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Troids Next Top Fighter! R13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Scrooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holt's entrance music is Brooklyn Nine-Nine Theme Song. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Sebastian Scrooge!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt throws an overhand right that lands on Scrooge's shoulder, as Scrooge tries to avoid the shot.
Holt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holt with a nice cross.
Raymond Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scrooge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holt throws a nice looking combination but Scrooge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scrooge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scrooge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scrooge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrooge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holt looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrooge is just out of range.
No joy there for Holt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scrooge counters with a single leg into guard. Holt didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrooge is looking to work some ground and pound but Holt has wrist control.
Scrooge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrooge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scrooge working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Scrooge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scrooge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scrooge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scrooge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holt can't do much from the bottom here.
Holt is looking to reverse the position.
Scrooge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Holt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scrooge but great work by Holt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scrooge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holt lands a nice short elbow.
Scrooge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holt pulls his head out easily.
Holt prevents Scrooge from improving his position.
Holt is trying to control the action in half guard but Scrooge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holt wants to advance to full mount but Scrooge doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Scrooge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scrooge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holt trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrooge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scrooge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scrooge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scrooge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holt trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrooge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scrooge looking for a guillotine here but Holt defends easily.
Holt trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrooge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scrooge throws his legs up looking for a submission but Holt uses it to pass to side control.
Scrooge tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Holt dominated that round.
That's time! Holt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scrooge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holt's half guard.
Holt is defending against the submission attempts here by Scrooge.
Scrooge throws a strike but Holt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Scrooge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrooge throwing strikes from guard but Holt blocks nicely.
Scrooge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holt looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scrooge is one step ahead there.
Scrooge wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
Holt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scrooge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holt's waist but Holt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scrooge off to one side.
Holt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scrooge slips a straight right by Holt.
A jab from Holt misses.
Scrooge defending well as Holt loads up on a big left hand.
Scrooge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holt avoids it really well and circles away.
Holt swinging wildly here.
Holt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Scrooge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scrooge shoots in but no luck this time.
Raymond Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Scrooge.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Holt throws a series of punches but Scrooge moves out of range.
A combination from Holt does no damage.
Raymond Holt is winning the standup battle so far.
Holt looks to land a left hand but Scrooge moved out of range nicely.
Scrooge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holt defends it well.
A big right from Holt misses.
Scrooge slips a straight right by Holt.
Scrooge blocks a jab.
Scrooge with the counter takedown but Holt avoids it easily.
Scrooge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scrooge slips under a jab.
Raymond Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt misses with an uppercut
and Scrooge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holt won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrooge is looking to take a break and control but Holt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scrooge in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Scrooge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scrooge is looking to take a break and control but Holt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Holt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Holt misses with a few strikes there.
Scrooge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scrooge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scrooge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scrooge.
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt throws a sloppy body shot
and Scrooge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sebastian Scrooge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holt is staying active underneath Scrooge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scrooge is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrooge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holt defends it well.
Scrooge stops Holt from getting back to his feet.
Holt kicks Scrooge off and gets back to his feet.
Holt misses with a hook. Scrooge ducked under it nicely.
Holt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scrooge can do to turn this around?
Scrooge feints and as Holt raises his hands in defense, Scrooge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scrooge, into his guard.
Holt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scrooge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holt defends it easily.
Holt slips nicely into half guard.
Scrooge looking for submissions off his back.
Holt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scrooge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scrooge won't allow Holt to pass to mount.
Raymond Holt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Holt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Scrooge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holt is trying to control the action in half guard but Scrooge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sebastian Scrooge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Holt passes to side control.
Scrooge tries to buck Holt off but Holt is having none of it.
Holt trying to control the position but Scrooge is working away.
Holt working the ground and pound.
Scrooge is trying to control Holt's posture but Holt avoids it.
Scrooge gets back to half guard.
Scrooge tries to roll over but Holt keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scrooge looking for submissions off his back.
Holt working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Holt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Holt!
Raymond Holt took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm starting a new win streak right here! Scrooge is a tough competitor and a great grappler. I knew coming in that keeping the fight standing would be key for me. Im glad to come out on top. Mad props to Troid!'.
