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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jared Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tukka Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Tukka Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hirvonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kincaid misses with the combination.
Hirvonen lands a two punch combo.
Hirvonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hirvonen misses the shot to the body.
Hirvonen swinging wildly here.
Kincaid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hirvonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Hirvonen.
A head kick from Kincaid lands but Hirvonen takes it in his stride.
Kincaid misses with a head kick.
Kincaid sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Hirvonen to the ground! Kincaid dives into full mount looking to finish!
Hirvonen is rocked!
It looks like Tukka Hirvonen has been cut.
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kincaid lands a big elbow - Hirvonen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hirvonen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jared Kincaid!
Jared Kincaid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Legacy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stewart's choice of entrance music: Frightened Rabbit - The Twist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Archie Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Stewart circles away easily
and Stewart moves into the clinch.
Anderson pulls guard.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart forces his way into half guard.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Stewart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stewart avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stewart maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Anderson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stewart has cracked it and Anderson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stewart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Archie Stewart!
An out of breath and clearly excited Archie Stewart thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Glyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Lincon (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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212 lbs
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213 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Glyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Lincon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Glyde misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lincon.
Glyde throws the left hand but Lincon avoids the punch easily.
Glyde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lincon clobbers Glyde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Glyde slips a straight right by Lincon.
Good exchange - Lincon coming out on top.
Lincon looks to land a right hand but Glyde moved out of range.
Lincon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glyde as he avoids it easily.
Glyde goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Abe Lincon has been cut.
Lincon drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincon trying to control but Glyde is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lincon throws a strike but Glyde rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Glyde stands up and waves to Lincon to follow him.
Glyde lunges at Lincon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lincon's hand.
Lincon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Glyde is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lincon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lincon trying to control the position but Glyde is working away.
Lincon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lincon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Glyde down.
An elbow from Lincon crashes against the mat.
Lincon working the head and body with strikes.
Glyde wants to get back to his feet but Lincon drags him back down.
Glyde dodges the ground and pound from Lincon.
Glyde is pushing Lincon's head away, looking to escape. Lincon manages to hold on to the position though.
An elbow from Lincon crashes against the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
Lincon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Glyde is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lincon working the ground and pound but Glyde is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glyde wants to get back to his feet but Lincon drags him back down.
Lincon working the strikes but Glyde uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lincon is looking to advance position but Glyde won't allow it.
Lincon wants to take a breather but Glyde is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lincon connects with a jab.
A big left from Glyde misses.
Lincon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glyde.
Lincon moves away from the strike by Glyde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glyde throws a poor cross that misses
and Lincon counters with a single leg into guard. Glyde didn't expect that.
Glyde wants to stand and escape but Lincon is having none of it.
Lincon trying to control but Glyde is working from the bottom.
Glyde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glyde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lincon is controlling him.
Glyde manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lincon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glyde.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Lincon catches Glyde right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Lincon misses.
Glyde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Lincon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Lincon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Glyde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Lincon.
It looks like Owen Glyde has been cut.
Lincon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Glyde was covering up waiting for the punch and Lincon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lincon wants to control from the top but Glyde keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glyde wants to stand up but Lincon is controlling him.
Lincon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lincon wants to control from the top but Glyde keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glyde wants to stand up but Lincon is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lincon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Glyde fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincon. Glyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owen Glyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glyde.
Lincon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lincon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glyde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lincon misses with a wild body shot.
Glyde lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Owen Glyde is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincon shoots in but Glyde avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glyde blocks a low kick nicely.
Glyde cracks a nice hook into Lincon's ribs.
Lincon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Glyde is out of range.
Glyde jabs at Lincon's body.
Glyde scores with the left hand. Lincon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glyde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glyde jabs Lincon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glyde moves into range and connects with a jab.
That has opened up Abe Lincon's cut even more.
Lincon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Glyde connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lincon scrambles back to his feet.
Glyde takes one to the side of the head.
Glyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincon counters with a single leg into guard. Glyde didn't expect that.
Glyde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lincon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lincon looking to pass the guard.
Glyde wants to stand up but Lincon is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincon 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lincon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lincon throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lincon throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lincon missing with a left hand there. Glyde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincon thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Owen Glyde will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Glyde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Glyde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Owen Glyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glyde lands with a nice combination. Lincon backs away looking to recover.
Glyde pounces like a tiger and cracks Lincon with a vicious hook! Lincon is down but not out! Glyde follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Owen Glyde!
