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LFC 33 - Pencil vs D.Berzins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raju Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Frazier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raju Armo's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raju Armo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armo avoiding damage.
Frazier pulls Armo into guard.
Frazier keeping full guard, as Armo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armo trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frazier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armo controls the pace.
Armo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Armo is stalling in the full guard.
Armo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Armo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frazier is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frazier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Armo looking to sit in guard and control but Frazier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frazier won't allow Armo to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frazier has managed to get both his arms back between Armo's legs - danger averted.
Frazier looking to pass the guard.
Armo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armo working for a triangle but Frazier defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frazier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frazier!
Armo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frazier wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Armo.
Frazier bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Armo keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier postures up.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
Armo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frazier is aware though and is defending well.
Armo keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Armo seems keen to control Frazier's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raju Armo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armo pushes Frazier up against the cage in a clinch.
Armo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armo drags the fight down to the ground.
Frazier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frazier has managed to get both his arms back between Armo's legs - danger averted.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
Armo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Armo looking for a guillotine here but Frazier defends easily.
Armo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frazier defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
Frazier is really struggling to control Armo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Raju Armo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armo keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Frazier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Armo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Frazier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Frazier misses with a jab to the body
and Armo moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is fighting off a takedown attempt but Armo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Frazier to the mat. Frazier regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Armo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frazier controls Armo momentarily but Armo frees himself.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Armo from controlling successfully.
Armo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frazier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armo has Frazier in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frazier stopping the sweep attempt from Armo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frazier tries to roll over but Armo keeps him under control.
Frazier won't allow Armo to pass to mount.
Frazier is trying to get back to full guard.
Frazier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armo.
Armo tries to pass to full mount but Frazier defends it.
Frazier is refusing to be controlled, as Armo sits in half guard.
Armo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frazier has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armo passes to side control.
Armo is looking to take a break and control but Frazier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Armo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Armo working away.
Armo takes a little break here. Frazier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armo advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raju Armo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Frazier avoids the head kick by Armo.
Frazier avoids the head kick by Armo.
Frazier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Armo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Armo.
Frazier has hold of one of Armo's legs. Armo is fighting the takedown attempt but Frazier gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Armo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frazier postures up.
Armo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Frazier won't allow Armo to sweep him here.
Frazier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frazier has managed to get both his arms back between Armo's legs - danger averted.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Armo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Armo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Armo is retaining full guard.
Frazier trying to control but Armo is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Frazier.
Armo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Armo controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking for submissions off his back.
Armo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frazier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Armo.
Armo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Armo has control of Frazier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Frazier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frazier is looking to escape.
Armo looking for a guillotine from mount but Frazier is having none of it.
Armo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Armo tries to control but Frazier wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Frazier tries to lock up and control but Armo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frazier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Armo trying to control but Frazier is having none of it.
Armo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Frazier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Frazier shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armo avoids the attempt from Frazier to control.
Mike Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raju Armo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Armo controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raju Armo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armo 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raju Armo!
Raju Armo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemos Dipps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eino Juutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Przemos Dipps!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dipps looks to land a body kick but Juutilainen moved away.
Dipps tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juutilainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dipps has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Juutilainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Juutilainen is trying to work for a kimura but Dipps is defending well.
Juutilainen is working for a kimura but Dipps is defending it quite comfortably.
Dipps is staying active underneath Juutilainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juutilainen stalling away here and it's allowed Dipps to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dipps preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dipps working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juutilainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juutilainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juutilainen trying to control but Dipps is working from the bottom.
Dipps is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Juutilainen wants to control from the top but Dipps keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dipps is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juutilainen defends well.
Juutilainen wants to control from the top but Dipps keeps moving.
Juutilainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dipps's head.
Dipps controls Juutilainen momentarily but Juutilainen frees himself.
Dipps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juutilainen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dipps can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juutilainen controls the pace.
Dipps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juutilainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juutilainen connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Juutilainen distracts Dipps with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Juutilainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dipps has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juutilainen has managed to get both his arms back between Dipps's legs - danger averted.
Juutilainen wants to control from the top but Dipps keeps moving.
