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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onkel Bergmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiroy Parayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmann comes to the cage accompanied by Never Give Up. Onkel Bergmann had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Onkel Bergmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiroy Parayan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parayan checks a low kick from Bergmann.
A right-left combo lands from Parayan.
Bergmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bergmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bergmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Parayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parayan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bergmann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bergmann looking to stall.
Bergmann tries to break the clinch but Parayan is controlling the position.
Bergmann tries to throw a body punch but Parayan avoids it by throwing Bergmann back against the cage.
Bergmann leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann prevents Parayan from breaking the clinch.
Bergmann slows down the pace here.
Bergmann misses with some punches.
Parayan manages to break the clinch.
Bergmann throws a low kick but Parayan avoids it.
Bergmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bergmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bergmann defends it well.
Bergmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parayan throws a leg kick but Bergmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Parayan ducks under a wild hook from Bergmann.
A clash of legs there as Parayan blocks the low kick.
Parayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parayan misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parayan checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Parayan moved away.
Bergmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Bergmann tried to score with a low kick but Parayan checks it.
Parayan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jiroy Parayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parayan misses with a few strikes there.
Bergmann dodges the punch combination from Parayan.
Bergmann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parayan throws a leg kick
and Bergmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Bergmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bergmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bergmann 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parayan wants to stand and escape but Bergmann is having none of it.
Bergmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Parayan has wrist control.
Bergmann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Parayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bergmann misses with a low kick.
Bergmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Parayan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bergmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parayan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bergmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parayan tries to avoid it but Bergmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parayan to the ground. Parayan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bergmann drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parayan sprawls and moves away.
Parayan throws a body kick that misses.
Bergmann throws a chopping leg kick but Parayan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parayan. Bergmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parayan.
Parayan cracks a nice hook into Bergmann's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bergmann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Parayan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parayan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bergmann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parayan's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bergmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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. Bergmann connects with a nice short shot to Parayan's temple.
Parayan is not content to let Bergmann control the position.
Bergmann stops Parayan from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiroy Parayan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bergmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parayan tries to avoid it but Bergmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parayan to the ground. Parayan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parayan throws a leg kick but Bergmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bergmann shoots in for a double leg but Parayan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bergmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Parayan to the ground. Bergmann is now in Parayan's guard.
Parayan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bergmann is controlling him.
Bergmann trying to control but Parayan is working from the bottom.
Bergmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann wants to control from the top but Parayan keeps moving.
Parayan wants to stand up but Bergmann is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Parayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bergmann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parayan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bergmann's hands.
Bergmann throws a push kick but Parayan slaps the foot to one side.
Bergmann closes the distance and clinches up with Parayan, looking for a takedown. Bergmann pushes Parayan against the cage but Parayan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergmann slips a straight right by Parayan.
Bergmann slips a jab and a cross from Parayan.
A right-left combo lands from Parayan.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Parayan moved away.
Bergmann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann checks the leg kick.
Parayan throws a shot to the body.
Bergmann closes the distance and clinches up with Parayan, looking for a takedown. Bergmann pushes Parayan against the cage but Parayan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergmann is just out of range.
Parayan checks a leg kick.
Jiroy Parayan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parayan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergmann.
A left lands for Parayan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parayan is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Bergmann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bergmann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bergmann throws a leg kick that misses.
Parayan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bergmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Parayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parayan is able to avoid easily.
Parayan feints the counter takedown.
Parayan thuds a left hand into Bergmann's body.
Bergmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parayan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Parayan.
Bergmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Bergmann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parayan checks it well.
Parayan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bergmann is rocked!
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Parayan checks it.
Parayan with the counter takedown but Bergmann avoids it easily.
Oh Bergmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bergmann misses with a takedown attempt - Parayan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bergmann get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bergmann stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Parayan runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jiroy Parayan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nonito Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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255 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nonito Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Medeiros.
Medeiros has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Medeiros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko working Medeiros over with knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Emelianenko.