Owen Glyde decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kogata Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Socrates has chosen Tool - Schism as his entrance music. Georgio Socrates will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kogata Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgio Socrates!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munoz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munoz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Socrates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munoz, pushing him back against the cage.
Socrates lands a body shot in the clinch.
Munoz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Munoz goes for a takedown attempt but Socrates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Munoz gets tackled into the cage by Socrates. Socrates maintains the clinch.
Socrates creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Munoz's defenses.
Socrates is pressed up against the cage. Munoz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Socrates down to the mat. Socrates avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kogata Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz swats away the attempt to clinch by Socrates.
Socrates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munoz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates closes the distance but Munoz moves to the side
and Munoz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Socrates won't be happy with that.
Socrates dodges the ground and pound from Munoz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socrates tries to escape but Munoz is in control.
Socrates felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control the position but Socrates is working away.
Munoz is trying to ground and pound but Socrates uses the momentary lack of control by Munoz to regain half guard.
Socrates has one foot on Munoz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munoz.
Socrates is looking to clinch but Munoz is avoiding it.
Munoz fails to land the takedown.
Socrates tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munoz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Socrates tries to clinch up.
Socrates tries to clinch but Munoz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Socrates but Socrates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Socrates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Socrates drives through and clinches with Munoz against the cage.
Socrates tries to land a knee to the head but Munoz blocks with his arms.
Munoz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Socrates lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Socrates lands a body punch.
Socrates landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munoz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Munoz managing to block the knees to the body from Socrates.
Socrates jumps into guard, dragging Munoz to the mat.
Socrates wants to get back to his feet but Munoz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Socrates keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Socrates is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Munoz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Munoz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Socrates is looking to stand up but Munoz isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Socrates wants to stand up but Munoz is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Munoz keeps the fight on the outside.
Munoz gets a takedown into half guard.
Socrates pushes Munoz off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socrates darts in trying to clinch
so Munoz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Georgio Socrates will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Socrates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munoz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munoz shoots for a double leg takedown but Socrates sprawls well. He's pushed Munoz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Munoz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Socrates pinned against the cage. Socrates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Socrates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Socrates gets caught napping as Munoz dives in and scores a takedown. Socrates manages to retain guard.
Munoz trying to control but Socrates is working from the bottom.
Socrates is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Munoz is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz looking to pass the guard.
Munoz stops Socrates from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates can't keep his opponent in guard - Munoz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Socrates keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Socrates manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Munoz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Socrates is fending him off so far but Munoz persists. Nope, Socrates circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kogata Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but Socrates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kogata Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socrates moves in looking to clinch but Munoz pushes him off.
Munoz goes for a double leg but Socrates avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Socrates continues to drive forward.
Munoz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Socrates after a bit of a struggle.
Socrates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munoz goes for a double leg but Socrates avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Socrates continues to drive forward.
Munoz is trying to drag Socrates to the mat but Socrates just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Socrates throws a head punch that misses.
Munoz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Socrates gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Socrates is trying to stall.
Munoz wants a takedown.
Socrates missing with knees to the body.
Socrates prevents the takedown attempt.
Socrates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Socrates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socrates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Munoz defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munoz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Socrates throwing shots but Munoz is blocking nicely.
Socrates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Socrates trying to control from half guard but Munoz is working away.
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.
Socrates throwing shots but Munoz is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Socrates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munoz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Socrates working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Munoz's thigh. Munoz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Socrates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munoz is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Socrates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munoz.
Socrates tries to clinch but Munoz moves out of range.
Socrates slips a jab from Munoz.
Socrates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Munoz is looking to stand up but Socrates isn't so interested in that idea.
Socrates is looking to work some ground and pound but Munoz has wrist control.
Socrates looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Socrates throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Munoz pushes Socrates off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Munoz dives in and scores a takedown into Socrates's guard.
Munoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socrates is keeping the position for now.
Munoz prevents Socrates from getting back to his feet.
Munoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socrates is keeping the position for now.
Munoz stops Socrates from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz stays in close to Socrates's body and controls the position.
Munoz prevents Socrates from getting back to his feet.
Socrates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Socrates is looking to stand up but Munoz isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munoz shoots in but no luck this time.
Munoz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socrates sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kogata Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socrates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Socrates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munoz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Socrates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munoz, pushing him back against the cage.
Socrates manages to break the clinch.
Georgio Socrates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates shoots for a takedown but Munoz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Socrates. Those never looked like landing.
