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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Ciccone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge has chosen Back in black as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Ciccone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, James Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciccone shoots in looking for a takedown but Jorge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ciccone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jorge tries to clinch up but Ciccone circles away and keeps his distance.
Ciccone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jorge counters by moving into the clinch.
Jorge tightens his grip and picks Ciccone up, before dumping him to the ground. Ciccone manages to land in guard.
Jorge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jorge cracks Ciccone with a solid left hand.
Ciccone has his foot on Jorge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jorge works his way back into a safe position though.
Jorge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ciccone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jorge landing with the ground and pound.
Jorge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jorge tries to stand but Ciccone is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jorge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ciccone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jorge is working Ciccone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge chips away with some ground and pound.
Jorge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jorge throwing strikes from guard but Ciccone blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jorge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ciccone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jorge defends it easily.
Jorge working some strikes from top position.
Jorge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ciccone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jorge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jorge drops back looking for a leg! Ciccone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ciccone manages to kick Jorge off! Jorge jumps back into Ciccone's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge chips away with some ground and pound.
Ciccone has his foot on Jorge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jorge works his way back into a safe position though.
Jorge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jorge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ciccone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jorge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ciccone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jorge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jorge stands up from Ciccone's guard - Jorge perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ciccone fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Ciccone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciccone shoots in but Jorge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jorge unleashes a big counter combination but Ciccone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciccone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jorge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jorge has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ciccone is trying to keep an underhook but Jorge manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jorge connects with a nice short shot to Ciccone's temple.
Jorge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jorge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jorge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone actively working from the bottom here.
Jorge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ciccone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jorge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jorge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ciccone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jorge pulls his head out easily.
Jorge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jorge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ciccone has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jorge connects with a nice short shot to Ciccone's temple.
Jorge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jorge throwing shots but Ciccone is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ciccone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jorge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ciccone is pressing down on Jorge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ciccone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jorge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ciccone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jorge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ciccone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jorge defends well.
Ciccone pushes a forearm under Jorge's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jorge is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enrico Ciccone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ulriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulriksen comes to the cage accompanied by Threw It On The Ground. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Ulriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ulriksen did well to prevent Belt getting side control.
Ulriksen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulriksen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ulriksen is defending against the submission attempts here by Belt.
Ulriksen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belt passes the guard and advances to mount!
Belt is working for a guillotine from mount but Ulriksen frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen tries to hold on but Belt pushes him away.
Belt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ulriksen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Belt throws some wild stikes that Ulriksen manages to avoid easily.
Ulriksen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Belt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ulriksen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belt.
Belt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt tries to pass to full mount but Ulriksen defends it.
Ulriksen is looking to improve his position.
Belt is trying to control. Ulriksen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ulriksen is trying to maintain the position but Belt is very close to passing his half guard.
Belt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ulriksen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ulriksen trying to control here.
Belt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulriksen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ulriksen keeping control of the position.
Ulriksen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belt's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ulriksen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Belt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ulriksen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ulriksen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ulriksen keeps control of the position as Belt tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen is looking for the choke from the back position but Belt is controlling his hands well.
Ulriksen is hanging on to Belt's back as he tries to escape.
Ulriksen lands a shot to the body.
Belt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ulriksen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Belt tries to hold on but Ulriksen pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulriksen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ulriksen lands with some strikes.
Ulriksen tries to control but Belt wriggling away.
Ulriksen breaks from Belt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Ulriksen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Belt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Belt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ulriksen, who protects the arm well.
Ulriksen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ulriksen wants to pass the guard but Belt is defending well.
Ulriksen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ulriksen prevents Belt from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen thows a huge punch but Belt dodges it nicely.
Belt is trying to get back to full guard.
Ulriksen not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Belt tries to roll over but Ulriksen keeps him under control.
Belt is trying to maintain the position but Ulriksen is very close to passing his half guard.
Belt manages to get to full guard.
Ulriksen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belt keeping moving, preventing Ulriksen from controlling successfully.
Ulriksen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ulriksen is in close to Belt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ulriksen lands a nice forearm strike.
Ulriksen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Belt is trying to control Ulriksen's posture but Ulriksen avoids it.
Ulriksen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belt can do to turn this around?
Ulriksen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ulriksen lands some shots froms side control.
Belt struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ulriksen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Belt to see if he's OK.
Ulriksen throwing strikes but Belt manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Belt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ulriksen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ulriksen tries to bench press Belt off him but Belt keeps the position.
Ulriksen can't do much from the bottom here.
Belt trying to control the action but Ulriksen is working from the bottom.
Ulriksen is looking for a sweep.
Belt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen is trying to get back to half guard.
Ulriksen can't do much from the bottom here.
Belt trying to control the action but Ulriksen is working from the bottom.
Ulriksen sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulriksen wants to control but Belt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulriksen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ulriksen is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Ulriksen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ulriksen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belt shoots in looking for a takedown. Ulriksen tries to sprawl out of it but Belt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ulriksen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belt clinches up with Ulriksen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belt stops a takedown attempt from Ulriksen.
Belt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ulriksen to keep the fight standing.
Victor Ulriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
Ulriksen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Belt regains guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belt holds on and takes a little breather.
Belt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt trying to control the position here.
Ulriksen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belt pulls Ulriksen in close to prevent any damage.
Ulriksen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ulriksen lands a couple of elbows.
Ulriksen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulriksen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ulriksen defends it easily.
Ulriksen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belt keeping moving, preventing Ulriksen from controlling successfully.