Juutilainen looking to sit in guard and control but Dipps gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Juutilainen is trying to keep Dipps in close.
Dipps sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juutilainen's guard.
Juutilainen moves into full guard.
Juutilainen throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dipps!
Juutilainen wants to control the pace but Dipps is squirming around nicely.
Juutilainen lands a heavy elbow.
Juutilainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dipps is trying desperately to improve position.
Juutilainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Dipps tries to reverse the position but Juutilainen maintains control.
Dipps slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juutilainen drops an elbow to the side of Dipps's head.
Dipps is looking for a sweep. Juutilainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juutilainen working over Dipps with some ground and pound. Dipps looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dipps is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Juutilainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Juutilainen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dipps should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dipps tries to roll over but Juutilainen keeps him under control.
Juutilainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juutilainen seems to be working for a kimura but Dipps defends the submission attempt.
Juutilainen 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.
Dipps is looking for a sweep. Juutilainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dipps on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Juutilainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dipps trying to hold on to Juutilainen's head to control him but Juutilainen postures up.
Juutilainen drops an elbow to the side of Dipps's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Juutilainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Juutilainen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dipps tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Juutilainen is in Dipps's guard.
Juutilainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Juutilainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dipps is keeping the position for now.
Juutilainen is working Dipps over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Juutilainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dipps is keeping the position for now.
Dipps is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dipps working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juutilainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juutilainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juutilainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Juutilainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dipps is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juutilainen defends well.
Juutilainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen working some strikes from top position.
Dipps looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juutilainen is stalling in the full guard.
Juutilainen drops back looking for a leg! Dipps is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dipps manages to kick Juutilainen off! Juutilainen jumps back into Dipps's guard.
Dipps is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Juutilainen rolls with it to try and escape but Dipps cranks on the arm and Juutilainen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Przemos Dipps!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Aslamanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ruslan Aslamanov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jo landing with the ground and pound.
Jo is in close to Aslamanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jo looking to pass the guard.
Jo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aslamanov is looking for a triangle but Jo pushes his legs off easily.
Jo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aslamanov keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Aslamanov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Basics -LOD- . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Aslamanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jo stands up over Aslamanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aslamanov has his foot on Jo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jo works his way back into a safe position though.
Jo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aslamanov keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Aslamanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo with a nice head shot there.
Jo chips away with some ground and pound.
Aslamanov working for a triangle but Jo defends it easily.
Jo wants to control from the top but Aslamanov keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aslamanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jo has managed to get both his arms back between Aslamanov's legs - danger averted.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aslamanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aslamanov has momentary wrist control but Jo slips an elbow through the middle.
Jo looking to pass the guard.
Jo trying to control but Aslamanov is working from the bottom.
Aslamanov keeping full guard, as Jo tries to pass.
Jo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jo connects with a couple of short punches.
Aslamanov keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Jo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aslamanov's head.
Aslamanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jo trying to control but Aslamanov is working from the bottom.
Jo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aslamanov keeping full guard, as Jo tries to pass.
Aslamanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jo stands up over Aslamanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo chips away with some ground and pound.
Aslamanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aslamanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aslamanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jo defends well.
Jo wants to control from the top but Aslamanov keeps moving.
Aslamanov has momentary wrist control but Jo slips an elbow through the middle.
Jo is working Aslamanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aslamanov is looking for a triangle but Jo pushes his legs off easily.
Aslamanov is looking for a triangle but Jo pushes his legs off easily.
Jo landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo trying to control but Aslamanov is working from the bottom.
Aslamanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jo is aware though and is defending well.
Aslamanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aslamanov looks winded!
Jo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jo tries to free his leg and advance position but Aslamanov is retaining full guard.
Jo lands a couple of elbows.
Jo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aslamanov's head.
Jo landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jo cracks Aslamanov with a solid left hand.
Jo with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Jo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aslamanov looking for submissions off his back.
Jo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aslamanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jo pulls his head out easily.
Jo working Aslamanov over with strikes.
Jo trying to control the action but Aslamanov is working from the bottom.
Alexander Jo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jo winds up and cracks Aslamanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aslamanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Jo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aslamanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aslamanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslamanov looking for submissions off his back.
