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T51: Slider Kings VIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pale Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster comes into the arena with Therapy blaring out of the sound system. Masters has chosen Simply the Best as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pale Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Ken Masters !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters misses with a kick to the body.
Monster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masters has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Monster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Masters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monster throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Masters goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Masters throws a front kick aimed at Monster's knee but Monster avoids it well.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Monster has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Masters scores with a four punch combination!
A punch lands to the side of Monster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monster throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range.
Monster fails with a takedown attempt.
And Masters responds with a good body kick, but Monster manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Monster's shoulder, as Monster tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Masters . Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masters is looking for the big counter here.
Masters attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masters scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masters counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monster. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters fakes the leg kick and cracks Monster in the body.
Masters throws out a leg kick but Monster moves out of range and Masters only half commits.
It looked like Monster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Masters .
Masters lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masters throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses with a hook
and Monster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masters !
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!
Monster works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Monster is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monster working the ground and pound.
Monster cracks Masters with a big elbow.
Monster throws a strike aimed at the side of Masters 's head but Masters avoids it well.
Monster wants to control but Masters is keeping him busy.
Masters parries the strikes from Monster easily there. Monster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Masters to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters looks to move to half guard but instead Monster has passed into mount! Damn!
Monster throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Monster breaks from Masters 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Monster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Monster trying to control but Masters is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monster throwing strikes here but Masters is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Monster throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters is bucking up trying to escape but Monster cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Monster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Monster controlling the pace for now.
Monster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masters is looking to escape.
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 Pale Monster will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masters misses with a body kick.
Masters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monster moves out of range as Masters throws a body kick.
Monster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masters ! But no joy.
Masters misses the jab.
Monster moves out of range of the body kick from Masters .
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Monster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Masters .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters connects with a leg kick. Monster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masters thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monster if he has to take too many more of those.
Monster tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Masters tries a quick counter leg kick but Monster is wise to it.
Masters throws a solid leg kick but Monster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masters .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monster's sensitive parts.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Masters responds with a good body kick, but Monster manages to step out the way in time.
Masters throws a head kick but Monster moves out of range.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Masters .
Masters scores with a hook.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Masters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monster.
Masters tries to land a front kick but Monster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masters looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pale Monster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Pale Monster has been cut.
Ken Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monster misses with a wild body shot.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monster tries for a takedown but Masters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masters was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masters .
Masters tries to clinch but Monster moves away
and Monster counters with a straight right hand.
Monster tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Monster misses with a hook. Masters ducked under it nicely.
Masters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ken Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters cracks the inside of Monster's front leg.
Masters smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses with a body kick.
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Masters counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monster moves in looking to clinch but Masters pushes him off.
Monster avoids the body shot from Masters .
Masters looks to throw a body kick
and Monster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masters !
Monster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monster trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster working away.
Masters is not content to let Monster control the position.
Masters tries to bench press Monster off him but Monster keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pale Monster's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Masters throws a shot to the body.
Monster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masters manages to avoid it.
Masters throws a head kick but Monster moves out of range.
Monster moves out of range of the body kick from Masters .
Monster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Monster moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Monster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monster moves to clinch but Masters breaks away
and Masters counters with an outside leg kick.
Masters tries to work over Monster's front leg with a kick but Monster checks it.
Monster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster shoots in looking for a takedown. Masters tries to sprawl out of it but Monster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A clash of legs there as Monster blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masters lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monster takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick from Masters .
Masters lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masters throws a hook but Monster blocks it.
Monster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monster throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range.
Monster tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Monster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monster shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Monster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monster digs a good hook to Masters 's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Monster moves out of range easily.
Monster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masters .
A bone on bone clash there as Monster blocks the leg kick.
Monster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masters leaves Monster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pale Monster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masters , right into the meat.
Monster moves out of range as Masters throws a body kick.
Monster tries to clinch
and Masters counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Masters feints and then cracks Monster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monster down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masters .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters breaks the clinch.
Monster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masters manages to avoid it.
Monster throws the left hand but Masters avoids the punch easily.
Masters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Monster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Monster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
Monster is trying to ground and pound but Masters uses the momentary lack of control by Monster to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters wants to control but Monster is keeping busy.
Monster throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Masters to regain full guard.
Monster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Monster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masters wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masters has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Masters !
Ken Masters took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pale Monster stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fought a good fight, beat me, that's all there is.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Echoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morales comes to the cage accompanied by Delinquent Habits- Tres Deliquntes. Echoes has chosen 'Tractor Rape Chain' as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Myron Echoes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francisco Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Myron Echoes!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Echoes ducks down to avoid it.
Echoes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morales is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Morales misses with a low kick.
Morales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Echoes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Echoes with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Morales.
Morales misses with a body kick.
Morales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Echoes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morales is working Echoes over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Echoes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Morales.
Morales lands an uppercut.
Morales lands with a light punch inside.
Morales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Morales is leaning against Echoes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Echoes tries to pull guard but Morales forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Echoes looks winded!
Morales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Echoes backwards.
Morales lands an uppercut.