Belt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belt trying to control the position here.
Ulriksen forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen is looking to advance position but Belt won't allow it.
Belt is looking to control Ulriksen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belt avoid being mounted?
Ulriksen trying to control from half guard but Belt is working away.
Belt wants to get back to full guard.
Belt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ulriksen jumps into side control!
Ulriksen landing a few strikes.
Ulriksen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Belt to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Ulriksen.
The ground and pound from Ulriksen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen cracks Belt with a big right hand but Belt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ulriksen trying to control the position but Belt is working away.
Belt tries to bench press Ulriksen off him but Ulriksen keeps the position.
Ulriksen wants to control but Belt is keeping him busy.
Ulriksen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belt's legs.
Ulriksen is looking to take a break and control but Belt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulriksen works to advance to full mount. Belt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Black Belt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belt throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Ulriksen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ulriksen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Ulriksen!
Victor Ulriksen very nearly forgot to thank Namunamu Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Oosthuizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hathaway (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Oosthuizen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway tries to clinch up but Oosthuizen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hathaway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Hathaway avoids it easily.
Hathaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oosthuizen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hathaway to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oosthuizen trying to keep a closed guard but Hathaway is proving a slippery customer.
Hathaway lands a couple of digs.
Oosthuizen is looking for a triangle but Hathaway pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen keeping full guard, as Hathaway tries to pass.
Hathaway wants to control from the top but Oosthuizen keeps moving.
Oosthuizen working for a triangle but Hathaway defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen working a defensive guard here.
Hathaway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hathaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oosthuizen keeping moving, preventing Hathaway from controlling successfully.
Hathaway looking to pass the guard.
Oosthuizen trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
A jab from Oosthuizen finds it's way through Hathaway's defenses.
A combination from Hathaway does no damage.
Oosthuizen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hathaway moves out of range of the strikes.
Oosthuizen lands with a right hand.
Hathaway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oosthuizen swivels and escapes.
Hathaway moves in looking to clinch but Oosthuizen pushes him off.
Hathaway misses with a few strikes there.
Oosthuizen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hathaway tries to clinch up
letting Oosthuizen counter with a right hand.
Oosthuizen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Oosthuizen does it's job there.
Tommy Oosthuizen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hathaway fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway tries to close the distance and clinch but Oosthuizen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hathaway throws a jab when Oosthuizen was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oosthuizen. Hathaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oosthuizen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hathaway at a distance.
Oosthuizen connects with a right hand. Hathaway shakes it off.
Hathaway moves out of range as Oosthuizen strikes.
Oosthuizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oosthuizen dips to his left and cracks Hathaway with an uppercut!
Hathaway tries to clinch up but Oosthuizen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hathaway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oosthuizen as he jumps to the side.
Tommy Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hathaway.
Hathaway dives in for a single leg takedown but Oosthuizen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice jab there from Oosthuizen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Oosthuizen coming out on top.
A punch combination from Hathaway misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot.
As Oosthuizen backs off Hathaway throws a huge counter combo but Oosthuizen manages to avoid it all.
We've been told by Oosthuizen's head coaches at X Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hathaway throws a low kick but Oosthuizen moves out of range easily.
Oosthuizen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hathaway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oosthuizen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hathaway somewhat.
Tommy Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oosthuizen looks to land a combination but Hathaway avoids it well.
Oosthuizen misses with a looping left.
Hathaway moves in looking to clinch but Oosthuizen pushes him off.
Hathaway walks into a left hand.
Hathaway ducks under a wild hook from Oosthuizen.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice strike.
Hathaway tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Oosthuizen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oosthuizen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Oosthuizen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hathaway scores with a sloppy right hand. Oosthuizen should have avoided that one.
Hathaway tries to close the distance and clinch but Oosthuizen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike Hathaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oosthuizen throws a right hand that Hathaway ducks under and follows up with a left that Hathaway also avoids with ease.
Hathaway tries to clinch there but Oosthuizen circles away.
Oosthuizen throws an overhand right that lands on Hathaway's shoulder, as Hathaway tries to avoid the shot.
Oosthuizen keeps the fight on the outside.
Oosthuizen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hathaway looks to land a combination but Oosthuizen avoids it well.
Oosthuizen gets tackled into the cage by Hathaway. Hathaway maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hathaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Oosthuizen.
Hathaway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hathaway lands an uppercut.
Oosthuizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Hathaway has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oosthuizen pushes Hathaway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oosthuizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hathaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Hathaway.
Hathaway blocking some punches.
Oosthuizen cracks Hathaway with a nice body shot.
Hathaway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oosthuizen up against the cage.
Hathaway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Hathaway throws an elbow but it misses.
Hathaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Oosthuizen.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oosthuizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Oosthuizen.
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the nose.
Hathaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oosthuizen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hathaway drives through and clinches with Oosthuizen against the cage.
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!
A short uppercut from Oosthuizen.
Oosthuizen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hathaway can do to turn this around?
Oosthuizen breaks the clinch.
Oosthuizen scores with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Oosthuizen as Hathaway shoots in.
Hathaway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Oosthuizen backs off Hathaway throws a huge counter combo but Oosthuizen manages to avoid it all.
Hathaway ducks under a wild hook from Oosthuizen.
Despite the aggression on Hathaway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hathaway defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Hathaway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hathaway is looking to clinch.
Oosthuizen lands a nice hook to Hathaway's body. Hathaway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oosthuizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hathaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Oosthuizen.
