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BAN 9: Callaghan vs. Diggler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Do!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Do gets a double leg takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone looking to control.
Do working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Do landing with the ground and pound.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
Stone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone looking to control.
Stone has his hands on Do's head, controlling the position.
Do distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Do prevents Stone from improving his position.
My spies in American Fight Club inform me that Do has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stone won't allow Do to pass to mount.
Stone keeping control of the position.
Do misses with a head shot. Stone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Do working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Do has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Do trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Do trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Do swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Do tries for a takedown but Stone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Do circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Do is working Stone over against the cage.
Do swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone goes for a takedown attempt but Do pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Do tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Do somewhat.
Do misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Do throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Do swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Do tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Do manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Do misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Do taking punishment in the form of punches.
Do is looking to regain half guard here but Stone keeps moving and retains side control.
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Do sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Do dominated that round.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stone stuffs the takedown attempt from Do. Do gets slowly back to his feet.
Do shoots in but Stone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stone looks to clinch
and Do moves into the clinch.
Stone slows down the pace here.
Stone can't get the takedown.
Do tries to pull guard but Stone won't allow it.
Paul Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Do.
Do is trying to trip Stone. He has hold of a leg but Stone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Do persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Do is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control.
Stone controls Do momentarily but Do frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Do is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Do preventing the sweep.
Do trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Do closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stone quickly recovers to half guard.
Do throws a strike but Stone manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Do tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Stone!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Estella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kreese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreese comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 'Sweep The Leg, Johnny' by No More Kings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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266 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Estella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kreese!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreese lands an overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Kreese there.
A combination from Kreese does no damage.
Kreese avoids the head kick by Estella.
Kreese moves out of range of the body kick.
Estella pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kreese connects with a body shot that sends Estella's belly button to the back.
Estella ducks under a wild hook from Kreese.
Estella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kreese chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Estella can pounce on him.
Estella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreese scores with a jab. Estella acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Estella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Estella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreese manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Estella throws a sloppy head kick
and Kreese counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estella actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreese is working for a submission of some sort.
Kreese is thwarting Estella's attempts to control the position.
Kreese looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Estella with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kreese has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Estella is trying to maintain the position but Kreese is very close to passing his half guard.
Estella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kreese pulls his head out easily.
Kreese winds up and cracks Estella with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Estella trying to control but Kreese postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estella won't allow Kreese to pass to mount.
Estella is staying active underneath Kreese, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Estella is looking to get back to full guard here but Kreese has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kreese looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Estella wants to control but Kreese postures up.
Kreese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estella keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreese working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kreese tries to move to mount but Estella blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreese wants to control but Estella is keeping him busy.
Kreese thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kreese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estella keeps working.
Estella struggling a bit here.
Kreese passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Estella!
Estella wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kreese landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estella wants to hold on but Kreese pushes him away.
Kreese can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Estella is looking to escape.
Kreese wants to finish this one by submission but Estella is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kreese.
Kreese is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Estella can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kreese looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kreese landing shots from mount.
Kreese looking to control but Estella is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Estella is desperately trying to improve his position but Kreese has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kreese dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kreese tries to bum rush Estella with a series of wild strikes but Estella uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estella tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kreese paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Estella shoots in but no luck this time.
Kreese loads up on a big right hand but Estella slips the punch.
Kreese takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like John Kreese has been cut.
Juan Estella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estella throws a leg kick that misses.
Estella closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kreese moves into the clinch.
Estella with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estella with a knee to the head.
Kreese wants to take the fight to the mat but Estella manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Estella has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kreese is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estella is trying to push Kreese away but Kreese has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Estella can't get the takedown.
Estella tries to pull guard but Kreese won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Estella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estella is pressed up against the cage. Kreese has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Estella down to the mat. Estella avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Estella moves in looking to clinch but Kreese pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Estella. That's going to slow Kreese down.
Estella misses with a takedown attempt - Kreese sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Estella wants to clinch up but Kreese keeps it at a distance.
Kreese throws a shot from downtown. Estella moves away and avoids it.
Estella ducks under a wild hook from Kreese.
Estella wants to clinch but Kreese slips to the side
and Kreese counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kreese.
I was talking to Estella's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Estella looking to throw knees to the head but Kreese is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estella with a knee to the head.
Kreese is breathing heavily.
Estella breaks the clinch.
Estella shoots in for a takedown but Kreese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Estella lands a big head kick that sends Kreese tumbling to the mat! Estella takes a step backwards and waves Kreese back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kreese is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreese darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kreese is still in real trouble! Can Estella finish him?