Echoes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Echoes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morales keeps working.
Morales wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Echoes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morales manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Echoes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales cracks Echoes with a nice body shot.
A short right from Morales on the inside.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Echoes takes a shot to the head.
Morales misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echoes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Morales tries to kick Echoes off but Echoes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Echoes tries to pass to full mount but Morales defends it.
Echoes passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Echoes unloads with some shots from mount but Morales bucks and avoids them well.
Echoes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Echoes wants to control the pace but Morales is squirming around nicely.
Morales wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Echoes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Echoes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morales is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Morales dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morales scores with a hook to the body. Echoes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Morales's head coaches at AD Sparstars Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morales on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morales gets caught napping as Echoes dives in and scores a takedown. Morales manages to retain guard.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but Echoes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morales keeping moving, preventing Echoes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Echoes tries to free his leg and advance position but Morales is retaining full guard.
Echoes prevents Morales from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Echoes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Echoes looking to pass the guard.
Echoes trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Echoes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morales misses with a low kick.
Morales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Echoes throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Morales cracks Echoes with a good jab.
Francisco Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Echoes sprawling to the canvas! Echoes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Morales finish him?!
Echoes is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Echoes is breathing heavily.
Echoes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Echoes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Echoes.
Echoes misses with the combination.
Echoes looks to clinch
and Morales counters with a huge left! Echoes is in big trouble! He's backing up but Morales isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Echoes from any more damage. A dominating finish by Morales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Morales!
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Morales 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Asuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Galante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Leo Galante enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raiden Asuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Galante!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galante fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asuka sprawls well initially but Galante persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galante wants to work for an arm triangle but Asuka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asuka keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Asuka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Galante working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Asuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galante pushes down on Asuka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Asuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galante takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Asuka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galante trying to control but Asuka is working from the bottom.
Galante tries to free his leg and advance position but Asuka is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galante wants to control from the top but Asuka keeps moving.
Galante really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asuka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galante defends it easily.
Galante works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Asuka trying to hold on to Galante's head to control him but Galante postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galante prevents Asuka from improving his position.
Galante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asuka keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asuka tries to get to full guard but Galante has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galante lands strikes from half guard.
Asuka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Galante trying to control the position from guard on top but Asuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galante defends well.
Asuka keeping moving, preventing Galante from controlling successfully.
Asuka wants to sweep here but Galante controlling him for the moment.
Asuka is trying to control the position but Galante postures up.
Asuka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galante's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galante looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Asuka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Galante has his hands clasped together around Asuka's back. He's all about the action.
Asuka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galante knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Asuka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galante has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asuka trying to mount his opponent but Galante defends it.
Galante trying to hold on to Asuka's head to control him but Asuka postures up.
Asuka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galante has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galante is looking for a sweep. Asuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asuka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galante's guard.
Galante regains full guard. Nicely done.
Galante keeping moving, preventing Asuka from controlling successfully.
Galante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asuka is one step ahead there.
Asuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Galante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Raiden Asuka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Galante lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asuka cracks Galante with an open hand slap.
Asuka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Galante counters with a nice uppercut.
Galante loads up on a big right hand but Asuka slips the punch.
Asuka lands a jab to Galante's midsection.
Galante feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Galante drops back, looking for a kneebar! Asuka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Asuka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Asuka!
Asuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galante keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galante is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asuka is looking to take a break and control but Galante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asuka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Galante is trying to get back to half guard.
Galante is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asuka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Raiden Asuka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asuka trying to control the position but Galante is working away.
Galante is looking to reverse the position.
Asuka remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Galante is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Asuka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asuka is looking to stall here but Galante recovers full guard.
Asuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galante is keeping the position for now.
Asuka is working hard here to advance position.
Asuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Galante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galante pulls Asuka in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Galante misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asuka misses with the combination.
Galante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asuka did well to prevent Galante getting side control.
Galante is trying to work for a kimura but Asuka is defending well.
Asuka won't allow Galante to pass to mount.
Asuka is staying active underneath Galante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asuka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asuka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Galante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Galante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galante feints and as Asuka raises his hands in defense, Galante changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galante is pushing down on Asuka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asuka is fighting to maintain full guard but Galante has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asuka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Galante must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galante defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asuka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galante won't allow Asuka to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galante is looking to advance position but Asuka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Galante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Asuka looking to control but Galante is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galante tries to hold on but Asuka postures up.
Asuka trying to control but Galante is having none of it.
Asuka looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asuka working for a guillotine from mount but Galante is in no mood to give up.
Asuka controlling his opponent.
Asuka tries to control but Galante wriggling away.
Asuka controlling the pace for now.
Asuka trying to control but Galante is having none of it.
Galante tries to lock up and control but Asuka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Asuka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galante is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galante can do anything to dispel that myth.
Galante is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galante can't escape the position.
Asuka wants to control the pace but Galante is squirming around nicely.
Galante defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asuka.
Galante is looking to improve his position but Asuka isn't that keen on the idea.
Asuka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galante tries to hold on but Asuka postures up.
Galante is squirming around, avoiding Asuka's attempts to control the action.