Sebastian Scrooge was interviewed post fight and said 'I should have bought my supplements from LOPS!
http://www.mmatycoon.com/nutritionpublic.php?ncid=2458'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renan Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor MCconnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo comes to the cage accompanied by Fireball - Pitbull. Gregor MCconnor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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137 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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156 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Renan Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor MCconnor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by MCconnor.
Melo 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.
MCconnor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MCconnor lands a head shot.
MCconnor wants to clinch up but Melo keeps it at a distance.
MCconnor works the jab nicely.
MCconnor is looking to clinch.
Melo just misses with a punch to the body.
MCconnor tries to close the distance and clinch but Melo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MCconnor just misses with a punch to the body.
MCconnor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melo under the eye.
Melo is rocked!
Melo throws an off balance right hand
and MCconnor counters by moving into the clinch.
Oh Melo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MCconnor is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MCconnor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melo keeps the fight on the outside.
Melo seems to have got his legs back now.
MCconnor moves to clinch but Melo breaks away
and Melo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo controlling from the top position.
Melo wants to control from the top but MCconnor keeps moving.
Melo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MCconnor keeping full guard, as Melo tries to pass.
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.
Melo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MCconnor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melo tries to counter with a takedown but MCconnor is quick to defend against it.
MCconnor is looking to clinch but Melo is avoiding it.
MCconnor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Melo blocks a head kick by MCconnor.
Melo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Melo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MCconnor was well out of range. Poor timing from Melo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor tries to clinch up but Melo circles away and keeps his distance.
Melo feinted with a counter takedown.
Melo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melo blocks a head kick by MCconnor.
Melo attempts a counter takedown but MCconnor avoids it well and moves away.
MCconnor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melo feinted with a counter takedown.
Melo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregor MCconnor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MCconnor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Melo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melo throws a jab when MCconnor was well out of range.
MCconnor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MCconnor tries to clinch but Melo moves away
and Melo counters with a takedown into side control.
Melo just content to control the position.
Melo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, MCconnor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Melo's guard! Nice work there by MCconnor!
Melo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MCconnor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MCconnor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Melo trying to keep a closed guard but MCconnor is proving a slippery customer.
MCconnor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MCconnor wanted to stand there but Melo had control of the position.
Melo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melo has his foot on MCconnor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MCconnor works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Renan Melo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Melo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MCconnor tries to clinch up.
Melo feinted with a counter takedown.
MCconnor throws a head kick but Melo moves out of range.
Melo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MCconnor.
MCconnor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melo counters with a nice double leg into side control. MCconnor won't be happy with that.
Melo is trying to get an arm triangle but MCconnor is defending well.
Melo looking to control but instead MCconnor has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo is just content to waste time from the top position. MCconnor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Melo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo wants to control from the top but MCconnor keeps moving.
MCconnor being controlled here, momentarily.
Melo wants to pass the guard but MCconnor is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Melo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MCconnor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MCconnor tries to clinch there but Melo circles away.
Melo connects with a single shot there.
A jab from MCconnor finds it's way through Melo's defenses.
MCconnor thows a leg kick but Melo checks it
and Melo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MCconnor!
Melo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MCconnor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor tries to escape but Melo is in control.
Melo trying to control the action but MCconnor is working from the bottom.
MCconnor seems a little lost for a moment, as Melo dominates the positioning.
Melo tries to advance to mount but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Melo controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MCconnor looks to clinch
and Melo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melo.
Melo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo controls the position.
Renan Melo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MCconnor is not content to let Melo control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MCconnor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Melo but great work by MCconnor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Melo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Melo slips under a jab from MCconnor.
MCconnor lands a glancing blow to the side of Melo's head.
Melo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MCconnor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melo effectively controlling the action here.
MCconnor wants to break the clinch but can't.
MCconnor tries to break the clinch but Melo is controlling the position.
MCconnor is trying to force a seperation but Melo has the dominant position.
MCconnor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MCconnor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Melo trying to control the position from guard on top but MCconnor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo looking to sit in guard and control but MCconnor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Melo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Melo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melo has his hands on MCconnor's head, controlling the position.