It looks like Nonito Medeiros has been cut.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Medeiros won't want to take too many of those.
Medeiros looks winded!
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Medeiros takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Medeiros throws an elbow that misses.
Medeiros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow.
Emelianenko lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Medeiros is rocked!
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Medeiros is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Medeiros in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Medeiros to his knees! Emelianenko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bojan Vladislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bojan Vladislav had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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149 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bojan Vladislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammer Bammer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bammer misses with a right hand
and Vladislav counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bammer wants to sweep here but Vladislav controlling him for the moment.
Vladislav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vladislav avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bammer is looking for a triangle but Vladislav pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vladislav doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vladislav manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vladislav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bammer is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bammer is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vladislav throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bammer's body to avoid the submission. Bammer has instead reached around Vladislav's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bammer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sammer Bammer!
Sammer Bammer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namiska Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Andokuhle Congo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andokuhle Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Namiska Button !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo cracks Button with a good jab.
Congo misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Button !
Congo is breathing heavily.
Congo gets caught napping as Button dives in and scores a takedown. Congo manages to retain 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.
Button loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Button drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Button jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Button missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Congo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Button has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Button stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Button postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Congo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Button , into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Button is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Congo is aware though and is defending well.
Button throws his legs up looking for a submission but Congo uses it to pass to side control.
Button is looking for a sweep.
Button manages to get back to half guard.
Button is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Congo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Congo's back!
Button working for a choke but Congo is defending well.
Congo trying to control the position but Button manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Button looking to break Congo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Congo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Button will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Button is persistently looking for the submission but Congo is defending it well.
Well, with Button on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Congo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Button has got his arm under Congo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Congo has spun round into Button 's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Button working for a triangle but Congo defends it easily.
Congo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Button is looking for a triangle but Congo pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Button working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Congo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Congo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Button is looking for a triangle but Congo pushes his legs off easily.
Button has an active guard here but Congo has managed to pass into half guard.
Button is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Congo pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Congo is pressing down on Button 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Button is holding on for now.
Button is looking for a sweep. Congo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Button punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Button is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Congo pulls his head out easily.
Button looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Namiska Button dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Button throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Congo's waist but Congo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Button off to one side.
Congo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Button looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Congo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Button .
Button shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Congo counters with a stiff right hand.
Andokuhle Congo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namiska Button .
Button lands a two punch combo.
We've been informed that Button has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Button will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Button fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Congo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Button looks for a takedown but Congo sprawls well.
It looked like Congo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Button takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button lets loose with a powerful body kick. Congo will feel that in the morning.
Congo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Button swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Congo instigates a clinch.
Button stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Button 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Button throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Congo swings for the body but Button moves out of range.
Button scoring well with a low kick there.
Button lands a really nice looking cross but Congo seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Button .
Button has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Congo tries to clinch up but Button circles away and keeps his distance.
Button is looking for the big counter here.
Andokuhle Congo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Button keeps the fight on the outside.
Namiska Button seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Button fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Congo avoids it really well and circles away.
Button 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Button duly obliges.
Namiska Button seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Congo slips a jab and a cross from Button .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Congo avoids the head kick by Button .
Congo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Button 's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Button .
Congo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button looks to land a combination. Congo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Congo misses with a hook.
Button connects with a solid leg kick.
Congo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Button closes the distance and pushes Congo back into the cage.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Button uses good head movement to avoid it.
Button pulls Congo into guard.
Button is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Congo defends well.
Button looking for a guillotine here but Congo defends easily.
Button has his foot on Congo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Congo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Congo defends it easily.
Button trying to control the position.
Button looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Button isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Congo stacks Button on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Congo!
Congo wants to stand but Button is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Namiska Button showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Button tries for a takedown but Congo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Congo tries to keep at a distance but Button has taken the fight into the clinch.
Button pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Button fails with the takedown
letting Congo counter with a right hand.