Galante wants to control but Asuka is having none of it.
Galante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Asuka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galante defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asuka.
Galante is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raiden Asuka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asuka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raiden Asuka!
After winning the bout, Raiden Asuka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Leo Galante spoke after the fight, saying 'Dat was a fluuuke my boy. When's the rematch ?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garfield Sobers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobers comes to the cage accompanied by Suck it bitch, You dirty bitch. Starseed has chosen Bass Nectar- Take You Down as his entrance music. Garfield Sobers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garfield Sobers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starseed stuns Sobers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starseed misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Starseed.
Sobers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Starseed is looking for a sweep.
Sobers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sobers is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sobers wants to control for a moment but Starseed uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Starseed felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starseed is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sobers wants to control but Starseed is keeping him busy.
Sobers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sobers is just content to waste time from the top position. Starseed takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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.
Sobers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sobers throws an elbow that misses. Starseed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobers's guard. Nice move by Starseed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Starseed is pushing down on Sobers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sobers is fighting to maintain full guard but Starseed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Starseed wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sobers trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Starseed seems content to control.
Sobers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Starseed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sobers's head.
Sobers moves into full guard.
Sobers wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobers trying to keep a closed guard but Starseed is proving a slippery customer.
Starseed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sobers wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
Starseed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Starseed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobers as he avoids it easily.
Starseed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Starseed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobers.
Sobers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starseed was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobers.
Starseed thinks about the counter body kick.
Jab from Starseed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starseed pinned against the cage. Starseed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Starseed connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Indigo Starseed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No joy there for Starseed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starseed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sobers has been working on his balance at Killers Concentration Camp, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Starseed.
Starseed lands a slapping body shot.
Starseed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Starseed connects with a high kick.
It looks like Garfield Sobers has been cut.
Sobers cracks Starseed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Starseed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sobers throws a sloppy head kick and Starseed moves out of range easily.
Starseed takes one on the button.
Sobers lands a body shot.
Garfield Sobers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Starseed or perhaps it was just good defense by Sobers, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Sobers misses its target.
Sobers swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobers throws a shot to the body.
Starseed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobers tries to land a front kick but Starseed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sobers connects with a solid leg kick.
Sobers throws a hook but Starseed avoids it easily.
Starseed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobers.
Starseed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sobers throws a leg kick but Starseed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sobers misses with a low kick.
Starseed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Starseed slips a straight right by Sobers.
Starseed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobers.
Starseed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobers looks to land a combination but Starseed avoids it well.
Starseed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Starseed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobers defends well and Starseed ends up having to push Sobers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garfield Sobers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indigo Starseed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starseed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sobers can pounce on him.
Starseed scores with a hook.
Starseed defending well as Sobers loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Starseed is predictable there
and Sobers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Starseed's guard.
Sobers throwing strikes but missing.
Sobers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starseed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starseed can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobers looking to sit in guard and control but Starseed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Starseed stands and throws Sobers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garfield Sobers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Starseed.
Sobers is trying to get back to half guard.
Starseed misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Starseed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Starseed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Starseed tries to score with some ground and pound. Sobers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed trying to control the position but Sobers is working away.
Starseed landing a few strikes.
Sobers is not content to let Starseed control the position.
Sobers is looking for a sweep.
Sobers is working hard here to advance position.
Sobers being controlled for a moment.
Sobers is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garfield Sobers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garfield Sobers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sobers throws a hook but Starseed avoids it easily.
Starseed unleashes a big counter combination but Sobers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Starseed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobers.
Sobers clinches up against the cage.
Sobers manages to break the clinch.
Starseed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sobers counters with a nice leg kick.
Starseed throws a lazy body kick
and Sobers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Starseed.
Starseed fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Starseed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobers, as that shot connected.
Starseed swings for the body but Sobers moves out of range.
Nice cross by Sobers.
Sobers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobers shoots in looking for a takedown but Starseed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sobers misses with a straight right.
Starseed throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobers.
Nice cross by Starseed.
Sobers missing with a left hand there. Starseed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Starseed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Starseed.
Starseed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Starseed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starseed. That did some damage!
Sobers misses with a low kick as Starseed jumps back.
Sobers shoots in and gets a takedown into Starseed's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobers lands a couple of digs.
Sobers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Starseed controls Sobers momentarily but Sobers frees himself.
Starseed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobers throwing strikes but missing.
Sobers is looking to pass into half guard but Starseed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Starseed is in guard.
Sobers controls Starseed momentarily but Starseed frees himself.
Sobers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Starseed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Starseed cracks Sobers with a solid left hand.
Sobers wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
Sobers wants to improve his position but instead Starseed has moved into half guard.
Starseed is looking for a kimura but Sobers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Starseed to get the leverage.
Sobers is trying to get back to full guard.
Starseed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed landing punches.
Sobers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sobers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sobers.
Starseed looking to pass the guard.
Sobers looking to control.
Sobers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sobers is on top in guard.
Sobers stopping the sweep attempt from Starseed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garfield Sobers clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Garfield Sobers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Starseed.
Starseed dives in for a single leg takedown but Sobers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sobers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sobers avoids the head kick by Starseed.
