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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Emmanuel Zsorats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Marek Koltun!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zsorats has time to react.
Good standup being displayed there by Koltun as he connects with a hook.
Zsorats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koltun is out of range and Zsorats settles back down.
A good leg kick by Zsorats.
Zsorats misses with a straight left.
Koltun scores with a jab. Zsorats acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zsorats lands an overhand right.
Zsorats takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emmanuel Zsorats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsorats throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Zsorats has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zsorats throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Zsorats.
Zsorats takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Koltun blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsorats misses with a low kick.
Koltun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koltun wants to control but Zsorats is keeping him busy.
Zsorats is trying to control Koltun's posture but Koltun avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsorats is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Zsorats gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koltun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zsorats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zsorats's head.
Zsorats is trying to get back to full guard.
Zsorats is trying to maintain the position but Koltun is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zsorats with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koltun throwing shots but Zsorats is blocking nicely.
Koltun trying to mount his opponent but Zsorats defends it.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koltun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koltun wants to control but Zsorats is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zsorats lands a jab to the head.
Koltun throws a leg kick which misses Zsorats's front leg but catches the back leg as Zsorats tries to avoid it.
Zsorats 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.
Zsorats throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but Koltun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Zsorats throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
Koltun lunges at Zsorats with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zsorats's hand.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsorats trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Koltun manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koltun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zsorats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Koltun checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Zsorats - just one landing.
Koltun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zsorats misses with a low kick as Koltun jumps back.
Koltun scores with a hook to the body. Zsorats takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun checks the leg kick.
Koltun clobbers Zsorats with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marek Koltun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zsorats fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zsorats lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zsorats misses with an uppercut
and Koltun counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koltun looks to land a combination but Zsorats avoids it well.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Zsorats.
Koltun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koltun scores with a shot to the body.
Koltun takes a swing at Zsorats's ribcage but misses.
Zsorats throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koltun makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zsorats really felt that one!
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Zsorats.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Koltun.
Zsorats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koltun.
Koltun scores with a decent looking hook.
Zsorats gets caught napping as Koltun dives in and scores a takedown. Zsorats manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun postures up.
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zsorats trying to keep a closed guard but Koltun is proving a slippery customer.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Zsorats is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Koltun blocks the low kick.
Koltun cracks a nice hook into Zsorats's ribs.
Zsorats fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koltun checks it well.
Koltun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zsorats stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koltun with a nice cross.
Zsorats looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Koltun slips a straight right by Zsorats.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats thows a leg kick but Koltun checks it
and Koltun counters with a low kick, right behind Zsorats 's knee.
Zsorats on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Zsorats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zsorats has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Koltun. Beautiful body shot.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Zsorats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Koltun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Koltun.
Koltun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zsorats on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koltun checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zsorats walks into a jab.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Zsorats moves out of range of the body kick from Koltun.
Zsorats half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koltun lands a nice shot that snaps Zsorats's head back.
Koltun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koltun checks a low kick from Zsorats.
A little jabbing left from Koltun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zsorats misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsorats throws a lazy uppercut
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Zsorats misses
and Koltun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zsorats is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun slips nicely into half guard.
Koltun is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Koltun looks to land a strike but Zsorats avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zsorats keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zsorats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zsorats being controlled here, momentarily.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zsorats is keeping the position for now.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsorats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zsorats shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koltun moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
And Koltun tries to counter it with a takedown but Zsorats pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zsorats misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Koltun.
Zsorats with a nice cross.
Zsorats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emmanuel Zsorats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koltun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koltun with a nice cross.
Zsorats avoids the head kick by Koltun.
Koltun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zsorats moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsorats looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
A left lands for Koltun.
Koltun connects with a right hand. Zsorats shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun scores with a nice right hand.
Koltun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koltun has hold of one of Zsorats's legs. Zsorats is fighting the takedown attempt but Koltun gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Koltun with a nice head shot there.