Button pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Congo back to the cage. Button follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A swing and a miss from Congo.
Congo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Button to score with a decent uppercut.
Button lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Button listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Button misses.
Button scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Button gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Namiska Button is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Button moves into range and clinches up with Congo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Button lands a knee to the body.
Button manages to break the clinch.
Button scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Congo doesn't seem bothered though.
Congo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Button .
Button has Congo up against the cage in a clinch.
Congo has a couple of punches blocked by Button .
Button digs a right hand underneath Congo's ribcage. Congo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Button tries to pull guard but Congo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andokuhle Congo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namiska Button .
Button breaks the clinch.
Button shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Congo defends it nicely.
Andokuhle Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Button shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Button showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Button looking for a submission but Congo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Button stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Button throws an elbow that misses. Congo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Button 's guard. Nice move by Congo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Congo defends well.
Congo trying to control but Button is working from the bottom.
Congo is looking to stand up but Button won't let him.
Button has his foot on Congo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Congo works his way back into a safe position though.
Button 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.
Button is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Congo is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Button has a closed guard, preventing Congo from standing up.
Button throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Button throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Button looking for a guillotine here but Congo defends easily.
Congo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Namiska Button comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Button 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Namiska Button !
In his post fight interview, Namiska Button started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DJ Khalil - China kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrien Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Dynamite in a clinch.
Dynamite scores with a shoulder strike.
Dynamite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dynamite pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dynamite thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dynamite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva stands up over Dynamite, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dynamite looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Dynamite.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dynamite looking for a sweep. Not yet Dynamite, not yet.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite trying to control the position.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Dynamite working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva throws a strike but Dynamite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dynamite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Dynamite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dynamite tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dynamite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dynamite defends it well.
Dynamite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva looks to land a strike but Dynamite avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva throws a strike but Dynamite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dynamite is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Dynamite has moved into half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Dynamite performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dynamite preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dynamite's guard.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Dynamite has wrist control.
Dynamite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dynamite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dynamite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dynamite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva wants to control from the top but Dynamite keeps moving.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrien Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dynamite was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Silva wants to control from the top but Dynamite keeps moving.
Dynamite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Dynamite has wrist control.
Dynamite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dynamite working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva thows a huge punch but Dynamite dodges it nicely.
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. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Dynamite's temple.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dynamite with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dynamite's head.
Dynamite wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dynamite to regain full guard.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dynamite's head.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dynamite's head.
Dynamite is rocked!
It looks like Black Dynamite has been cut.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Dynamite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva loads up on a big left hand. Dynamite felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Silva looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dynamite can't hide his disappointment, as Silva celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrien Silva!
Adrien Silva took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Who's Next?'.
In defeat, Black Dynamite stepped up to the mic, saying 'you mothafuckaz...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Te Huna's choice of entrance music: Chevelle-Jars. Gorbachoff has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Makahlen Gorbachoff is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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224 lbs
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219 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbachoff throws out a loose jab but Te Huna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorbachoff misses with a hook to the body
and Gorbachoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorbachoff is breathing heavily.
Te Huna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorbachoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Te Huna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Te Huna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gorbachoff. Gorbachoff obviously looking to wear him down.
Gorbachoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Te Huna counters with a left and a right that stings Gorbachoff.
Te Huna looks to land a combination. Gorbachoff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the body from Gorbachoff misses
and Te Huna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Te Huna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff swings widly with a right hand
and Te Huna counters with a stiff right hand.
Makahlen Gorbachoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Te Huna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Te Huna moves out of range of the leg kick from Gorbachoff.
Te Huna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gorbachoff is rocked!
Te Huna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorbachoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Te Huna scores with a jab.
Oh Gorbachoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorbachoff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gorbachoff lunges at Te Huna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Te Huna's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gorbachoff throws an overhand right that lands on Te Huna's shoulder, as Te Huna tries to avoid the shot.