Starseed throws a sloppy head kick and Sobers moves out of range easily.
Sobers feinted with a counter takedown.
Sobers sizes up Starseed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sobers lands a lovely overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobers, as that shot connected.
Starseed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Starseed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Starseed throwing strikes from guard but Sobers blocks nicely.
Sobers is trying to keep Starseed in close.
Sobers is really struggling to control Starseed but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed trying to control but Sobers is working from the bottom.
Starseed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobers is keeping the position for now.
Sobers is looking for a triangle but Starseed pushes his legs off easily.
Sobers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sobers trying to keep a closed guard but Starseed is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Starseed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sobers sprawls well initially but Starseed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobers trying to control but Starseed postures up.
Sobers tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
Starseed trying to control from half guard but Sobers is working away.
Starseed is trying to work for a kimura but Sobers is defending well.
Sobers is trying to maintain the position but Starseed is very close to passing his half guard.
Sobers wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobers wants to control but Starseed passes into side.
Sobers is looking to regain half guard here but Starseed keeps moving and retains side control.
Sobers is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
Sobers is looking for a sweep.
Starseed is looking to take a break and control but Sobers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobers tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sobers can't do much from the bottom here.
Starseed lands a few punches from side control.
Starseed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sobers is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
Sobers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Starseed's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starseed wants to free his trapped foot but Sobers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Indigo Starseed dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Garfield Sobers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Starseed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobers.
Starseed checks the leg kick.
Starseed avoids the body shot from Sobers.
Sobers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Starseed!
Sobers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sobers with the ground and pound but Starseed regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobers is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobers is looking to stall here but Starseed recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobers throws an elbow that misses. Starseed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobers's guard. Nice move by Starseed!
Sobers keeping full guard, as Starseed tries to pass.
Starseed distracts Sobers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Starseed postures up.
Sobers pulls Starseed in close to his closed guard and prevents Starseed from doing any damage or advancing 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.
Starseed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starseed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starseed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sobers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starseed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starseed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobers has control of Starseed's left arm, preventing Starseed from doing any damage.
Starseed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starseed has managed to get both his arms back between Sobers's legs - danger averted.
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garfield Sobers is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Starseed is staying active underneath Sobers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sobers wants to advance to full mount but Starseed doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Starseed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobers is working Starseed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sobers postures up.
Sobers trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Starseed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sobers misses the jab.
Starseed shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobers throws a hook but Starseed avoids it easily.
Sobers takes one to the chin there.
Starseed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garfield Sobers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sobers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garfield Sobers!
Garfield Sobers retains his middleweight title!
Garfield Sobers took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I learned alot from our first fight and I think it showed tonight. Hes a good fighter but CBK breaks the halo pride. I want to call out the welterweight champion. I can almost make the cut now so you better watch out!!'.
The defeated Indigo Starseed had this to say: 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Quint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes to the cage accompanied by Amish Paradise. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sam Quint enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Elijah Hart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Quint!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quint connects with a body shot that sends Hart's belly button to the back.
Quint bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quint gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hart is in close to Quint's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Quint's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart trying to control but Quint is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Quint is not content to let Hart control the position.
Hart is trying to ground and pound but Quint uses the momentary lack of control by Hart to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Hart seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quint is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hart trying to pass the guard but Quint defending well.
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Quint defends the submission attempt.
Hart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is looking to pass Quint's guard but actually Quint recovers to full guard.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Quint is retaining full guard.
Hart cracks Quint with a solid left hand.
Hart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quint is keeping the position for now.
Hart wants to control from the top but Quint keeps moving.
Quint pulls Hart in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Quint misses with an uppercut.
Quint 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Hart slams his shin into Quint's torso.
Hart connects with a single shot there.
Quint misses with a left hand
and Hart makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Quint works the jab nicely.
Quint throws a hook but Hart avoids it easily.
Quint takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Sam Quint has been cut.
Sam Quint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quint attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Quint throws a series of strikes that have Hart backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Hart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quint looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Quint.
Quint attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Quint throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Elijah Hart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Quint's cut.
That's time! Hart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quint throws a leg kick that misses.
A cross from Hart lands.
Quint throws a body kick that misses.
Hart throws a front kick that sends Quint stumbling back into the cage.
Hart throws a leg kick but Quint checks it.
Hart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quint has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Quint misses with a leg kick
enabling Hart to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Quint misses
and Hart counters with a two punch combo.
Quint is rocked!
Hart sends Quint crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hart is motioning to the referee to let Quint up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Quint is still on wobbly legs! Can Hart finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Quint head around and knocks him out cold! Hart hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elijah Hart!
Elijah Hart retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Elijah Hart 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Urai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urai comes to the cage accompanied by Sever the Wicked. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Urai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Urai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson tries to move to full mount but Urai actually manages to regain half guard.
Robinson stalling away here and it's allowed Urai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urai is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Urai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Urai has escaped and now he's on top!
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Urai defends well.
Urai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Urai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Urai postures up.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Urai passes into half guard.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has a hand on Urai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Urai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Robinson tries to roll over but Urai keeps him under control.