Koltun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koltun trying to control but Zsorats is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koltun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Garcilazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoroji lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okoroji throws a sloppy head kick
and Garcilazo counters by clinching up.
Garcilazo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Okoroji.
Garcilazo cracks Okoroji with a nice body shot.
Okoroji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcilazo slips under a jab.
Okoroji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Okoroji prevents Garcilazo from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Okoroji there.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but Garcilazo defending well.
Garcilazo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Okoroji not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcilazo wants to get back to his feet.
Okoroji is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo is trying to stand up here but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Garcilazo is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Garcilazo is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
Okoroji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okoroji thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcilazo is trying to stand.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but Garcilazo defending well.
Okoroji is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garcilazo is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
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.
Okoroji throwing shots but Garcilazo is blocking nicely.
Okoroji throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okoroji sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcilazo defending well though.
Okoroji throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garcilazo is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
Okoroji is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcilazo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcilazo is trying to stand.
Garcilazo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Okoroji stops Garcilazo from getting back to his feet.
Okoroji seems to be looking for submissions.
Okoroji seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garcilazo pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
Garcilazo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okoroji thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcilazo is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
Garcilazo is refusing to be controlled, as Okoroji sits in half guard.
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Garcilazo won't allow it.
Garcilazo is trying to stand.
Garcilazo pushes Okoroji off but Okoroji dives into side control.
Okoroji postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Okoroji tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okoroji has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garcilazo is pushing Okoroji's head away, looking to escape. Okoroji manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji scoring with punches and elbows.
Okoroji 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.
Garcilazo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Okoroji is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcilazo is defending well.
Garcilazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Okoroji has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoroji tries for a kimura but Garcilazo is defending well.
Okoroji throws a strike aimed at the side of Garcilazo's head but Garcilazo avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Okoroji misses its intended target.
Okoroji stuns Garcilazo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Okoroji.
Okoroji goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garcilazo avoids the head kick by Okoroji.
Okoroji throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garcilazo throws an overhand right that lands on Okoroji's shoulder, as Okoroji tries to avoid the shot.
Garcilazo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good standup being displayed there by Okoroji as he connects with a hook.
Okoroji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoroji cracks Garcilazo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okoroji misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcilazo is looking for a counter combo.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji looks to land a right hand but Garcilazo moved out of range.
Garcilazo throws a wild body kick that Okoroji sees coming a mile off.
Garcilazo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okoroji throws a nice looking combination but Garcilazo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcilazo defending well as Okoroji loads up on a big left hand.
Okoroji throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcilazo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Okoroji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcilazo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okoroji manages to circle out of the way.
Okoroji tries to clinch but Garcilazo moves out of range.
Okoroji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcilazo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okoroji just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGarcilazo.
Okoroji throws a right hand that Garcilazo ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcilazo also avoids with ease.
Garcilazo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okoroji throws a wild body kick that Garcilazo sees coming a mile off.
Okoroji throws a sloppy head kick and Garcilazo moves out of range easily.
Garcilazo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Garcilazo to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
Okoroji lands a jab to the nose.
Okoroji swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Garcilazo counter with a right hand.
Garcilazo looks to score with a jab to the body but Okoroji is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoroji shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcilazo sprawls well. He's pushed Okoroji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okoroji misses with a hook. Garcilazo ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcilazo misses the target.
Garcilazo's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcilazo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okoroji scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcilazo tries to sprawl but Okoroji drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcilazo wants to get back to his feet.
Okoroji thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcilazo's head.
Okoroji prevents Garcilazo from standing back up.
Okoroji sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcilazo defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo is trying to stand up here but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Okoroji not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okoroji thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcilazo's head.
Garcilazo is trying to stand.
Garcilazo is refusing to be controlled, as Okoroji sits in half guard.
Garcilazo pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcilazo throws a right and a left that Okoroji avoids nicely.
Okoroji lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcilazo's head.
