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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wigley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Clegane has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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284 lbs
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250 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Wigley!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane throws a combination that misses
and Wigley counters with a good, hard body kick but Clegane shrugs it off.
Wigley shoots in and bounces Clegane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clegane has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wigley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wigley decides to pull guard.
Clegane gets to his feet. Wigley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Clegane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wigley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clegane tries to bum rush Wigley with a series of wild strikes but Wigley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clegane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Clegane.
Clegane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wigley.
Wigley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gregor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Clegane. Those never looked like landing.
Clegane misses with the combination.
Clegane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wigley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a double jab.
Clegane drops Wigley with a left and a right! Oh, Wigley is hurt - Clegane dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Jack Wigley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Wigley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Clegane'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.
Clegane decides to stand back up. Clegane steps back and let's Wigley get back to his feet.
Clegane throws a combination that misses
and Wigley counters by moving into the clinch.
Clegane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clegane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wigley wants a takedown.
Wigley prevents Clegane from breaking the clinch.
Clegane tries to circle away but Wigley has him pinned against the cage.
Wigley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clegane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clegane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wigley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wigley has a takedown stuffed.
Gregor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wigley.
Wigley rushes Clegane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Clegane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wigley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clegane's efforts to push away.
Wigley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wigley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clegane tries to stand but Wigley is controlling from the bottom.
Wigley looking to control.
Wigley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clegane wants to get up but he can't break Wigley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Wigley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wigley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clegane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wigley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clegane stands up and waves to Wigley to follow him.
Clegane misses with the combination.
Clegane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wigley counters with an outside leg kick.
Clegane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wigley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clegane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wigley counters with a good, hard body kick but Clegane shrugs it off.
Wigley throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clegane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wigley counters with a good, hard body kick but Clegane shrugs it off.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
A jab-cross combination lands for Clegane and sends Wigley crashing to the mat! Clegane follows him down to the mat - Wigley regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clegane stands up and beckons Wigley to join him on the feet.
No joy there for Clegane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clegane swinging wildly here.
Gregor Clegane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clegane tries to bum rush Wigley with a series of wild strikes but Wigley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clegane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wigley counters with a body kick.
Clegane misses with a double jab
and Wigley counters by clinching up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wigley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clegane blocks it with crossed arms.
Clegane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wigley tries to pull guard but Clegane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Wigley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clegane misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Clegane.
Clegane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clegane misses with a double jab
and Wigley counters with a nice body shot.
Clegane misses with a double jab
and Wigley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clegane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wigley.
Wigley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clegane.
Wigley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wigley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clegane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wigley is in Clegane's guard.
Clegane is wriggling around but Wigley manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wigley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane is trying to stand back up but Wigley is controlling him
Wigley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wigley decides to stand up.
Clegane misses with a combination
and Wigley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clegane thinking.
Wigley fails with a takedown attempt.
Wigley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clegane swinging wildly here.
Gregor Clegane is winning the standup battle so far.
Wigley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a wild combination.
Clegane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wigley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clegane misses with the combination.
Clegane tries to bum rush Wigley with a series of wild strikes but Wigley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clegane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clegane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wigley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wigley tries to clinch but Clegane is having none of it.
Clegane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wigley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clegane is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wigley drives through and clinches with Clegane against the cage.
Wigley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clegane throws a combination that misses
and Wigley counters with a head kick. That will keep Clegane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane tries to bum rush Wigley with a series of wild strikes but Wigley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Wigley or perhaps it was just good defense by Clegane which made him look bad.
Gregor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wigley.
Wigley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clegane misses with a double jab
and Wigley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clegane is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wigley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wigley shoots in but Clegane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clegane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clegane keeps the fight on the outside.
Clegane misses with a combination
and Wigley counters with a stiff right hand.
Wigley dodges the punch combination from Clegane.
Wigley fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wigley dodges the punch combination from Clegane.
Wigley is looking to clinch but Clegane is avoiding it.
Clegane looks to land a combination. Wigley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane throws a series of punches but Wigley moves out of range.
Clegane misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Clegane scores with a four punch combination!
Wigley wants to clinch up but Clegane keeps it at a distance.
Clegane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Clegane.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wigley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clegane misses with a combination
and Wigley counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wigley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Wigley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Clegane throws a combination that misses
and Wigley counters with a head kick.
Wigley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clegane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wigley circles away quickly and effectively.