Robinson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Urai has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Robinson is in bad spot here.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Urai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Robinson's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Robinson right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Urai dominated that round.
That's time! Urai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Urai misses the shot to the body.
Robinson misses with an uppercut
enabling Urai to counter with a crisp jab.
Urai avoids the body shot from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Urai. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urai defends it well.
Timothy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urai cracks Robinson with a good jab.
Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Urai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Urai's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but Urai is working from the bottom.
Urai pulls Robinson in to control the position.
Robinson postures up.
Robinson advances position into side control!
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Urai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robinson advances nicely into full mount.
Robinson looking to control but Urai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Urai turns into him and now he's in Robinson's guard.
Urai trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Urai defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Urai has picked Robinson up and slammed him! Robinson can't keep hold of the triangle and Urai manages to pass to side control!
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson tries to control but Urai manages to take his back.
Urai keeps control of the position as Robinson tries to break free.
Sam Urai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Robinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Urai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Urai.
Robinson misses with a hook. Urai ducked under it nicely.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Urai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Urai.
Urai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robinson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Urai pushes Robinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urai lands with a short shot to the head.
Urai lands with a right to the head.
Urai lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Urai.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urai controlling the action here for a moment.
Urai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Urai lands a nice uppercut.
Urai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Urai lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson dodges an elbow strike from Urai.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Urai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robinson up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urai lands a good knee to the midsection. Robinson won't want to take too many of those.
Urai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Urai lands with a light punch inside.
Urai scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson blocks the elbow strike.
Sam Urai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Urai.
It looks like Timothy Robinson has been cut.
Robinson tries to score a body lock takedown but Urai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sam Urai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Robinson.
Urai looking to throw knees to the head but Robinson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urai lands a shoulder strike.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Urai smiles and moves away.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urai.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Urai counters with a straight right hand.
Sam Urai is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Urai's head but Urai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urai is looking to counter punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Urai but he's now mounted!
Urai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Robinson moves into full mount! Urai won't be happy about that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Urai is looking to escape.
Urai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Urai clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Robinson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUrai.
Urai looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Urai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robinson.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Urai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai is pulling down on Robinson's head to control his posture.
Robinson stands and throws Urai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urai holds on to Robinson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Urai is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Urai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Robinson trying to control the position but Urai is working away.
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.
Urai struggling a bit here.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urai keeps working.
Robinson swings around for an armbar but Urai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Robinson's guard.
Robinson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Urai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Robinson.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is not content to let Urai control the position.
Urai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson stops Urai from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Urai off and has taken his back!
Urai is really stuck here.
Robinson has got his arm under Urai's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Urai has spun round into Robinson's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Urai is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Robinson is tightening it up a little... Urai has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Urai reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Urai taps out! Nice BJJ there by Robinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Timothy Robinson!
Timothy Robinson is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Timothy Robinson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zipp Zapp and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jṏhanssṏn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Whip - Divebomb. Lothbrok has chosen I Am A Viking as his entrance music. Ragnar Lothbrok has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jṏhanssṏn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lothbrok misses with a wild combination.
Jṏhanssṏn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lothbrok moves away.
Lothbrok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lothbrok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lothbrok missing with a left hand there. Jṏhanssṏn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jṏhanssṏn defending well as Lothbrok loads up on a big left hand.
Lothbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lothbrok throws a series of punches but Jṏhanssṏn avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Jṏhanssṏn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jṏhanssṏn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Jṏhanssṏn misses its intended target.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a looping overhand right but Lothbrok ducks down to avoid it.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a leg kick that knocks Lothbrok off balance momentarily.
Jṏhanssṏn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to counter by clinching up but Lothbrok breaks away and moves out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok scores with a sloppy right hand. Jṏhanssṏn should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a looping overhand right but Lothbrok ducks down to avoid it.
Lothbrok needs to keep his hands up - Jṏhanssṏn had a free shot at his head there.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with an uppercut.
Lothbrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jṏhanssṏn works Lothbrok's body with a nice hook.
Jṏhanssṏn slips under a jab from Lothbrok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok misses with an uppercut. Jṏhanssṏn saw that one coming.
Lothbrok looks to land a combination but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it well.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to counter the offense by Lothbrok and move into the clinch.
Jṏhanssṏn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lothbroks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jṏhanssṏn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lothbrok.
Jṏhanssṏn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jṏhanssṏn slips under a jab from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lothbrok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lothbrok misses with an uppercut.
Lothbrok looks to throw the jab but Jṏhanssṏn is out of range.
Lothbrok misses with an uppercut.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a head kick that Lothbrok semi-blocks.
Jṏhanssṏn slips under a jab.
Lothbrok misses with a straight left.
Lothbrok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lothbrok is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lothbrok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jṏhanssṏn.
A quick step to the side and Jṏhanssṏn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lothbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Jṏhanssṏn slips a straight right by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Lothbrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lothbrok lands with a cross.
Lothbrok lands with a cross.
Jṏhanssṏn checks a leg kick.
Lothbrok slips under a jab.
Lothbrok lands a jab to the nose.