Renan Melo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MCconnor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo wants to sweep here but MCconnor controlling him for the moment.
Melo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MCconnor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MCconnor misses with an uppercut. Melo saw that one coming.
Melo drops down looking for a counter takedown but MCconnor sprawls and moves away.
MCconnor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MCconnor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MCconnor tries to clinch up but Melo circles away and keeps his distance.
MCconnor is looking to clinch but Melo is avoiding it.
Gregor MCconnor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MCconnor throws the left hand but Melo avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melo moves away.
Melo throws a looping overhand right but MCconnor ducks down to avoid it.
MCconnor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MCconnor closes the distance but Melo moves to the side
and Melo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MCconnor's guard.
Melo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MCconnor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MCconnor being controlled here, momentarily.
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 Renan Melo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan Melo!
An out of breath Renan Melo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Commander Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Commander Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shepard - that will leave a mark!
Shepard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shepard slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Shepard ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shepard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Shepard's body.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shepard throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Shepard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Shepard had a free shot at his head there.
Shepard lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shepard.
Hunt moves out of range as Shepard throws a body kick.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shepard in his tracks.
Shepard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shepard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Shepard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shepard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Shepard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Shepard slips under a jab.
Shepard misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepard thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Shepard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shepard.
Shepard clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Shepard lands a knee to the head.
Shepard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shepard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Shepard misses with the head strike.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shepard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shepard tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Shepard back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Shepard gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Shepard.
Shepard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shepard avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Shepard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shepard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
Shepard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shepard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shepard lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shepard lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt is rocked!
Shepard is working Hunt over against the cage.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Shepard finish him?
Shepard misses with a knee strike.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Shepard improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Shepard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard lands with a left to the head.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shepard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Commander Shepard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shepard fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Shepard counters with a stiff right hand.
Shepard has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shepard with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Shepard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Shepard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Shepard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunt blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt tries a body shot but Shepard blocks it.
Shepard tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Shepard prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Shepard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Shepard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Shepard has the dominant position.
Shepard pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shepard pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Shepard gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Shepard misses with a knee strike.
Shepard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Shepard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Commander Shepard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shepard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Shepard gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shepard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shepard looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt tries a body shot but Shepard blocks it.
Shepard swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shepard.
Both fighters circling a little - Shepard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Shepard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Shepard counters with a nice body kick.
Shepard with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Shepard.
Shepard lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Shepard takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hunt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shepard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Shepard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Shepard tried to counter with a leg kick but Hunt avoided it.
Shepard moves into the clinch.
Shepard missing with knees to the body.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shepard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shepard tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Shepard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shepard tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Commander Shepard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunt misses the jab.
Shepard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Shepard ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShepard.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Shepard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Shepard jabs at Hunt's body.
Shepard has managed to clinch.
Shepard throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt tries to circle away but Shepard has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling the position.
Shepard working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shepard fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hunt's face.
Shepard throws a head punch that misses.
Shepard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shepard working the clinch nicely. Hunt is working for position but Shepard cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hunt crumples up against the cage and Shepard lands two more shots before the ref can save Hunt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Commander Shepard!
A relieved looking Commander Shepard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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157 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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Khan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
Doyle tries to score with a low kick but Khan moves his leg out of the way.
Khan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doyle backs up against the cage.
Doyle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doyle lands a front kick.
Doyle connects with an inside leg kick.
Doyle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan 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.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doyle. Doyle obviously looking to wear him down.
Doyle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doyle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khan finds it's way round the side to connect with Doyle's head.
Doyle clinches with his opponent.
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!
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan blocks a body shot from Doyle.
Khan prevents a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle lands a damaging elbow.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle lands an elbow that stopped Khan in his tracks for a moment.
Doyle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khan is trying to push Doyle away but Doyle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Doyle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Doyle.
Doyle pushes off an throws an elbow but Khan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khan avoids a wild elbow strike from Doyle.
Doyle tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan takes an elbow to the temple.
Doyle's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Khan blocks the elbow strike.