Clegane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clegane misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Clegane misses.
Clegane misses with the combination.
Wigley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wigley moves into the clinch.
Wigley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clegane tries to bum rush Wigley with a series of wild strikes but Wigley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wigley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clegane as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wigley slips a jab and a cross from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a combination
and Wigley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wigley pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clegane gets to his feet - Wigley follows without any prompting.
Wigley drives through and clinches with Clegane against the cage.
Wigley manages to break the clinch.
Clegane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wigley counters with an outside leg kick.
Wigley has Clegane up against the cage in a clinch.
Wigley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clegane's efforts to push away.
Clegane tries to break free but Wigley pushes him back against the cage.
Wigley can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wigley goes for a takedown attempt but Clegane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gregor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wigley.
Clegane throws a series of punches but Wigley moves out of range.
Wigley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clegane tries to avoid it but Wigley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clegane to the ground. Clegane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wigley dodges the punch combination from Clegane.
Clegane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clegane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wigley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clegane throws a combination. Wigley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wigley dodges the punch combination from Clegane.
Wigley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clegane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wigley somewhat.
Clegane misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wigley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clegane to the mat! Clegane manages to get full guard.
Wigley won't allow Clegane to get back to his feet.
Wigley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wigley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wigley wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Clegane kicks Wigley off and gets to his feet.
Gregor Clegane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clegane misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Clegane. Those never looked like landing.
Clegane misses with a two punch combination.
Clegane looks to land a combination but Wigley avoids it well.
Clegane slaps away a takedown attempt from Wigley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clegane throws a right hand that Wigley ducks under and follows up with a left that Wigley also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wigley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clegane was well out of range. Poor timing from Wigley.
Clegane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wigley.
Wigley throws a series of punches but Clegane moves out of range.
Clegane misses with a few strikes there.
Clegane misses with a combination
and Wigley counters with a thumping low kick.
Wigley tries to clinch but Clegane moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clegane gets caught flat footed, as Wigley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clegane is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wigley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane tries to break the clinch but Wigley is controlling the position.
Clegane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wigley tries to pull guard but Clegane won't allow it.
Clegane tries to break the clinch but Wigley is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Wigley.
I think Wigley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wigley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haffaz Aladeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard has chosen K9 Justice as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Haffaz Aladeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, German Shephard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shephard misses with a straight left.
Aladeen dodges the punch combination from Shephard.
Shephard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shephard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aladeen throws a leg kick
and Shephard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shephard shoots in but no luck this time.
Aladeen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aladeen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Aladeen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aladeen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shephard lands a nice shot to the body.
Aladeen scoring well with a low kick there.
Shephard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aladeen pinned against the cage. Aladeen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aladeen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aladeen throws a front kick aimed at Shephard's knee but Shephard avoids it well.
Aladeen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aladeen throws a low kick but Shephard moves out of range easily.
Aladeen tries to work over Shephard's front leg with a kick but Shephard checks it.
Aladeen lands a jab.
Aladeen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aladeen throws a head kick that misses.
Shephard misses the shot to the body.
Aladeen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shephard. That did some damage!
Aladeen avoids the body shot from Shephard.
Haffaz Aladeen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aladeen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
Aladeen tries to clinch but Shephard moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shephard. Beautiful body shot.
Aladeen throws a body punch but Shephard moves out of range.
Aladeen wants to clinch.
Shephard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen misses with a looping left.
Shephard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shephard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shephard tries a head kick but it misses.
Aladeen throws a leg kick that misses.
Aladeen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KAMOT-E 4.5* sparring gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shephard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shephard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aladeen rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shephard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shephard misses with a straight right.
Aladeen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shephard works Aladeen's body with a nice hook.
Aladeen misses with a head kick.
Aladeen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shephard.
Aladeen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shephard.
A jab from Shephard misses.
Aladeen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shephard checks it well.
Shephard throws an overhand right that lands on Aladeen's shoulder, as Aladeen tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen moves away from the strike by Shephard.
Shephard tries to land a front kick but Aladeen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shephard blocks a leg kick.
Aladeen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown by Shephard or perhaps it was just good defense by Aladeen which made him look bad.
Haffaz Aladeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Shephard.
The crowd cheers as Shephard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aladeen doesn't seem phased though.
Shephard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aladeen at a distance.
