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LFC 16: Shocking PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Wyrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyrm has chosen Don't Tread by Damn Yankees as his entrance music. Winston Wyrm has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrea Hermias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Winston Wyrm!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wyrm sprawls well initially but Hermias persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hermias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wyrm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermias pulls his head out easily.
Hermias 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.
Hermias wants to pass to mount but Wyrm is defending the position.
Hermias is keen to just control but Wyrm is a slippery customer.
Wyrm moves into full guard.
Hermias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyrm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wyrm can't keep his opponent in guard - Hermias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hermias is trying to control. Wyrm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hermias seems to be working for a kimura but Wyrm defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hermias not doing much here.
Hermias works his way into side control.
Wyrm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wyrm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wyrm takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hermias is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hermias working the body and head with strikes.
Wyrm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hermias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wyrm keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyrm is looking to regain half guard here but Hermias keeps moving and retains side control.
Hermias lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wyrm down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias trying to control the action but Wyrm is working from the bottom.
Wyrm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hermias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hermias moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Wyrm.
Hermias looks up at the clock and then as Wyrm takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hermias smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wyrm is trying to get back to half guard.
Hermias cracks Wyrm with a big right hand but Wyrm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hermias is trying to get an arm triangle but Wyrm is defending well.
Wyrm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hermias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wyrm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wyrm is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wyrm rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hermias's guard! Nice work there by Wyrm!
Wyrm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wyrm looking to sit in guard and control but Hermias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wyrm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyrm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Hermias 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.
Hermias fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wyrm on the side of the head.
Hermias throws a series of punches but Wyrm avoids them all with ease.
Wyrm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wyrm tries to clinch but Hermias moves out of range.
A head kick lands from Hermias that sends Wyrm to the canvas. Wyrm tries to scramble back to his feet but Hermias brings him back down into side control.
Wyrm is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wyrm, who protects the arm well.
Wyrm is still in real trouble! Can Hermias finish him?
Wyrm takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wyrm regains half guard.
Hermias controlling the pace.
Wyrm taking some punishment here, with Hermias in his half guard.
Hermias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wyrm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hermias.
Hermias slips a nice elbow through Wyrm's hands, connecting with Wyrm's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wyrm seems to have recovered his senses.
Hermias blocks the strikes from Wyrm.
Hermias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wyrm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermias pulls his head out easily.
Andrea Hermias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wyrm is not content to let Hermias control the position.
Wyrm regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hermias wants to pass the guard but Wyrm is keeping the position.
Wyrm working for a triangle but Hermias defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hermias throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wyrm's body to avoid the submission. Wyrm has instead reached around Hermias's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wyrm arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Winston Wyrm!
In his post fight interview, Winston Wyrm 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't Fake the Funk by Prince Charles. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Charles!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capoeira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Rafinha Capoeira has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Charles has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Capoeira moves into the clinch.
Capoeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capoeira working hard to break the clinch.
Capoeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Charles managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charles.
Capoeira pushes off an throws an elbow but Charles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charles.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Charles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Charles can't find room to land a body shot as Capoeira controls the action.
Capoeira lands an elbow just above Charles 's eye.
It looks like Henry Charles has been cut.
Capoeira is trying to push Charles away but Charles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Capoeira misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Capoeira.
Charles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Capoeira lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira struggles to land a body shot inside as Charles controls his hands.
Capoeira manages to break the clinch.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Capoeira is looking to clinch but Charles is avoiding it.
Capoeira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capoeira manages to avoid it.
Charles misses with a two punch combination.
Charles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Capoeira dodges the punch combination from Charles.
Capoeira is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira wants to clinch.
Capoeira throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Capoeira is looking to clinch but Charles is avoiding it.
Capoeira is looking to clinch.
Charles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Charles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Capoeira has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charles.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira is trying to break the clinch but Charles is controlling him.
Capoeira jumps guard but Charles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Charles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Capoeira.
Capoeira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Charles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Charles is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Capoeira fails to land.
Capoeira is trying to pull guard but Charles has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Charles breaks the clinch.