Okoroji lands a really nice looking cross but Garcilazo seems unphased.
Okoroji misses with a shot to the body
and Garcilazo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okoroji lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Garcilazo.
Marty Garcilazo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okoroji uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garcilazo slips a straight right by Okoroji.
Okoroji misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcilazo checks a leg kick.
Okoroji closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcilazo circles away.
Garcilazo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marty Garcilazo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcilazo gets a clinch.
Okoroji wants a takedown but no success here.
Okoroji manages to break the clinch.
Okoroji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcilazo.
Okoroji tries to clinch there but Garcilazo circles away.
Garcilazo is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Okoroji lands with a nice body punch.
Okoroji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okoroji throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcilazo counters with a series of strikes. Okoroji will be more careful next time no doubt.
Okoroji thuds his right hand into Garcilazo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okoroji throws out a loose jab but Garcilazo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okoroji, as that shot connected.
Okoroji bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcilazo's head backwards.
Okoroji smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcilazo wants to clinch up but Okoroji keeps it at a distance.
Okoroji tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Okoroji shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcilazo avoids the head kick by Okoroji.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcilazo throws a leg kick which misses Okoroji's front leg but catches the back leg as Okoroji tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji swings for the body but Garcilazo moves out of range.
Garcilazo sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Okoroji to the ground! Garcilazo dives into full mount looking to finish!
Okoroji is rocked!
Garcilazo prevents Okoroji from getting the reversal.
Okoroji is still in real trouble! Can Garcilazo finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Garcilazo! Okoroji is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marty Garcilazo!
Marty Garcilazo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is call to prayer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses the jab.
Rad connects with the punch.
It looks like Paul Smith has been cut.
Smith connects with a jab.
Rad moves out of range of the strikes.
Rad cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith with a hook.
Smith tries to bum rush Rad with a series of wild strikes but Rad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rad. That one must have hurt.
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rad is rocked!
Smith throws a hook but Rad blocks it.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rad. That one must have hurt.
Rad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith drops Rad with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rad! Smith dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Smith!
Paul Smith took some time post fight to say the following; 'The Jihad has arrived. The Order 777 is ready to fight. The future will judge us as the resistance when liberals were begging the enemy to takeover. No surrender, ever!'.
In defeat, Kyle Rad stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Salty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinfe Kidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salty comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now. Kidane has chosen Buraka Som Sistema - Kalemba (wegue wegue) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Elmo Salty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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261 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elmo Salty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kinfe Kidane!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salty darts in and clinches Kidane up against the cage.
Salty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salty misses with the head strike.
Salty tries to work over Kidane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kidane keeps control of Salty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salty breaks the clinch.
Kidane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salty attempts a counter takedown but Kidane avoids it well and moves away.
Kidane moves into the clinch successfully.
Salty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Salty.
Salty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salty misses with a body punch.
Kidane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kidane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kidane tries to land knees in the clinch but Salty avoids the damage to the body.
Kidane tries to land a knee to the head but Salty blocks with his arms.
Salty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kidane gets tackled into the cage by Salty. Salty maintains the clinch.
Salty lands a good knee to the midsection. Kidane won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salty struggles to land a body shot inside as Kidane controls his hands.
Salty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salty tries to break free but Kidane pushes him back against the cage.
Salty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salty lands an uppercut.
Salty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kidane gets a clinch.
Salty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kidane backwards.
Kidane swings wildly with an uppercut but Salty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salty misses with a leg kick
and Kidane counters with a one-two to the body.
Salty instigates a clinch.
Kidane avoiding damage as Salty throws knees to the body.
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!
Salty can't break the clinch.
Salty with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kidane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kidane tries to clinch up.
Kidane has managed to clinch.
Kidane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Salty landing knees to the body.
Kidane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Salty seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kidane can turn it around.
Salty tries to circle away but Kidane has him pinned against the cage.
Kidane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salty lands a left hand.
Salty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kidanes head.
A short right from Salty on the inside.
