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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qing Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wu comes to the cage accompanied by Mimosa - Psychedelic Stereo. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jason Butler enters the cage!
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Qing Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Butler!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wu as he jumps to the side.
Wu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Butler on the side of the head.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but Wu shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wu. Butler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wu scores with a jab to the head.
Wu lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butler.
Qing Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Butler.
Butler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Wu coming out on top.
Butler walks into a stiff left hand from Wu.
Wu scores with a nice strike.
Butler closes the distance and clinches.
Butler gets control of Wu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Butler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
Butler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu looking to pass the guard.
Butler has his hands on Wu's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Butler was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu connects with a single shot there.
Butler drives through and clinches with Wu against the cage.
Butler manages to break the clinch.
Wu slaps away a takedown attempt from Butler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Wu sprawls well.
Butler doesn't manage to clinch there - Wu circles away.
Wu with a hook.
Wu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butler tries to clinch but Wu is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Wu there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wu cracks Butler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wu blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butler is defended easily by Wu.
Wu lands a jab to Butler's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wu finds it's way through Butler's defenses.
Butler walks into a straight right hand from Wu.
Wu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Butler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Butler takes one to the side of the head.
Wu scores with a decent looking hook.
Butler tries to clinch there but Wu circles away.
Wu scores with a hook to the body. Butler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wu's corner calls for a 1-2. Wu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Wu sprawls well.
Butler looks winded!
Butler looks for a takedown but Wu sprawls well.
Wu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Qing Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wu lunges at Butler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butler's hand.
Butler works the jab nicely.
Wu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wu connects with a nice looking jab.
Butler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Butler drives through with a takedown into Wu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Butler trying to control but Wu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler tries to free his leg and advance position but Wu is retaining full guard.
Butler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butler is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qing Wu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wu cracks Butler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Butler misses with a takedown attempt - Wu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wu stuffs the takedown attempt from Butler. Butler gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Wu.
Butler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Wu.
Butler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wu lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Wu. Beautiful body shot.
Wu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wu scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu thuds his right hand into Butler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wu tests Butler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qing Wu is winning the standup battle so far.
Wu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Qing Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Butler.
Wu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wu lands a really nice looking cross but Butler seems unphased.
Wu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wu cracks a nice hook into Butler's ribs.
Wu with a nice cross.
Wu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butler's head backwards.
Butler misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Butler.
Butler is breathing heavily.
A cross from Wu lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wu looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but Wu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Butler misses with a head kick.
Butler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wu lands with a shot to the body.
Wu scores with a jab.
Butler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jason Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butler scrambles back to his feet.
Wu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Butler closes the distance and clinches up with Wu, looking for a takedown. Butler pushes Wu against the cage but Wu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wu scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Butler moves forwards but Wu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wu catches Butler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wu lunges at Butler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butler's hand.
Wu tests Butler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Wu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Butler doesn't seem phased though.
Wu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Wu there.
Wu digs a good body shot into Butler's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Butler or perhaps it was just good defense by Wu which made him look bad.
That's four 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!
Wu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Butlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Butler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wu jabs at Butler's body.
Wu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Butler in his tracks.
Wu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wu works the jab nicely.
Wu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Qing Wu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wu lands with a straight right. Butler didn't see that one coming.
Butler has managed to clinch.
Butler tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butler.
Butler blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qing Wu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Butler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Butler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Butler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wu jabs Butler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wu jabs Butler right on the nose. Butler blinks but takes it well.
Wu scores with a shot to the body.
Wu lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butler.
Wu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butler tried to score with a low kick but Wu checks it.
Butler doesn't manage to clinch there - Wu circles away.
Wu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Wu. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu lands with a right hand.
Butler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wu cracks Butler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Butler looks to throw the jab but Wu is out of range.
Wu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wu connects with a crisp jab.
Wu with a hook.
Wu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wu lands a body shot.
Wu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?
Butler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wu scores with a shot to the body.
Butler needs to keep his hands up - Wu had a free shot at his head there.
Wu lands with a nice body punch.
Wu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wu thows a body shot but no joy.
Wu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Butler shoots for a takedown but Wu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Qing Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Butler.
Wu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Butler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wu lands a right hook to the body.
Wu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butler.
Butler throws a head kick but Wu moves out of range.
Wu connects with a body shot.
Wu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Wu.