Capoeira moves into the clinch successfully.
Charles trying to land knees to the body.
Capoeira wants to get back to striking at distance but Charles won't allow it.
Capoeira blocks an uppercut.
Capoeira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Capoeira wants to stall.
Capoeira digs a right hand underneath Charles's ribcage. Charles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Capoeira dodges an elbow strike from Charles.
Charles throws an elbow but it misses.
Charles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capoeira avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira lands with a right to the head.
Capoeira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
A short right from Capoeira on the inside.
Charles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charles tries a body shot but Capoeira blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Capoeira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Capoeira is looking for a takedown.
Charles blocks an elbow strike.
Capoeira lands an uppercut.
Charles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capoeira avoids it.
Capoeira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Charles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charles misses with a straight left.
Charles lands a slapping body shot.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Charles misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Capoeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capoeira shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense.
Capoeira shoots for a takedown but Charles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Capoeira has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafinha Capoeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capoeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Charles with that takedown attempt.
Charles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Capoeira lands a slapping body shot.
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capoeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Capoeira has time to react.
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
Capoeira shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Capoeira shoots in but Charles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles misses with a looping right.
Charles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Capoeira shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Charles jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Charles misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Charles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Capoeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles tries to clinch but Capoeira moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira tries to clinch up but Charles circles away and keeps his distance.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Charles is having none of it.
Rafinha Capoeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Charles postures up and lands a big shot to Capoeira's brow.
Charles wants to stand but Capoeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Capoeira is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Charles dives into side control.
Charles trying to control the action but Capoeira is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Charles landing a few strikes.
Charles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Capoeira managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Charles.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capoeira is not content to let Charles control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Charles are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Capoeira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Charles sprawls well. Charles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Capoeira gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Capoeira.
Charles throws a right hand that Capoeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Capoeira also avoids with ease.
Capoeira tries to clinch up
and Capoeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Capoeira back to the cage. Charles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Capoeira tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Capoeira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Charles.
Capoeira wants to clinch.
Charles cracks a nice hook into Capoeira's ribs.
Charles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Charles wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafinha Capoeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capoeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capoeira wants to clinch but Charles slips to the side
and Charles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Capoeira wants to clinch up but Charles keeps it at a distance.
Capoeira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Capoeira tries for a takedown but Charles circles away easily
and Charles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Charles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Capoeira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Charles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Charles throws a series of punches but Capoeira avoids them all with ease.
Capoeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles is looking to clinch but Capoeira is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira moves away from the strike by Charles.
Henry Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles clinches up with Capoeira and pushes him back against the cage.
Capoeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Capoeira tries to clinch
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles scores with a sloppy right hand. Capoeira should have avoided that one.
Charles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Capoeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rafinha Capoeira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Charles breaks the clinch.
Capoeira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Charles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Capoeira.
Charles jabs Capoeira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Capoeira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Charles counters with a left to the body.
Horrible takedown by Capoeira or perhaps it was just good defense by Charles which made him look bad.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Capoeira. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles moves into the clinch.
Capoeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Charles.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Charles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Charles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Charles is trying to stall.
Charles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Capoeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Charles.
Capoeira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Charles misses with a knee to the head.
Charles lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charles avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Capoeira throws an elbow but misses.
Capoeira wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capoeira misses with a body punch.
Capoeira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capoeira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Charles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capoeira cracks Charles with a nice body shot.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Charles is blocking nicely.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charles avoids the elbow strike from Capoeira, against the cage.
Capoeira blocking some punches.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Charles 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Charles!
An out of breath Henry Charles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hachiro Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TEARS FOR FEARS - SHOUT. Matsui has chosen Solvent by Skinny Puppy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hachiro Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph shoots in but no luck this time.
Joseph fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsui sprawls well initially but Joseph persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joseph is trying to control the action in half guard but Matsui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joseph is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matsui defends it well.
Matsui tries to get to full guard but Joseph has control of the leg.
Joseph is looking to advance position but Matsui won't allow it.
Matsui tries to roll over but Joseph keeps him under control.
Joseph content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph tries to pass to full mount but Matsui defends it.