Aslamanov is breathing heavily.
Jo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jo lands a nice short elbow.
Aslamanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jo passes to full mount!
Jo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aslamanov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aslamanov looks a forlorn figure.
Jo lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jo landing shots from mount.
Jo lands with some strikes.
Jo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aslamanov?
Jo lands a nice shot to the head.
Jo with shots to the head and body - Aslamanov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aslamanov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jo.
Aslamanov is still in real trouble! Can Jo finish him?
Jo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jo connects with a bit shot that sees Aslamanov covering up! More strikes from Jo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jo is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Jo!
Alexander Jo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic) as his entrance music. Samir King is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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201 lbs
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184 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samir King!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in for a double leg but Belcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belcher defends well and King ends up having to push Belcher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Belcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
King working Belcher over with strikes.
Belcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belcher is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
King lands a couple of decent looking shots.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.
King throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is working Belcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
King actively working from the bottom here.
Belcher is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belcher is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
King is not content to let Belcher control the position.
King moves into full guard.
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belcher trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Belcher stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at King to see if he's OK.
Belcher advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns King that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Belcher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Belcher with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Belcher.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Belcher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
King is rocked!
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
King is still in real trouble! Can Belcher finish him?
Belcher wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Belcher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. King looks a forlorn figure.
Belcher drops a big elbow. That's hurt King! More shots from Belcher and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Briggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Briggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Briggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez has Briggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Briggs manages to get underhooks.
Briggs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Briggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez missing with punches from the bottom.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Briggs wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Briggs is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Briggs stalling.
Ground and pound from Briggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Briggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Briggs misses with a head shot. Sanchez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Briggs postures up.
Briggs passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Briggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Briggs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Briggs lands strikes from half guard.
Briggs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Briggs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Briggs has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Briggs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Briggs isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Briggs working the ground and pound effectively.
Sanchez is rocked!
Briggs looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sanchez covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Briggs!
James Briggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Bojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
146 lbs
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26
148 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeMarcus Bojan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dr Dre!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bojan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bojan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dre is trying to control but Bojan manages to pass to mount!
Dre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bojan controlling the position easily from mount.
Bojan looking to finish with strikes here!
Bojan with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dre is working to get back to half guard.
Bojan trying to control but Dre is having none of it.
Bojan thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Bojan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dre is looking to improve his position but Bojan isn't that keen on the idea.
Dre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bojan.
Dre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dre tries to hold on but Bojan pushes him away.
Bojan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bojan winds up and cracks Dre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bojan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dre's head.
Bojan slips a nice elbow through Dre's hands, connecting with Dre's forehead.
Bojan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bojan trying to control from Dre's half guard. Dre has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bojan connects with a couple of short punches.
Bojan wants to pass the guard but Dre is keeping the position.
Bojan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dre keeping moving, preventing Bojan from controlling successfully.
Dre wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bojan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bojan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bojan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMarcus Bojan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dre tries for a takedown but Bojan circles away easily
so Bojan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dre pulls Bojan in to control the position.
DeMarcus Bojan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bojan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bojan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bojan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bojan won't allow Dre to sweep him here.
Bojan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bojan wants to control from the top but Dre keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bojan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bojan wants to control from the top but Dre keeps moving.
Dre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bojan postures up and lands a big shot to Dre's brow.
Dre is wriggling around but Bojan manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan throwing shots but Dre is blocking nicely.
Dre is looking for a sweep. Bojan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dre keeps trying to improve his position.
Dre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bojan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bojan's back!
Dre working for the choke.
Dre looking to hold on to the position here but Bojan rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Dre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojan has his foot on Dre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dre works his way back into a safe position though.
Bojan pulls Dre in close to prevent any damage.
Dre trying to control the position from guard on top but Bojan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bojan pulls Dre in close to prevent any damage.
Dre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dre trying to control but Bojan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dre!
Dre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bojan controlling from the full mount.
Dre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMarcus Bojan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bojan counters with a single leg into guard. Dre didn't expect that.
Bojan stopping the sweep attempt from Dre.
Bojan postures up in Dre's guard and throws a big left but Dre blocks it.