Shephard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aladeen looks to land a left hand but Shephard moved out of range nicely.
Shephard thows a leg kick but Aladeen checks it
and Aladeen counters with an inside leg kick.
Aladeen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shephard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aladeen, right into the meat.
Shephard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aladeen thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shephard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aladeen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aladeen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Shephard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shephard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aladeen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shephard is in Aladeen's guard.
Aladeen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shephard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shephard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shephard throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aladeen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aladeen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shephard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haffaz Aladeen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aladeen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aladeen lands a head kick!
Aladeen tries to clinch but Shephard moves out of range.
Haffaz Aladeen is winning the standup battle so far.
Aladeen connects with an inside leg kick.
Aladeen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Shephard misses.
Aladeen throws a wild body kick that Shephard sees coming a mile off.
Aladeen has Shephard up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shephard.
Shephard throws a punch but it's blocked by Aladeen.
Shephard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shephard tries a body shot but Aladeen blocks it.
Aladeen prevents a body shot from Shephard.
Aladeen lands a hook that snaps the head of Shephard backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shephard can't find room to land a body shot as Aladeen controls the action.
A body shot lands from Shephard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aladeen trying to land knees to the body.
Shephard wants to get back to striking at distance but Aladeen won't allow it.
Aladeen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Shephard on the inside.
Shephard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shephard tries to throw a body punch but Aladeen avoids it by throwing Shephard back against the cage.
Aladeen lands an uppercut.
Aladeen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shephard backwards.
Shephard managing to block the knees to the body from Aladeen.
Aladeen misses with a punch on the inside.
Aladeen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shephard managing to block the knees to the body from Aladeen.
A right handed body shot lands from Shephard.
Shephard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shephard has hold of one of Aladeen's legs. Aladeen is fighting the takedown attempt but Shephard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shephard trying to control the position from guard on top but Aladeen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aladeen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aladeen trying to control the position.
Aladeen keeping full guard, as Shephard tries to pass.
Shephard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shephard swings for the body but Aladeen moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Shephard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard tries a head kick but it misses.
Shephard dives in for a single leg takedown but Aladeen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shephard is trying to drag Aladeen to the mat but Aladeen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aladeen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aladeen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shephard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Aladeen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shephard can't find room to land a body shot as Aladeen controls the action.
Aladeen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shephard.
Haffaz Aladeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Shephard.
Shephard is breathing heavily.
Aladeen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shephard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aladeen lands with a short shot to the head.
Shephard just leaning against Aladeen, taking a breather.
Shephard lands with a short shot to the head.
Shephard tries to pull guard but Aladeen holds him up against the cage and eventually Shephard drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aladeen blocks an uppercut.
Shephard has Aladeen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aladeen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aladeen lands with a light punch inside.
Haffaz Aladeen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shephard tries to pull guard but Aladeen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aladeen lands with a short shot to the head.
Aladeen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shephard avoids it.
Aladeen blocking some punches.
Aladeen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Shephard.
Shephard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aladeen prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aladeen as Shephard tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Aladeen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aladeen connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like German Shephard has been cut.
Aladeen trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haffaz Aladeen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on German Shephard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aladeen connects with a looping right hand.
Aladeen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shephard.
Aladeen sizes up Shephard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aladeen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shephard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shephard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shephard.
Aladeen connects with an inside leg kick.
Shephard fails with the takedown.
Shephard tries to score with a low kick but Aladeen moves his leg out of the way.
Good leg kick by Aladeen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aladeen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shephard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aladeen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shephard.
Aladeen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shephard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard looks to score with a jab to the body but Aladeen is just out of range.
Aladeen throws out a leg kick but Shephard moves out of range and Aladeen only half commits.
Aladeen wants to clinch.
Aladeen misses with an uppercut. Shephard saw that one coming.
Shephard wants to land a leg kick but Aladeen is out of range.
Aladeen stuffs the takedown attempt from Shephard. Shephard gets slowly back to his feet.
Haffaz Aladeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Shephard.
Shephard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aladeen pinned against the cage. Aladeen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shephard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aladeen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aladeen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shephard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Aladeen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shephard.
Aladeen connects with an inside leg kick.
Aladeen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aladeen ducks under a wild hook from Shephard.
Aladeen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shephard on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shephard throws a jab when Aladeen was well out of range.
Shephard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aladeen connects with a single shot there.
