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MMA Gods 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakazuki Akainu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakazuki Akainu!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a body punch but Akainu moves out of range.
Akainu moves into the clinch successfully.
Akainu stalling the fight.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
A body shot lands from Akainu.
A right hand to the body from Akainu.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Akainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akainu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Akainu.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Akainu backwards.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Akainu.
Akainu lands a right hand.
Akainu misses with the head strike.
Akainu gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Akainu stalling.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akainu misses with a punch to the body.
Akainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Akainu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilson up against the cage.
Akainu lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akainu lands with a light punch inside.
Akainu misses with some punches.
Akainu can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Akainu avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Akainu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Akainu throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilson misses with a hook. Akainu ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Akainu.
Akainu tries to land a leg kick but Wilson saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a jab. Akainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akainu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilson lands a high kick!
Akainu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akainu works the jab nicely.
Akainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooh!!! Wilson has knocked Akainu down with a huge combo! Wilson steps away and waves a wobbly Akainu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Sakazuki Akainu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akainu tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
Akainu looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Akainu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akainu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilson will feel that in the morning.
Akainu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Akainu - that will leave a mark!
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akainu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akainu throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akainu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilson tries to counter with a takedown but Akainu is quick to defend against it.
Akainu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Wilson.
A big left from Akainu misses.
Akainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Akainu cracks Wilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sakazuki Akainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sakazuki Akainu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.
Akainu tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akainu misses with a kick to the body.
Wilson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akainu throws a low kick, looking for Wilson's leg but Wilson calmly moves out of range.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Akainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Akainu.
Akainu is trying to stall.
Akainu blocks an uppercut.
Akainu scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akainu backwards.
Akainu blocking some punches.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akainu jabs at Wilson's body.
Akainu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Akainu.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akainu.
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akainu misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akainu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akainu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akainu wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson throws a body punch but Akainu moves out of range.
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akainu is just out of range.
A punch combination from Akainu misses.
Akainu catches Wilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Akainu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akainu's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Wilson.
Akainu is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Akainu working aggressively here.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Akainu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson tries to work over Akainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akainu throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Akainu.
Akainu takes one to the chin there.
Akainu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson cracks Akainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akainu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson feints and then cracks Akainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akainu down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
Akainu moves away from the strike by Wilson.
A lazy left from Wilson finds it's target.
Akainu looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson tries to counter with a takedown but Akainu is quick to defend against it.
Akainu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akainu counters with a thumping low kick.
Akainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Akainu - just one landing.
Akainu thuds his shin into the meat of Wilson's side.
Akainu tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Akainu takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sakazuki Akainu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sakazuki Akainu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Akainu throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Akainu throws out a powerful jab.
A jab lands there for Akainu.
Akainu throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow Akainu down.
Wilson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akainu.
Akainu is looking to clinch.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akainu.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Akainu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akainu misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akainu's sensitive parts.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Akainu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akainu scores with a hook to the body. Wilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akainu slips a jab from Wilson.
Akainu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akainu throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akainu lands a jab to the nose.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akainu moves away.
Akainu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakazuki Akainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a right hand. Akainu shakes it off.
Akainu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson attempts a counter takedown but Akainu avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akainu slips under a jab from Wilson.
Akainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akainu moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akainu.
Wilson works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akainu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson takes one to the chin there.
Akainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson feinted with a counter takedown.
Akainu tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Akainu wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson cracks a nice hook into Akainu's ribs.
Wilson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson tests Akainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson punishes Akainu's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Akainu.
Wilson drives through and clinches with Akainu against the cage.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Akainu's ribcage. Akainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akainu has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Akainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akainu.
Akainu blocking some punches.
Akainu misses with some punches.
Akainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slade Wilson.
Well Akainu 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakazuki Akainu!
Our winner, Sakazuki Akainu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chimi Gurung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olav Haakonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olav Haakonsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chimi Gurung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olav Haakonsson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haakonsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gurung walks away with a smile on his face. Haakonsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gurung forces Haakonsson back against the cage and clinches.
Gurung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haakonsson wants to clinch up but Gurung keeps it at a distance.
Gurung throws a quick counter head kick but Haakonsson was just out of range.
Gurung dives in and grabs Haakonsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haakonsson pushes down on Gurung's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haakonsson.
Haakonsson goes for a double leg but Gurung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gurung continues to drive forward.
Gurung attempts a counter takedown but Haakonsson avoids it well and moves away.
Chimi Gurung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olav Haakonsson.
Gurung shoots in and drives through. Haakonsson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haakonsson connects with a high kick.