Te Huna works Gorbachoff's body with a nice hook.
Gorbachoff seems to have got his legs back now.
Gorbachoff throws a wild body kick that Te Huna sees coming a mile off.
Te Huna lands a two punch combo.
Gorbachoff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gorbachoff slips a straight right by Te Huna.
Te Huna looks to land a combination but Gorbachoff avoids it well.
Te Huna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorbachoff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff misses with a shot to the body
and Te Huna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gorbachoff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Te Huna misses.
Gorbachoff lands a leg kick that knocks Te Huna off balance momentarily.
Gorbachoff tries to work over Te Huna's front leg with a kick but Te Huna checks it.
Te Huna throws a counter combo.
Te Huna cracks Gorbachoff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Te Huna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Te Huna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gorbachoff counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna misses with a double jab.
Te Huna checks the leg kick nicely there.
Te Huna throws a right hand that Gorbachoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorbachoff also avoids with ease.
Gorbachoff throws a leg kick
letting Te Huna counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorbachoff throws a solid leg kick but Te Huna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gorbachoff.
Te Huna is looking for the big counter here.
Te Huna moves out of range of the leg kick from Gorbachoff.
Te Huna throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Gorbachoff misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Te Huna 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.
Gorbachoff moves away from the strike by Te Huna.
Gorbachoff gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Te Huna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Te Huna moves out of range as Gorbachoff throws a body kick.
Gorbachoff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Te Huna checks it well.
Te Huna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Te Huna lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gorbachoff might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gorbachoff misses with a hook
and Te Huna counters with a nice uppercut.
Te Huna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorbachoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Te Huna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Te Huna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorbachoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gorbachoff misses the target.
Gorbachoff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Te Huna.
Te Huna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorbachoff tries to land a front kick but Te Huna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Te Huna throws a good cross that connects.
Te Huna lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James Te Huna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorbachoff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Te Huna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Te Huna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gorbachoff walks into a straight right hand from Te Huna.
A jab from Te Huna does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorbachoff throws a right hand that misses
and Te Huna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorbachoff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gorbachoff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gorbachoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Te Huna looks to land a combination but Gorbachoff avoids it well.
Gorbachoff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Te Huna counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorbachoff misses with a straight left.
Jab from Te Huna.
Gorbachoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Te Huna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Te Huna with a nice cross.
Gorbachoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Te Huna.
It appears Gorbachoff was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna blocks a low kick nicely.
Gorbachoff thows a leg kick but Te Huna checks it
and Te Huna counters with a straight that turns Gorbachoff's legs to rubber! Te Huna pushes forward with more strikes and Gorbachoff goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Te Huna!
James Te Huna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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135 lbs
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36
142 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keijo Kerjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirahama throws out a loose jab but Kerjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerjalainen shoots in for a takedown but Shirahama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerjalainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shirahama as he jumps to the side.
Kerjalainen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keijo Kerjalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerjalainen shoots in for a takedown but Shirahama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shirahama stuffs the takedown attempt from Kerjalainen. Kerjalainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Shirahama as Kerjalainen shoots in.
Kerjalainen fails to land the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Shirahama there.
It looks like Keijo Kerjalainen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerjalainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shirahama circles away.
Kerjalainen goes for a double leg but Shirahama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shirahama continues to drive forward.
Shirahama wants to counter the offense by Kerjalainen and move into the clinch position.
Shirahama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shirahama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shirahama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama seems to be looking for submissions.
Shirahama thows a huge punch but Kerjalainen dodges it nicely.
Kerjalainen is controlling Shirahama's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shirahama lands a nice short elbow.
Shirahama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shirahama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kerjalainen has his hands clasped together around Shirahama's back. He's all about the action.
Shirahama is keen to just control but Kerjalainen is a slippery customer.
Shirahama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kerjalainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kerjalainen is looking to improve his position.
Shirahama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shirahama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kerjalainen trying to control but Shirahama postures up.