Shephard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shephard misses with a hook
and Aladeen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shephard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aladeen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Aladeen as Shephard shoots in.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aladeen!
Shephard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aladeen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard blocks a head kick by Aladeen.
Aladeen scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Aladeen finds it's way through Shephard's defenses.
Aladeen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shephard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Shephard.
Shephard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aladeen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aladeen, right into the meat.
Aladeen connects with a jab.
Aladeen connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Aladeen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aladeen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aladeen misses with a low kick.
Aladeen misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shephard checks a leg kick.
Shephard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aladeen circles away.
Aladeen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shephard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aladeen tries to avoid it but Shephard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aladeen to the ground. Aladeen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aladeen, right into the meat.
Aladeen lands an overhand right.
Aladeen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
German Shephard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Shephard with that takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aladeen. That's going to slow Shephard down.
Aladeen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shephard moves out of range of the body kick from Aladeen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shephard fails with a takedown attempt.
Shephard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aladeen. Aladeen obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haffaz Aladeen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aladeen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haffaz Aladeen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Riccuito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Zivko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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220 lbs
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221 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Riccuito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Zivko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riccuito.
Riccuito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Riccuito misses.
Riccuito misses with an uppercut.
Riccuito takes the fight into the clinch.
Riccuito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Mario Zivko has been cut.
Zivko blocks an uppercut.
Zivko tries to pull guard but Riccuito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riccuito.
Riccuito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zivko backwards.
Riccuito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zivko blocking some punches.
Riccuito misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito is stalling here.
Zivko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zivko tries to pull guard but Riccuito holds him up against the cage and eventually Zivko drops back down to his feet.
Riccuito lands an elbow inside that Zivko shrugs off.
Zivko blocks an elbow strike.
Zivko blocks a body shot from Riccuito.
Zivko blocks an elbow strike from Riccuito.
Riccuito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zivko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zivko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mark Riccuito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Zivko.
Riccuito digs a right hand underneath Zivko's ribcage. Zivko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zivko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riccuito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riccuito stalls.
Riccuito misses with a punch to the body.
Riccuito lands a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Mario Zivko's cut even more.
Zivko avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccuito.
Riccuito throws a head punch that misses.
Riccuito misses with a body punch.
Riccuito misses with some punches.
Zivko is trying to pull guard but Riccuito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riccuito smiles and moves away.
Riccuito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zivko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riccuito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riccuito wants to sweep here but Zivko controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zivko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riccuito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zivko throwing strikes from guard but Riccuito blocks nicely.
Zivko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zivko throwing strikes from guard but Riccuito blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riccuito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riccuito is pulling down on Zivko's head. It's preventing any offense from Zivko, at least for the moment.
Riccuito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zivko.
Zivko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riccuito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riccuito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zivko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zivko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riccuito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zivko passes Riccuito's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riccuito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zivko is working away from the top position though.
Zivko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riccuito's head.
Riccuito is positioning himself well to prevent Zivko advancing to mount.
Zivko prevents Riccuito from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zivko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riccuito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zivko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Riccuito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zivko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riccuito throws a head kick but Zivko moves out of range.
Riccuito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riccuito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zivko moves away.
Riccuito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zivko was well out of range. Poor timing from Riccuito.
Riccuito throws the left hand but Zivko avoids the punch easily.
Riccuito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zivko. That did some damage!
Riccuito misses with a combination
and Zivko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riccuito's guard.
Zivko throws an elbow that misses. Riccuito uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zivko's guard. Nice move by Riccuito!
Riccuito controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zivko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivko trying to strike off his back.
Zivko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zivko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Riccuito controlling from the top position.
Zivko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zivko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Riccuito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Riccuito wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Riccuito misses
and Zivko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riccuito's guard now.
Zivko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zivko preventing the sweep.
Riccuito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zivko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riccuito wants to sweep here but Zivko controlling him for the moment.
Zivko throws an elbow that misses. Riccuito uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zivko's guard. Nice move by Riccuito!
Zivko being controlled here, momentarily.
Zivko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riccuito is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zivko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Riccuito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Riccuito won't allow Zivko to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mark Riccuito wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Riccuito jabs Zivko right on the nose. Zivko blinks but takes it well.
Riccuito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riccuito misses the shot to the body.
Riccuito misses with a combination
and Zivko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zivko throwing strikes from guard but Riccuito blocks nicely.