Lothbrok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lothbrok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jṏhanssṏn - the referee stops the clock and Lothbrok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jṏhanssṏn. Lothbrok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a nice shot that snaps Lothbrok's head back.
Lothbrok misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lothbrok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lothbrok misses with a body kick.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to counter the offense by Lothbrok and move into the clinch.
Lothbrok lunges at Jṏhanssṏn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jṏhanssṏn's hand.
Lothbrok might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lothbrok throws a shot from downtown. Jṏhanssṏn moves away and avoids it.
Lothbrok defending well as Jṏhanssṏn loads up on a big left hand.
Lothbrok lands with a cross.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a right hook to the body.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Jṏhanssṏn lands.
Lothbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Lothbrok.
Jṏhanssṏn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lothbrok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lothbrok's face.
It looks like Ragnar Lothbrok has been cut.
Jṏhanssṏn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lothbrok looks winded!
Lothbrok takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a knee to the head.
Lothbrok has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Lothbrok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jṏhanssṏn scores a nice knee to the body.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a knee to the head.
Jṏhanssṏn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jṏhanssṏn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jṏhanssṏn pulls guard.
Lothbrok has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jṏhanssṏn is proving hard to escape from.
Jṏhanssṏn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lothbrok doesn't defend quickly enough and Jṏhanssṏn has managed to lock this one up! Can Lothbrok escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jṏhanssṏn on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn retains his light heavyweight title!
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Ragnar Lothbrok was interviewed post fight and said 'I cannot believe Odin would allow me to lose to that interloper. Surely I will never reach Valhalla with losses to washed up heathens like him....'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Centurion (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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlo Froch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Centurion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Centurion, right into the meat.
Centurion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Centurion throws a leg kick which misses Froch's front leg but catches the back leg as Froch tries to avoid it.
Froch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Centurion lands a nice looking body kick.
A left lands for Centurion.
Centurion blocks a jab.
Froch lands a slapping body shot.
Froch misses with an uppercut.
Froch sets himself, and Centurion steps forward looking for the clinch! Froch avoids it this time.
Centurion moves out of range as Froch strikes.
Froch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Centurion.
Froch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Centurion. Centurion obviously looking to wear him down.
Centurion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Centurion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Froch blocks a head kick by Centurion.
Centurion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Froch attempts a counter takedown but Centurion avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froch tries to bum rush Centurion with a series of wild strikes but Centurion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Centurion lands with a kick to the temple. Froch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Froch punishes Centurion's body with a nice straight punch.
Froch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Froch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Froch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Centurion defends it well.
Centurion is controlling Froch's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Centurion is trying to stand up here but Froch is controlling him well.
Froch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Centurion sees it coming and defends easily.
Froch wants to pass to mount but Centurion is defending the position.
Centurion is looking to improve his position.
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.
Froch stalling.
Centurion has hold of Froch's hands but Froch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Centurion wants to get back to his feet.
Froch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Centurion trying to control from the bottom.
Centurion manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Froch has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Centurion manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Froch swats away the attempt to clinch by Centurion.
Froch walks into a left hand.
Centurion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Centurion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Centurion gets underhooks to prevent Froch's takedown attempt.
Centurion trying to land knees to the body.
Froch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Froch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Froch avoids the head kick by Centurion.
Centurion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Froch. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Centurion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Froch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Centurion leaves Froch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Centurion flicks out a counter leg kick but Froch steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Froch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centurion lands a jab to the head.
Centurion lands a front kick.
Centurion throws a body kick that misses.
Froch misses with a two punch combination.
Centurion is looking to slow Froch down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Froch misses.
Centurion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Froch finds it's way round the side to connect with Centurion's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Centurion.
Centurion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Froch dives in and grabs Centurion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Centurion pushes down on Froch's head and hops out.
Froch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Centurion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Centurion stuffs the takedown.
Froch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Centurion did well to prevent Froch getting side control.
Centurion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Froch throwing shots but Centurion is blocking nicely.
Centurion is looking for a sweep. Froch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Froch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Centurion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Centurion trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Froch is taking a breather. Centurion says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Centurion is looking to control Froch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Centurion avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froch is keen to just control but Centurion is a slippery customer.
Froch is thwarting Centurion's attempts to control the position.
Centurion is trying to get back to full guard.
Centurion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Carlo Froch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Centurion tries to roll over but Froch keeps him under control.
Froch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Centurion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Froch prevents Centurion from improving his position.
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.
Froch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Centurion's head.
Centurion is trying to get back to full guard.
Centurion is refusing to be controlled, as Froch sits in half guard.
Froch is looking for a kimura here.
Centurion is trying to stand back up but Froch is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Froch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Centurion.
Froch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Centurion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Centurion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Froch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Centurion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Froch's brow.
Centurion missing with knees to the body.
Centurion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Froch is trying to push Centurion away but Centurion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Froch avoids a wild elbow strike from Centurion.
Froch looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Centurion.
Centurion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Froch wants a takedown.
Centurion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Centurion misses with a knee to the head.
Froch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Centurion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Froch wants to take the fight to the mat but Centurion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Centurion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Froch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Centurion.