Estella looking for submissions off his back.
Kreese seems to have recovered his senses.
Kreese thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Estella's head.
Kreese is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estella looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreese is nestled in close to Estella, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kreese sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Estella actively working from the bottom here.
Kreese is pressing down on Estella's thigh, looking to free his foot. Estella is holding on for now.
Estella trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Estella tries to lock up and control but Kreese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreese lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Estella hang on?
Kreese working the ground and pound effectively.
Estella tries to control the position but Kreese now has his back.
Estella looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kreese lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kreese is riding his opponent, not letting Estella buck him off.
Estella trying to control the action but Kreese just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kreese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Kreese's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Estella keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreese.
Kreese misses with a hook. Estella ducked under it nicely.
Estella tries to clinch up.
Kreese looks to throw the jab but Estella is out of range.
Estella darts in and clinches Kreese up against the cage.
Kreese pulls guard successfully.
Kreese is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Estella wants to control from the top but Kreese keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estella preventing the sweep.
Estella postures up.
Kreese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estella wants to pass the guard but Kreese is keeping the position.
Kreese looking for a guillotine here but Estella defends easily.
Estella sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kreese's guard.
Kreese is staying active underneath Estella, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kreese is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Estella pulls his head out easily.
Estella is thwarting Kreese's attempts to control the position.
Estella is keen to just control but Kreese is a slippery customer.
John Kreese is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Estella prevents Kreese from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Estella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Estella wants to clinch.
Estella closes the distance and pushes Kreese back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estella connects with a knee to the head.
Estella wants a takedown but no success here.
Kreese manages to break the clinch.
Estella stuffs the takedown attempt from Kreese. Kreese gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Estella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kreese stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Estella.
Kreese avoids a kick to the body.
Kreese looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kreese blocks a head kick by Estella.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreese shoots in for a takedown but Estella shows good takedown defense.
Juan Estella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kreese.
Kreese takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Estella is looking to clinch.
Kreese darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Estella trying to control here.
Estella is refusing to be controlled, as Kreese sits in half guard.
Estella trying to control but Kreese postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juan Estella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Estella actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Kreese.
I've got Kreese winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kreese!
John Kreese tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Drake has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Drake!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drake scores with a decent looking hook.
Cooke walks into a stiff left hand from Drake.
Drake connects with the punch.
Cooke throws an off balance right hand
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cooke gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drake buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eric Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drake enables Cooke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cooke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cooke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cooke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cooke throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drake wants to sweep here but Cooke controlling him for the moment.
Cooke being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Drake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cooke.
We've been told by Cooke's head coaches at Max Poppers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drake throws a series of punches but Cooke avoids them all with ease.
Drake misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
David Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Cooke fails with a takedown attempt.
Cooke gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Cooke seems content to control.
Cooke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Cooke seems content to control.
Cooke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cooke controlling the pace.
Drake is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cooke lands with an overhand left.
It looks like David Drake has been cut.
Cooke lands with a shot to the body.
Drake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooke.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drake throws a one two combo.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A right-left combo lands from Cooke.
Drake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cooke in his tracks.
Cooke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cooke jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.
Cooke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Drake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cooke somewhat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cooke.
Cooke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Drake is trying to buck Cooke off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke is trying to get an arm triangle but Drake is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cooke trying to control the position but Drake is working away.
Drake takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cooke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cooke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Drake sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drake is looking to regain half guard here but Cooke keeps moving and retains side control.
Cooke throwing strikes but Drake manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Who's going to make the next move?
Cooke is trying to improve his position.
Drake stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cooke connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Drake to the floor! Cooke dives in looking for the finish!
Drake is rocked!
That has opened up David Drake's cut even more.
Cooke lands a big elbow - Drake is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Cooke!
Eric Cooke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Giljotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giljotin comes to the cage accompanied by Ticon - Miss 11 PM (DJ CHILLER REMIX 2011) . The crowd seem to be enjoying Hungus's choice of entrance music: Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
30 - 24 - 0 |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, David Giljotin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Hungus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hungus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giljotin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hungus.
Hungus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giljotin shoots in for a double leg but Hungus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giljotin wants to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Giljotin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hungus throws a wild body kick that Giljotin sees coming a mile off.
Giljotin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljotin takes the fight into the clinch.
Hungus misses with a punch to the body.
Hungus gets control of Giljotin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hungus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Giljotin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hungus's guard.
Giljotin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hungus has his hands clasped together around Giljotin's back. He's all about the action.