Joseph slips a nice elbow through Matsui's hands, connecting with Matsui's forehead.
Joseph is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matsui has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matsui is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsui trying to hold on to Joseph's head to control him but Joseph postures up.
Matsui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joseph.
Matsui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsui is staying active underneath Joseph, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joseph is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matsui trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joseph prevents Matsui from improving his position.
Joseph winds up and cracks Matsui with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joseph works his way into full mount!
Joseph looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph scoring with strikes but Matsui is staying in there.
Joseph tries to control but Matsui wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph lands a couple of good shots and Matsui has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Matsui turns into Joseph and is now in his guard.
Joseph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
Matsui preventing the sweep.
Joseph seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Matsui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Matsui from controlling successfully.
Joseph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joseph is on top in guard.
Matsui keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Matsui avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joseph throws a big elbow that misses.
Joseph looking to pass the guard.
Matsui trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joseph is aware though and is defending well.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsui has wrist control.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matsui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matsui wants to free his trapped foot but Joseph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph trying to control but Matsui postures up.
Joseph wants to improve his position but Matsui is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joseph closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsui circles away.
Joseph blocks a leg kick.
Joseph with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsui counters with a takedown into side control.
Matsui trying to control the action but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Joseph tries to bench press Matsui off him but Matsui keeps the position.
Matsui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joseph is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joseph tries to buck Matsui off but Matsui is having none of it.
Matsui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joseph is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joseph is not content to let Matsui control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsui's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsui wants to free his trapped foot but Joseph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matsui wants to take a breather but Joseph is having none of it.
Joseph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsui's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsui's back!
Joseph has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Matsui has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
Joseph misses with an elbow to the head.
Matsui turns into Joseph and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joseph bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsui's guard.
Joseph connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Matsui keeps moving.
Matsui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Matsui is fighting to break Joseph's control of his arms but Joseph is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joseph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joseph trying to control the position.
Matsui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsui being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui forces his way into half guard.
Joseph is staying active underneath Matsui, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joseph manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joseph wants to sweep here but Matsui controlling him for the moment.
Joseph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsui manages to get himself to full guard.
Joseph wants to pass the guard but Matsui is keeping the position.
Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from Matsui.
Joseph is pushing down on Matsui's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsui is fighting to maintain full guard but Joseph has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matsui taking some punishment here, with Joseph in his half guard.
Joseph is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matsui sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joseph trying to control from half guard but Matsui is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsui wants to get back to full guard.
Matsui is staying active underneath Joseph, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsui circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Matsui explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Joseph fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsui avoids it really well and circles away.
Joseph gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joseph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsui keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsui scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joseph doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Matsui.
Matsui throws a leg kick
and Joseph counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Matsui to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsui scores with a hook to the body. Joseph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joseph on the side of the head.
That kick from Matsui tenderised Joseph's leg. Joseph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsui avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsui is looking to land body kicks.
Joseph tries to move into range but Matsui moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Matsui. No joy for Joseph on that attempt.
Matsui changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsui shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joseph pinned against the cage. Joseph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matsui jabs Joseph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hachiro Matsui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsui scores with a shot to the body.
Joseph fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
William Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph gets caught flat footed, as Matsui shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matsui passes Joseph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matsui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joseph is not content to let Matsui control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matsui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joseph is looking to improve his position but Matsui isn't that keen on the idea.
Matsui throwing strikes here but Joseph is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Matsui is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joseph to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joseph shrugs it off.
Matsui prevents Joseph from getting the reversal.
William Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsui content just to control the position here.
Joseph slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsui looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Joseph is looking to control Matsui's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joseph avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph manages to get to full guard.
Matsui stopping the sweep attempt from Joseph.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hachiro Matsui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Joseph!
A relieved looking William Joseph thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hachiro Matsui was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a great fight, I gotta give props to my opponent. He did what he had to do. But I'm not done and I'll be back stronger next time! Thank you to my fans and sponsors. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Paquiao (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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28
165 lbs
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35
170 lbs
31 - 24 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Manuel Paquiao!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paquiao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paquiao.