Salty misses with a body punch.
Salty takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Elmo Salty has been cut.
Salty trying to land knees to the body.
Salty is looking to break free of the clinch but Kidane has double underhooks.
Salty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kidane gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kidane takes the fight into the clinch.
Salty tries to land knees in the clinch but Kidane avoids the damage to the body.
Kidane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salty backwards.
Salty manages to break the clinch.
Salty throws a head kick that misses.
Salty backing away here, and Kidane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kidane clinches up with Salty and pushes him back against the cage.
Kidane tries to land a knee to the head but Salty blocks with his arms.
Kidane avoiding damage as Salty throws knees to the body.
Salty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salty looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidane is just out of range.
Kidane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidane wants to clinch up but Salty keeps it at a distance.
Kidane is looking to clinch.
Salty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Salty.
Salty swats away the attempt to clinch by Kidane.
Kidane closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Salty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elmo Salty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salty delivers a nice body kick.
Salty closes the distance and pushes Kidane back into the cage.
Salty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidane can do to turn this around?
Kidane misses with a body punch.
Salty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salty clinches with his opponent.
Salty breaks the clinch.
Kidane avoids the head kick by Salty.
Elmo Salty is winning the standup battle so far.
Salty closes the distance and pushes Kidane back into the cage.
Salty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kidane is defending well for now.
Kidane tries to throw a body punch but Salty avoids it by throwing Kidane back against the cage.
Salty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kidane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kidane is defending well for now.
Kidane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salty unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kidane looking to throw knees to the head but Salty is blocking nicely.
Kidane is breathing heavily.
Salty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salty can't break the clinch.
Kidane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salty takes the fight into the clinch.
Salty is looking to break free of the clinch but Kidane has double underhooks.
Salty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kidane scores with a punch to the head.
Kidane gets a clinch.
Kidane tries to land a knee to the head but Salty blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salty.
Kidane can't find room to land a body shot as Salty controls the action.
Kidane throws a head punch that misses.
Salty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salty's efforts to push away.
Salty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kidane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Salty.
Kinfe Kidane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidane tries to clinch up but Salty circles away and keeps his distance.
Salty is looking to counter the offense by Kidane and move into the clinch.
Salty just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kidane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salty tries to counter with a takedown but Kidane is quick to defend against it.
Kidane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salty moves away.
Elmo Salty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salty misses with a body punch
and Kidane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kidane.
Salty trying to land knees to the body.
Kidane tries to work over Salty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kidane throws a punch but it's blocked by Salty.
Elmo Salty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salty wants to get back to striking at distance but Kidane won't allow it.
Salty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kidane gets tackled into the cage by Salty. Salty maintains the clinch.
Kidane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kidane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Kidane.
Salty swings wildly with an uppercut but Kidane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salty can't break the clinch.
Kidane blocks a body shot from Salty.
Salty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kidane backwards.
Kidane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kidane tries to land a knee to the head but Salty blocks with his arms.
Salty is looking to break free of the clinch but Kidane has double underhooks.
Salty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kidane struggles to land a body shot inside as Salty controls his hands.
Kidane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salty tries a body shot but Kidane blocks it.
Salty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kidane's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidane moves into the clinch.
Salty breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salty swats away the attempt to clinch by Kidane.
Salty has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kidane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saltys head.
Kidane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kidane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salty's efforts to push away.
Kidane keeps control of Salty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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 Elmo Salty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmo Salty's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Salty avoids the head kick by Kidane.
Salty avoids the head kick by Kidane.
Salty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kidane.
Kidane throws a head kick but Salty moves out of range.
It looked like Salty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidane misses with a jab to the body
and Salty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salty just misses with a punch to the body.
Salty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kidane, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidane misses with a knee to the head.
Salty manages to break the clinch.
Salty clinches.
Kidane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salty's elbow.
A short right from Salty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kidane backwards.
Kidane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kidane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salty moves into the clinch.
Kidane with a knee to the head.