Shirahama trying to control from half guard but Kerjalainen is working away.
Kerjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shirahama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kerjalainen's head.
Shirahama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shirahama is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shirahama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kerjalainen tries to avoid it but Shirahama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kerjalainen to the ground. Kerjalainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kerjalainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shirahama defends well and Kerjalainen ends up having to push Shirahama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kerjalainen goes for a double leg but Shirahama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shirahama continues to drive forward.
Kerjalainen goes for a double leg but Shirahama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shirahama continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kerjalainen is defended easily by Shirahama.
Kerjalainen is breathing heavily.
Kerjalainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shirahama!
Shirahama tries to bench press Kerjalainen off him but Kerjalainen keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shirahama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kerjalainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shirahama keeps working.
Kerjalainen is really struggling to control Shirahama but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shirahama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shirahama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kerjalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shirahama with a nice cross.
Kerjalainen feints and as Shirahama raises his hands in defense, Kerjalainen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shirahama keeping moving, preventing Kerjalainen from controlling successfully.
Kerjalainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shirahama is adopting a defensive guard.
Kerjalainen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerjalainen controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shirahama's guard.
Shirahama is concentrating on defense, preventing Kerjalainen from advancing position.
Kerjalainen stops Shirahama from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kerjalainen shoots in for a double leg but Shirahama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shirahama moves into the clinch successfully.
Shirahama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerjalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shirahama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kerjalainen is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shirahama taking a breather.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerjalainen tries to work over Shirahama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
Shirahama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerjalainen backwards.
Kerjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shirahama.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
Kerjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kerjalainen misses with some punches.
Shirahama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kerjalainen prevents it.
Shirahama is working Kerjalainen over against the cage.
A short right from Kerjalainen on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kerjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerjalainen lands a right hand.
Shirahama blocking some punches.
Shirahama goes for a takedown attempt but Kerjalainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kerjalainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shirahama is trying to defend but Kerjalainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shirahama is looking for a sweep. Kerjalainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerjalainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shirahama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kerjalainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shirahama misses with an uppercut.
Kerjalainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shirahama pinned against the cage. Shirahama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kerjalainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shirahama as he avoids it easily.
Shirahama thuds his right hand into Kerjalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shirahama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kerjalainen dives in and grabs Shirahama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shirahama pushes down on Kerjalainen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keijo Kerjalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shirahama lands with a hook. Kerjalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shirahama misses with an uppercut. Kerjalainen saw that one coming.
Kerjalainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shirahama defends well and Kerjalainen ends up having to push Shirahama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kerjalainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama swinging wildly here.
Kerjalainen shoots in for a double leg but Shirahama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shirahama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shirahama swings for the body but Kerjalainen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kerjalainen's hands.
Kerjalainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Shirahama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shirahama or perhaps it was just good defense by Kerjalainen, which made it look bad.
Kerjalainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shirahama's waist but Shirahama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerjalainen off to one side.
Kerjalainen tries to keep at a distance but Shirahama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kerjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerjalainen misses with the head strike.
Shirahama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keijo Kerjalainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kerjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shirahama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kerjalainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Shirahama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerjalainen doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen shoots for a takedown but Shirahama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenichi Shirahama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerjalainen fails with the takedown.
Kerjalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kerjalainen is rocked!
Kerjalainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shirahama is fending him off so far but Kerjalainen persists. Nope, Shirahama circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Kerjalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kerjalainen looks for a takedown but Shirahama sprawls well.
Shirahama lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerjalainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown but Kerjalainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerjalainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Shirahama tries to counter it with a takedown but Kerjalainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen fails with the takedown
and Shirahama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kerjalainen shoots in for a double leg but Shirahama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shirahama cracks Kerjalainen with an open hand slap.
Shirahama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shirahama avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kerjalainen quickly recovers to half guard.
Shirahama lands with a punch from half guard.