Paquiao gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Paquiao throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paquiao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paquiao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paquiao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paquiao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paquiao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paquiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia is working for takedown but Paquiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paquiao scores with a shoulder strike.
Paquiao misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia wants to take the fight to the mat but Paquiao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paquiao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao misses with the head strike.
Paquiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paquiao stops a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia wants a takedown.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Paquiao.
Paquiao tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Paquiao back against the cage.
Paquiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paquiao misses with a punch to the body.
Paquiao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paquiao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paquiao throws a head punch that misses.
Paquiao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Paquiao misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia is working for takedown but Paquiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paquiao has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Garcia gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Paquiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia 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.
Paquiao has one foot on Garcia's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Manuel Paquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Paquiao.
Marcelo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Paquiao there.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Paquiao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia is rocked!
Paquiao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Paquiao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oh Garcia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Paquiao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Paquiao seems content to control.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia is looking to control Paquiao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Paquiao wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Garcia wants to hold on but Paquiao pushes him away.
Garcia regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Paquiao is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Paquiao is controlling well.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paquiao is working away from the top position though.
Paquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paquiao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paquiao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paquiao clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Paquiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paquiao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paquiao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paquiao cracks Garcia with a big right hand and Garcia goes down!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paquiao is looking to stand up but Garcia won't let him.
Garcia working for a triangle but Paquiao defends it easily.
Paquiao controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Paquiao postures up.
Paquiao gets to his feet. Garcia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Paquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Paquiao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquiao prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Paquiao postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Garcia to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao misses with a body kick.
Marcelo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
so Paquiao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia is trying to keep Paquiao in close.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paquiao is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Manuel Paquiao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paquiao wants to stand but Garcia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paquiao content to stall in guard here.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garcia working a defensive guard but Paquiao manages to pass into side control anyway.
Paquiao decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Paquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Paquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Paquiao moves away and avoids it.
Paquiao blocks a jab.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Paquiao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia looking to control.
Paquiao looking to pass the guard.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing Paquiao from standing up.
Paquiao wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Paquiao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garcia is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Paquiao slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Paquiao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Paquiao lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paquiao cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paquiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia throws a series of punches but Paquiao avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Paquiao is just out of range.
Garcia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia misses the jab.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Paquiao.
Paquiao tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Paquiao! Garcia is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Paquiao!
A relieved looking Manuel Paquiao 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Payne Stewart Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Ertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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34
166 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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31
170 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Payne Stewart Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Ertz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ertz stuffs the takedown.
Ertz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ertz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Payne Stewart Jr has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Payne Stewart Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ertz throws a jab when Stewart Jr was well out of range.
Stewart Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ertz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stewart Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Ertz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stewart Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ertz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ertz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr misses with a takedown
and Ertz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stewart Jr thinking.
Ertz dodges the punch combination from Stewart Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr tries to clinch there but Ertz circles away.
Stewart Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ertz pinned against the cage. Ertz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ertz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ertz slaps away a takedown attempt from Stewart Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ertz swings for the body but Stewart Jr moves out of range.
Ertz throws a hook but Stewart Jr blocks it.
Ertz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ertz misses with a straight right.
Ertz tries to keep at a distance but Stewart Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ertz tries to throw a body punch but Stewart Jr avoids it by throwing Ertz back against the cage.
Ertz can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart Jr controls the action.
Ertz throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr has Ertz pressed against the cage.
Stewart Jr blocking some punches.
Stewart Jr blocks a body shot from Ertz.
Stewart Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stewart Jr has Ertz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ertz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ertz lands a nice shot to the body.
Stewart Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ertz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stewart Jr can't get the takedown.
Stewart Jr is trying to pull guard but Ertz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ertz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stewart Jr blocks a body shot from Ertz.
Ertz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart Jr's elbow.
Stewart Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart Jr is looking for a takedown.
Ertz has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ertz.
Ertz struggles to land a body shot inside as Stewart Jr controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stewart Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ertz as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Ertz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart Jr with a poor takedown
letting Ertz counter with a right hand.