Zivko is looking to work some ground and pound but Riccuito has wrist control.
Riccuito is controlling Zivko's posture.
Riccuito lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zivko!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivko flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Riccuito controlling his opponent.
Zivko regains half guard.
Riccuito stalling.
Zivko is looking to improve his position.
Riccuito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riccuito controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Riccuito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Zivko's cut.
That's time! Riccuito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Riccuito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zivko is out of range.
Riccuito scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Riccuito is predictable there
and Zivko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riccuito pulls Zivko in close to prevent any damage.
Zivko throws a big elbow that misses.
Riccuito is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Riccuito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mark Riccuito has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Riccuito throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zivko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivko postures up in Riccuito's guard and throws a big left but Riccuito blocks it.
Riccuito pulls Zivko in close to prevent any damage.
Zivko throws a big elbow that misses.
Riccuito looking to control.
Zivko postures up in Riccuito's guard and throws a big left but Riccuito blocks it.
Zivko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riccuito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zivko throws a big right hand that misses.
Zivko is looking to work some ground and pound but Riccuito has wrist control.
Riccuito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zivko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Riccuito jumps into side control!
Zivko throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Zivko throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Zivko throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Riccuito happy to just control the position for now.
Mario Zivko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivko wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riccuito taking a breather here.
Zivko tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Zivko is looking for a sweep.
Riccuito is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zivko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mario Zivko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zivko wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Zivko throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Zivko is looking to reverse the position.
Riccuito taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivko tries to bench press Riccuito off him but Riccuito keeps the position.
Riccuito decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Riccuito throws a nice looking combination but Zivko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mario Zivko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zivko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riccuito.
Zivko blocks a head kick by Riccuito.
Riccuito cracks the inside of Zivko's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riccuito. Zivko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riccuito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zivko manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito tries a head kick but it misses.
Riccuito scores with a hook to the body. Zivko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mark Riccuito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riccuito misses the jab.
Riccuito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riccuito lands with a hook. Zivko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riccuito has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riccuito misses with a head kick.
A jab from Riccuito finds it's way through Zivko's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good work by Zivko as he checks the leg kick.
Riccuito misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Riccuito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riccuito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Riccuito!
Our winner, Mark Riccuito, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rank Rox (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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25
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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26
245 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergey Chernov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Rank Rox!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rox is looking to clinch but Chernov is avoiding it.
Chernov ducks under a wild hook from Rox.
Chernov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rox wants to clinch.
Rox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chernov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Rank Rox has been cut.
Rox darts in trying to clinch
and Chernov counters with a nice right hand that sends Rox toppling to the canvas! Rox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chernov finish him?!
Rox is rocked!
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!
Rox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rox closes the distance but Chernov moves to the side
and Chernov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rox! Chernov lets Rox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rox is still on wobbly legs! Can Chernov finish him?
Rox drives through and clinches with Chernov against the cage.
Chernov drops Rox onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rox is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Chernov throws a big uppercut that drops Rox! More strikes from Chernov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rox lies dazed against the cage as Chernov celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said knock you out. Suokas has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break stuff as his entrance music. Brandon Couture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viljo Suokas's chin.
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159 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
38 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Viljo Suokas!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokas lands a glancing blow to the side of Couture's head.
Suokas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Couture. Couture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suokas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suokas tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Viljo Suokas has been cut.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suokas moves into range and clinches up with Couture.
Suokas prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suokas connects with a knee to the head.
Suokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suokas as Couture tries to tie him up.
Suokas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suokas keeps control of Couture as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Suokas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Couture defending well as Suokas loads up on a big left hand.
Couture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Couture.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suokas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suokas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Couture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Suokas.
Suokas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Suokas slips the punch.
Suokas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suokas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suokas.
We've been told by Couture's head coaches at Allstars MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suokas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Couture is out of range and Suokas settles back down.
Suokas scoring well with a low kick there.
Couture lands a nice hook to Suokas's body. Suokas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture throws a right hand that Suokas ducks under and follows up with a left that Suokas also avoids with ease.
Suokas throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas scores with a jab to the body.
Suokas lands with a good body shot.
Couture scores with a nice strike.
Couture lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Suokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Suokas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
and Suokas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suokas throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Suokas avoids the body shot from Couture.
Suokas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Couture tries a head kick but it misses.