Munoz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Socrates circles away.
Socrates doesn't manage to clinch there - Munoz circles away.
Socrates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Socrates wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Kogata Munoz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Socrates might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Munoz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Socrates 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.
Kogata Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Socrates from controlling successfully.
Socrates 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munoz shoots in for a double leg but Socrates sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz swings for the body but Socrates moves out of range.
Socrates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munoz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munoz throws a low kick but Socrates moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Georgio Socrates.
I've got Socrates 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
An out of breath and clearly excited Georgio Socrates thanked Soul Supremacy Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 3, fighting out of London, Yancy Malaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, William Sims!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims swings for the body but Malaki moves out of range.
Malaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Sims off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Sims misses.
Malaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sims slips a straight right by Malaki.
Sims connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malaki's hands.
Sims throws out a loose jab but Malaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sims throws a big shot that misses.
Sims slips a jab from Malaki.
Sims throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malaki.
Malaki connects with a right hand. Sims shakes it off.
A jab from Sims misses.
Sims takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims scores with a hook.
We've been told by Malaki's head coaches at Spartan MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims stuns Malaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malaki misses the shot to the body.
Sims thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malaki misses with a straight right.
Malaki lands with an overhand left.
Malaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malaki avoids the body shot from Sims.
Sims misses with a right hand
and Malaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sims thinking.
Nice shot lands for Malaki.
Sims is rocked!
Sims is aggressively charging in as Malaki backs up avoiding any damage. Malaki tosses out a jab and Sims runs right into it face first! Sims is out cold! Malaki dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sims's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yancy Malaki!
Yancy Malaki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (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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225 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Voller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harris moves out of range as Voller throws a body kick.
Harris throws a jab when Voller was well out of range.
Voller scores with a kick to the body.
Voller throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Harris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Voller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Voller 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.
Harris has hold of Voller's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Voller tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Harris cranks the arm and Voller screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Voller, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paul Harris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BitchFace PoopyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haloti Gnata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think PoopyPants might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deathly Quiet. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, BitchFace PoopyPants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Haloti Gnata!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for PoopyPants.
PoopyPants 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.
Gnata misses with a hook. PoopyPants ducked under it nicely.
PoopyPants ducks right into an uppercut from Gnata.
PoopyPants cracks a nice hook into Gnata's ribs.
PoopyPants closes the distance and clinches up with Gnata, looking for a takedown. PoopyPants pushes Gnata against the cage but Gnata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants throws a body punch but Gnata moves out of range.
Gnata throws a lazy right hand but PoopyPants sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PoopyPants shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gnata but Gnata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gnata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
PoopyPants just misses with a punch to the body.
Gnata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by PoopyPants.
Gnata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gnata lands a head shot.
PoopyPants wants to clinch up but Gnata keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PoopyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gnata keeps the fight on the outside.
Gnata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
PoopyPants tries to clinch but Gnata moves out of range.
Haloti Gnata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
PoopyPants throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gnata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
PoopyPants fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
PoopyPants closes the distance and clinches up with Gnata, looking for a takedown. PoopyPants pushes Gnata against the cage but Gnata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BitchFace PoopyPants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gnata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PoopyPants fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gnata sprawls well initially but PoopyPants persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gnata wants to get back to full guard.
Gnata manages to get to full guard.
PoopyPants trying to control but Gnata is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gnata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PoopyPants isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gnata stacks PoopyPants on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gnata!
Gnata tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gnata staying calm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
PoopyPants can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnata wants to control but PoopyPants is keeping him busy.
PoopyPants is being controlled here.
PoopyPants is not content to let Gnata control the position.
PoopyPants is looking for a sweep.
Gnata trying to control the action but PoopyPants is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on PoopyPants's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
PoopyPants is trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gnata working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
PoopyPants is working hard here to advance position.
PoopyPants pushes Gnata away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gnata gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gnata wants to control but PoopyPants is keeping him busy.
PoopyPants is trying to get back to half guard.
Gnata working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gnata.
Gnata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants wants to clinch up but Gnata keeps it at a distance.
Gnata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
PoopyPants gets tackled into the cage by Gnata. Gnata maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haloti Gnata dominated that round.
That's time! PoopyPants's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gnata throws the left hand but PoopyPants avoids the punch easily.
PoopyPants clobbers Gnata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
PoopyPants sizes up Gnata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
PoopyPants misses with a wild combination.