Hathaway is looking for the big counter here.
Oosthuizen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hathaway.
It looked like Oosthuizen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hathaway on the side of the head.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Oosthuizen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oosthuizen lands a lovely overhand right.
Hathaway tries a low kick but Oosthuizen avoids it.
Jab by Oosthuizen.
Hathaway tries to clinch up but Oosthuizen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Oosthuizen is having none of it.
Oosthuizen digs a good hook to Hathaway's body.
Hathaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oosthuizen looks to land a combination but Hathaway avoids it well.
Oooooh!!! Oosthuizen has knocked Hathaway down with a huge combo! Oosthuizen steps away and waves a wobbly Hathaway back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hathaway is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hathaway has closed the distance and engaged Oosthuizen in a clinch.
Oosthuizen blocks the elbow strike.
Hathaway breaks the clinch.
Oosthuizen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oosthuizen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hathaway moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Hathaway misses.
The crowd cheers as Oosthuizen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hathaway doesn't seem phased though.
Oosthuizen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hathaway is just out of range.
Hathaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oosthuizen throws the left hand but Hathaway avoids the punch easily.
Hathaway closes the distance and clinches.
Mike Hathaway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oosthuizen.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oosthuizen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Oosthuizen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oosthuizen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hathaway.
Oosthuizen throws a body shot but no joy.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Hathaway's ribcage but misses.
Hathaway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oosthuizen misses with a few strikes there.
Oosthuizen is looking to chop away at Hathaway's legs.
Oosthuizen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hathaway shoots in for a takedown but Oosthuizen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hathaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oosthuizen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oosthuizen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oosthuizen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hathaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hathaway blocks a jab.
Oosthuizen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hathaway's hands.
Oosthuizen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hathaway eats them both and turns towards Oosthuizen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oosthuizen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hathaway backs up against the cage.
Hathaway is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
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!
Hathaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oosthuizen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Oosthuizen there.
Hathaway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oosthuizen but Oosthuizen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hathaway seems to have recovered his senses.
Hathaway is looking to clinch but Oosthuizen is avoiding it.
Oosthuizen slaps away a takedown attempt from Hathaway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tommy Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hathaway.
Hathaway misses with a low kick as Oosthuizen jumps back.
Oosthuizen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hathaway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oosthuizen connects with a single shot there.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Oosthuizen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oosthuizen lands a right hook to the body.
Hathaway shoots in but no luck this time.
Hathaway closes the distance and clinches up with Oosthuizen, looking for a takedown. Hathaway pushes Oosthuizen against the cage but Oosthuizen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hathaway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hathaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oosthuizen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Oosthuizen catches Hathaway right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen misses with a hook.
Hathaway ducks right into an uppercut from Oosthuizen.
Oosthuizen throws a good cross that connects.
Hathaway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot.
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hathaway moves to clinch but Oosthuizen breaks away
and Oosthuizen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hathaway moves in looking to clinch but Oosthuizen pushes him off.
Hathaway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oosthuizen as he avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Oosthuizen throws a series of punches but Hathaway avoids them all with ease.
Oosthuizen sets himself, and Hathaway steps forward looking for the clinch! Oosthuizen avoids it this time.
Hathaway looks to land a combination but Oosthuizen avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oosthuizen!
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hathaway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oosthuizen misses with a wild body shot.
Hathaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oosthuizen throws an overhand right that lands on Hathaway's shoulder, as Hathaway tries to avoid the shot.
Oosthuizen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hathaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen.
Hathaway takes the fight into the clinch.
Hathaway missing with knees to the body.
Mike Hathaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oosthuizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen tries to work over Hathaway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oosthuizen blocks a body shot from Hathaway.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oosthuizen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oosthuizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hathaway controls his hands.
Oosthuizen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oosthuizen cracks Hathaway with an open hand slap.
Hathaway staying out of range there.
Hathaway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oosthuizen digs a good body shot into Hathaway's ribs.
Tommy Oosthuizen is winning the standup battle so far.
Oosthuizen clobbers Hathaway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice combination there by Hathaway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oosthuizen lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Oosthuizen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Oosthuizen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oosthuizen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Oosthuizen!
A very excited looking Tommy Oosthuizen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bram Nijhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Socrates has chosen Tool - Schism as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
165 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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28
169 lbs
12 - 8 - 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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bram Nijhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgio Socrates!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates looks to land a combination but Nijhoff avoids it well.
Socrates looks for a takedown but Nijhoff sprawls well.
Nijhoff shoots for a takedown but Socrates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Socrates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nijhoff avoids it really well and circles away.
Nijhoff shoots in for a takedown but Socrates shows good takedown defense.
Socrates scores with a body shot.
Nijhoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Socrates to the mat! Socrates manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Socrates has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nijhoff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Socrates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nijhoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Socrates.
Socrates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bram Nijhoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgio Socrates.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socrates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Socrates wants it to stay on the feet.
Nijhoff shoots for a takedown but Socrates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Socrates misses.
Socrates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nijhoff.
Socrates shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates tries to stand and escape but Nijhoff is controlling the position.
Socrates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nijhoff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Socrates.
Nijhoff is not content to let Socrates control the position.
Socrates takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Socrates wants to work for an arm triangle but Nijhoff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nijhoff wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy.
Socrates seems to be looking for submissions.
Nijhoff manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Socrates keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Socrates manages to break the clinch.
Nijhoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socrates as he avoids it easily.
Socrates tries to clinch but Nijhoff moves out of range.