Suokas misses with a head kick.
Couture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suokas.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suokas scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Suokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Suokas.
Suokas pushes Couture away with a front kick.
Suokas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Suokas lands a jab to Couture's midsection.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suokas moves away.
Couture scores with a three punch combo!
Suokas is rocked!
Suokas tries a head kick but it misses.
Suokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suokas throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Suokas moved out of range.
Suokas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Suokas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suokas.
Suokas wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
Couture tries to clinch there but Suokas circles away.
Suokas looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
Couture tries to clinch but Suokas moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Suokas there.
Suokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suokas misses with the combination.
Suokas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Couture had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Couture throws a head kick but Suokas moves out of range.
Suokas's corner calls for a 1-2. Suokas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suokas.
Suokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suokas moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suokas throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suokas missing with a left hand there. Couture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Couture misses.
Couture is looking to clinch but Suokas is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viljo Suokas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viljo Suokas's cut.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Couture tries to clinch up.
Couture is looking to clinch but Suokas is avoiding it.
Suokas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Couture walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Viljo Suokas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suokas blocks a jab.
Suokas throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Suokas rushes Couture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suokas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Suokas controls the action.
Suokas working Couture over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture avoids a wild elbow strike from Suokas.
Suokas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suokas lands an elbow inside.
Suokas looking to slow down the pace here.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suokas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture takes an elbow to the temple.
Suokas stalling in the clinch but Couture improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Suokas'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.
Suokas has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Couture trying to stall but Suokas improves his position.
Suokas is trying to maintain a safe position but Couture gets an underhook and turns Suokas into the cage.
Suokas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viljo Suokas.
Suokas ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas avoids a kick to the body.
Suokas misses with a wild body shot.
Couture avoids the head kick by Suokas.
Couture lands a jab to Suokas's midsection.
Suokas connects with a body shot that sends Couture's belly button to the back.
Couture throws a combination that misses
and Suokas counters with a head kick. That will keep Couture thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Suokas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Suokas slips a jab from Couture.
Couture throws a hook but Suokas avoids it easily.
Brandon Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suokas looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Suokas moves out of range easily.
Suokas scores with a hook to the body. Couture takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Couture jabs Suokas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suokas circles away quickly and effectively.
Suokas moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Suokas doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suokas manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Couture.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Suokas. Beautiful body shot.
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suokas pushes Couture up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suokas swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Suokas throws out a powerful jab.
Couture misses with the combination.
Couture blocks the body kick.
Suokas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suokas lands a nice shot to the body.
Suokas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokas slowing the pace effectively.
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!
Suokas stalling in the clinch but Couture improves position.
Couture tries a body shot but Suokas blocks it.
Suokas tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body.
Couture takes a shot to the head.
Suokas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but Suokas is controlling him.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but Suokas has him pressed against the cage.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Suokas controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suokas stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suokas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Couture is keeping busy.
Suokas keeps control of Couture as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture goes for a takedown attempt but Suokas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viljo Suokas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viljo Suokas's cut.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Suokas as he connects with a hook.
Suokas ducks right into an uppercut from Couture.
Suokas is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
Suokas tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandon Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suokas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suokas seems to have recovered his senses.
Couture jabs Suokas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Couture avoids the body shot from Suokas.
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!
Couture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suokas.
Suokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suokas misses with a straight right.
Couture connects with the punch.
Suokas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suokas avoids the head kick by Couture.
Suokas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suokas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suokas has Couture up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture tries to clinch but Suokas is having none of it.
Suokas misses the shot to the body.
Suokas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Couture.
Couture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suokas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Couture.
Suokas has managed to clinch.
Couture lands a body punch in the clinch.
Couture tries to circle away but Suokas has him pinned against the cage.
Brandon Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture tries for a takedown but Suokas manages to get underhooks.
Viljo Suokas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suokas tries to land a knee to the head but Couture blocks with his arms.
Couture lands a left hand.
Couture is trying to break free.
Suokas'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.
Couture prevents a body shot from Suokas.
Suokas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suokas tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture just leaning against Suokas, taking a breather.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture wants a takedown.
Suokas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Suokas's head.
Suokas lands a body shot.
Suokas taking a breather.
Couture avoiding damage as Suokas throws knees to the body.
Suokas trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Couture.
Suokas lands a nice knee to the body.