Gnata misses with a lunging right hand
and PoopyPants counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gnata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
PoopyPants trying to control but Gnata is working from the bottom.
PoopyPants advances position into side control!
PoopyPants wants to control but Gnata is keeping him busy.
Gnata can't do much from the bottom here.
PoopyPants tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no PoopyPants has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata avoids any damage from the ground and pound of PoopyPants.
Gnata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gnata wants to get back to his feet.
Gnata wants to control but PoopyPants postures up.
Gnata is looking for a sweep.
PoopyPants tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
PoopyPants thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
An elbow from PoopyPants crashes against the mat.
PoopyPants trying to control the action but Gnata is working from the bottom.
Gnata wants to control but PoopyPants postures up.
PoopyPants fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gnata is trying to get back to his feet.
Gnata keeps PoopyPants under control for a moment.
Gnata struggling a bit here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gnata manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gnata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gnata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gnata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gnata wants to sweep here but PoopyPants controlling him for the moment.
PoopyPants pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gnata is keeping the position for now.
PoopyPants slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gnata wants to control but PoopyPants postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants trying to control the position but Gnata is working away.
PoopyPants tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no PoopyPants has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
PoopyPants goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gnata rolls with the submission and now he's on top in PoopyPants's guard! Nice work there by Gnata!
Gnata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gnata throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gnata wants to pass the guard but PoopyPants is keeping the position.
Gnata is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BitchFace PoopyPants dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gnata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gnata avoids the head kick by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants misses with a straight right.
PoopyPants connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
PoopyPants shoots in looking for a takedown but Gnata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing PoopyPants's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gnata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent PoopyPants stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
PoopyPants swings for the body but Gnata moves out of range.
Gnata throws a poor cross that misses
and PoopyPants counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BitchFace PoopyPants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gnata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent PoopyPants stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
PoopyPants wants to clinch.
PoopyPants takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gnata has PoopyPants up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata has a couple of punches blocked by PoopyPants.
Gnata misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gnata fails to land.
Gnata working aggressively here.
Gnata working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gnata.
Gnata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
PoopyPants misses with an elbow over the top.
Gnata is trying to stall.
PoopyPants lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
PoopyPants lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gnata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gnata presses PoopyPants against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
PoopyPants throws an elbow that misses.
Gnata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants tries to throw a body punch but Gnata avoids it by throwing PoopyPants back against the cage.
PoopyPants wants a takedown.
PoopyPants is trying to maintain a safe position but Gnata gets an underhook and turns PoopyPants into the cage.
Gnata lands a left hand that snaps the head of PoopyPants backwards.
Gnata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down PoopyPants.
Gnata scores with a shot to the side of PoopyPants's head.
Gnata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from PoopyPants.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BitchFace PoopyPants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gnata can't find room to land a body shot as PoopyPants controls the action.
Gnata throws a punch but it's blocked by PoopyPants.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PoopyPants gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
PoopyPants blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gnata tries to work over PoopyPants's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
PoopyPants avoiding damage as Gnata throws knees to the body.
PoopyPants is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gnata pushes PoopyPants back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gnata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants takes a shot to the head.
Gnata misses with a punch to the body.
Gnata misses with the head strike.
Gnata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gnata is looking to control PoopyPants's arms but PoopyPants gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gnata has his back to the cage.
PoopyPants gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gnata gets through PoopyPants's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gnata.
PoopyPants lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
Gnata misses with the head strike.
PoopyPants lands a left hand.
PoopyPants lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gnata throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by PoopyPants.
Come on Gnata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Gnata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gnata is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gnata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
PoopyPants goes for a takedown attempt but Gnata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
PoopyPants blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from PoopyPants. Gnata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gnata throws a right and a left that PoopyPants avoids nicely.
PoopyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Gnata is just out of range.
Gnata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gnata wants to clinch up but PoopyPants keeps it at a distance.
PoopyPants lands a nice looking body shot.
PoopyPants is looking to wear down Gnata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gnata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gnata swats away the attempt to clinch by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gnata manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haloti Gnata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gnata 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haloti Gnata!
Haloti Gnata was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adamh Pearse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsay has chosen London Calling as his entrance music. Gordon Ramsay told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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40
265 lbs
32 - 14 - 1 |
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26
239 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Adamh Pearse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearse lands the left hand.
Ramsay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearse as he avoids it easily.
Pearse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramsay checks it well.
Pearse throws a series of punches but Ramsay moves out of range.