Salty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salty lands with a left to the head.
Salty managing to block the knees to the body from Kidane.
Kidane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salty blocks it with crossed arms.
Salty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kidane misses with a knee strike.
Salty breaks from the clinch.
Salty drives through and clinches with Kidane against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kidane is looking to clinch.
Salty misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salty throws a body kick that misses.
Salty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kidane scores with a shoulder strike.
Salty breaks from the clinch.
Salty tries to keep at a distance but Kidane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salty missing with knees to the body.
Kidane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kidane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salty.
Salty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kidane is defending well for now.
Salty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kidane dips to his left and cracks Salty with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidane misses with a head kick.
Salty throws a counter high kick but Kidane was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kidane gets tackled into the cage by Salty. Salty maintains the clinch.
Salty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kidane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kidane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salty is defending well for now.
Salty manages to break the clinch.
Salty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salty sets himself, and Kidane steps forward looking for the clinch! Salty avoids it this time.
Kidane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidane misses with a straight left.
Salty is looking to counter with a body kick.
Salty digs a good hook to Kidane's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidane jabs Salty right on the nose. Salty blinks but takes it well.
Salty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kidane tries to keep at a distance but Salty has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salty's efforts to push away.
Salty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kidane avoids it.
Salty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salty clinches up against the cage.
Kinfe Kidane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salty tries to circle away but Kidane has him pinned against the cage.
Salty working hard to break the clinch.
Kidane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kidane crunches a lovely knee into Salty's ribcage.
Kidane avoiding damage as Salty throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elmo Salty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elmo Salty!
Post fight, Elmo Salty stared into the camera and said 'I respect guys who just like me goes out there to finish fights, we are both known as finishers, but the only difference we have is I'm not willing to lose by decision, like what I've said, you have to stop me to keep me from taking your head off.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marcolini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raffaella Carra - Rumore. Redfield has chosen Resident Evil Movie Theme as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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254 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Marcolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcolini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redfield tries to avoid it but Marcolini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redfield to the ground. Redfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Redfield.
Redfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcolini.
Redfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcolini instigates a clinch.
Redfield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marcolini is keeping busy.
Marcolini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Redfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Redfield looks winded!
Marcolini scores a nice knee to the body.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redfield avoids it.
Marcolini misses with a body punch.
Marcolini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redfield is defending well for now.
Marcolini has been working on his balance at Warrior Dogs, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Redfield.
Marcolini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcolini lands a body punch.
Marcolini misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Marcolini.
It looks like Chris Redfield has been cut.
Marcolini is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marcolini trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcolini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marcolini stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marcolini digs a right hand into Redfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redfield's gas tank.
Marcolini misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcolini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcolini cracks Redfield with a nice body shot.
A knee to the head by Marcolini.
Marcolini lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Marcolini to work.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marcolini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redfield is defending well for now.
Marcolini working Redfield over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcolini working Redfield over with knees to the body.
Marcolini lands a good knee to the midsection. Redfield won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcolini just leaning against Redfield, taking a breather.
Marcolini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marcolini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Marcolini - that landed with a thud.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redfield avoids it.
Marcolini connects with a knee to the head.
Marcolini working Redfield over with knees to the body.
Marcolini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marcolini landing knees to the body.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfield avoids the damage to the body.
Marcolini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marcolini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Redfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Marcolini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Redfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marcolini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redfield is defending well for now.
Marcolini lands a knee to the body.
Redfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marcolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcolini blocks an uppercut.
Marcolini can't find room to land a body shot as Redfield controls the action.
Redfield tries to break free but Marcolini pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marcolini obliges.
Redfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Redfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Marcolini.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marcolini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redfield.
Marcolini slows down the pace here.
Marcolini is looking to control Redfield's arms but Redfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marcolini has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield is looking to control Marcolini's arms but Marcolini gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redfield has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Redfield.
Redfield controlling the action here for a moment.
Marcolini crunches a lovely knee into Redfield's ribcage.