Ertz misses with a hook.
Stewart Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ertz tries to avoid it but Stewart Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ertz to the ground. Ertz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stewart Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ertz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Stewart Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Ertz which made him look bad.
Stewart Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ertz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ertz throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Ertz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Payne Stewart Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stewart Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Ertz.
Stewart Jr misses with a takedown
and Ertz counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart Jr is rocked!
Ertz throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart Jr.
Oh Stewart Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ertz shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Stewart Jr is on queer street and Ertz is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Zack Ertz!
A very excited looking Zack Ertz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Nicholls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicky Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Nicholls!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholls slips a straight right by Fernandez.
Fernandez slips under a jab from Nicholls.
Dean Nicholls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Nicholls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nicholls misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nicholls instigates a clinch.
Nicholls stops a takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Nicholls lands with a left to the head.
Fernandez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nicholls clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fernandez gets his hands free as Nicholls looks to control.
Fernandez controls the action.
Nicholls tries to escape the position.
Fernandez working for the choke.
Fernandez throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nicholls knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nicholls for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholls rolls, trying to escape but Fernandez keeps control of the position.
Fernandez tries to get the hooks in deep but Nicholls pushed the leg off.
Nicholls manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fernandez's guard. Nice work there by Nicholls.
Nicholls is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernandez has wrist control.
Nicholls trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nicholls lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez 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.
Nicholls throwing strikes but missing.
Nicholls with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicholls with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicholls postures up and lands a big shot to Fernandez's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls scoring with some ground and pound.
Nicholls throws a big elbow that misses.
Nicholls throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicholls stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez.
Nicholls drops back looking for a leg! Fernandez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fernandez manages to kick Nicholls off! Nicholls jumps back into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nicholls postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fernandez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nicholls is controlling him.
Nicholls throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nicholls preventing the sweep.
Nicholls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Nicholls postures up.
Nicholls stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez.
Nicholls with a nice head shot there.
Nicholls works over Fernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
Nicholls scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicholls throwing strikes from guard but Fernandez blocks nicely.
Fernandez working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls throwing strikes but missing.
Fernandez controlling Nicholls's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nicky Fernandez just wasn't active enough.
A good leg kick by Nicholls.
Nicholls delivers a nice body kick.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernandez lands a really nice looking cross but Nicholls seems unphased.
Fernandez shoots in but Nicholls avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicholls wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Nicholls is looking to score with low kicks.
Nicholls lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicholls slips under a jab from Fernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Nicholls 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.
Fernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicholls.
Fernandez thuds his right hand into Nicholls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicholls slips under a jab.
Fernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicholls doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicholls slips under a jab from Fernandez.
The fighters circling - Fernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicholls misses with a body kick.
Nicholls throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicholls slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fernandez throws the left hand but Nicholls avoids the punch easily.
Nicholls thumps Fernandez with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Nicholls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicholls throws a shot from downtown. Fernandez moves away and avoids it.
Fernandez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicholls finds it's way round the side to connect with Fernandez's head.
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!
Fernandez jabs Nicholls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicholls throws a chopping leg kick but Fernandez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholls fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicholls throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nicholls with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicholls tries to work over Fernandez's front leg with a kick but Fernandez checks it.
Dean Nicholls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
Nicholls catches Fernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicholls cracks Fernandez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicholls throws a leg kick which misses Fernandez's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernandez tries to avoid it.
Fernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicholls tries to land a front kick but Fernandez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicholls.
Fernandez dips to his left and cracks Nicholls with an uppercut!
Nicholls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicholls. Fernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Fernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Fernandez.
Nicholls connects with a high kick.
Fernandez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nicholls with a hook.
Nicholls slips under a jab.
Dean Nicholls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Nicholls.
Fernandez moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicholls.
Nicholls stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fernandez.
Fernandez needs to keep his hands up - Nicholls had a free shot at his head there.
Fernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicholls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fernandez shoots for a takedown but Nicholls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicholls tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicholls instigates a clinch.
Nicholls lands a body shot.
Fernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Nicholls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicholls prevents Fernandez from breaking the clinch.