Ramsay throws a leg kick but Pearse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pearse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramsay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearse misses with a low kick.
Pearse moves in looking to clinch but Ramsay pushes him off.
Ramsay throws a hook to the side of Pearse's head but Pearse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearse tries to clinch but Ramsay is having none of it.
Pearse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pearse misses with a low kick as Ramsay jumps back.
Pearse keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Laoch Den in the buildup to the fight.
Pearse scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Pearse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pearse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pearse is trying to defend but Ramsay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ramsay wants to free his trapped foot but Pearse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pearse is refusing to be controlled, as Ramsay sits in half guard.
Ramsay wants to pass the guard but Pearse is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay wants to advance to full mount but Pearse doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ramsay trying to control but Pearse is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramsay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pearse back to the cage. Ramsay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A good leg kick by Ramsay.
Pearse pushes Ramsay up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramsay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearse struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramsay controls his hands.
Pearse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramsay is defending well for now.
Pearse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramsay throws an elbow but it misses.
Pearse lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ramsay as the two fighters clinch.
Pearse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramsay lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearse working aggressively here.
Pearse swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramsay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearse backwards.
Pearse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearse takes a shot to the head.
Ramsay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramsay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramsay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramsay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramsay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearse is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramsay scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Ramsay.
It looks like Adamh Pearse has been cut.
Pearse takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ramsay lands a knee to the body.
Pearse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramsay lands an elbow that stopped Pearse in his tracks for a moment.
Ramsay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramsay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramsay lands an elbow inside.
Ramsay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pearse's face.
Pearse takes an elbow to the temple.
Pearse misses with a body punch.
Ramsay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramsay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramsay lands a hook that snaps the head of Pearse backwards.
Ramsay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pearse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pearse takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ramsay on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adamh Pearse's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramsay.
Ramsay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramsay tries to clinch but Pearse moves out of range.
Pearse swinging wildly here.
Ramsay throws a hook but Pearse blocks it.
Ramsay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adamh Pearse is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearse throws out a leg kick but Ramsay moves out of range and Pearse only half commits.
Ramsay goes for a double leg but Pearse avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pearse continues to drive forward.
Ramsay scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsay.
Pearse has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pearse misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon Ramsay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pearse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsay's elbow.
A short right from Ramsay.
Pearse throws a head punch that misses.
Ramsay misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay works on Pearse's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramsay as Pearse tries to tie him up.
Ramsay blocks a body shot from Pearse.
Pearse struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramsay controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Ramsay.
Ramsay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramsay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramsay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearse backwards.
Pearse tries to throw a body punch but Ramsay avoids it by throwing Pearse back against the cage.
A short right from Ramsay.
Ramsay digs a right hand underneath Pearse's ribcage. Pearse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ramsay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearse.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramsay.
Nice elbow from Ramsay.
Adamh Pearse's cut is getting worse.
Pearse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramsay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearse backwards.
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!
Ramsay lands an elbow that stopped Pearse in his tracks for a moment.
Adamh Pearse's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ramsay lands a nice knee to the body.
Ramsay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramsay.
Pearse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Adamh Pearse's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adamh Pearse's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gordon Ramsay!
Gordon Ramsay took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firnanda Talha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Talha's choice of entrance music: Lightning Bolt- Jake Bugg. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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27
149 lbs
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32
155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, The Can!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Firnanda Talha!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Can scores with a nice strike.
Talha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Can sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talha somewhat.
Talha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Can circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Talha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Can wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Can defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talha.
The Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firnanda Talha.
Talha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Can sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talha somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can's corner calls for a 1-2. Can obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Can throws an overhand right that lands on Talha's shoulder, as Talha tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Can avoids the body shot from Talha.
Can displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Talha.
Nice takedown defense from Can. No joy for Talha on that attempt.
Talha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Can lands a big uppercut and Talha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Talha looks OK. Can waves Talha back to his feet!
Talha is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can doesn't manage to clinch there - Talha circles away.
Talha is still on wobbly legs! Can Can finish him?
Can tries to clinch up but Talha circles away and keeps his distance.
Talha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Can.
Talha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Can misses with a two punch combination.
Talha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Talha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Can pulls his leg out and moves away.
Talha fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talha gets tackled into the cage by Can. Can maintains the clinch.
Talha seems to have recovered his senses.
Can prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Can.
Can lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Talha backwards.