Giljotin is working for a submission of some sort.
Hungus wants to control but Giljotin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Giljotin is trying to work for a kimura but Hungus is defending well.
Giljotin is trying to work for a kimura but Hungus is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus trying to control from the bottom.
Hungus is defending against the submission attempts here by Giljotin.
Giljotin is trying to work for a kimura but Hungus is defending well.
Hungus is trying to control but can't.
Giljotin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Giljotin has hold of Hungus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hungus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poor strikes thrown by Giljotin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giljotin avoids the attempt from Hungus to control.
Hungus tries to reverse the position but Giljotin maintains control.
Giljotin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hungus is looking to improve his position but Giljotin isn't that keen on the idea.
Giljotin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Giljotin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hungus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giljotin working away.
Hungus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Giljotin drops an elbow to the side of Hungus's head.
Giljotin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hungus is trying to maintain the position but Giljotin is very close to passing his half guard.
Giljotin is working for a kimura but Hungus is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giljotin is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hungus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Giljotin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Giljotin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hungus, pushing him back against the cage.
Giljotin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hungus is defending well.
Giljotin drags the fight down to the ground.
Giljotin has momentary wrist control but Hungus slips an elbow through the middle.
Hungus landing some decent shots from guard.
David Giljotin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hungus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hungus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Giljotin keeping moving, preventing Hungus from controlling successfully.
Giljotin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Giljotin keeps moving.
Hungus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hungus working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus trying to control but Giljotin is working from the bottom.
Hungus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Giljotin looking to control.
Giljotin looking for a guillotine here but Hungus defends easily.
Hungus distracts Giljotin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hungus is working Giljotin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hungus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy - UK. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giljotin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Giljotin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hungus can do to turn this around?
Hungus wants to control from the top but Giljotin keeps moving.
Giljotin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giljotin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hungus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Giljotin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hungus is aware though and is defending well.
Giljotin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hungus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hungus advances position into side control!
Giljotin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hungus is working Giljotin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hungus tries for a kimura but Giljotin is defending well.
Giljotin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hungus off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus trying to control the hands but Giljotin won't let him.
Hungus covering up well under a series of strikes from Giljotin.
Hungus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Giljotin's arms.
Hungus fending off the submission attempt from Giljotin.
Giljotin avoiding Hungus 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Giljotin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Giljotin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hungus is on top in guard.
Giljotin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hungus trying to control but Giljotin is working from the bottom.
Giljotin looking for a guillotine here but Hungus defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hungus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Giljotin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hungus has managed to get both his arms back between Giljotin's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David Giljotin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hungus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Giljotin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hungus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hungus lands a really nice looking cross but Giljotin seems unphased.
Giljotin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hungus.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hungus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljotin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hungus tries to land a front kick but Giljotin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Hungus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hungus.
Giljotin shoots in and drives through. Hungus sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giljotin shoots in for a double leg but Hungus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Giljotin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hungus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Giljotin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Giljotin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hungus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hungus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy body kick from Hungus
and Giljotin counters with a shoot takedown. Hungus fights it but they end up in guard.
Giljotin scoring with some ground and pound.
Giljotin pushes down on Hungus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Giljotin prevents Hungus from improving his position.
Giljotin is looking for a kimura but Hungus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Giljotin to get the leverage.
Giljotin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hungus wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giljotin wants to free his trapped foot but Hungus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Giljotin blocks the strikes from Hungus.
Giljotin is working for a kimura but Hungus is defending it quite comfortably.
Hungus trying to control but Giljotin postures up.
Hungus has his hands clasped together around Giljotin's back. He's all about the action.
Giljotin is trying to work for a kimura but Hungus is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus is trying to control but can't.
Hungus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Giljotin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Giljotin's back!
I really don't envy Giljotin right now.
Giljotin trying to control the action but Hungus just sinks the hooks in.
Hungus tries to get the hooks in deep but Giljotin pushed the leg off.
Hungus lands shots from the back.
Hungus has Giljotin flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hungus is hanging on to Giljotin's back as he tries to escape.
Giljotin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hungus's guard. Nice work there by Giljotin.
Giljotin landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giljotin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hungus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Giljotin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giljotin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hungus passes into half guard.
Karl Hungus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giljotin is trying to get back to full guard.
David Giljotin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hungus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hungus is looking for a kimura but Giljotin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hungus to get the leverage.
Giljotin is looking to improve his position.
Giljotin is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hungus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Giljotin 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Giljotin!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Giljotin thanked VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayani has chosen Audioslave - Exploder as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayani throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kayani defends it nicely.