Couture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suokas missing with knees to the body.
Suokas has Couture pressed against the cage, preventing Couture from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suokas.
Suokas pushes off an throws an elbow but Couture leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Suokas tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture gets through Suokas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Couture is trying to stall.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suokas throws a leg kick which misses Couture's front leg but catches the back leg as Couture tries to avoid it.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suokas, as that shot connected.
Couture is looking to clinch but Suokas is avoiding it.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Suokas throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suokas counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture moves away from the strike by Suokas.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture lands a glancing blow to the side of Suokas's head.
Viljo Suokas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suokas takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suokas 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viljo Suokas!
After winning the bout, Viljo Suokas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Butrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau has chosen Number of the Bollywood as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Butrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butrovic looks for a takedown but Nailatikau sprawls well.
Nailatikau swings widly with a right hand
and Butrovic counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nailatikau is trying to improve his position.
Butrovic is looking to take a break and control but Nailatikau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nailatikau tries to improve position but can't.
Butrovic working the head and body with strikes.
Butrovic in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nailatikau can't do much from the bottom here.
Butrovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nailatikau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nailatikau struggling a bit here.
Nailatikau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Butrovic taking a breather here.
Nailatikau regains half guard.
Butrovic is looking for a kimura but Nailatikau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Butrovic to get the leverage.
Butrovic is thwarting Nailatikau's attempts to control the position.
Butrovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nailatikau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Butrovic.
Nailatikau is trying to get back to full guard.
Nailatikau holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nailatikau wants to control the action here but instead Butrovic manages to pass to full mount!
Butrovic with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Butrovic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Butrovic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nailatikau to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nailatikau shrugs it off.
Nailatikau tries to lock up and control but Butrovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nailatikau can't escape the position.
Nailatikau tries to lock up and control but Butrovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Butrovic working Nailatikau over with strikes here.
Nailatikau is looking to improve his position but Butrovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Butrovic lands a heavy elbow.
Butrovic is landing with some decent strikes but Nailatikau is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nailatikau is rocked!
Nailatikau is looking to get to half guard.
Nailatikau is still in real trouble! Can Butrovic finish him?
Butrovic 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.
Nailatikau wants to control but Butrovic is having none of it.
Nailatikau seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Butrovic.
Nailatikau tries to improve his position but Butrovic has taken his back! Butrovic has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nailatikau tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Butrovic pushes Nailatikau away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hannibal Butrovic!
In his post fight interview, Hannibal Butrovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korgan Bloodaxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Sanchez (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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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korgan Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bloodaxe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Korgan Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Sanchez.
Bloodaxe connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bloodaxe.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Bloodaxe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bloodaxe, right into the meat.
Bloodaxe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but Bloodaxe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bloodaxe continues to drive forward.
Bloodaxe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bloodaxe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Thiago Sanchez has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Bloodaxe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Bloodaxe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bloodaxe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bloodaxe sprawls well. Bloodaxe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Bloodaxe moves into the clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but Bloodaxe stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez's coach down at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanchez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bloodaxe lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloodaxe after a bit of a struggle.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Bloodaxe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bloodaxe stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bloodaxe just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee calls for Bloodaxe to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe landing knees to the head.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bloodaxe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bloodaxe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bloodaxe clinches.
Bloodaxe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bloodaxe stalling in the clinch.
Bloodaxe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez jumps guard but Bloodaxe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bloodaxe smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bloodaxe lands a big head kick that sends Sanchez tumbling to the mat! Bloodaxe takes a step backwards and waves Sanchez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sanchez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe flashes Sanchez a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sanchez's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sanchez crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Bloodaxe punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Korgan Bloodaxe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Coogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Glyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Glyde is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Coogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Glyde!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coogan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coogan feints and as Glyde raises his hands in defense, Coogan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Coogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Glyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glyde manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Glyde cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Glyde cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Glyde goes for an armbar but Coogan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Coogan.
Glyde trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coogan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Glyde dives on top into guard.
Coogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glyde is one step ahead there.
Glyde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glyde scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Glyde throws a big right hand that misses.
Coogan looking for a guillotine here but Glyde defends easily.
Coogan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Glyde has passed into side control.
Coogan tries to buck Glyde off but Glyde is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glyde landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glyde scores with punches from side control.
Coogan tries to improve position but can't.
Coogan is working hard here to advance position.