Fernandez tries to circle away but Nicholls has him pinned against the cage.
Nicholls goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernandez blocks an uppercut.
Nicholls lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Nicky Fernandez has been cut.
Nicholls lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernandez backwards.
Nicholls throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernandez.
Nicholls has a couple of punches blocked by Fernandez.
Nicholls with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nicholls lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernandez backwards.
Fernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nicholls walks away with a smile on his face. Fernandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nicholls has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nicholls darts in and clinches Fernandez up against the cage.
Nicholls lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls lands an uppercut.
Nicholls working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicholls tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nicholls misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicholls throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicholls misses with some punches.
Nicholls throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernandez.
Fernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicholls presses Fernandez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez jumps guard but Nicholls stands there with Fernandez around his waist. Fernandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicholls misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Nicholls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Nicholls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicky Fernandez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nicholls misses with a head kick.
Fernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicholls looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernandez lands a jab-cross combination.
Nicholls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicholls ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
A lazy left from Nicholls finds it's target.
Nicholls cracks Fernandez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicholls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Nicholls.
Nicholls lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernandez's head.
Nicholls keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicholls fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernandez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicholls.
Nicholls throws a leg kick but Fernandez moved away.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez tries to land a front kick but Nicholls steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholls throws a low kick but Fernandez avoids it.
Fernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fernandez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nicholls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicholls misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Nicholls 's knee.
Nicholls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernandez 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.
Fernandez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicholls. That did some damage!
Nicholls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Nicholls. That snapped Fernandez's head back.
Nicholls throws a head kick that Fernandez semi-blocks.
The fighters circling - Nicholls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicholls moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fernandez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicholls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicholls feints and then cracks Fernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fernandez down.
Fernandez checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nicholls wants to improve his position but Fernandez is controlling well.
Fernandez lands strikes from half guard.
Nicholls wants to control but Fernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Nicholls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fernandez is thwarting Nicholls's attempts to control the position.
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but Nicholls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nicholls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicholls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're going to have a standup here because Nicky Fernandez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That kick from Nicholls tenderised Fernandez's leg. Fernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nicholls tries to avoid it but Fernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nicholls to the ground. Nicholls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nicholls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
Nicholls ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Nicholls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
Fernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nicholls. Nicholls obviously looking to wear him down.
Nicholls moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fernandez wants to land a leg kick but Nicholls is out of range.
Nicholls gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Nicholls - that landed with a thud.
Nicky Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Fernandez blocks an elbow strike from Nicholls.
Nicholls lands a right hand.
Fernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nicholls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicholls digs a right hand underneath Fernandez's ribcage. Fernandez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nicholls just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fernandez's brow.
Fernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nicholls gets through Fernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicholls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernandez backwards.
A short body shot lands from Nicholls as the two fighters clinch.
Nicholls throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandez blocks it with crossed arms.
Nicholls lands an elbow just above Fernandez 's eye.
Nicholls lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicholls throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicholls lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernandez backwards.
Nicholls lands a right hand.
Nicholls looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandez is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Nicholls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nicholls 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Nicholls!
Dean Nicholls thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Kampmann!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Kampmann has knocked Michaels down with a huge combo! Kampmann steps away and waves a wobbly Michaels back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Karl Michaels has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kampmann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Michaels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kampmann scores with a three punch combo!
Kampmann has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Michaels is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kampmann swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels throws a low kick but Kampmann moves out of range easily.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Michaels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kampmann scores with a jab to the head.
Michaels is rocked!
A shot to the body from Michaels misses
and Kampmann counters with an inside leg kick.
Oh Michaels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kampmann engages and cracks Michaels with a massive lead left hook - Michaels tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kampmann is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Kampmann!
An out of breath Chris Kampmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Tortoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kwebek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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255 lbs
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286 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Tortoise!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Kwebek!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwebek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kwebek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tortoise misses with a hook.
Tortoise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kwebek lands with a nice body punch.
Kwebek 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.
Tortoise tries to land a front kick but Kwebek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kwebek forces Tortoise back against the cage and clinches.