Marcolini landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Chris Redfield's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marcolini lands a nice knee to the body.
Marcolini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marcolini connects with a knee to the head.
Marcolini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcolini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The cut above Chris Redfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Come on Marcolini - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marcolini misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Redfield'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.
Marcolini lands with a nice combination. Redfield backs away looking to recover.
Redfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcolini.
Marcolini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Redfield tries to land a leg kick but Marcolini saw it coming and moves away.
Redfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcolini.
Redfield looks to land a combination but Marcolini avoids it well.
Marcolini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Redfield.
A jab lands there for Marcolini.
Redfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcolini avoids the head kick by Redfield.
Marcolini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redfield. Redfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marcolini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redfield is breathing heavily.
Marcolini slips a jab and a cross from Redfield.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcolini lands with a hook. Redfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chris Redfield's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Redfield 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcolini clinches up with Redfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Marcolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcolini lands a nice shot to the body.
Redfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Marcolini tries to throw a body punch but Redfield avoids it by throwing Marcolini back against the cage.
Marcolini working Redfield over with knees to the body.
Marcolini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the head but Redfield blocks with his arms.
Marcolini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Marcolini.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Redfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marco Marcolini!
Our winner, Marco Marcolini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Up Again. Stan TheMan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jax Teller's chin.
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jax Teller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
TheMan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teller fails to land with a series of punches.
Teller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teller throws a wild body kick that TheMan sees coming a mile off.
TheMan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
TheMan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
TheMan lands a really nice looking cross but Teller seems unphased.
A low kick from Teller misses
and TheMan counters with a stiff right hand.
Teller throws a leg kick
and TheMan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Teller! TheMan lets Teller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Teller is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheMan pounces like a tiger and cracks Teller with a vicious hook! Teller is down but not out! TheMan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stan TheMan!
Stan TheMan is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Stan TheMan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, George Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves lands a jab to the nose.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alves avoids the body shot from Wilson.
George Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves .
Alves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson sizes up Alves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Alves 's ribs.
Wilson connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves .
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alves trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Alves looks up at the clock and then as Wilson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves grinds an elbow into Wilson's temple.
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!
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Alves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alves working the body and head with strikes.
Alves working the ground and pound from side control.
Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wilson is rocked!
Alves cracks Wilson with a big right hand but Wilson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Alves finish him?
Alves in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wilson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Alves turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renzo Alves !
Renzo Alves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
George Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch Tommy'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beat It. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Flodder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flodder misses with a body shot
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flodder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
We've been hearing reports that Flodder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
Flodder throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dog works Flodder's body with a nice hook.
Crazy Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dog shoots in and drives through. Flodder sprawls well.
It looked like Flodder was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flodder misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Flodder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dog fails with the takedown
and Flodder counters with a series of strikes. Dog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kees Flodder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy Dog.
Flodder takes one to the chin there.
Dog is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog misses with a takedown
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog is rocked!
Kees Flodder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flodder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dog.
Dog is still on wobbly legs! Can Flodder finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Flodder! Dog is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kees Flodder!
Kees Flodder is the new bantamweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kees Flodder made sure he mentioned Arcticus , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Crazy Dog stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Firetribe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Firetribe sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firetribe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Firetribe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Firetribe throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Firetribe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Firetribe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joseph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Firetribe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Firetribe scores with a hook to the body. Joseph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joseph tries to clinch up.
Joseph walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Firetribe tries to keep at a distance but Joseph has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firetribe lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Firetribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Firetribe avoids them all with ease.
Joseph 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.
Joseph is looking to clinch.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Firetribe's shoulder, as Firetribe tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph swings for the body but Firetribe moves out of range.
Firetribe connects with the punch.
Firetribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joseph. That did some damage!
Joseph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Firetribe misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Firetribe blocks the low kick.
Firetribe throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Firetribe avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph throws a low kick but Firetribe moves out of range easily.