Doyle controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Doyle throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle lands a nice elbow.
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Doyle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khan's brow.
Doyle just leaning against Khan, taking a breather.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doyle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gerry Khan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan is looking to control Doyle's arms but Doyle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khan has his back to the cage.
Doyle tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khan stalling in the clinch but Doyle improves position.
Doyle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Doyle.
Doyle lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Doyle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khan's brow.
Khan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle lands an elbow just above Khan 's eye.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doyle decides to pull guard.
Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doyle looking for a guillotine here but Khan defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doyle is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
Khan wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
Doyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Doyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerry Khan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Khan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Khan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doyle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khan finds it's way round the side to connect with Doyle's head.
A left lands for Khan.
Doyle scores with a push kick.
Khan moves out of range of the leg kick from Doyle.
Doyle staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khan.
Doyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Doyle misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Doyle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doyle throws a chopping leg kick but Khan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Khan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doyle slips a jab from Khan.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Doyle slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan slips a jab from Doyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with a hook. Doyle ducked under it nicely.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerry Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Good shot there by Khan.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Khan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doyle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Doyle throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerry Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Doyle misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doyle. That's going to slow Khan down.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyle.
Doyle throws a leg kick which misses Khan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khan tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle thumps Khan with a low kick.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Doyle thinks about countering with a body kick.
Khan moves out of range as Doyle throws a body kick.
Khan lands a two punch combo.
Doyle misses with a body kick.
Khan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gerry Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Doyle moved out of range nicely.
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Doyle throws out a leg kick but Khan moves out of range and Doyle only half commits.
Doyle throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doyle has time to react.
Doyle is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khan! But no joy.
Doyle throws a solid leg kick but Khan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doyle.
Doyle swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Doyle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khan on his heels. He'll look to pass Khan's guard now, I'm sure.
Doyle 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.
Doyle wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is really struggling to control Khan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Doyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Doyle won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
Doyle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doyle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Doyle is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
Khan wants to control but Doyle is keeping busy.
Doyle is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gerry Khan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gerry Khan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Doyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doyle gets a clinch.
Doyle tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doyle tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khan wants to break free but Doyle has control.
Doyle cracks Khan with a nice body shot.
Doyle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khan blocks a body shot from Doyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Doyle misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Doyle leaning against his opponent.
Doyle lands an elbow that stopped Khan in his tracks for a moment.
Doyle lands with a left to the head.
Khan blocking some punches.
Doyle just leaning against Khan, taking a breather.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Doyle.
A right hook to the body lands for Doyle.
Khan is looking to control Doyle's arms but Doyle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khan has his back to the cage.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Doyle.
Doyle lands with a left to the head.
Doyle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan is trying to maintain a safe position but Doyle gets an underhook and turns Khan into the cage.
Khan avoids the elbow strike from Doyle, against the cage.
Doyle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khan avoids the elbow strike from Doyle, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan avoids a wild elbow strike from Doyle.
Khan trying to stall but Doyle improves his position.
Doyle lands an elbow just above Khan 's eye.
Khan is trying to push Doyle away but Doyle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doyle lands an elbow inside.
Khan is rocked!
Doyle tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan avoids a wild elbow strike from Doyle.
Doyle throws an elbow that misses.
Doyle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan prevents a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle lands a damaging elbow.
Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyle can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doyle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khan is out of range and Doyle settles back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good exchange - Khan coming out on top.
Khan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doyle throws a push kick but Khan slaps the foot to one side.
Khan cracks Doyle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Doyle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doyle 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Doyle!
A victorious Jimmy Doyle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eerikki Kurki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dickie Felterbush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Kurki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felterbush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Felterbush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurki.
Kurki misses with a looping right.
Kurki throws a hook but Felterbush avoids it easily.
Kurki misses with a looping left.
Kurki throws a body punch but Felterbush moves out of range.
Felterbush swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kurki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Felterbush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Felterbush is fending him off so far but Kurki persists. Nope, Felterbush circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Kurki misses.
Kurki misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurki throws an overhand right that lands on Felterbush's shoulder, as Felterbush tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Felterbush misses its target.