Kayani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kayani walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Kayani avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia is looking to clinch.
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.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kayani.
Kayani takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Kayani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kayani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Kayani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kayani.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kayani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Kayani's head but Kayani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Kayani counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia scores with a three punch combo!
Garcia clobbers Kayani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Kayani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Kayani counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kayani.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh!!! Kayani has knocked Garcia down with a huge combo! Kayani steps away and waves a wobbly Garcia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia takes a swing at Kayani's ribcage but misses.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Kayani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kayani connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcelo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kayani gets a clinch.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Kayani is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kayani prevents it.
Garcia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kayani pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Kayani - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kayani scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kayani to keep the fight standing.
Kayani pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia has clasped his hands together around Kayani's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kayani manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Kayani is defending well.
Kayani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Kayani won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a head shot. Kayani uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kayani is controlling Garcia's posture.
Garcia throws a big elbow that misses.
Kayani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kayani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia won't allow Kayani to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kayani has control of Garcia's left arm, preventing Garcia from doing any damage.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Kayani is keeping the position.
Kayani working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Kayani counters with a series of strikes. Garcia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kayani lands with a nice body punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kayani.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Kayani.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kayani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasim Kayani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kayani sprawls well. Kayani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Garcia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kayani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kayani lands a jab to the head.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Kayani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kayani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kayani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kayani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Kayani finds it's target.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Kayani.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Kayani avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani lands a big head kick that sends Garcia tumbling to the mat! Kayani takes a step backwards and waves Garcia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kayani's waist but Kayani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kayani throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Wasim Kayani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kayani has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kayani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kayani lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kayani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
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!
Kayani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kayani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Kayani turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kayani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kayani.
Kayani slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kayani.
Kayani is stalling here.
Kayani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kayani tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kayani effectively controlling the action here.
Kayani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Garcia.
Kayani has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wasim Kayani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kayani avoids it really well and circles away.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Kayani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Garcia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Kayani counters with a low kick, right behind Garcia 's knee.
Garcia throws a low kick but Kayani avoids it.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garcia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia throws the left hand but Kayani avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Kayani.
Marcelo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Kayani's shoulder, as Kayani tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kayani was covering up waiting for the punch and Garcia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kayani looking for a sweep. Not yet Kayani, not yet.
Kayani is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Kayani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kayani is controlling Garcia's posture.
Garcia 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.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kayani wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Kayani is retaining full guard.
Kayani controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Kayani keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kayani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasim Kayani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garcia clobbers Kayani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kayani defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Kayani into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kayani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garcia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kayani can't fight it off and eventually Garcia manages to take the fight to the floor. Kayani looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kayani keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kayani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kayani is on top in guard.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kayani defends well.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kayani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Kayani with a nice head shot there.
Kayani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Kayani from controlling successfully.
Kayani stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kayani trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Kayani pushes his legs off easily.
Wasim Kayani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kayani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kayani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Kayani has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kayani. Kayani obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Kayani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and Kayani counters with a leg kick.
Kayani connects with a nice looking jab.
Kayani misses with a head kick.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Kayani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Kayani in a clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Kayani won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kayani is fighting off a takedown attempt but Garcia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kayani to the mat. Kayani regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kayani seems keen to control Garcia's posture.
Kayani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kayani holds on and takes a little breather.
Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Kayani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kayani manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Kayani's guard.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Marcelo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kayani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kayani seems keen to control Garcia's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Marcelo Garcia.
I think Kayani 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasim Kayani!
Our winner, Wasim Kayani, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Retsu Kaioh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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258 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Retsu Kaioh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaioh misses with a head kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaioh staying out of range there.
Kaioh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaioh misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kaioh takes one on the button.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Kaioh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kaioh throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaioh looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaioh's head backwards.
Kaioh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith's coach down at Axia Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Retsu Kaioh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Kaioh misses with a straight right.
Kaioh misses with a low kick.
Kaioh moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaioh staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kaioh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaioh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kaioh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaioh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kaioh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaioh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaiohs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaioh lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Clifford Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaioh tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaioh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaioh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Kaioh lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Kaioh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaioh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Kaioh throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Kaioh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaioh misses with a head kick.
Kaioh misses with a straight left.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kaioh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaioh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaioh. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaioh throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kaioh checks it well.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Kaioh throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
A head kick misses from Kaioh.
Good work by Kaioh as he checks the leg kick.