Bojan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bojan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bojan takes a little break here. Dre wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bojan wants to control but Dre is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dre is not content to let Bojan control the position.
Dre prevents Bojan from improving position.
Bojan working the ground and pound but Dre is defending the strikes.
Bojan grinds an elbow into Dre's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Bojan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dre is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dre gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dre tries to hold on but Bojan postures up.
Dre is bucking up trying to escape but Bojan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bojan looking to ground and pound but Dre is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Bojan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dre regains half guard.
Bojan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bojan trying to control from half guard but Dre is working away.
Bojan is taking a breather. Dre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dre gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMarcus Bojan clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bojan throws a right hand that Dre ducks under and follows up with a left that Dre also avoids with ease.
Dre shoots in for a double leg but Bojan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bojan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dre.
Bojan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeMarcus Bojan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Dre.
Bojan closes the distance and clinches up with Dre, looking for a takedown. Bojan pushes Dre against the cage but Dre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bojan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dre's waist but Dre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bojan off to one side.
Bojan has a takedown stuffed.
Bojan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dre manages to avoid it.
Dre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bojan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bojan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bojan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bojan throwing strikes from guard but Dre blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dre is controlling Bojan's posture.
Bojan wants to control from the top but Dre keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because DeMarcus Bojan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dre with a poor takedown
and Bojan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dre is not content to let Bojan control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojan content to control rather than advance.
Bojan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bojan wants to take a breather but Dre is having none of it.
Bojan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bojan.
Dre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bojan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bojan's back!
Dre avoiding Bojan 's attempts to control his hands.
Bojan breaks Dre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bojan stops Dre from standing up.
Bojan preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMarcus Bojan had his way with Dr Dre in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bojan gets caught napping as Dre dives in and scores a takedown. Bojan manages to retain guard.
Dre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dre is looking to pass into half guard but Bojan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bojan is in guard.
Bojan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bojan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bojan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dre keeps working.
Bojan throwing strikes but Dre manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojan can't do much from the bottom here.
Dre laying and praying for a moment but Bojan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bojan trying to hold on to Dre's head to control him but Dre postures up.
Bojan is staying active underneath Dre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bojan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan is not content to let Dre control the position.
Dre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dre is looking to take a break and control but Bojan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dre is looking to advance position but Bojan won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre is looking to stall here but Bojan recovers full guard.
Bojan is trying to control the position but Dre postures up.
Dre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bojan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bojan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bojan!
Dre dodges the ground and pound from Bojan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Bojan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bojan landing a few strikes.
Bojan grinds an elbow into Dre's temple.
DeMarcus Bojan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bojan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bojan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dre is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeMarcus Bojan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bojan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMarcus Bojan!
DeMarcus Bojan is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoJo Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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279 lbs
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266 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Numero Deux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JoJo Kush!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush staying out of range there.
Kush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deux throws a shot from downtown. Kush moves away and avoids it.
Deux dips to his left and cracks Kush with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Deux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kush manages to avoid it.
Kush's coach down at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kush's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Deux connects with a jab.
Deux misses with a series of wild punches.
Kush avoids the body shot from Deux.
Kush drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kush working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kush moves into full mount!
Kush raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Kush.
Kush looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kush lands a big shot there that rocks Deux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Deux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kush! Deux is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). JoJo Kush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwan Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steiner has chosen Steiner as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gwan Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dylan looks to score with a jab to the body but Steiner is just out of range.
Steiner rushes Dylan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steiner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dylan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dylan.
Steiner lands with a left to the head.
Dylan lands an uppercut.
Steiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Dylan controls his hands.
Dylan slows down the pace here.
Steiner lands an uppercut.
Dylan lands a hook that snaps the head of Steiner backwards.
Steiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steiner working aggressively here.
Steiner landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steiner misses with the head strike.
Steiner wants a takedown but no success here.
Steiner lands a knee to the body.
Steiner throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner misses with the head strike.
Dylan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dylan is trying to drag Steiner to the mat but Steiner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dylan stalling in the clinch.
Dylan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dylan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steiner prevents a body shot from Dylan.
