kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Spar's ribs.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith throws a hook but Spar avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Spar is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Oh Spar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Smith.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith pounces like a tiger and cracks Spar with a vicious hook! Spar is down but not out! Smith follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dan Smith!
Dan Smith is the new super heavyweight champion!
Dan Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Ace of Spades Clothing in his post fight interview.
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