Kaioh scores with a punch to the head.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Kaioh.
Kaioh slips under a jab from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clifford Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clifford Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaioh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaioh moves away.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaioh. Kaioh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaioh walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaioh looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Clifford Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Kaioh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaioh throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaioh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Kaioh coming out on top.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Kaioh counters with a two punch combo.
Smith jabs Kaioh right on the nose. Kaioh blinks but takes it well.
Kaioh moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Kaioh tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Kaioh.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Smith misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaioh. Kaioh obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Kaioh throws a big shot that misses.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaioh throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Kaioh looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaioh thinking.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaiohs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Kaioh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaioh throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Kaioh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaioh staying out of range there.
Smith moves out of range as Kaioh throws a body kick.
A combination from Kaioh does no damage.
Kaioh throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaioh throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaioh slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kaioh ducks down to avoid it.
Kaioh throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Kaioh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith thuds a left hand into Kaioh's body.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Kaioh's ribs.
Kaioh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kaioh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaioh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaioh's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clifford Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaioh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaioh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Kaioh lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith moves out of range as Kaioh throws a body kick.
Kaioh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith slips a jab from Kaioh.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaioh momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaioh throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Kaioh misses with a head kick.
Kaioh throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Kaioh tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Kaioh moves away from the strike by Smith.
Kaioh throws a big shot that misses.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Kaioh counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kaioh ducks down to avoid it.
Kaioh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith with a nice cross.
Kaioh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaioh moves into the clinch.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaioh tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short left from Smith.
Kaioh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaioh misses with a knee strike.
Kaioh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kaioh gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Kaioh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaioh lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh landing knees to the head.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaioh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaioh walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kaioh's shoulder, as Kaioh tries to avoid the shot.
Retsu Kaioh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Kaioh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaioh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kaioh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaioh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaioh blocks a jab.
Kaioh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kaioh ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Clifford Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Kaioh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick by Kaioh misses
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaioh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Kaioh counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Kaioh.
Kaioh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clifford Smith.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Smith!
Clifford Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Tyminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukasz Tyminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyminski takes one to the chin there.
Tyminski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson throws a hook but Tyminski avoids it easily.
Tyminski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Tyminski thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Tyminski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut.
Tyminski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyminski 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.
Jackson swings for the body but Tyminski moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyminski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyminski cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyminski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyminski misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Tyminski.
Lukasz Tyminski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyminski misses with a head kick.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tyminski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyminski manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Tyminski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyminski misses with a head kick.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Tyminski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyminski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Tyminski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Tyminski counters with a straight right hand.
Tyminski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Tyminski moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyminski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyminski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyminski looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Tyminski throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyminski under the eye.
A big right from Tyminski misses.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Tyminski with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyminski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyminski.
Tyminski misses with a left hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyminski is just out of range.
Tyminski ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Tyminski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Tyminski shakes it off.
Tyminski is rocked!
Jackson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Tyminski covering up! Jackson comes in with a big uppercut and Tyminski goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Murray Jackson!
Our winner, Murray Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinando Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinicius Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari slips a jab from Kruger.
Ferrari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruger on the side of the head.
Ferrari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by Ferrari - just one landing.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Ferrari moved out of range.
Vinicius Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferrari.
Ferrari dips to his left and cracks Kruger with an uppercut!
Kruger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferrari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferrari.
Ferrari pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferrari blocks an uppercut.
Kruger wants to break free but Ferrari has control.
Ferrari misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferrari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger can't get the takedown.
A short right from Ferrari.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
Ferrari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferrari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferrari working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferrari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferrari is stalling in the full guard.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger trying to control the position.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
Kruger wants to stand up but Ferrari is controlling him.
Ferrari throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferrari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferrari's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferrari trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferrari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferrari wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferrari controlling from the top position.
Ferrari is in close to Kruger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferrari trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Ferrari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferrari is aware though and is defending well.
Kruger has his foot on Ferrari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferrari works his way back into a safe position though.
Kruger being controlled here, momentarily.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kruger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferrari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferrari defends well.
Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferrari defends it easily.
Ferrari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrari stands up over Kruger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Ferrari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferrari digs a good body shot into Kruger's ribs.
Kruger fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferrari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kruger's sensitive parts.
Ferrari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferrari is looking to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kruger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ferrari - the referee stops the clock and Kruger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ferrari. Kruger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ferrari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferrari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruger throws a combination that misses
and Ferrari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kruger!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kruger struggling a bit here.