Can is trying to force a seperation but Talha has the dominant position.
Can gets through Talha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Can gets underhooks to prevent Talha's takedown attempt.
Can is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Talha is keeping busy.
Talha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Can tries to throw a body punch but Talha avoids it by throwing Can back against the cage.
Talha has Can pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Can manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can gets through Talha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Talha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Can pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circling - Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Can napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Can is trying to control Talha's posture but Talha avoids it.
Talha is chipping away with strikes.
Talha throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Can knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talha on the ground.
Check out the look on Talha's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Talha throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talha in side control, throwing shots but Can defends.
Talha throws an elbow but Can slips to the side and avoids it well.
Talha landing a few strikes.
Can is not content to let Talha control the position.
Talha in side control, throwing shots but Can defends.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talha looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Can is avoiding damage well.
Talha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Talha in side control, throwing shots but Can defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Can dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Talha.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Can's head coaches at Ground Zero, London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Can misses.
Can wants to clinch up but Talha keeps it at a distance.
Talha shoots in looking for a takedown but Can manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Can tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Talha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Talha does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Can throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Talha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Can misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can scores with the left hand. Talha knows he should have avoided that one.
Can has Talha up against the cage in a clinch.
Talha looking for a takedown.
The Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firnanda Talha.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
Talha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Can gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Can.
Can gets underhooks to prevent Talha's takedown attempt.
Can has a couple of punches blocked by Talha.
Talha has Can pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Can manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Talha controls his hands.
Can prevents a takedown attempt there.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Can is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Can prevents a takedown attempt there.
Talha is breathing heavily.
Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Talha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Can gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
Can is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Talha is keeping busy.
Talha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Talha has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Can after a bit of a struggle.
Stalling in the clinch from Can.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Can tries to throw a body punch but Talha avoids it by throwing Can back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Talha wants a takedown but no success here.
Talha wants a takedown but no success here.
Talha blocking some punches.
Can stalls.
Can working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Can tries to throw a body punch but Talha avoids it by throwing Can back against the cage.
Talha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Can pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Talha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talha is looking for a takedown.
Can is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talha can do to turn this around?
Talha tries for a takedown but Can manages to get underhooks.
Talha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Talha tries for a takedown but Can manages to get underhooks.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Talha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talha wants a takedown.
Talha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Can is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
Talha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Can is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Can lands a body punch in the clinch.
Can softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Can is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Talha blocking some punches.
A short left from Can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talha is looking for a takedown.
The Can has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Talha wants a takedown.
Can throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talhas head.
Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Talha takes a shot to the head.
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Can dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Talha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Talha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Can defends well and Talha ends up having to push Can into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Come on Can - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Can misses with some punches.
Talha wants a takedown but no success here.
The Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firnanda Talha.
Can lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Can pushes Talha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Can drops Talha onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Talha is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Can stops a takedown attempt from Talha.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
Can will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Talha up against the cage.
Talha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talha blocks an uppercut.
Can is leaning against Talha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Can looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Can scores with a nice short uppercut.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Talha.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Talha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Can gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Can is pressed up against the cage. Talha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Can down to the mat. Can avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Can is winning the standup battle so far.
Talha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Can is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Talha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Can misses with a lunging right hand
and Talha counters with a left to the body.
Talha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Can cracks Talha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Talha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Can finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can moves in close and cracks Talha with a massive right hand! Talha, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Can!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Can!
The Can is the new featherweight champion!
The Can decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vagner Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
206 lbs
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222 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vagner Love!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Braga!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Braga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Love circles away.
Braga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Love to the mat! Love manages to get full guard.
Love pulls Braga in to control the position.
Braga won't allow Love to sweep him here.
Braga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Love is keeping the position for now.
Braga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Love wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love is working hard here to advance position.
Braga is looking to advance position but Love has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Braga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Braga is looking to improve his position but Love isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Love content just to control the position here.
Love definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Braga manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Love is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga is pressing down on Love's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Love wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
Braga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Braga is pushing down on Love's leg trying to pass to half guard. Love is fighting to maintain full guard but Braga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Braga throwing shots but Love is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Love is defending against the submission attempts here by Braga.
Love tries to get to full guard but Braga has control of the leg.
Braga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Braga prevents Love from improving his position.
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.
Braga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Braga seems to be working for a kimura but Love defends the submission attempt.
Love keeping control of the position.
Love has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga wants to work for an arm triangle but Love is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Braga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Love throws a front kick aimed at Braga's knee but Braga avoids it well.