Butler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu lands a nice looking body shot.
Wu lands with a good body shot.
Wu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wu tries to avoid it but Butler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wu to the ground. Wu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Wu does it's job there.
Wu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butler.
Qing Wu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wu tests Butler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butler walks into a left hand.
Wu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wu connects with a nice looking jab.
Wu jabs Butler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Butler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Butler tries to move into range but Wu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wu swings for the body but Butler moves out of range.
Butler shoots for a takedown but Wu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wu lands a really nice looking cross but Butler seems unphased.
Butler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wu lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wu.
Wu cracks a nice hook into Butler's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wu lands with an uppercut that bounces Butler off the cage and back into range.
Jason Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wu connects with a right hand. Butler shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qing Wu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wu, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qing Wu!
After the fight, Qing Wu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ibario Leonit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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250 lbs
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BJJ White 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ibario Leonit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blake Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Leonit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morrison's hands.
It looks like Blake Morrison has been cut.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Leonit shows good takedown defense.
Morrison looks winded!
Leonit walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Morrison drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Leonit swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Morrison's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibario Leonit!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray has chosen Skindred - Warning as his entrance music. Frank Gillum could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Gray's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Gillum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Gray!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gray wants to sweep here but Gillum controlling him for the moment.
Gray has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gillum should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gray has tightened it up now! Gillum should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Gray!
Nick Gray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harley Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosawa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Mic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harley Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takeshi Kurosawa!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey avoids the head kick by Kurosawa.
Bailey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bailey clinches.
Bailey drags the fight down to the ground.
Bailey seems keen to control Kurosawa's posture.
Kurosawa looking to sit in guard and control but Bailey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bailey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kurosawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bailey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kurosawa wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey winds up and cracks Kurosawa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bailey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bailey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurosawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is thwarting Kurosawa's attempts to control the position.
Bailey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bailey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurosawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bailey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bailey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Harley Bailey just wasn't active enough.
Kurosawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kurosawa.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick
and Kurosawa counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa scores with a leg kick.
Kurosawa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bailey.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kurosawa!
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Takeshi Kurosawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosawa scores with a head kick. Bailey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bailey is rocked!
Takeshi Kurosawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kurosawa throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bailey is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Takeshi Kurosawa!
Takeshi Kurosawa 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Igosh Tammih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igosh Tammih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tammih thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tammih moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Tammih definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tammih dives in for a single leg takedown but Bennett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tammih jumps guard but Bennett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tammih tries a knee to the head but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tammih has him pressed against the cage.
Tammih looking to slow down the pace here.
Bennett tries to circle away but Tammih has him pinned against the cage.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch but Tammih keeps him there for the moment.
Tammih breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tammih shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igosh Tammih. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tammih fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Tammih slips the punch.
Bennett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tammih closes the distance but Bennett moves to the side
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
Tammih manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bennett on his heels. He'll look to pass Bennett's guard now, I'm sure.
Tammih missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tammih trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tammih gets to his feet. Bennett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tammih uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tammih throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennett's waist but Bennett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tammih off to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Tammih 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tammih throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Tammih shoots in looking for a takedown but Bennett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tammih's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett thuds a left hand into Tammih's body.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Bennett swats away the attempt to clinch by Tammih.
Tammih pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robert Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tammih bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lands with an uppercut that bounces Tammih off the cage and back into range.
Bennett throws a hook but Tammih avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tammih looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tammih displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Bennett misses with a left hand
and Tammih holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tammih throws an elbow but it misses.
Tammih scores with a shoulder strike.
Tammih is looking to control Bennett's arms but Bennett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tammih has his back to the cage.
Bennett tries to circle away but Tammih has him pinned against the cage.
Tammih has Bennett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bennett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tammih breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Tammih moves away and avoids it.
Bennett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tammih at a distance.
Tammih shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tammih walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett lands a really nice looking cross but Tammih seems unphased.
Tammih is rocked!
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tammih counters with a body kick.
Bennett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tammih darts in trying to clinch
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Tammih is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett misses with a left hand
and Tammih connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Tammih sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tammih wants to clinch
and Bennett counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Bennett!
A relieved looking Robert Bennett 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 Bill Hayze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Malkier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randolph Malkier told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
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258 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Hayze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randolph Malkier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkier lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Bill Hayze has been cut.