Gurung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haakonsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gurung is looking to stand up but Haakonsson won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gurung is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Haakonsson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gurung is looking to defend but Haakonsson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gurung! Haakonsson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gurung taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olav Haakonsson!
Olav Haakonsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Abiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Worry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Abiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Worry!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worry moves into the clinch.
Abiva lands a body punch.
Abiva throws a punch but it's blocked by Worry.
Abiva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abiva throws an elbow that misses.
Worry blocks a body shot from Abiva.
Worry has Abiva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abiva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Worry avoiding damage as Abiva throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Abiva.
Worry looks winded!
Abiva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worry is defending well for now.
Worry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abiva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abiva tries to throw a body punch but Worry avoids it by throwing Abiva back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abiva misses with a knee to the head.
Worry managing to block the knees to the body from Abiva.
Abiva tries to work over Worry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worry has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abiva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Worry can turn it around.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abiva throws an elbow but misses.
Abiva lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abiva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abiva misses with a knee to the head.
Worry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abiva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abiva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abiva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Abiva - that landed with a thud.
Abiva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worry tries to keep at a distance but Abiva has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Abiva fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Abiva fails to land.
Abiva is leaning against Worry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abiva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Worry avoids it.
Abiva pushes Worry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abiva misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abiva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abiva lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abiva.
Abiva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Worry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Worry blocks a body shot from Abiva.
Abiva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Worry avoids it.
Abiva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worry's efforts to push away.
Abiva scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abiva working hard to break the clinch.
Abiva tries to circle away but Worry has him pinned against the cage.
Abiva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Worry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worry tries a low kick but Abiva avoids it.
Abiva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abiva. Worry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abiva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abiva misses with a wild body shot.
Worry tries a low kick but Abiva avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abiva 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 Worry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Worry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Worry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abiva circles away.
Marc Abiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Worry.
Worry blocks the body kick.
Worry moves into the clinch.
Abiva lands a nice elbow.
Worry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abiva misses with a body punch.
Worry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abiva after a bit of a struggle.
Abiva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abiva lands a nice uppercut.
Abiva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worry throws a solid leg kick but Abiva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Worry.
Abiva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abiva pushes Worry away with a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abiva, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abiva slips a jab and a cross from Worry.
Abiva is looking to slow Worry down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from Worry misses.
Worry ducks right into an uppercut from Abiva.
Worry lands a lovely overhand right.
Abiva throws a wild body kick that Worry sees coming a mile off.
Abiva is looking to slow Worry down with leg kicks.
Worry moves into range and clinches up with Abiva.
Worry lands a body shot.
Abiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abiva missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Abiva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Abiva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Worry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abiva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worry can do to turn this around?
Abiva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abiva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Marc Abiva has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abiva.
Abiva tries to clinch up but Worry circles away and keeps his distance.
Worry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abiva is out of range.
Nice cross by Abiva.
Worry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abiva swinging wildly here.
Abiva takes a swing at Worry's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abiva.
Abiva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Worry finds it's way round the side to connect with Abiva's head.
Worry 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worry motions for Abiva to come forward. Worry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abiva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worry misses with a hook.
Abiva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abiva misses with a wild body shot.
Worry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abiva. Worry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abiva is looking to clinch but Worry is avoiding it.
Worry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Worry misses with a straight right.
Marc Abiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abiva misses the shot to the body.
Abiva throws a sloppy body shot
and Abiva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abiva connects with a nice looking jab.
Worry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abiva.
Marc Abiva is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Worry misses.
A quick step to the side and Abiva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abiva just misses with a punch to the body.
Abiva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worry.
And Abiva counters with a quick kick to the body but Worry blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abiva throws a body kick that misses.
Abiva throws a body punch but Worry moves out of range.
Abiva throws the kick towards the body but Worry avoids it.
Worry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abiva throws a nice looking combination but Worry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Worry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worry throws a low kick but Abiva moves out of range easily.
Abiva jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Abiva scores with a push kick.
Worry blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abiva wants to land a leg kick but Worry is out of range.
Abiva tries to clinch up.
Worry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abiva tries to keep at a distance but Worry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Worry is looking to break free of the clinch but Abiva has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worry blocks an elbow strike.
Abiva misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abiva.
Abiva misses with a knee to the head.
Worry goes for a takedown attempt but Abiva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abiva wants to clinch up but Worry keeps it at a distance.
And Worry tries to counter it with a takedown but Abiva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abiva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Worry counters by moving into the clinch.
Abiva scores with a knee to the head.
Abiva throws an elbow that misses.
Abiva throws a punch but it's blocked by Worry.
Worry avoiding damage as Abiva throws knees to the body.