Nijhoff works over Socrates's head and body with a nice combination.
Socrates with a poor takedown
and Nijhoff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Socrates.
Nijhoff prevents the takedown attempt.
Nijhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Nijhoff manages to break the clinch.
Socrates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nijhoff sprawls well. Nijhoff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Socrates gets slowly back to his feet.
Nijhoff gets caught napping as Socrates dives in and scores a takedown. Nijhoff manages to retain guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Socrates working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Socrates throws an elbow that misses. Nijhoff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Socrates's guard. Nice move by Nijhoff!
Nijhoff landing with the ground and pound.
Nijhoff cracks Socrates with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socrates is trying to keep Nijhoff in close.
Nijhoff is in close to Socrates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nijhoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Socrates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Socrates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nijhoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nijhoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Socrates has Nijhoff pulled in close to control his posture.
Nijhoff lands a couple of elbows.
Nijhoff chips away with some ground and pound.
Nijhoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nijhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Socrates looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Socrates is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bram Nijhoff will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Socrates goes for a double leg but Nijhoff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nijhoff continues to drive forward.
Socrates clinches.
Nijhoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Socrates is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Socrates breaks from the clinch.
Nijhoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Socrates.
Nijhoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Nijhoff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nijhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Socrates tries to avoid it but Nijhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Socrates to the ground. Socrates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Socrates tries to counter by closing the distance.
Socrates misses with a low kick.
Nijhoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Socrates defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bram Nijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Socrates moves into range and clinches up with Nijhoff.
Socrates has clasped his hands together around Nijhoff's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Socrates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Socrates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socrates stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijhoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nijhoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socrates sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socrates shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Socrates was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Socrates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nijhoff is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates stands up.
Nijhoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Socrates.
Nijhoff shoots in looking for a takedown but Socrates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nijhoff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Georgio Socrates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nijhoff shoots and misses
and Socrates counters with a head kick. That will keep Nijhoff thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Socrates shoots in for a takedown but Nijhoff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Socrates with that takedown attempt.
Nijhoff shoots in and drives through. Socrates sprawls well.
Nijhoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nijhoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socrates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nijhoff somewhat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socrates wants to clinch up but Nijhoff keeps it at a distance.
Socrates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nijhoff fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Socrates!
Bram Nijhoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Socrates fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nijhoff.
Nijhoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Nijhoff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Socrates tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nijhoff is in Socrates's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Socrates is on top in guard.
Socrates looking to pass the guard.
Socrates wants to stand but Nijhoff is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socrates slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Socrates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nijhoff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Socrates trying to control the action but Nijhoff is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Socrates leaves Nijhoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Socrates.
Nijhoff is trying to improve his position.
Socrates decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Socrates fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Socrates wants it to stay on the feet.
Nijhoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socrates as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bram Nijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nijhoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Socrates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates doesn't manage to clinch there - Nijhoff circles away.
Nijhoff gets caught napping as Socrates dives in and scores a takedown. Nijhoff manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Socrates scoring with punches to the head and body.
Socrates missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nijhoff trying to control the position.
Socrates trying to control but Nijhoff is working from the bottom.
Nijhoff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Socrates trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nijhoff's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates passes into half guard.
Socrates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Socrates wants to take a breather but Nijhoff is having none of it.
Socrates escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nijhoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Socrates. Socrates gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Socrates sprawls well. He's pushed Nijhoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Socrates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nijhoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Socrates.
It looked like Nijhoff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Socrates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nijhoff.
Socrates lands with a kick to the temple. Nijhoff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Socrates scores with a takedown into Nijhoff's guard.
Socrates trying to control but Nijhoff is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff controlling Socrates's posture.
Socrates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nijhoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nijhoff seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Socrates trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nijhoff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nijhoff postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Socrates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Socrates 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
Georgio Socrates gave a mention to Soul Supremacy Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune comes to the cage accompanied by 僕はミス・テイク~. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries to clinch but Kitsune moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kitsune!
An elbow from White crashes against the mat.
Kitsune manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kitsune 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.
Kitsune is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White trying to hold on to Kitsune's head to control him but Kitsune postures up.
Kitsune 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.
Kitsune lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Kitsune there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsune working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Kitsune 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.
Kitsune throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kitsune sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
White wants to get back to full guard.
Kitsune missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kitsune seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White is trying to stand.
Kitsune looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Kitsune lands with a punch from half guard.
Kitsune is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to get to full guard but Kitsune has control of the leg.
Kitsune 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.
Kitsune lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kitsune working White over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kitsune lands a nice short elbow.
Kitsune stops White from getting back to his feet.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kitsune scores with a couple of nice shots.
White has hold of Kitsune's hands but Kitsune slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kitsune seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kitsune wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
Kitsune wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to control but can't.
White is not content to let Kitsune control the position.
Kitsune working White over with strikes.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kitsune is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kitsune scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kitsune seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White has hold of Kitsune's hands but Kitsune slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
White tries to get to full guard but Kitsune has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Kitsune there.
Kitsune lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kitsune works his way into full mount!
White tries to hold on but Kitsune postures up.
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kitsune's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kitsune breaks from White's wrist control and lands an elbow.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kitsune cracks White with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsune lands a big shot there that rocks White but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kitsune fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kitsune landing strikes from the mount and White is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momoshiro Kitsune dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kitsune counters with a left right combination that sends White crashing to the mat - Kitsune wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding White out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Momoshiro Kitsune!
A relieved looking Momoshiro Kitsune thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pawel Konopacki's chin.