Shirahama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kerjalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kerjalainen is not content to let Shirahama control the position.
Kerjalainen wants to control but Shirahama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kerjalainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kerjalainen tries to get to full guard but Shirahama has control of the leg.
Shirahama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenichi Shirahama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shirahama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenichi Shirahama!
The defeated Keijo Kerjalainen had this to say: 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baxter comes to the cage accompanied by Thunder. McClane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jesus Built My Hotrod kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John McClane 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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31
200 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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39
201 lbs
30 - 19 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter moves out of range as McClane throws a body kick.
It looked like Baxter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baxter walks into a left hand.
Baxter scores with a decent looking hook.
Baxter misses with a straight left.
McClane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baxter checks it well.
McClane tests Baxter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Baxter.
It looks like John McClane has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baxter doesn't seem bothered though.
McClane digs a good body shot into Baxter's ribs.
Baxter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baxter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baxter slips under a jab.
McClane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baxter misses with a hook.
Baxter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McClane looks to throw the jab but Baxter is out of range.
McClane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McClane throws a push kick but Baxter slaps the foot to one side.
McClane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baxter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McClane misses with a lunging right hand
and Baxter counters with a nice body shot.
Baxter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McClane works Baxter's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by McClane.
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McClane connects with an inside leg kick.
McClane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baxter counters with a stiff right hand.
McClane misses with a double jab
enabling Baxter to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Baxter.
Baxter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McClane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baxter.
Baxter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClane. McClane obviously looking to wear him down.
Baxter checks the leg kick nicely there.
McClane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane stuns Baxter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baxter manages to avoid it.
Baxter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baxter misses the shot to the body.
McClane lands the left hand.
Baxter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baxter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McClane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McClane takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - McClane coming out on top.
McClane thumps Baxter with a low kick.
Baxter moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClane prevents a body shot from Baxter.
Baxter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for McClane.
McClane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane looks to throw a body kick
and Baxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClane moves away.
McClane is looking to slow Baxter down with leg kicks.
Baxter missing with a left hand there. McClane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from McClane misses its intended target.
Baxter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McClane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baxter.
McClane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baxter at a distance.
McClane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good leg kick by McClane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McClane lands a right hook to the body.
Baxter throws a hook but McClane blocks it.
Baxter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baxter slips under a jab.
McClane scores with a head kick.
McClane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baxter doesn't seem bothered though.
McClane throws the left hand but Baxter avoids the punch easily.
McClane lands a nice hook to Baxter's body. Baxter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter darts in and clinches McClane up against the cage.
McClane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by McClane.
A shot to the body from McClane misses
and Baxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McClane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McClane connects with a leg kick. Baxter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McClane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McClane misses with a left hand
and Baxter counters with a stiff right hand.
Baxter throws an overhand right that lands on McClane's shoulder, as McClane tries to avoid the shot.
Baxter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
A nice leg kick lands there from McClane.
McClane misses with a low kick as Baxter jumps back.
McClane punishes Baxter's body with a nice straight punch.
McClane throws a good cross that connects.
John McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClane dips to his left and cracks Baxter with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter looks to land a right hand but McClane moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClane lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from McClane misses.
McClane misses with a combination
and Baxter counters by moving into the clinch.
Baxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baxter can't find room to land a body shot as McClane controls the action.
Nice body punch from Baxter - that landed with a thud.
McClane is breathing heavily.
Baxter tries to work over McClane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McClane wants to stall.
McClane breaks the clinch.
McClane lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baxter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baxter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Baxter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McClane.
McClane misses with a body punch
and Baxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up John McClane's cut even more.
Baxter checks a leg kick.
Baxter drives through and clinches with McClane against the cage.
Baxter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
Baxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baxter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baxter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter throws a head punch that misses.
McClane is looking to break free of the clinch but Baxter has double underhooks.
Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baxter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxter staying out of range there.
McClane lands a nice shot that snaps Baxter's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane connects with a solid leg kick.