Abiva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Worry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abiva tries a body shot but Worry blocks it.
Abiva working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abiva tries to land knees in the clinch but Worry avoids the damage to the body.
Worry wants to break free but Abiva has control.
Abiva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Worry throws an elbow that misses.
Abiva is trying to force a seperation but Worry has the dominant position.
Abiva stops a takedown attempt from Worry.
Marc Abiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Worry.
Worry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abiva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Worry blocks it with crossed arms.
Abiva lands an elbow inside.
Abiva throws an elbow that misses.
Abiva has a couple of punches blocked by Worry.
Worry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abiva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abiva lands an elbow just above Worry 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Abiva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Abiva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marc Abiva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Worry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Worry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abiva tries to counter by clinching up but Worry breaks away and moves out of range.
Abiva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Abiva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abiva slips a jab and a cross from Worry.
Abiva lands with a nice combination. Worry backs away looking to recover.
Abiva misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Worry.
Marc Abiva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worry takes a swing at Abiva's ribcage but misses.
Worry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abiva is looking to wear down Worry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abiva moves in looking to clinch but Worry pushes him off.
Worry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abiva after a bit of a struggle.
Abiva can't find room to land a body shot as Worry controls the action.
Worry is trying to pull guard but Abiva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abiva.
Worry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marc Abiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Worry.
Worry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Abiva.
Abiva manages to break the clinch.
Abiva misses with a body shot.
Worry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abiva.
Worry throws a leg kick but Abiva checks it.
Worry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abiva throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Abiva blocks the low kick.
Abiva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Worry, pushing him back against the cage.
Abiva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abiva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abiva has a couple of punches blocked by Worry.
Abiva lands a knee to the head.
Abiva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Abiva misses.
Abiva is looking to land body kicks.
Worry pushes Abiva up against the cage in a clinch.
Abiva tries to work over Worry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abiva misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worry has Abiva pressed against the cage, preventing Abiva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abiva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Worry's defenses.
Worry has Abiva pressed against the cage, preventing Abiva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Worry avoiding damage as Abiva throws knees to the body.
Worry blocks a body shot from Abiva.
Abiva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abiva misses with the head strike.
Abiva wants to get back to striking at distance but Worry won't allow it.
Worry tries to pull guard but Abiva won't allow it.
Abiva cracks Worry with a nice body shot.
Abiva tries to land a knee to the head but Worry blocks with his arms.
Abiva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worry or not.
Abiva misses with a body punch.
Worry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Worry avoiding damage as Abiva throws knees to the body.
Abiva misses with some punches.
Abiva misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Worry.
Abiva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Worry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abiva, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abiva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abiva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Worry manages to break the clinch.
Abiva tries to clinch but Worry is having none of it.
Worry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abiva trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worry content to control rather than advance.
Worry is trying to work for a kimura but Abiva is defending well.
Diego Worry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abiva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Worry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Abiva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abiva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Abiva!
A victorious Marc Abiva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Angstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Fa Arodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Fa Arodo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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161 lbs
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167 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Angstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Fa Arodo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Fa Arodo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fa Arodo scores with a head kick. Angstrom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fa Arodo blocks a low kick nicely.
Fa Arodo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fa Arodo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Angstrom.
Fa Arodo wants to counter with a clinch but Angstrom pushes him away.
Angstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fa Arodo blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fa Arodo.
Fa Arodo slaps away a takedown attempt from Angstrom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angstrom throws a jab when Fa Arodo was well out of range.
Fa Arodo throws a fast counter high kick but Angstrom manages to duck under it in time.
A low kick from Angstrom is predictable there
and Fa Arodo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fa Arodo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Angstrom takes a step back to recover.
Fa Arodo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alex Fa Arodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fa Arodo lands a nice looking body shot.
Fa Arodo connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angstrom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Angstrom is trying to force a seperation but Fa Arodo has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fa Arodo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fa Arodo looks to land a combination but Angstrom avoids it well.
Fa Arodo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Angstrom is rocked!
Angstrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fa Arodo as he jumps to the side.
Fa Arodo misses with a two punch combination.
Angstrom attempts a counter takedown but Fa Arodo avoids it well and moves away.
Fa Arodo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Angstrom counters with a shoot takedown. Fa Arodo fights it but they end up in guard.
Angstrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angstrom working some strikes from top position.
Angstrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Angstrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angstrom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Angstrom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angstrom passes Fa Arodo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Angstrom 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.
Angstrom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Angstrom working Fa Arodo over with strikes.
Angstrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fa Arodo sees it coming and defends easily.
Angstrom winds up and cracks Fa Arodo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom stalling.
Angstrom works his way into full mount!