Hayze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malkier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malkier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayze sizes up Malkier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hayze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malkier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malkier throws a body kick that misses.
Malkier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Hayze misses the target.
Malkier looks to land a left hand but Hayze moved out of range nicely.
Malkier misses the shot to the body.
Hayze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Malkier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malkier thuds a left hand into Hayze's body.
Hayze scores with a one two! Malkier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkier tries a head kick but it misses.
Malkier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hayze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hayze throws a shot to the body.
Malkier looks winded!
Hayze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hayze cracks a nice hook into Malkier's ribs.
Malkier ducks right into an uppercut from Hayze.
Randolph Malkier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Malkier misses with a straight right.
Malkier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malkier tries to land a leg kick but Hayze saw it coming and moves away.
Malkier throws a series of punches but Hayze moves out of range.
Hayze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malkier's hands.
It looks like Randolph Malkier has been cut.
Hayze drops Malkier with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Malkier looks back up at him and smiles so Hayze waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Malkier is rocked!
Hayze moves in close and cracks Malkier with a massive right hand! Malkier, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hayze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Hayze!
In his post fight interview, Bill Hayze 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Shehukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Soprano has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Denis Shehukov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shehukov throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses.
Shehukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soprano ducks under a wild hook from Shehukov.
Shehukov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soprano.
Soprano lands a nice looking body kick.
Soprano wants to land a leg kick but Shehukov is out of range.
A jab from Shehukov misses.
Soprano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shehukov throws a head kick but Soprano moves out of range.
Shehukov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soprano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shehukov.
Shehukov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soprano. Soprano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soprano throws a low kick but Shehukov moves out of range easily.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Soprano lands but Shehukov takes it in his stride.
Shehukov tries to land a body kick
and Soprano counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Shehukov looks to land a body kick but Soprano moved away.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Shehukov.
Soprano misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano tries to work over Shehukov's front leg with a kick but Shehukov checks it.
Soprano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shehukov checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Soprano.
Shehukov throws a body kick that misses.
Shehukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soprano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shehukov.
Soprano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soprano.
Shehukov misses with a wild combination.
Shehukov misses with a head kick.
Soprano misses with a leg kick.
Shehukov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shehukov throws a head kick that misses
and Soprano counters with a nice leg kick.
Soprano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soprano drives through and clinches with Shehukov against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shehukov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shehukov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soprano blocks an uppercut.
Soprano avoids the elbow strike from Shehukov, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shehukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Soprano.
Soprano has a couple of punches blocked by Shehukov.
Soprano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shehukov throws a punch but it's blocked by Soprano.
Shehukov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soprano.
Shehukov misses with an elbow strike.
Soprano misses with the head strike.
Soprano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shehukov.
Shehukov blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shehukov misses with a knee to the head.
Shehukov misses with a knee to the head.
Soprano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soprano has Shehukov pressed against the cage, preventing Shehukov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shehukov.
Soprano scores with a shoulder strike.
Soprano lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shehukov.
Soprano misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shehukov.
Soprano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Soprano fails to land.
Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shehukov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soprano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano lands an elbow inside that Shehukov shrugs off.
Shehukov throws an elbow but it misses.
Soprano has a couple of punches blocked by Shehukov.
Soprano misses with some punches.
Shehukov gets through Soprano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shehukov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shehukov blocks an elbow strike.
Shehukov can't break the clinch.
Soprano lands an elbow just above Shehukov 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soprano misses with some punches.
Shehukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shehukov misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soprano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shehukov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shehukov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shehukov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Soprano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A leg kick checked by Shehukov.
Shehukov throws a head kick that half lands.
Shehukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shehukov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soprano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shehukov checks a leg kick.
Soprano moves out of range of the body kick.
Shehukov looks to land a combination but Soprano avoids it well.
Soprano scores with a leg kick.
Soprano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tony Soprano is winning the standup battle so far.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Shehukov.
Soprano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soprano lands an elbow inside.
Shehukov blocks an uppercut.
Soprano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soprano lands a damaging elbow.
Shehukov throws a head punch that misses.
Shehukov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shehukov lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soprano.
Soprano blocking some punches.
A short right from Shehukov on the inside.
Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shehukov tries a knee to the head but Soprano blocks it.
Shehukov blocking some punches.
Soprano lands an elbow inside.
Shehukov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soprano blocks it with crossed arms.
Tony Soprano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shehukov blocks an elbow strike from Soprano.
Shehukov dodges an elbow strike from Soprano.
Shehukov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soprano blocks an uppercut.
Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soprano blocking some punches.
Shehukov takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano lands an elbow inside that Shehukov shrugs off.
Soprano has a couple of punches blocked by Shehukov.
Soprano misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soprano.
Shehukov misses with a punch on the inside.
Shehukov blocking some punches.
Shehukov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shehukov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shehukov lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shehukov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soprano throws a head punch that misses.
Soprano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shehukov's defenses.
Soprano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soprano lands a damaging elbow.
Soprano throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shehukov lands with a light punch inside.
Soprano has Shehukov pressed against the cage, preventing Shehukov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soprano swings wildly with an uppercut but Shehukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shehukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soprano lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shehukov.
Soprano throws a punch but it's blocked by Shehukov.
Shehukov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shehukov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shehukov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shehukov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shehukov blocks an elbow strike.
Shehukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shehukov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soprano's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano misses with a punch on the inside.
Shehukov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soprano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shehukov wants to break free but Soprano has control.
Shehukov misses with a knee to the head.
Soprano lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soprano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shehukov's brow.
Shehukov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shehukov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sopranos head.
Shehukov is looking to break free of the clinch but Soprano has double underhooks.
Shehukov manages to break the clinch.
Denis Shehukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Shehukov.
Shehukov tries to bum rush Soprano with a series of wild strikes but Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Shehukov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shehukov swats away the attempt to clinch by Soprano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denis Shehukov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Soprano slips a jab and a cross from Shehukov.
Shehukov misses with a body kick.
Shehukov misses with a head kick.
Shehukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shehukov lands a jab to the nose.
Soprano moves out of range as Shehukov strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Shehukov.
Nice defenses there by Soprano.
Soprano misses with a body kick.
Soprano motions for Shehukov to come forward. Soprano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses.
Shehukov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shehukov misses with a straight right.
Shehukov throws the left hand but Soprano avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shehukov.
Soprano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shehukov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Soprano.
Shehukov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shehukov misses with a body kick.
Shehukov throws a sloppy head kick and Soprano moves out of range easily.
Shehukov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soprano.
Shehukov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soprano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shehukov blocks a head kick by Soprano.
Soprano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shehukov blocks a leg kick.
Shehukov checks a leg kick nicely.
Soprano clinches.
Shehukov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soprano throws a low kick, looking for Shehukov's leg but Shehukov calmly moves out of range.
Shehukov throws a head kick that Soprano semi-blocks.
Soprano misses with a body kick.
Soprano blocks the body kick.
Shehukov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Soprano is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shehukov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oh Soprano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shehukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soprano misses with a low kick.
Shehukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soprano.
Shehukov throws a head kick but Soprano moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shehukov checks a leg kick.
Shehukov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shehukov avoids the head kick by Soprano.
A head kick misses from Shehukov.
Soprano tried to score with a low kick but Shehukov checks it.
Shehukov avoids the head kick by Soprano.
A punch combination from Shehukov misses.
Soprano scores with a leg kick.
Soprano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soprano ducks under a wild hook from Shehukov.
Soprano throws a push kick but Shehukov slaps the foot to one side.
Shehukov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soprano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soprano misses with a low kick as Shehukov jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Shehukov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shehukov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shehukov checks a low kick from Soprano.
Soprano throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Shehukov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soprano throws the kick towards the body but Shehukov avoids it.
A head kick misses from Soprano.
Shehukov lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Shehukov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shehukov.
Shehukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shehukov misses with a two punch combination.
Shehukov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soprano.
Soprano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shehukov connects with a single shot there.
Shehukov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soprano.
Shehukov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice combination there by Shehukov.
Shehukov lands with a kick to the temple. Soprano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shehukov thuds his right hand into Soprano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shehukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soprano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soprano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Soprano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shehukov throws out the jab.
Shehukov looks to land a right hand but Soprano moved out of range.
Shehukov throws a head kick but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano wants to slow Shehukov down by chopping away at his legs.