Braga shoots in but Love avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Love fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Antonio Braga has been cut.
Love lands a leg kick that knocks Braga off balance momentarily.
Braga cracks Love with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Love takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Braga throws a shot from downtown. Love moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Braga.
A chopping leg kick lands by Love.
Nice defenses there by Braga.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Love avoids it really well and circles away.
Braga connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga missing with a left hand there. Love was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braga punishes Love's body with a nice straight punch.
Braga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vagner Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga.
Braga moves out of range as Love throws a body kick.
Braga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Braga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Braga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Love keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vagner Love is winning the standup battle so far.
Braga blocks a head kick by Love.
Love loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
Braga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Love is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love trying to control but Braga postures up.
Love tries to get to full guard but Braga has control of the leg.
Braga wants to pass to mount but Love is defending the position.
Braga is trying to work for a kimura but Love is defending well.
Braga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love makes his way to full guard, as Braga worked for a kimura.
Love controlling the position.
Braga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Braga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Braga is looking to advance position but Love has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Love tries to control but Braga wriggling away.
Braga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Love tries to control but Braga wriggling away.
Braga is in all sorts of trouble here.
Braga wants to hold on but Love pushes him away.
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 Vagner Love will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Braga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Love tries to move into range but Braga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Braga goes for a double leg but Love avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Love continues to drive forward.
Love's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Love's head.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Love swivels and escapes.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braga manages to avoid it.
Braga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Love sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braga somewhat.
Vagner Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga misses with a hook
and Love counters with a stiff right hand.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Braga.
Love loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
Antonio Braga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga lands with an uppercut that bounces Love off the cage and back into range.
Love keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braga.
Braga shoots in and drives through. Love sprawls well.
Braga throws a leg kick but Love checks it.
A swing and a miss from Love.
Love tries a low kick but Braga avoids it.
Love with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Braga lunges at Love with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Love's hand.
Braga blocks a head kick by Love.
Braga misses with a right hand
and Love counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Braga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Love but Love pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Love works the jab nicely.
Love throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Braga.
Nice takedown defense from Love. No joy for Braga on that attempt.
Braga throws a low kick, looking for Love's leg but Love calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braga shoots in looking for a takedown. Love tries to sprawl out of it but Braga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Love manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Love lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Braga defending well as Love loads up on a big left hand.
Braga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braga fails to land the takedown.
Love throws a hook but Braga blocks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Braga or perhaps it was just good defense by Love, which made it look bad.
Braga darts in looking for a takedown but Love gets double underhooks and turns Braga into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Love after a bit of a struggle.
Love breaks the clinch.
Braga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Love sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braga somewhat.
Braga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Love's waist but Love gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braga off to one side.
Love misses with a body shot.
Braga looks to land a combination but Love avoids it well.
Braga throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
Braga goes for a double leg but Love avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Love continues to drive forward.
Braga tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Love.
That has opened up Antonio Braga's cut even more.
Love pulls guard successfully.
Love looking for a sweep. Not yet Love, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love pushes Braga off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Love lands a nice leg kick that just misses Braga's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Love.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Love takes a swing at Braga's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga.
Braga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Braga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Love.
Braga misses with a takedown
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The cut above Antonio Braga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vagner Love clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Braga's cut.
That's time! Love's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Love sizes up Braga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Braga fails with the takedown.
Love throws a head kick but Braga moves out of range.
Braga throws out a loose jab but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Braga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Love but Love pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body punch from Love.
Braga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Love.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga misses with a combination
and Love counters with a left to the body.
Love is looking to slow Braga down with leg kicks.
Braga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Love circles away quickly and effectively.
Braga is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love throws a lazy right hand but Braga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Love lands an impressive looking overhand right. Braga doesn't seem phased though.
Braga throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Love.
Braga throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Love.
Nice shot lands for Braga.
Love is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braga can do to turn this around?
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Love.
Love bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braga's head.
Love misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love looks to throw the jab but Braga is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love misses with a body shot.
Braga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Love but Love pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vagner Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga.
Braga looks to land a left hand but Love moved out of range nicely.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Braga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Love counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Braga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Antonio Braga's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Love avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Love. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braga.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Love as he jumps to the side.
Love misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Braga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Love scrambles back to his feet.
Love lands with a hook. Braga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Braga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vagner Love!
Vagner Love retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Vagner Love thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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