Kurki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Felterbush. Felterbush circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Kurki.
Kurki throws an overhand right that lands on Felterbush's shoulder, as Felterbush tries to avoid the shot.
Felterbush throws a counter high kick but Kurki was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Felterbush has time to react.
Kurki lands with a nice body punch.
Felterbush lands a leg kick that knocks Kurki off balance momentarily.
Kurki lands with a right hand.
Felterbush is rocked!
Felterbush is aggressively charging in as Kurki backs up avoiding any damage. Kurki tosses out a jab and Felterbush runs right into it face first! Felterbush is out cold! Kurki dropped down on all fours and is barking in Felterbush's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eerikki Kurki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geralt Of Rivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Rivia!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Rivia staying out of range there.
Heath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heath takes one to the side of the head.
Heath takes a swing at Of Rivia's ribcage but misses.
Heath throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Rivia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Of Rivia can pounce on him.
Heath cracks Of Rivia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Rivia was well out of range. Poor timing from Heath.
A low kick from Heath misses
and Of Rivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Heath's head coaches at Team Meanor MMA™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Of Rivia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Of Rivia as he avoids it easily.
Of Rivia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heath has his takedown stuffed
and Of Rivia counters with a nice uppercut.
Heath moves out of range of the strikes.
Heath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Of Rivia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Of Rivia lands a leg kick that knocks Heath off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath checks a low kick from Of Rivia.
Heath misses with a jab to the body
and Of Rivia counters with a nice leg kick.
Of Rivia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heath jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Of Rivia as he checks the leg kick.
Heath throws a lazy uppercut
and Of Rivia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heath moves in looking to clinch but Of Rivia pushes him off.
Of Rivia throws a big shot that misses.
Of Rivia cracks Heath with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Rivia.
It looked like Heath was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Of Rivia.
Heath avoids the head kick by Of Rivia.
Heath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Of Rivia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Heath blocks the low kick.
Heath dives in and grabs Of Rivia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Of Rivia pushes down on Heath's head and hops out.
Of Rivia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Heath blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Of Rivia. No joy for Heath on that attempt.
Heath dives in for a single leg takedown but Of Rivia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Rivia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heath has closed the distance and engaged Of Rivia in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Of Rivia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Of Rivia struggles to land a body shot inside as Heath controls his hands.
Of Rivia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Heath is rocked!
Of Rivia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Heath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Of Rivia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Of Rivia misses with the head strike.
Of Rivia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Rivia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia swings wildly with an uppercut but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Rivia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Of Rivia misses with the head strike.
Heath misses with some punches.
Heath missing with knees to the body.
Of Rivia throws a punch but it's blocked by Heath.
Of Rivia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Of Rivia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Of Rivia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Of Rivia fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Heath to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Heath looks to clinch but Of Rivia throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Heath taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Geralt Of Rivia!
Geralt Of Rivia 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken has chosen Rebels Song - Come out and Fight as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlyle.
A head kick from Carlyle lands but McCracken takes it in his stride.
McCracken darts in trying to clinch
and Carlyle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCracken manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carlyle on his heels. He'll look to pass Carlyle's guard now, I'm sure.
Carlyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlyle is controlling McCracken's posture.
McCracken advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle is not content to let McCracken control the position.
McCracken is working for a kimura but Carlyle is defending it quite comfortably.
McCracken is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCracken prevents Carlyle from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carlyle is working hard here to advance position.
McCracken seems to be looking for submissions.
Carlyle controlling the position well.
Carlyle is refusing to be controlled, as McCracken sits in half guard.
McCracken trying to mount his opponent but Carlyle defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCracken is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCracken throws a sloppy body shot
and Carlyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from McCracken misses.
McCracken just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCarlyle.
Carlyle looks to land a body kick but McCracken moved away.
Nice sprawl there from Carlyle as McCracken shoots in.
McCracken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Carlyle lands but McCracken takes it in his stride.
McCracken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlyle tries to avoid it but McCracken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlyle to the ground. Carlyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken has a takedown stuffed.