A shot in the inside from Steiner.
Dylan lands a nice uppercut.
Steiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dylan blocks an elbow strike.
Steiner misses with some punches.
Dylan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steiner throws a head punch that misses.
Steiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dylan looking for a takedown.
Steiner cracks Dylan with a nice body shot.
Dylan misses with a body punch.
Steiner lands with a short shot to the head.
Dylan lands a hook that snaps the head of Steiner backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steiner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dylan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steiner.
Dylan blocks an uppercut.
Dylan throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Steiner.
Steiner presses Dylan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dylan misses with a punch to the body.
Dylan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steiner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gwan Dylan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steiner is looking for a takedown.
Dylan managing to block the knees to the body from Steiner.
Steiner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dylan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steiner is defending well.
Steiner blocks a body shot from Dylan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dylan.
Dylan lands a right hand.
Steiner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dylan wants to stall.
Dylan is trying to trip Steiner. He has hold of a leg but Steiner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dylan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dylan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dylan is working hard here to advance position.
Dylan throwing strikes from guard but Steiner blocks nicely.
Dylan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dylan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dylan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dylan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner wants to stand and escape but Dylan is having none of it.
Dylan passes Steiner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dylan trying to control the action but Steiner is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dylan is looking for a kimura here.
Steiner is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Steiner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dylan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Steiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Dylan circles away.
Ricky Steiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dylan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dylan trying to control but Steiner is working from the bottom.
Dylan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steiner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dylan is controlling him.
Dylan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steiner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dylan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dylan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dylan trying to control from half guard but Steiner is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan trying to pass the guard but Steiner defending well.
Dylan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steiner is looking to escape.
Steiner is looking to improve his position.
Steiner is refusing to be controlled, as Dylan sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dylan is working for a kimura but Steiner is defending it quite comfortably.
Dylan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dylan thows a huge punch but Steiner dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gwan Dylan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steiner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dylan as he jumps to the side.
Steiner throws a right and a left that Dylan avoids nicely.
Dylan misses with a takedown attempt - Steiner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steiner fails to land the takedown.
Dylan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steiner.
Gwan Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steiner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dylan shoots in looking for a takedown. Steiner tries to sprawl out of it but Dylan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steiner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steiner tries to clinch but Dylan is having none of it.
Steiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dylan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steiner is fending him off so far but Dylan persists. Nope, Steiner circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dylan shoots in looking for a takedown but Steiner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dylan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dylan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steiner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steiner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dylan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan won't allow Steiner to pass to mount.
Dylan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steiner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steiner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dylan keeps working.
Steiner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dylan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steiner is working for a submission of some sort.
Dylan trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan moves into full guard.
Dylan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steiner stays in close to Dylan's body and controls the position.
Steiner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Steiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steiner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Steiner!
Ricky Steiner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Mudzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Jeggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Josiah Mudzuri has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
194 lbs
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185 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josiah Mudzuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Dick Jeggins!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeggins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mudzuri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jeggins forces his way into half guard.
Jeggins is thwarting Mudzuri's attempts to control the position.
Mudzuri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mudzuri wants to improve his position but Jeggins is controlling well.
Jeggins wants to free his trapped foot but Mudzuri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mudzuri is in trouble now - Jeggins has advanced to mount!
Mudzuri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudzuri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jeggins looking for a guillotine from mount but Mudzuri is having none of it.
Jeggins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mudzuri has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jeggins raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeggins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mudzuri has worked his arm free - good work by Mudzuri!
Mudzuri manages to get back to half guard.
Jeggins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mudzuri reverses the position - he's now on top in Jeggins's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeggins is trying to keep Mudzuri in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mudzuri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeggins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mudzuri wants to control from the top but Jeggins keeps moving.
Mudzuri tries to free his leg and advance position but Jeggins is retaining full guard.
Jeggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mudzuri is one step ahead there.
Mudzuri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jeggins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jeggins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jeggins!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeggins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mudzuri keeps working.
Jeggins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mudzuri is avoiding damage well.
Mudzuri tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeggins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jeggins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Jeggins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mudzuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mudzuri digs a good body shot into Jeggins's ribs.