Froch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Centurion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Froch slips a jab and a cross from Centurion.
Carlos Centurion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Centurion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Froch.
Froch blocks the body kick.
Froch throws a nice looking combination but Centurion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Froch throws a jab when Centurion was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Froch misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Froch.
Centurion tries to counter with a clinch but Froch shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Froch throws a hook but Centurion avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Centurion connects with a body shot.
Carlo Froch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Froch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Froch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlo Froch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Froch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Froch misses with a right hand
and Centurion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Centurion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Froch.
Centurion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Froch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Centurion connects with a solid leg kick.
Froch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Centurion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Froch is in Centurion's guard.
Froch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Centurion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Froch is fighting to break Centurion's control of his arms but Centurion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Centurion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froch looking to sit in guard and control but Centurion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Centurion stopping the sweep attempt from Froch.
Centurion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Froch has a closed guard, preventing Centurion from standing up.
Centurion trying to control but Froch is working from the bottom.
Centurion wants to get up but he can't break Froch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Centurion trying to control the position from guard on top but Froch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Froch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Froch controlling Centurion's posture.
Froch is trying to hold Centurion in close to prevent damage but Centurion has managed to pass into half guard.
Centurion tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Froch is trying to maintain the position but Centurion is very close to passing his half guard.
Froch is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion slips a jab from Froch.
Froch shoots in looking for a takedown but Centurion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Froch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Froch misses with a body shot.
Froch swats away the attempt to clinch by Centurion.
Centurion is looking to clinch but Froch is avoiding it.
Centurion cracks the inside of Froch's front leg.
A combination from Froch does no damage.
A head kick misses from Centurion.
A combination from Froch does no damage.
Froch fails with a takedown attempt.
Centurion tries a quick counter leg kick but Froch is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centurion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Centurion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Centurion.
Froch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Centurion circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Centurion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Froch misses with a takedown attempt - Centurion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Centurion shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Froch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Centurion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Froch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Froch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Froch misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Centurion sizes up Froch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Froch is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Centurion's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Centurion, right into the meat.
Centurion throws a sloppy head kick and Froch moves out of range easily.
Froch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Carlos Centurion just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Centurion rushes Froch and presses him up against the cage.
Froch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Froch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Centurion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Centurion.
Froch looks to land a combination but Centurion avoids it well.
Centurion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Froch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Centurion is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froch cracks Centurion with a solid left hand.
Froch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Froch postures up.
Froch advances to half guard.
Froch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Centurion defends it well.
Froch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Centurion is trying to get back to full guard.
Centurion pushes Froch off looking to stand but Froch dives back in and keeps control.
Froch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion is doing well to control the position and prevent Froch from advancing to side control.
Centurion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Froch is trying to control the action in half guard but Centurion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Centurion wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Froch throws a jab but it's blocked by Centurion.
Froch moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Centurion.
Froch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Centurion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos Centurion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Froch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlo Froch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Centurion throws a sloppy head kick and Froch moves out of range easily.
Froch looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
Froch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Centurion counters with a series of strikes. Froch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Froch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Centurion swivels and escapes.
Froch swats away the attempt to clinch by Centurion.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. Froch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Froch avoids the head kick by Centurion.
Froch attempts a counter takedown but Centurion avoids it well and moves away.
Centurion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Froch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froch swinging wildly here.
Centurion tries to clinch up.
A jab from Froch misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Centurion.
Centurion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Centurion has closed the distance and engaged Froch in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centurion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Froch tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Froch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Froch checks it.
Froch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Centurion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Froch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Centurion tries a head kick but it misses.
Centurion doesn't manage to clinch there - Froch circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Centurion slips a straight right by Froch.
Froch scores with a jab.
Froch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Centurion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Froch.
Froch misses with a series of wild punches.
Centurion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Froch.
Centurion throws a fast counter high kick but Froch manages to duck under it in time.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. Froch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Centurion tries to land a leg kick but Froch saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Froch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Centurion throws a head kick that misses.
Froch lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Froch.
A solid body kick from Centurion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion wants to clinch up but Froch keeps it at a distance.
Centurion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Froch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Froch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Centurion eats them both and turns towards Froch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Froch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Froch misses the shot to the body.
Froch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. Froch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Centurion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Froch throws a jab but it's blocked by Centurion.
Centurion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Froch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Centurion throws a chopping leg kick but Froch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Froch tries to counter with a takedown but Centurion is quick to defend against it.
Froch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Centurion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Froch throws a right and a left that Centurion avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Centurion as Froch shoots in.
Froch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centurion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Centurion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Froch tries to bum rush Centurion with a series of wild strikes but Centurion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Froch misses with an uppercut.
Centurion thuds his shin into the meat of Froch's side.
Centurion lands with a nice body kick.
Froch misses the shot to the body.
Centurion tries to close the distance and clinch but Froch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Centurion moves out of range of the strikes.
Froch dives in and grabs Centurion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Centurion pushes down on Froch's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Froch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion tries to clinch but Froch moves out of range.
Froch cracks Centurion with an open hand slap.
Centurion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Froch throws a body punch but Centurion moves out of range.