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32
165 lbs
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Konopacki.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick.
Garcia throws a left that rocks Konopacki and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Garcia dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Konopacki regain composure!
Konopacki is rocked!
It looks like Pawel Konopacki has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Garcia.
Konopacki is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konopacki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garcia is pressing down on Konopacki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Konopacki wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Konopacki is sitting in close to Garcia's body. Garcia has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Konopacki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Konopacki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Garcia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelo Garcia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov's entrance music is Hangar 18. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maester Ochu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ochu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bashorov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ochu.
Ochu wants to slow Bashorov down by chopping away at his legs.
Ochu slips a straight right by Bashorov.
Nice body punch from Bashorov.
Bashorov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ochu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ochu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ochu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bashorov counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ochu tries to sprawl out of it but Bashorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ochu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ochu throws out a counter right but Bashorov avoids it with no problem.
Bashorov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ochu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bashorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bashorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ochu.
A quick step to the side and Bashorov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu throws a series of punches but Bashorov avoids them all with ease.
Bashorov lands a nice shot that snaps Ochu's head back.
Nice body punch from Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with a hook to the body. Ochu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ochu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bashorov with a hook.
Ochu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ochu circles away quickly and effectively.
Bashorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ochu.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ochu avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Bashorov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bashorov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochu connects with a jab.
Ochu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochu moves away.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ochu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Ochu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ochu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bashorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashorov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochu moves away.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Ochu is out of range.
Bashorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ochu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bashorov goes for a double leg but Ochu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ochu continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ochu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bashorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bashorov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ochu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Ochu. Those never looked like landing.
Bashorov cracks a nice hook into Ochu's ribs.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochu manages to avoid it.
Ochu wants to slow Bashorov down by chopping away at his legs.
Ochu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A lazy left from Bashorov finds it's target.
Bashorov thuds his right hand into Ochu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ochu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ochu misses with a double jab.
Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ochu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bashorov with a body shot.
Bashorov defending well as Ochu loads up on a big left hand.
Ochu misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ochu misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bashorov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ochu at a distance.
Bashorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ochu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab by Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Ochu ducks down to avoid it.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ochu as he jumps to the side.
Ochu takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Ochu misses
and Bashorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ochu misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ochu.
Ochu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karim Bashorov is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Bashorov both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot lands for Bashorov.
Ochu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ochu throws out a counter right but Bashorov avoids it with no problem.
Bashorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ochu can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Bashorov.
Bashorov lands with a right hand.
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Ochu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ochu scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochu looks to land a combination but Bashorov avoids it well.
Bashorov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ochu sprawls and moves away.
Ochu takes one to the side of the head.
Maester Ochu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ochu.
Ochu throws a nice looking combination but Bashorov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochu moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bashorov.
Ochu throws a leg kick but Bashorov checks it.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Bashorov coming out on top.
Bashorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bashorov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ochu slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ochu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Ochu lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Bashorov.
Ochu is looking for the big counter here.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Ochu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Ochu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bashorov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bashorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ochu. Ochu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ochu throws out a counter right but Bashorov avoids it with no problem.
Ochu slips under a jab from Bashorov.
Bashorov tries to bum rush Ochu with a series of wild strikes but Ochu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ochu lands a really nice looking cross but Bashorov seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bashorov looks to land a combination but Ochu avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Bashorov.
Ochu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bashorov's sensitive parts.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ochu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
Bashorov connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ochu misses the target.
Bashorov needs to keep his hands up - Ochu had a free shot at his head there.
Ochu thuds his right hand into Bashorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target.
Bashorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochu can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov looks to land a right hand but Ochu moved out of range.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Ochu is out of range.
Ochu defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Ochu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ochu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bashorov has got the better of the exchanges.
Ochu throws a leg kick but Bashorov checks it.
Ochu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
Ochu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Ochu misses.
The crowd cheers as Bashorov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ochu doesn't seem phased though.
Ochu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ochu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Ochu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bashorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ochu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
Ochu missing with a left hand there. Bashorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bashorov misses with a straight left.
Bashorov tries for a takedown but Ochu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ochu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ochu slips a straight right by Bashorov.
Ochu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bashorov.
Bashorov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ochu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bashorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ochu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashorov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ochu to the ground. Bashorov is now in Ochu's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bashorov is one step ahead there.
Ochu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu digs a right hand into Bashorov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bashorov's gas tank.
Bashorov wants to break free but Ochu has control.
Ochu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ochu lands a shoulder strike.
Bashorov is looking to break free of the clinch but Ochu has double underhooks.
Bashorov tries a body shot but Ochu blocks it.
Ochu stalling the fight.
Ochu misses with a body punch.
Ochu misses with a body punch.
Ochu manages to break the clinch.
Ochu lands a jab to the nose.
Bashorov swings for the body but Ochu moves out of range.
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ochu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov swings widly with a right hand
and Ochu counters with a two punch combo.
Maester Ochu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ochu.
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!
Ochu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ochu throws a low kick but Bashorov avoids it.
Ochu looks to land a combination but Bashorov avoids it well.
Ochu ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
Ochu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov misses with the combination.
It seemed like Ochu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Bashorov.
The crowd cheers as Bashorov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ochu doesn't seem phased though.
Bashorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bashorov shoots in and drives through. Ochu sprawls well.
Ochu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov drives through with a takedown into Ochu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ochu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bashorov passes Ochu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bashorov is nestled in close to Ochu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bashorov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ochu manages to get to full guard.