Charles Carlyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCracken.
Carlyle throws a head kick but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carlyle lands a jab to McCracken's midsection.
Carlyle connects with a looping right hand.
McCracken blocks a head kick by Carlyle.
McCracken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCracken lands with a nice combination. Carlyle backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCracken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlyle was well out of range. Poor timing from McCracken.
Carlyle lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carlyle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCracken throws a poor cross that misses
and Carlyle counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Carlyle.
Carlyle throws a head kick but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCracken just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCracken can do to turn this around?
McCracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlyle scores with a hook to the body. McCracken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCracken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlyle throws a right hand that misses
and McCracken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carlyle's guard.
McCracken content to stall in guard here.
McCracken advances position into side control!
Carlyle is not content to let McCracken control the position.
Carlyle is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken has knee on belly momentarily but Carlyle bucks him off and regains half guard.
Carlyle makes his way to full guard, as McCracken worked for a kimura.
McCracken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carlyle's guard.
McCracken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carlyle is controlling McCracken's trapped leg to prevent McCracken from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken trying to control the action but Carlyle is working from the bottom.
Carlyle is defending against the submission attempts here by McCracken.
McCracken wants to work for an arm triangle but Carlyle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCracken is trying to control. Carlyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCracken tries to pass to full mount but Carlyle defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carlyle is trying is best to control the position here.
McCracken is pressing down on Carlyle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carlyle is holding on for now.
McCracken is keen to just control but Carlyle is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCracken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlyle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McCracken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Carlyle takes a swing at McCracken's ribcage but misses.
McCracken walks into a straight right hand from Carlyle.
Carlyle digs a good hook to McCracken's body.
McCracken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlyle.
Carlyle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCracken looks to land a left hand but Carlyle moved out of range nicely.
Carlyle throws a nice head kick!
Conor McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCracken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carlyle defends it well.
Charles Carlyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Carlyle avoids the body shot from McCracken.
Carlyle throws a push kick but McCracken slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carlyle.
McCracken dives in for a single leg takedown but Carlyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carlyle scores with a hook.
Carlyle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCracken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlyle.
Carlyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlyle.
McCracken with the counter takedown but Carlyle avoids it easily.
Carlyle avoids the body shot from McCracken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlyle throwing a counter right hand but McCracken manages to avoid it.
McCracken avoids the body shot from Carlyle.
Carlyle stuffs the takedown.
Carlyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCracken on the side of the head.
Carlyle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCracken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCracken throws a lazy right hand but Carlyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carlyle misses with an uppercut. McCracken saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown but Carlyle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles Carlyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCracken.
Carlyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCracken circles away quickly and effectively.
McCracken defending well as Carlyle loads up on a big left hand.
McCracken throws a body punch but Carlyle moves out of range.
Carlyle lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCracken avoids the body shot from Carlyle.
Carlyle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left and a right from Carlyle both land. Nice combination.
McCracken is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlyle is just out of range.
Carlyle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCracken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlyle moves away.
Carlyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCracken.
Carlyle misses with a looping right.
Carlyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it.
Carlyle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Carlyle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carlyle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Carlyle!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Riberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexandre Riberio's chin.
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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
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexandre Riberio!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riberio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Riberio tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riberio shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironfist MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jones throws a jab when Riberio was well out of range.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riberio.
Riberio wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Riberio avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to land a combination but Riberio avoids it well.
Riberio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riberio thinking.
Riberio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riberio scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riberio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riberio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riberio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Riberio moves away and avoids it.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Riberio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Riberio wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Riberio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riberio trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riberio is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riberio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riberio wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riberio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Riberio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riberio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Riberio trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Riberio is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones isn't going anywhere.
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.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riberio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riberio trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riberio goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones leaves Riberio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Riberio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Riberio.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riberio's hands.
Riberio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riberio off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riberio.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Riberio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook.
Riberio fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riberio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riberio darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones has hold of one of Riberio's legs. Riberio is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Riberio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riberio being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riberio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Riberio's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Riberio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Riberio is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riberio is keeping the position for now.