Coogan 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.
Glyde lands a few punches from side control.
Glyde scores with punches from side control.
Glyde landing strikes.
Check out the look on Glyde's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Glyde lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Coogan is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Coogan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coogan looking for a sweep but Glyde has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glyde lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Glyde lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Glyde landing punches.
Glyde in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Coogan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glyde postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Coogan out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Glyde goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Owen Glyde!
Owen Glyde was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerwayne Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerwayne Ashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barrett Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ashley.
Jab from Ashley.
It looks like Barrett Johnson has been cut.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Ashley.
Ashley 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.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Ashley is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Ashley's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ashley is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Ashley blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ashley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Barrett Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ashley dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ashley but Ashley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson dives in and grabs Ashley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ashley pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Ashley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashley.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ashley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jerwayne Ashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrett Johnson.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Johnson is working Ashley over against the cage.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ashley is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ashley has his back to the cage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Ashley has the dominant position.
Johnson has Ashley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ashley tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Ashley's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ashley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ashley 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.
Ashley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Ashley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ashley tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Ashley is defending the strikes.
Ashley is looking for a sweep.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Ashley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ashley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashley wants to control but Johnson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashley keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashley keeps working.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
Ashley is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson advances to full mount.
Ashley gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashley looking for submissions off his back.
Ashley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson works his way into side control.
Ashley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrett Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barrett Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ashley gets back to half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Ashley defends it.
Ashley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ashley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson trying to control but Ashley is working from the bottom.
Barrett Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ashley working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Ashley keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to control but Ashley is working from the bottom.
Johnson cracks Ashley with a solid left hand.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ashley keeps moving.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Ashley's brow.
Ashley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ashley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ashley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Ashley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Ashley is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Ashley is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Ashley is rocked!
Johnson decides to stand back up.
Oh Ashley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ashley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Ashley looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson loads up on a big left hand. Ashley felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Johnson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ashley can't hide his disappointment, as Johnson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barrett Johnson!
A relieved looking Barrett Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Syroviy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syroviy has chosen Три Буквы as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduard Syroviy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syroviy misses the shot to the body.
Avreli swings for the body but Syroviy moves out of range.
Avreli throws a shot from downtown. Syroviy moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Avreli misses.
Avreli throws a looping overhand right but Syroviy ducks down to avoid it.
Avreli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Syroviy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Avreli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
Avreli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Avreli throws a strike aimed at the side of Syroviy's head but Syroviy avoids it well.
Avreli wants to control for a moment but Syroviy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syroviy trying to control but Avreli postures up.
Avreli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Avreli 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.
Syroviy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avreli.
Avreli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Syroviy defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syroviy gets full guard.
Syroviy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avreli is one step ahead there.
Syroviy keeping full guard, as Avreli tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syroviy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avreli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Avreli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avreli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Syroviy wants to sweep here but Avreli controlling him for the moment.
Avreli is working Syroviy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Avreli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Syroviy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Syroviy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Avreli passes into half guard.
Syroviy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avreli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy is looking for a sweep. Avreli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avreli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Avreli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Avreli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Syroviy's head.
Syroviy trying to control but Avreli postures up.
Avreli is trying to control. Syroviy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Avreli drops an elbow to the side of Syroviy's head.
Avreli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syroviy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Syroviy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Avreli throwing shots but Syroviy is blocking nicely.
Syroviy is pressing down on Avreli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Syroviy controls Avreli momentarily but Avreli frees himself.
Avreli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syroviy wants to control but Avreli postures up.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
Avreli working away.
Avreli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Syroviy some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Syroviy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Syroviy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syroviy is not content to let Avreli control the position.
An elbow from Avreli crashes against the mat.
Avreli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Avreli wants to control but Syroviy is keeping him busy.
Avreli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Syroviy to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Avreli trying to control the position but Syroviy is working away.
Avreli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Syroviy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Avreli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Avreli creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Syroviy tries to improve position but can't.
Avreli fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Avreli working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Syroviy is rocked!
Avreli wants to control but Syroviy is keeping him busy.
Syroviy is still in real trouble! Can Avreli finish him?
Avreli lands a strong strike to the head of Syroviy. That's dazed him! Avreli looking to finish here. Syroviy is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Avreli lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Avreli!
Mark Avreli retains his heavyweight title!
In defeat, Eduard Syroviy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck!'.
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