Ochu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ochu, not yet.
Ochu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bashorov.
Ochu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bashorov is one step ahead there.
Ochu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov working a defensive guard here.
Ochu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ochu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ochu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ochu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bashorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maester Ochu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bashorov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
During a confident post fight interview, Karim Bashorov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Bannon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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140 lbs
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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
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Bannon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder cracks Bannon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flodder blocks a jab.
Flodder throwing a counter right hand but Bannon manages to avoid it.
Bannon throws a lazy uppercut
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon is looking to clinch.
Flodder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jeremy Bannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flodder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bannon misses the jab.
Flodder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bannon throws an off balance right hand
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon misses with a double jab
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon misses with a kick to the body
and Flodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flodder counters with a left to the body.
Bannon swings widly with a right hand
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bannon forces Flodder back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bannon is working for takedown but Flodder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Flodder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bannon up against the cage.
Bannon looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Flodder.
Flodder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon looks to clinch
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bannon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bannon trying to stall but Flodder improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flodder's efforts to push away.
Bannon is trying to pull guard but Flodder has him pressed against the cage.
Flodder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bannon takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Bannon to work.
Bannon has Flodder pressed against the cage, preventing Flodder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bannon keeps control of Flodder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flodder being controlled against the cage.
Flodder has had enough of the clinch but Bannon keeps him there for the moment.
Flodder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flodder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon moves to clinch but Flodder breaks away
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flodder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bannon misses with a body punch
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Flodder misses its target.
Bannon throws a combination that misses
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Flodder connects with a right hand. Bannon shakes it off.
Bannon tries to clinch
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon throws a right hand that misses
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bannon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon misses with a body shot
and Flodder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bannon throws a head kick that misses
and Bannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flodder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bannon misses with a right hand
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bannon tries to clinch but Flodder moves away
and Flodder counters with a right hand to the body.
Bannon darts in trying to clinch
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bannon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flodder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bannon thinking.
Bannon misses with a left hand
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bannon throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kees Flodder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bannon tries to clinch
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bannon moves to clinch but Flodder breaks away
and Flodder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bannon thinking.
Bannon has managed to clinch.
Flodder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bannon is looking to control Flodder's arms but Flodder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bannon has his back to the cage.
Bannon tries to stall but Flodder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flodder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flodder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bannon backwards.
Bannon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flodder walks away with a smile on his face. Bannon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bannon tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon walks into a left hand.
Flodder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bannon can do to turn this around?
Bannon misses with a hook
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon misses with a hook to the body
and Bannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon throws a head kick that misses
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon wants to clinch but Flodder slips to the side
and Flodder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bannon tries to clinch up.
Flodder throws a big counter combination but Bannon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bannon rushes Flodder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bannon just leaning against Flodder, taking a breather.
Flodder breaks the clinch.
Bannon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bannon wants to clinch
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bannon tries to clinch up.
Flodder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bannon manages to circle out of the way.
Bannon looks to clinch
and Flodder counters with a stiff right hand.
Bannon moves into the clinch.
Bannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flodder's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder breaks the clinch.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder counters with a straight right hand.
Bannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bannon looks to clinch
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bannon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flodder wants to get back to striking at distance but Bannon won't allow it.
Bannon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bannon stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bannon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bannon tries to throw a body punch but Flodder avoids it by throwing Bannon back against the cage.
Flodder is trying to break the clinch but Bannon is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flodder after a bit of a struggle.
Flodder is trying to break the clinch but Bannon is controlling him.
Flodder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bannon's elbow.
Bannon stalling in the clinch but Flodder improves position.
Bannon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bannon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeremy Bannon.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder counters with a left to the body.
Bannon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flodder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flodder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bannon momentarily.
Flodder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon wants to clinch but Flodder slips to the side
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon moves to clinch but Flodder breaks away
and Bannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bannon lands a really nice looking cross but Flodder seems unphased.
Bannon closes the distance but Flodder moves to the side
and Flodder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bannon throws a head kick but Flodder moves out of range.
It looked like Flodder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bannon tries to clinch but Flodder moves away
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Bannon misses
and Flodder counters with a straight right hand.
Bannon moves in looking to clinch but Flodder pushes him off.
Flodder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bannon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bannon throws a right hand that misses
and Flodder counters with a stiff right hand.
Bannon moves in looking to clinch but Flodder pushes him off.
Flodder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kees Flodder dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bannon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flodder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Bannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Flodder counter with a right hand.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flodder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bannon thinking.
Bannon throws a solid leg kick but Flodder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bannon.
Flodder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bannon looks to clinch
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Flodder scores with a nice head shot.
Bannon pushes Flodder up against the cage in a clinch.
Flodder has had enough of the clinch but Bannon keeps him there for the moment.
Bannon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flodder up against the cage.
Bannon stalling in the clinch but Flodder improves position.
Flodder tries for a takedown but Bannon manages to get underhooks.
Flodder is trying to force a seperation but Bannon has the dominant position.
Jeremy Bannon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bannon wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder manages to break the clinch.
Bannon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flodder counters with a nice body shot.
Bannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bannon misses with an uppercut
and Bannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeremy Bannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Flodder.
Flodder keeps the fight on the outside.
Bannon looks to clinch
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flodder tries to keep at a distance but Bannon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bannon stalling in the clinch but Flodder improves position.
Bannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flodder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bannon moves to clinch but Flodder breaks away
and Flodder counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bannon tries to clinch up
and Flodder counters with a right hand to the body.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flodder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bannon tries to clinch up
letting Flodder counter with a right hand.