Jeggins tries for a takedown but Mudzuri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeggins misses with a takedown
and Mudzuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeggins shoots in looking for a takedown. Mudzuri tries to sprawl out of it but Jeggins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mudzuri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Josiah Mudzuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Jeggins.
Jeggins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mudzuri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jeggins scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Mudzuri.
Jeggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mudzuri.
Josiah Mudzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeggins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mudzuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Mudzuri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jeggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jeggins misses with a hook.
No luck for Jeggins with that takedown attempt.
Mudzuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mudzuri scores with a hook to the body. Jeggins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mudzuri scores with a jab. Jeggins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeggins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Mudzuri misses.
Mudzuri lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeggins misses with a takedown attempt - Mudzuri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jeggins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mudzuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mudzuri gets a clinch.
Jeggins tries to stall but Mudzuri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jeggins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mudzuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mudzuri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mudzuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mudzuri breaks the clinch.
Mudzuri slips under a jab.
Mudzuri cracks Jeggins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jeggins looking to score a takedown here. Mudzuri is defending well but Jeggins drives through and ends up in Mudzuri's guard.
Mudzuri controls Jeggins momentarily but Jeggins frees himself.
Mudzuri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mudzuri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jeggins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeggins passes Mudzuri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jeggins wants to control but Mudzuri is keeping him busy.
Mudzuri looking for submissions off his back.
Dick Jeggins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jeggins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mudzuri has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeggins seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Mudzuri dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mudzuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mudzuri lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mudzuri. Jeggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeggins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mudzuri throws a big shot that misses.
Jeggins shoots in and drives through. Mudzuri sprawls well.
Mudzuri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jeggins tries for a takedown but Mudzuri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mudzuri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jeggins has time to react.
Jeggins dives in for a single leg takedown but Mudzuri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Josiah Mudzuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Jeggins.
Mudzuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeggins backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudzuri prevents the takedown attempt.
Mudzuri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mudzuri lands a shoulder strike.
Jeggins looking to stall.
Mudzuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jeggins backwards.
Mudzuri is trying to stall.
A short left from Mudzuri.
Mudzuri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jeggins or not.
Jeggins tries for a takedown but Mudzuri manages to get underhooks.
Mudzuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jegginss head.
Mudzuri pushes Jeggins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jeggins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mudzuri.
Mudzuri lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Mudzuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeggins tries to score a body lock takedown but Mudzuri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mudzuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mudzuri cracks Jeggins with a nice body shot.
Mudzuri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Josiah Mudzuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mudzuri is looking to clinch.
Mudzuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mudzuri connects with a body shot that sends Jeggins's belly button to the back.
Mudzuri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mudzuri lands a right hook to the body.
Mudzuri scores with a shot to the body.
Jeggins shoots in looking for a takedown but Mudzuri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jeggins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mudzuri connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri throws a shot to the body.
Mudzuri doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeggins circles away.
Mudzuri throws a series of strikes that have Jeggins backpedaling.
Mudzuri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mudzuri.
Jeggins shoots in for a double leg but Mudzuri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mudzuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jeggins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mudzuri scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mudzuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jeggins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mudzuri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jeggins somewhat.
Mudzuri connects with the punch.
Mudzuri takes a swing at Jeggins's ribcage but misses.
Mudzuri scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeggins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mudzuri but Mudzuri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeggins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mudzuri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josiah Mudzuri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mudzuri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Mudzuri!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Josiah Mudzuri waved his t-shirt featuring Atlantis's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penncil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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25
190 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Penncil!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penncil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berzins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Berzins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Berzins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Penncil takes a step back to recover.
Penncil looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berzins.
Berzins scores with a nice body kick.
Berzins thumps Penncil with a low kick.
Berzins clinches with his opponent.
Berzins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Berzins.
It looks like BJ Penncil has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Berzins.
Berzins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berzins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penncil's defenses.
Berzins lands a nice elbow.
Berzins breaks from the clinch.
Penncil walks forward, straight into a front kick from Berzins.
Berzins throws a powerful right kick. Penncil tried to block low but the kick was high! Penncil was taken right off of his feet! Berzins jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Berzins!
Daniel Berzins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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