Alexandre Riberio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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.
Jones works over Riberio's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riberio can do to turn this around?
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones leaves Riberio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riberio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Riberio uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riberio.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riberio momentarily.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riberio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones looks to land a left hand but Riberio moved out of range nicely.
Riberio with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Riberio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Riberio backpedaling.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Riberio is rocked!
Jones works Riberio's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Jones misses.
Riberio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones gets caught napping as Riberio dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Riberio pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riberio is aware though and is defending well.
Riberio slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to roll over but Riberio keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Riberio from advancing to side control.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Riberio sits in half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riberio on the ground.
Riberio wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Alexandre Riberio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Riberio uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riberio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones!
Riberio looking to control.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riberio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riberio wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
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.
Riberio looking to pass the guard.
Riberio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riberio is one step ahead there.
Riberio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riberio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Jon Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boshtok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boshtok's entrance music is Jump Around M*thaf*cka. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boshtok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boshtok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
I was talking to Boshtok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boshtok is defending well for now.
Boshtok has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Yuri Boshtok has been cut.
Boshtok misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boshtok's brow.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boshtok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Smith.
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!
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Boshtok misses with a body punch.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boshtok blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Boshtok misses with a body punch.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Boshtok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boshtok changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boshtok avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boshtok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Boshtok connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Boshtok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Boshtok up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Boshtok avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Boshtok is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boshtok in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Boshtok leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boshtok managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boshtok blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Boshtok blocks it.
Boshtok looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boshtok.
Boshtok lands a left hand.
Smith landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Boshtok shrugs off.
Boshtok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Boshtok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Boshtok wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Boshtok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boshtok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boshtok circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boshtok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boshtok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Boshtok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boshtok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Boshtok circles away.
Boshtok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok working hard to break the clinch.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Boshtok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Boshtok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boshtok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boshtok lands with a good body shot.
Smith tries to clinch there but Boshtok circles away.
Boshtok gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Boshtok gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Boshtok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boshtok's efforts to push away.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Boshtok is blocking nicely.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok breaks from the clinch.
Smith has Boshtok up against the cage in a clinch.
Boshtok pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boshtok can't break the clinch.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Boshtok has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boshtok wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boshtok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Boshtok leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boshtok - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boshtok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boshtok is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boshtok's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Boshtok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boshtok working aggressively here.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boshtok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boshtok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith working Boshtok over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok can't break the clinch.
Boshtok lands a shot to the body.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boshtok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boshtok looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boshtok jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Boshtok gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith rushes Boshtok and presses him up against the cage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Boshtok blocks it.
Matt Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boshtok avoids it.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Boshtok won't want to take too many of those.
Boshtok avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith wants to stall.
Boshtok misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Boshtok.
A right hook to the body lands for Boshtok.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boshtok avoids it.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boshtok lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
It looks like Matt Smith has been cut.
Boshtok has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boshtok looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boshtok avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Boshtok wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boshtok blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Boshtok lands a nice uppercut.
Boshtok avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boshtok blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boshtok digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boshtok dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Boshtok avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Boshtok breaks the clinch.
Matt Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Boshtok swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boshtok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Boshtok counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boshtok scores with a shot to the body.
Yuri Boshtok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok's corner calls for a 1-2. Boshtok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Boshtok.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Boshtok blocks it.
Boshtok looking for a takedown.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Boshtok blocks with his arms.
Boshtok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up but Boshtok circles away and keeps his distance.
Boshtok swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Boshtok up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boshtok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith lands an elbow just above Boshtok 's eye.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith trying to stall but Boshtok improves his position.
Boshtok wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boshtok can't break the clinch.
Boshtok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boshtok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boshtok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Boshtok avoids the damage to the body.
Matt 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 landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boshtok's defenses.
Boshtok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boshtok takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boshtok misses with the head strike.
Boshtok lands with a light punch inside.
Boshtok lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boshtok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boshtok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boshtok swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
It looked like Boshtok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boshtok lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Smith!
An out of breath Matt Smith 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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