Froch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Centurion.
Froch throws a jab but it's blocked by Centurion.
Centurion tried to score with a low kick but Froch checks it.
Centurion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Centurion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Froch.
A shot in the inside from Centurion.
Froch is trying to drag Centurion to the mat but Centurion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Centurion tries a knee to the head but Froch blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centurion lands an elbow that stopped Froch in his tracks for a moment.
Centurion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Froch is defending well for now.
Froch managing to block the knees to the body from Centurion.
Froch misses with a knee strike.
Froch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carlos Centurion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Froch tries to break free but Centurion pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Froch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Froch wants a takedown but no success here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
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!
Froch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Froch goes for a takedown attempt but Centurion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Froch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Froch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Froch connects with a single shot there.
Centurion digs a good hook to Froch's body.
Carlo Froch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Froch swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Centurion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Centurion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Centurion!
Carlos Centurion is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboys From Hell by PANTERA. White has chosen Drop Bombs - Ben Samples as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zachary White!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Fadden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from White does it's job there.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fadden at a distance.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White lands a jab to the head.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fadden was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White digs a good hook to Fadden's body.
Fadden misses with a two punch combination.
White has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fadden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
Fadden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from White.
Fadden misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Fadden.
Fadden misses with a two punch combination.
Fadden scores with a jab.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Fadden takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Fadden's head back.
Fadden is rocked!
White fakes the body blow, causing Fadden to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fadden goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zachary White!
Post fight, Zachary White stared into the camera and said 'Zap zap, bitch.'.
John Fadden spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my crew at TOTAL GYM...sorry I let you down, myself down but....it's not a set back, it's a learning experience....I won't let this derail my train...YOU HEAR IT COMING?!?!?!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lexington Snape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Farrelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snape comes into the arena with DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed blaring out of the sound system. Farrelly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The man that you FEAR . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lexington Snape!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seamus Farrelly!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrelly throws out a loose jab but Snape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Snape.
Farrelly throws a low kick but Snape moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Farrelly - just one landing.
We've been informed that Farrelly 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.
Farrelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snape's calf.
Snape takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snape pushes Farrelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Farrelly managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Farrelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snape tries a knee to the head but Farrelly blocks it.
Snape with a knee to the head.
It looks like Seamus Farrelly has been cut.
Snape tries a body shot but Farrelly blocks it.
Farrelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Farrelly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Farrelly.
Snape comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farrelly tries to throw a body punch but Snape avoids it by throwing Farrelly back against the cage.
Snape misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farrelly is defending well for now.
Snape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farrelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Farrelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Snape's brow.
Snape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farrelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snape tries to land a knee to the head but Farrelly blocks with his arms.
Snape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farrelly avoids it.
Farrelly manages to break the clinch.
Farrelly takes a swing at Snape's ribcage but misses.
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch but Farrelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seamus Farrelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Farrelly, right into the meat.
Snape tries to clinch up but Farrelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Farrelly raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Snape moves into the clinch successfully.
Snape misses with an elbow over the top.
Farrelly tries to throw a body punch but Snape avoids it by throwing Farrelly back against the cage.
Farrelly lands a body shot.
Snape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farrelly avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snape.
Snape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrelly digs a right hand underneath Snape's ribcage. Snape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Snape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farrelly looks winded!
Snape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Snape looking to throw knees to the head but Farrelly is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snape throws an elbow but misses.
Snape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Farrelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farrelly managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Snape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farrelly blocks the elbow strike.
Snape putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Farrelly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Snape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snape blocking some punches.
Snape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farrelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Farrelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farrelly.
Farrelly dodges an elbow strike from Snape.
Snape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farrelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snape tries to land a knee to the head but Farrelly blocks with his arms.
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Farrelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farrelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snape looking to throw knees to the head but Farrelly is blocking nicely.
Farrelly avoiding damage as Snape throws knees to the body.
Snape tries to land a knee to the head but Farrelly blocks with his arms.
Farrelly throws a head punch that misses.
Farrelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farrelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Snape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snape is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snape tries to clinch there but Farrelly circles away.
Snape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farrelly throws out the jab.
Farrelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farrelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snape is looking to clinch.
Snape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snape is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Farrelly.
Snape moves in looking to clinch but Farrelly pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farrelly! But no joy.
Snape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrelly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snape ducks under a wild hook from Farrelly.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farrelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farrelly.
Farrelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Farrelly misses with a wild body shot.
Snape darts in trying to clinch
and Farrelly counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seamus Farrelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seamus Farrelly's cut.
That's time! Snape's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Farrelly jabs Snape right on the nose. Snape blinks but takes it well.
Farrelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farrelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Farrelly, as that shot connected.
Farrelly jabs Snape right on the nose. Snape blinks but takes it well.
Farrelly lands an overhand right.
Snape is rocked!
Farrelly steps in with a hook that catches Snape right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Farrelly follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Snape looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus Farrelly!
Seamus Farrelly is the new heavyweight champion!
Seamus Farrelly looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Glad to defend my belt in London. I look forward to my next challenge. His style was too basic. Who wants to get knocked out next?'.
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