Joseph has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Firetribe throws a combination. Joseph tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good work by Joseph as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Firetribe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Firetribe is working Joseph over against the cage.
Firetribe gets through Joseph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside.
Firetribe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joseph's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Firetribe.
Joseph working hard to break the clinch.
Joseph is looking to control Firetribe's arms but Firetribe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joseph has his back to the cage.
Joseph has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Firetribe is trying to keep an underhook but Joseph manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Firetribe is concentrating on defense, preventing Joseph from advancing position.
Firetribe is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firetribe is looking to control Joseph's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firetribe avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joseph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firetribe defending well though.
Firetribe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Firetribe throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Firetribe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brother Firetribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firetribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Firetribe.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Firetribe moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joseph is defended easily by Firetribe.
And Firetribe counters with a quick kick to the body but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Firetribe cracks a nice hook into Joseph's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Firetribe misses the target.
Firetribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph tries to clinch up.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Firetribe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Firetribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Firetribe dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Joseph closes this distance looking for a takedown but Firetribe circles away.
Firetribe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Firetribe counters with a right hand to the body.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firetribe.
Firetribe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
Firetribe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Firetribe is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
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!
Joseph misses with a low kick.
William Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Firetribe throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Firetribe scores with a shot to the body.
Joseph throws a combination that misses
and Firetribe counters with an inside leg kick.
Joseph tries to clinch up but Firetribe circles away and keeps his distance.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Firetribe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Firetribe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Firetribe cracks a nice hook into Joseph's ribs.
Firetribe stuffs the takedown.
Joseph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joseph is breathing heavily.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firetribe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot.
Firetribe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Firetribe moved out of range.
Firetribe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Firetribe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joseph's head.
A combination from Firetribe does no damage.
Joseph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Firetribe's head.
Firetribe scores with a body shot.
Firetribe misses with a low kick.
Firetribe backing away here, and Joseph unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Firetribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joseph. That did some damage!
Firetribe scores with a nice right hand.
Firetribe lands an overhand right.
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. Joseph looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Firetribe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Firetribe.
Joseph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Firetribe misses with a few strikes there.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Firetribe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Firetribe scores with a body shot.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joseph takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Firetribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Firetribe.
Firetribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joseph can do to turn this around?
A cross from Joseph lands.
Firetribe tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firetribe stuffs the takedown attempt from Joseph. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Joseph.
Some bone on bone action there as Joseph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joseph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Firetribe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Firetribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Firetribe stuffs the takedown attempt from Joseph. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Firetribe scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph clinches up against the cage.
Firetribe swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that second round.
That's time! Firetribe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A good leg kick by Firetribe.
Sloppy strikes from Joseph. Those never looked like landing.
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Firetribe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Firetribe. That snapped Joseph's head back.
Joseph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Firetribe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Joseph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Firetribe avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Firetribe.
Firetribe scores with a head kick. Joseph tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Firetribe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joseph in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe throws a leg kick which misses Joseph's front leg but catches the back leg as Joseph tries to avoid it.
Joseph wants to clinch up but Firetribe keeps it at a distance.
Firetribe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joseph has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Firetribe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joseph just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Firetribe. That's going to slow Joseph down.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firetribe but Firetribe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Firetribe lands a head shot.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Firetribe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Firetribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Firetribe avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firetribe misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Firetribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Joseph unleashes a big counter combination but Firetribe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Firetribe lands with a cross.
Good work by Firetribe as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph misses with a wild combination.
Joseph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph misses with a hook. Firetribe ducked under it nicely.
Joseph shoots in and gets a takedown into Firetribe's guard.
Joseph has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Firetribe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Firetribe keeps moving.
Firetribe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Firetribe wants to stand up but Joseph has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Joseph tries to kick Firetribe off but Firetribe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Joseph is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Joseph wants to get back to full guard.
Firetribe stops Joseph from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Firetribe wants to get back to his feet.