McClane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McClane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baxter.
A counter left hand to the body from Baxter misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from McClane. Those never looked like landing.
Baxter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from McClane.
McClane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baxter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baxter slips a straight right by McClane.
Baxter is looking to counter punch.
McClane misses with a body shot.
McClane lands a nice hook to Baxter's body. Baxter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McClane scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by McClane. Beautiful body shot.
McClane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baxter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baxter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Baxter misses.
It seemed like McClane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McClane throws a lazy head kick
and Baxter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McClane thinking.
Baxter throws a body punch but McClane moves out of range.
McClane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane misses with a body punch
and Baxter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McClane thinking.
McClane throws a looping overhand right but Baxter ducks down to avoid it.
Baxter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McClane loads up on a big right hand but Baxter slips the punch.
Baxter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McClane.
McClane throws the kick towards the body but Baxter avoids it.
Baxter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baxter moves into the clinch.
Baxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Baxter.
McClane trying to control the position but instead, Baxter has worked for underhooks and has pushed McClane into the cage.
Baxter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McClane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freddy Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with a series of wild punches.
Baxter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baxter throws a good cross that connects.
Baxter lands a big uppercut and McClane crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McClane looks OK. Baxter waves McClane back to his feet!
McClane is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter needs to keep his hands up - McClane had a free shot at his head there.
McClane is still on wobbly legs! Can Baxter finish him?
Baxter tries to clinch up.
Baxter lunges in with a left hook that violently twists McClane head around and knocks him out cold! Baxter hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy Baxter!
Freddy Baxter managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, AnonymouS, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, John McClane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dingy dingy son of a gun...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Impaler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blues Saraceno - Dogs of War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 3, fighting out of New York, Vlad The Impaler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Man!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Impaler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Impaler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Impaler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man tries a low kick but The Impaler avoids it.
Man swings for the body but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
The Impaler moves away from the strike by Man.
The Impaler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Impaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man throws a shot from downtown. The Impaler moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Impaler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from The Impaler tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man connects with a body shot that sends The Impaler's belly button to the back.
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!
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped The Impaler's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Impaler gets tackled into the cage by Man. Man maintains the clinch.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Impaler struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Impaler.
It looks like Chester Man has been cut.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by The Impaler.
Man taking a breather.
Man lands a body punch.
Man blocks a body shot from The Impaler.
The Impaler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Impaler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
The Impaler has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man lands with a left to the head.
The Impaler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Impaler tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man has closed the distance and engaged The Impaler in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from The Impaler misses
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Impaler fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Impaler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Man.
The Impaler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man checks a low kick from The Impaler.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from The Impaler.
Man moves into range and clinches up with The Impaler.
Man pushes The Impaler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Impaler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man prevents a body shot from The Impaler.
The Impaler working aggressively here.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Impaler's elbow.
Man wants to stall.
Good body shot from The Impaler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Impaler misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from The Impaler.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Impaler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Impaler.
Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of The Impaler backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Impaler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Impaler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
The Impaler throws a head punch that misses.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Impaler lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chester Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Impaler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Impaler has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Impaler lands a left hand.
Man tries to stall but The Impaler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Impaler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man pressing his opponent against the cage.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man taking a breather.
The Impaler misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Impaler working aggressively here.
The Impaler misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Impaler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Impaler tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Impaler misses with the head strike.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Impaler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Impaler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man tries a body shot but The Impaler blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Impaler.
Man pushes The Impaler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Impaler has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Impaler.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Impaler misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Impaler misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Impaler misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Impaler misses with a body punch.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
The Impaler tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
The Impaler blocks an uppercut.
Man looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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!
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Impaler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with the head strike.
A short left from Man.
The Impaler has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Impaler.
The Impaler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Impaler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man is trying to maintain a safe position but The Impaler gets an underhook and turns Man into the cage.