Kwebek lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Thomas Tortoise has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kwebek.
Tortoise tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kwebek avoids it.
Kwebek lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwebek lands an elbow inside that Tortoise shrugs off.
Thomas Tortoise's cut is getting worse.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tortoise takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tortoise takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kwebek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tortoise's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tortoise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortoise tries to throw a body punch but Kwebek avoids it by throwing Tortoise back against the cage.
Tortoise dodges an elbow strike from Kwebek.
Tortoise misses with a knee strike.
Kwebek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tortoise blocks an elbow strike from Kwebek.
Tortoise misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tortoise.
Kwebek lands an elbow just above Tortoise 's eye.
Thomas Tortoise's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tortoise looking to throw knees to the head but Kwebek is blocking nicely.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kwebek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kwebek pushes off an throws an elbow but Tortoise leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tortoise looking to throw knees to the head but Kwebek is blocking nicely.
Kwebek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tortoise tries to land a knee to the head but Kwebek blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kwebek as Tortoise tries to tie him up.
Tortoise blocks the elbow strike.
Tortoise blocks an elbow strike.
Kwebek pushes off an throws an elbow but Tortoise leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwebek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tortoise is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kwebek.
Kwebek misses with an elbow over the top.
Tortoise blocks the elbow strike.
Tortoise gets through Kwebek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tortoise looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tortoise dodges an elbow strike from Kwebek.
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!
Kwebek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwebek throws an elbow that misses.
Kwebek lands a nice elbow.
Tortoise throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tortoise blocks the elbow strike.
Tortoise trying to stall but Kwebek improves his position.
Kwebek lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Thomas Tortoise's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tortoise tries a body shot but Kwebek blocks it.
Tortoise lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tortoise misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kwebek.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kwebek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tortoise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tortoise has a couple of punches blocked by Kwebek.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kwebek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tortoise's brow.
Tortoise blocks an elbow strike.
Kwebek throws an elbow that misses.
Kwebek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Tortoise's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Kwebek!
John Kwebek is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Delon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annunaki comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Aenima. Bill Annunaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Bill Annunaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Alen Delon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Annunaki defends well and Delon ends up having to push Annunaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delon blocks a body shot from Annunaki.
Annunaki misses with the head strike.
Annunaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Delon backwards.
Annunaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Annunaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Delon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Annunaki misses with a body punch.
Annunaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delon's elbow.
Delon is trying to stall.
Annunaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Annunaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delon is trying to drag Annunaki to the mat but Annunaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Delon wants to take the fight to the mat but Annunaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bill Annunaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Delon.
Annunaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delon manages to break the clinch.
Delon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Annunaki.
Annunaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki misses with a body shot.
Annunaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Annunaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Annunaki is looking to chop away at Delon's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Annunaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delon wants to clinch up but Annunaki keeps it at a distance.
Annunaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delon was well out of range. Poor timing from Annunaki.
Annunaki looks for the body kick but Delon saw that one coming.
Annunaki throws out a leg kick but Delon moves out of range and Annunaki only half commits.
Annunaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delon at a distance.
Annunaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delon moves out of range of the body kick from Annunaki.
Annunaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Annunaki tries a low kick but Delon avoids it.
Annunaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Annunaki tries to throw a body punch but Delon avoids it by throwing Annunaki back against the cage.
Annunaki stops a takedown attempt from Delon.
Annunaki lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delon trying to stall but Annunaki improves his position.
Annunaki lands a nice uppercut.
Annunaki tries a body shot but Delon blocks it.
Annunaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Annunaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delon backwards.
It looks like Alen Delon has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Annunaki.
Annunaki working aggressively here.
Annunaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delon's elbow.
Annunaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Annunaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Annunaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delon's elbow.
Delon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Annunaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Annunaki misses with a body punch.
Delon blocks a body shot from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Annunaki can't find room to land a body shot as Delon controls the action.
Delon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Annunaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bill Annunaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Annunaki throws a head kick but Delon moves out of range.
Annunaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Annunaki does no damage.