Kruger tries to bench press Ferrari off him but Ferrari keeps the position.
Ferrari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kruger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kruger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ferrari lands a nice forearm strike.
Kruger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferrari is working for a kimura but Kruger is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferrari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferrari trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari winds up and cracks Kruger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Ferdinando Ferrari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferrari moves nicely into side control.
Ferrari trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger wants to control but Ferrari postures up.
Ferrari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kruger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Ferrari grinds an elbow into Kruger's temple.
Ferrari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ferrari cracks Kruger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ferrari cracks Kruger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kruger is rocked!
A big shot lands for Ferrari! That's hurt Kruger! Will he recover? Ferrari fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferdinando Ferrari!
After winning the bout, Ferdinando Ferrari thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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147 lbs
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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
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Dutch Delight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws a jab when Delight was well out of range.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Delight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps Delight's head back.
Delight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Torres misses with a left hand
and Delight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Torres!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres is trying to improve his position.
Torres is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Torres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres manages to work his way to half guard, despite Delight's best efforts.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Delight has control of the leg.
Delight has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Delight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Torres has a hand on Delight's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Delight takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres can't escape the position.
Torres is trying to reverse the position but instead Delight has taken his back - oops!
Delight has the hooks in. Torres is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Delight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Torres rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Torres gets full guard.
Torres has his foot on Delight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Delight works his way back into a safe position though.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking for a triangle here. Delight is fighting it but it looks tight! Torres pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Delight is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alfredo Torres!
An out of breath Alfredo Torres 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler has chosen YO GOTTI - SOMEBODY WATCHIN ME as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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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
33 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Callaghan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Callaghan.
Diggler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diggler moves away from the strike by Callaghan.
Callaghan looks to land a right hand but Diggler moved out of range.
Callaghan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Callaghan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diggler. Diggler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Callaghan misses with a low kick.
Callaghan throws a leg kick that misses.
Callaghan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diggler in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Callaghan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Callaghan.
Callaghan throws a head kick that misses
and Diggler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Callaghan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggler throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callaghan, as that shot connected.
Callaghan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Callaghan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggler was well out of range. Poor timing from Callaghan.
Callaghan throws a head kick but Diggler moves out of range.
Callaghan throws the left hand but Diggler avoids the punch easily.
Diggler ducks under a wild hook from Callaghan.
Callaghan tries to clinch up.
Callaghan cracks the inside of Diggler's front leg.
Callaghan lands a nice looking body kick.
Callaghan throws a body kick that misses.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses.
Callaghan takes one on the button.
Diggler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diggler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggler's sensitive parts.
Diggler is looking to chop away at Callaghan's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callaghan lands a nice shot that snaps Diggler's head back.
Callaghan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Callaghan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Callaghan drops Diggler with a beautiful combination! Diggler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Callaghan is looking for the KO!
Diggler is rocked!
Diggler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callaghan.
Diggler is still on wobbly legs! Can Callaghan finish him?
Callaghan tries to work over Diggler's front leg with a kick but Diggler checks it.
Diggler seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid body kick from Callaghan.
Diggler 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.
Diggler moves away from the strike by Callaghan.
Diggler throws an overhand right that lands on Callaghan's shoulder, as Callaghan tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan tried to score with a low kick but Diggler checks it.
Callaghan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diggler connects with a leg kick. Callaghan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Callaghan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggler manages to avoid it.
Diggler throws a leg kick
and Callaghan moves into the clinch.
Diggler tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
Diggler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Diggler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Callaghan on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Diggler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Callaghan.
Callaghan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Callaghan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diggler gets through Callaghan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diggler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Callaghan there.
That has opened up Dirk Diggler's cut even more.
Callaghan checks a low kick from Diggler.
Callaghan lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Callaghan scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Diggler misses.
Diggler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Callaghan misses with a head kick.
Diggler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Callaghan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Callaghan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diggler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Callaghan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diggler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diggler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callaghan tries to clinch but Diggler moves out of range.
Diggler misses with a looping right.
Diggler connects with an inside leg kick.
Callaghan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Diggler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Callaghan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Callaghan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callaghan.
Diggler blocks the body kick.
Diggler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diggler throws a head kick but Callaghan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Callaghan lands.
Callaghan scores with the left hand. Diggler knows he should have avoided that one.
Diggler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggler misses with a low kick.
Callaghan feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Diggler collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richard Callaghan!
Richard Callaghan retains his welterweight title!
Richard Callaghan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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