Man tries to throw a body punch but The Impaler avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
The Impaler working aggressively here.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for The Impaler.
Vlad The Impaler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Impaler.
The Impaler has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
The referee calls for Man to work.
The Impaler working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man tries to bum rush The Impaler with a series of wild strikes but The Impaler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man clobbers The Impaler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Man tenderised The Impaler's leg. The Impaler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man throws a leg kick
and The Impaler counters with a slapping leg kick.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Impaler misses the jab.
Man gets tackled into the cage by The Impaler. The Impaler maintains the clinch.
The Impaler misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Impaler misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad The Impaler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chester Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
The Impaler throws a right hand that misses
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
The Impaler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Impaler is looking to clinch.
Man slips a jab from The Impaler.
Despite the aggression on Man's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and The Impaler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Impaler cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Man duly obliges.
The Impaler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Impaler throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
The Impaler misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
Man flicks out a counter leg kick but The Impaler steps away.
Man tries to score with a low kick but The Impaler moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Impaler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from The Impaler is predictable there
and Man counters with a nice kick to the body.
Man connects with a right hand. The Impaler shakes it off.
Man lands an overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Impaler.
Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Impaler throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by The Impaler.
The Impaler moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man scores with the left hand. The Impaler knows he should have avoided that one.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man avoids the body shot from The Impaler.
The Impaler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Impaler doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
The Impaler scores with a leg kick.
The Impaler looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
The Impaler throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Impaler takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Vlad The Impaler has been cut.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Impaler dodges the punch combination from Man.
A jab from Man misses.
The Impaler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Impaler throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chester Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Man.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Jab from Man.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Impaler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by The Impaler.
The Impaler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Impaler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick from The Impaler misses.
Man throws a jab when The Impaler was well out of range.
Man 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Impaler thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and The Impaler counters with a leg kick.
The Impaler lands with a good body shot.
Man misses with a hook
and The Impaler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Impaler lands a head shot.
Man walks into a straight right hand from The Impaler.
The Impaler throws a leg kick
and Man counters with a leg kick.
The Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man misses with a body shot.
The Impaler throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man cracks the inside of The Impaler's front leg.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Man! Chester Man retains his welterweight title!
Chester Man gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Vlad The Impaler had this to say: 'The fight shouldve been for the title!!!!! Muntz you got lucky again!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan. Danzig has chosen The Misfits- Night of the Living Dead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Judo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Danzig!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Danzig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Judo is in Danzig's guard.
Judo distracts Danzig with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danzig is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Judo looking to sit in guard and control but Danzig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Danzig is stalling in the full guard.
Judo wants to sweep here but Danzig controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danzig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danzig preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo is working hard here to advance position.
Judo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Danzig is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Judo.
Judo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Judo looks to move to half guard but instead Danzig has passed into mount! Damn!
Judo tries to reverse the position but Danzig maintains control.
Danzig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Judo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danzig wants to control the pace but Judo is squirming around nicely.
Judo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Judo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Judo has his foot on Danzig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Danzig works his way back into a safe position though.
Judo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danzig is aware though and is defending well.
Danzig preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig trying to control the position from guard on top but Judo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danzig won't allow Judo to sweep him here.
Judo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danzig's guard.
Judo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Judo trying to control the position from guard on top but Danzig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danzig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danzig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Judo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Judo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Danzig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Judo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Judo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Judo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Judo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danzig keeping moving, preventing Judo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jack Judo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Judo tries to free his leg and advance position but Danzig is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Danzig looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Danzig looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Danzig!
Judo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Danzig off and has taken his back!
Judo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Danzig is trying to defend against the choke here but Judo has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Judo Tightens the hold and Danzig taps out furiously! Judo displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Judo!
Jack Judo retains his featherweight title!
Jack Judo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
Glen Danzig was interviewed post fight and said 'Demon I am and face I peel, to see your skin turned inside out. Gotta have you on my wall...'.
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