Kees Flodder is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bannon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bannon looks to clinch
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Bannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flodder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bannon throws a body shot but no joy.
Bannon throws a sloppy head kick
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bannon swings widly with a right hand
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Bannon misses
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kees Flodder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flodder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kees Flodder!
Kees Flodder made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Bear Nutrition 160Q in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elwood comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Why We Thugs. Couture has chosen Mama said knock you out as his entrance music. Brandon Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
48 - 22 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Elwood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Couture staying out of range there.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elwood.
Elwood lands a nice hook to Couture's body. Couture takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Elwood does no damage.
Elwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elwood ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture digs a good body shot into Elwood's ribs.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elwood.
Nice defenses there by Elwood.
Elwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Couture looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elwood moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Elwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Couture! But no joy.
Couture scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Elwood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Couture walks into a straight right hand from Elwood.
Elwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
Elwood tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood moves away from the strike by Couture.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Elwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elwood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture lands a big right hand that sends Elwood crashing to the mat! Couture stays standing though and waves Elwood back to his feet!
Elwood is rocked!
Couture lands a brutal uppercut that launches Elwood off his feet! Elwood tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Couture!
Brandon Couture is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo comes to the cage accompanied by Wyclef Jean - 911. TheMan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Up Again. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ZaZa Mutombo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Mutombo.
A big left from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo scores with the left hand. TheMan knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutombo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
TheMan's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on TheMan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mutombo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from TheMan.
TheMan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
TheMan misses with a body punch
letting Mutombo counter with a right hand.
Mutombo tries to clinch there but TheMan circles away.
Mutombo misses with a looping left.
Mutombo misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheMan lands with an uppercut that bounces Mutombo off the cage and back into range.
TheMan misses with an uppercut
and Mutombo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutombo lands a nice shot 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!
Mutombo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and TheMan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mutombo misses with a hook. TheMan ducked under it nicely.
Mutombo misses with a hook to the body
and TheMan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan tries to move into range but Mutombo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
TheMan misses with a hook. Mutombo ducked under it nicely.
Mutombo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mutombo tried to score with a low kick but TheMan checks it.
TheMan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
TheMan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mutombo connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Mutombo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
TheMan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Mutombo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
Mutombo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
Mutombo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TheMan moves away.
TheMan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
TheMan is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Mutombo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Mutombo misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan throws out a leg kick but Mutombo moves out of range and TheMan only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutombo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mutombo looks to land a combination but TheMan avoids it well.
Mutombo fails in his attempt to clinch.
TheMan throws a body punch but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo scores with a jab.
Mutombo slips a jab and a cross from TheMan.
Mutombo wants to clinch.
Mutombo throws a nice head kick!
TheMan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mutombo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mutombo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutombo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by TheMan.
TheMan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mutombo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as TheMan throws out the jab.
Mutombo clinches with his opponent.
TheMan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TheMan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mutombos head.
TheMan can't find room to land a body shot as Mutombo controls the action.
TheMan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TheMan working hard to break the clinch.
TheMan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutombo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mutombo is trying to stall.
TheMan tries to break free but Mutombo pushes him back against the cage.
TheMan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
TheMan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TheMan swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mutombo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TheMan backwards.
TheMan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheMan is trying to push Mutombo away but Mutombo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
TheMan wants to get back to striking at distance but Mutombo won't allow it.
TheMan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TheMan throws a body punch but Mutombo moves out of range.
TheMan throws a wild body kick that Mutombo sees coming a mile off.
Mutombo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
TheMan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Mutombo misses its intended target.
Mutombo throws a shot from downtown. TheMan moves away and avoids it.
TheMan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
TheMan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mutombo throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
TheMan tries to keep at a distance but Mutombo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mutombo tries to work over TheMan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TheMan is looking to break free of the clinch but Mutombo has double underhooks.
TheMan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mutombo has him pressed against the cage.
Mutombo scores with a nice hook to the head.
TheMan wants to break free but Mutombo has control.
Still in the clinch, Mutombo scores with a nice short uppercut.
TheMan working hard to break the clinch.
Mutombo working hard to break the clinch.
TheMan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Mutombo misses.
TheMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutombo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo checks a leg kick.
TheMan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mutombo is looking to clinch.
TheMan takes one to the chin there.
Mutombo dodges the punch combination from TheMan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Mutombo lands an impressive looking overhand right. TheMan doesn't seem phased though.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses.
Mutombo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
TheMan misses with a hook
and Mutombo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutombo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mutombo lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Mutombo misses its intended target.
TheMan throws a leg kick but Mutombo moved away.
Mutombo cracks the inside of TheMan's front leg.
Mutombo throws a body punch but TheMan moves out of range.
Mutombo blocks a leg kick.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from TheMan misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mutombo lands with a slapping head kick.
TheMan moves away from the strike by Mutombo.
A countering left hand to the body from TheMan misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutombo throws a lazy uppercut
and TheMan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mutombo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as TheMan throws out the jab.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
TheMan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mutombo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutombo throws a poor cross that misses
and TheMan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from TheMan misses.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
TheMan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mutombo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
TheMan walks into a straight right hand from Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TheMan.
Mutombo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mutombo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps TheMan's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutombo takes one to the chin there.
TheMan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Nice shot lands for TheMan.
TheMan scores with the left hand. Mutombo knows he should have avoided that one.
TheMan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mutombo.