Joseph is looking for a sweep. Firetribe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joseph preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firetribe tries to stand and escape but Joseph actually recovers to full guard.
Firetribe wants to stand but Joseph has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot.
Firetribe looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph feints a counter leg kick.
Joseph shoots for a double leg takedown but Firetribe sprawls well. He's pushed Joseph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joseph darts in looking for a takedown but Firetribe gets double underhooks and turns Joseph into the cage.
Firetribe slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
Joseph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Firetribe connects with a nice looking jab.
Firetribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firetribe.
Firetribe feints and then cracks Joseph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joseph down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Firetribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the head.
Firetribe misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph fails with the takedown
and Firetribe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Joseph.
Joseph is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid body kick from Firetribe.
Firetribe digs a good body shot into Joseph's ribs.
Firetribe tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Firetribe misses with the combination.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Firetribe.
Firetribe misses the shot to the body.
Firetribe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
letting Firetribe counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Firetribe lands but Joseph takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph tries to clinch but Firetribe moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Firetribe. That's going to slow Joseph down.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Firetribe avoids them all with ease.
Joseph has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Firetribe finds it's way round the side to connect with Joseph's head.
Firetribe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firetribe wants it to stay on the feet.
Joseph walks into a left hand.
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
Firetribe jabs Joseph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Firetribe throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Firetribe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Firetribe tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Firetribe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Firetribe circles away quickly and effectively.
Firetribe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Firetribe misses with a body kick.
Firetribe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Firetribe.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Firetribe avoids them all with ease.
Firetribe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joseph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joseph.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Firetribe with a hook.
Firetribe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. Joseph looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Firetribe connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joseph moves forwards but Firetribe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joseph is looking to clinch but Firetribe is avoiding it.
Firetribe lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe had his way with William Joseph in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Firetribe throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joseph's calf.
Good exchange - Firetribe coming out on top.
Firetribe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joseph misses with a double jab
and Firetribe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Firetribe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joseph's head.
Joseph tries to bum rush Firetribe with a series of wild strikes but Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joseph or perhaps it was just good defense by Firetribe, which made it look bad.
Firetribe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joseph just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Firetribe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Firetribe cracks the inside of Joseph's front leg.
Firetribe scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firetribe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Firetribe lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Joseph misses.
Joseph is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Firetribe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Firetribe slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
Firetribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Firetribe leaves Joseph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Firetribe pushes Joseph away with a front kick.
Joseph has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Firetribe.
Joseph misses with a double jab
and Firetribe counters with a nice uppercut.
William Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joseph's calf.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Firetribe is looking to counter punch.
Firetribe connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firetribe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Firetribe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joseph or perhaps it was just good defense by Firetribe, which made it look bad.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Joseph.
That kick from Firetribe tenderised Joseph's leg. Joseph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firetribe slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
Nice jab there from Firetribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Firetribe. Beautiful body shot.
Firetribe lands a nice hook to Joseph's body. Joseph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Firetribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph wants to clinch up but Firetribe keeps it at a distance.
Firetribe checks the leg kick.
Firetribe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Firetribe is looking to counter punch.
Joseph steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Firetribe. That one must have hurt.
Firetribe misses with a series of wild punches.
Firetribe scores with a shot to the body.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Firetribe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firetribe scores with a leg kick.
Firetribe lands with a nice combination. Joseph backs away looking to recover.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Firetribe checks a leg kick nicely.
Joseph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joseph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Firetribe catches Joseph right on the button with a cross.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Firetribe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firetribe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe retains his lightweight title!
Brother Firetribe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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264 lbs
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergey Chernov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed misses the jab.
Chernov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Tyson Speed has been cut.
Speed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Chernov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Speed at a distance.
Speed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chernov on the side of the head.
Speed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Sergey Chernov has been cut.
Chernov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Speed! Chernov dives in looking to finish! Speed is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernov!
Sergey Chernov is the new heavyweight champion!
Sergey Chernov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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