Shehukov throws a sloppy head kick and Soprano moves out of range easily.
Denis Shehukov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shehukov lands with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Shehukov scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soprano slips under a jab.
Shehukov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soprano in his tracks.
Shehukov misses with a head kick.
Shehukov throws a sloppy head kick and Soprano moves out of range easily.
Shehukov swinging wildly here.
Shehukov throws a series of strikes that have Soprano backpedaling.
Shehukov moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Shehukov does no damage.
Shehukov misses with an uppercut. Soprano saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Shehukov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Shehukov.
Shehukov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soprano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soprano is looking to chop away at Shehukov's legs.
Shehukov checks a leg kick nicely.
Shehukov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Soprano misses.
Shehukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shehukov jabs Soprano right on the nose. Soprano blinks but takes it well.
Shehukov throws a series of punches but Soprano moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shehukov.
A telegraphed right hand from Shehukov misses the target.
Nice jab there from Shehukov.
Shehukov swinging wildly here.
Soprano blocks a head kick by Shehukov.
The fighters circling - Shehukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Soprano.
Danga de danga de dang - Shehukov scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soprano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shehukov.
Shehukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shehukov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shehukov misses with a two punch combination.
Shehukov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shehukov misses with a straight left.
Shehukov connects with a high kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shehukov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shehukov scores with a kick to the body.
Shehukov throws a nice looking combination but Soprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left lands for Shehukov.
Shehukov misses with a head kick.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Shehukov.
Soprano slips a straight right by Shehukov.
Shehukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shehukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shehukov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shehukov.
Soprano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shehukov connects with a right hand. Soprano shakes it off.
No joy there for Shehukov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shehukov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shehukov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shehukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shehukov misses with a hook. Soprano ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Shehukov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shehukov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shehukov checks a leg kick.
Shehukov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shehukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soprano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab by Shehukov.
Soprano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Soprano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shehukov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soprano has time to react.
Shehukov throws a nice looking combination but Soprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shehukov cracks Soprano with an open hand slap.
Shehukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Shehukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shehukov misses with a head kick.
Soprano wants to land a leg kick but Shehukov is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shehukov!
Soprano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Shehukov misses.
No joy there for Shehukov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shehukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shehukov thuds his right hand into Soprano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Shehukov misses.
Shehukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soprano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shehukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shehukov looks to land a combination but Soprano avoids it well.
Shehukov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shehukov throws a sloppy head kick and Soprano moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shehukov throws a hook to the side of Soprano's head but Soprano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Shehukov.
Shehukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Shehukov misses.
Shehukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shehukov throws a head kick that misses.
Shehukov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shehukov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soprano momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Shehukov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shehukov.
Shehukov throws a head kick but Soprano moves out of range.
Shehukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shehukov lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Shehukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shehukov 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Shehukov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fardoche Fermier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Street Gang. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fardoche Fermier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Noel!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fermier gets tackled into the cage by Noel. Noel maintains the clinch.
Fermier misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Fermier blocks the elbow strike.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Fermier takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Fardoche Fermier has been cut.
Fermier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fermier's brow.
Fermier goes for a takedown attempt but Noel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fermier moves into the clinch.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fermier can't get the takedown.
Fermier slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noel.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermier dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fermier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fermier's brow.
Noel lands a nice elbow.
Noel pushes off an throws an elbow but Fermier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fardoche Fermier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noel lands a nice elbow.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Fermier in his tracks for a moment.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fermier has Noel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fermier's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fermier avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermier misses with the head strike.
Fermier avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Noel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fermier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Noel to the mat. Noel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fermier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fermier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noel's head.
Fermier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fermier has managed to get both his arms back between Noel's legs - danger averted.
Noel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fermier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fermier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fermier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fermier landing with the ground and pound.
Fermier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Fermier from controlling successfully.
Noel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fermier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fermier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fermier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noel on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermier postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fermier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fermier throwing strikes from guard but Noel blocks nicely.
Noel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fermier defends well.
Fermier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noel keeping full guard, as Fermier tries to pass.
Fermier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fermier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Fermier from controlling successfully.
Noel has his feet on Fermier's thighs here. He's pushed Fermier off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fermier screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Noel!
Danny Noel is the new middleweight champion!
Danny Noel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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