TheMan throws a body punch but Mutombo moves out of range.
TheMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutombo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mutombo misses its target.
TheMan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mutombo counters with a nice uppercut.
TheMan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Mutombo misses.
ZaZa Mutombo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutombo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and TheMan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheMan throws a low kick but Mutombo avoids it.
Mutombo fails in his attempt to clinch.
TheMan lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutombo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TheMan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mutombo slips a jab and a cross from TheMan.
Mutombo misses with a double jab.
TheMan looks to land a body kick but Mutombo moved away.
Mutombo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutombo dodges the punch combination from TheMan.
TheMan checks a low kick from Mutombo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mutombo.
TheMan slips a jab and a cross from Mutombo.
Mutombo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from TheMan misses
and Mutombo counters with a series of strikes. TheMan will be more careful next time no doubt.
TheMan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mutombo counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mutombo lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Mutombo.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by TheMan.
Mutombo throws a leg kick
and Mutombo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
TheMan tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutombo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo ducks right into an uppercut from TheMan.
Mutombo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TheMan can do to turn this around?
TheMan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutombo.
A jab from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo throws a lazy right hand but TheMan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TheMan! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo throws a nice head kick!
A big right from Mutombo misses.
TheMan keeps Mutombo at a distance using the push kick.
TheMan throws a leg kick but Mutombo moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo with a nice cross.
Mutombo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and TheMan counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutombo.
TheMan misses with a lunging right hand
and Mutombo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mutombo moves in looking to clinch but TheMan pushes him off.
Mutombo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheMan.
TheMan tries to keep at a distance but Mutombo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mutombo lands with a left to the head.
TheMan manages to break the clinch.
TheMan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
TheMan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mutombo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
TheMan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
TheMan tries to keep at a distance but Mutombo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mutombo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt TheMan or not.
Mutombo lands a right hand that snaps the head of TheMan backwards.
TheMan avoiding damage as Mutombo throws knees to the body.
Mutombo pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TheMan backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TheMan is trying to force a seperation but Mutombo has the dominant position.
TheMan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TheMan working hard to break the clinch.
Mutombo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite TheMan's efforts to push away.
Mutombo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TheMan breaks the clinch.
TheMan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Mutombo - just one landing.
Mutombo motions for TheMan to come forward. Mutombo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
TheMan moves forwards but Mutombo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mutombo misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan slips a jab and a cross from Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
TheMan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TheMan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mutombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TheMan.
Mutombo fails in his attempt to clinch.
TheMan lands a jab to the head.
Mutombo slips a jab from TheMan.
Mutombo scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Mutombo.
TheMan throws a nice outside leg kick.
TheMan throws a series of punches but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mutombo jabs at TheMan's body.
TheMan throws an off balance right hand
and Mutombo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.
Some wild striking there from Mutombo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a head kick but TheMan moves out of range.
Mutombo needs to keep his hands up - TheMan had a free shot at his head there.
TheMan walks into a stiff left hand from Mutombo.
A jab from TheMan misses.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
TheMan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
TheMan cracks Mutombo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mutombo connects with a looping right hand.
TheMan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mutombo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and TheMan counters with a straight right hand.
Mutombo moves forwards but TheMan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
TheMan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
TheMan misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but ZaZa Mutombo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
TheMan connects with a single shot there.
TheMan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
TheMan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutombo. That did some damage!
A solid body kick from TheMan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mutombo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mutombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TheMan moves away.
Mutombo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutombo.
Mutombo scores with a punch to the head.
TheMan throws a leg kick but Mutombo moved away.
A low kick from TheMan is predictable there
and Mutombo counters with a straight right hand.
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!
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
Mutombo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
TheMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheMan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
TheMan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mutombo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mutombo.
TheMan ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a two punch combination.
Mutombo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by TheMan. TheMan obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Mutombo blocks the leg kick.
TheMan scores with a shot to the body.
TheMan misses with a body shot.
Mutombo throws a series of punches but TheMan moves out of range.
TheMan flicks out a counter leg kick but Mutombo steps away.
Mutombo tries to clinch up but TheMan circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TheMan! But no joy.
TheMan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mutombo can pounce on him.
TheMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutombo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - TheMan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
TheMan throws out a leg kick but Mutombo moves out of range and TheMan only half commits.
Mutombo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TheMan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mutombo. Mutombo obviously looking to wear him down.
Mutombo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
TheMan throws an overhand right that lands on Mutombo's shoulder, as Mutombo tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Mutombo.
TheMan 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.
TheMan throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheMan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
TheMan misses with the combination.
TheMan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mutombo.
TheMan misses with a right hand
and Mutombo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mutombo, as that shot connected.
Mutombo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mutombo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Mutombo misses.
TheMan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
TheMan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutombo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo swings for the body but TheMan moves out of range.
Mutombo connects with a single shot there.
Mutombo moves out of range as TheMan strikes.
Mutombo swings widly with a right hand
and TheMan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mutombo throws out a loose jab but TheMan uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheMan keeps the fight on the outside.
TheMan keeps the fight on the outside.
TheMan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mutombo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mutombo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
TheMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutombo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mutombo looks to throw the jab but TheMan is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mutombo!
TheMan tries to move into range but Mutombo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
TheMan is rocked!
TheMan ducks right into an uppercut from Mutombo.
TheMan is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutombo finish him?
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!
Mutombo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! TheMan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mutombo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ZaZa Mutombo!
ZaZa Mutombo retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, ZaZa Mutombo, 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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