Annunaki throws a leg kick but Delon checks it.
Delon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Annunaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Delon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delon avoids the head kick by Annunaki.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Annunaki.
Annunaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delon gets tackled into the cage by Annunaki. Annunaki maintains the clinch.
Delon tries for a takedown but Annunaki manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Annunaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Annunaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Annunaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alen Delon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Annunaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delon.
A jab from Delon finds it's way through Annunaki's defenses.
Annunaki is looking to clinch.
Annunaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Annunaki lands with a shot to the body.
Delon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Annunaki.
Annunaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Annunaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Annunaki motions for Delon to come forward. Annunaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Annunaki closes the distance but Delon moves to the side
and Delon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delon wants to control but Annunaki is keeping him busy.
Annunaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delon's back!
Delon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Annunaki.
Delon tries to roll but Annunaki sticks to his back.
Delon is still trying to improve position.
Delon prevents Annunaki from getting a body triangle.
Delon tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delon trying to control the action but Annunaki just sinks the hooks in.
Annunaki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Delon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Delon is looking for a sweep. Annunaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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!
Delon is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Annunaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delon keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delon.
Delon working a defensive guard but Annunaki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Annunaki controls the position.
Delon is trying to get back to half guard.
Delon trying to remain calm as Annunaki controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delon wants to control but Annunaki postures up.
Delon tries to improve position but can't.
Delon struggling a bit here.
Annunaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Delon to his feet.
Jab, jab by Annunaki - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Annunaki misses with a double jab.
Bill Annunaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delon tries to clinch there but Annunaki circles away.
Oooooh!!! Annunaki has knocked Delon down with a huge combo! Annunaki steps away and waves a wobbly Delon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Annunaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alen Delon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Delon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Annunaki is fending him off so far but Delon persists. Nope, Annunaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Annunaki is looking to wear down Delon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Annunaki. Annunaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Annunaki is looking to score with low kicks.
Delon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Annunaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Annunaki lands a jab-cross combination.
Annunaki tries to clinch there but Delon circles away.
Annunaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Annunaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delon has a takedown stuffed.
Bill Annunaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Delon.
Good leg kick by Annunaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Annunaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Annunaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Delon blocks a head kick by Annunaki.
Annunaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delon is out of range.
Annunaki swings for the body but Delon moves out of range.
Annunaki tries to bum rush Delon with a series of wild strikes but Delon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bill Annunaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Delon shoots for a double leg takedown but Annunaki sprawls well. He's pushed Delon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Annunaki lands with an overhand left.
Annunaki misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Annunaki trying to keep a closed guard but Delon is proving a slippery customer.
Annunaki keeping moving, preventing Delon from controlling successfully.
Annunaki is looking to stand up but Delon isn't so interested in that idea.
Delon trying to control but Annunaki is working from the bottom.
Delon stands up over Annunaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Delon throwing strikes from guard but Annunaki blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Annunaki keeping moving, preventing Delon from controlling successfully.
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.
Delon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Annunaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Delon is looking to work some ground and pound but Annunaki has wrist control.
Delon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Annunaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Delon postures up in Annunaki's guard and throws a big left but Annunaki blocks it.
Annunaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delon is aware though and is defending well.
Annunaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Annunaki is keeping the position for now.
Alen Delon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Annunaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delon is one step ahead there.
Bill Annunaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Delon throws a big elbow that misses.
Alen Delon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delon looking to pass the guard.
Delon throws an elbow that misses. Annunaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delon's guard. Nice move by Annunaki!
Delon tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delon is looking for a triangle but Annunaki pushes his legs off easily.
Delon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Annunaki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Annunaki, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Annunaki!
A relieved looking Bill Annunaki 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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172 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinicius Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Callaghan slips a jab from Kruger.
Kruger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Kruger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Callaghan circles away quickly and effectively.
Callaghan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Callaghan's head but Callaghan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Callaghan counters with a straight right hand.
Callaghan wants to clinch.
A left lands for Callaghan.
Kruger is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callaghan cracks Kruger with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Callaghan!
Richard Callaghan is the new welterweight champion!
Richard Callaghan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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