Angstrom is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Fa Arodo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Angstrom!
In his post fight interview, Harry Angstrom 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ardjem Vamidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Last King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen i just want it all as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ardjem Vamidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Last King!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vamidov doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick by King misses
and Vamidov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for King!
King throws Vamidov to one side and escapes!
Vamidov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Last King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vamidov shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vamidov is controlling him.
Vamidov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vamidov controlling from the top position.
Vamidov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vamidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vamidov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vamidov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vamidov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vamidov, into his guard.
King is looking to stand up but Vamidov won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamidov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
Vamidov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vamidov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. King doesn't defend quickly enough and Vamidov has managed to lock this one up! Can King escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vamidov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ardjem Vamidov!
Last King spoke after the fight, saying 'first of all thanks for the MMATycoon community for having me here., and to the fans., uhmm to my opponent he's just got lucky today., i want a rematch'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Bizarria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnar comes to the cage accompanied by Shook Ones II. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Ragnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luciano Bizarria!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnar throws an overhand right that lands on Bizarria's shoulder, as Bizarria tries to avoid the shot.
Bizarria has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ragnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ragnar!
Ragnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bizarria stands up.
Bizarria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnar throws out the jab.
Bizarria changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ragnar lands a jab.
It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria staying out of range there.
Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ragnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ragnar won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnar dodges the ground and pound from Bizarria.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ragnar keeps working.
Bizarria cracks Ragnar with a big right hand but Ragnar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ragnar tries to control but Bizarria manages to take his back.
Bizarria thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bizarria missing with strikes.
Ragnar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bizarria's arms.
Ragnar just trying to survive but Bizarria is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ragnar is trapped and Bizarria is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ragnar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bizarria.
Ragnar turns into Bizarria and is now in his guard.
Ragnar 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bizarria sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ragnar in particular looking to stall.
Bizarria moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizarria looking for a guillotine here but Ragnar defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria wants to improve his position but instead Ragnar has moved into half guard.
Bizarria wants to sweep but Ragnar has passed to side control!
Bizarria seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnar dominates the positioning.
Bizarria is not content to let Ragnar control the position.
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.
Ragnar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bizarria will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bizarria wants to control but Ragnar postures up.
Bizarria is looking for a sweep.
Bizarria sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bizarria tries to roll over but Ragnar keeps him under control.
Bizarria makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bizarria.
Ragnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luciano Bizarria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ragnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizarria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bizarria is looking to pass Ragnar's guard but actually Ragnar recovers to full guard.
Bizarria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bizarria throwing strikes from guard but Ragnar blocks nicely.
Ragnar wants to sweep here but Bizarria controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria throws an elbow that misses. Ragnar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bizarria's guard. Nice move by Ragnar!
Bizarria has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ragnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ragnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ragnar trying to control but Bizarria is working from the bottom.
Bizarria isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ragnar stacks Bizarria 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 Ragnar!
Ragnar controlling from side mount.
Bizarria sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragnar wants to control but Bizarria is keeping him busy.
Ragnar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ragnar prevents Bizarria from improving his position.
Ragnar tries to pass to full mount but Bizarria defends it.
Bizarria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ragnar preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizarria has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ragnar 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 Bizarria.
Bizarria tries to improve position but can't.
Ragnar gets to mount! Bizarria was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bizarria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano Bizarria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizarria is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ragnar locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bizarria is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Ragnar!
Bjorn Ragnar 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Tauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Tauer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chael Plouman's chin.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Tauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chael Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman closes the distance and clinches up with Tauer, looking for a takedown. Plouman pushes Tauer against the cage but Tauer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Tauer misses.
Plouman darts in looking for a takedown but Tauer gets double underhooks and turns Plouman into the cage.
Plouman checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Plouman tries to counter it with a takedown but Tauer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tauer lands an overhand right.
Plouman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Plouman is rocked!
It looks like Chael Plouman has been cut.
Tauer tries to bum rush Plouman with a series of wild strikes but Plouman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Plouman is still on wobbly legs! Can Tauer finish him?
Tauer moves away from the strike by Plouman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plouman.
Max Tauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Plouman.
Tauer throws an overhand right that has Plouman reeling! Tauer follows up with more punches and Plouman is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Tauer!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Tauer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Sigorsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Sigorsson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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196 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Sigorsson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair misses with a lunging right hand
and Sigorsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sinclair!
Sigorsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sigorsson tries for a kimura but Sinclair is defending well.
Sinclair has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sinclair is trying to control Sigorsson's posture but Sigorsson avoids it.
Sigorsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sinclair is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sinclair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sigorsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigorsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sinclair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
My spies in Canadian Top Team inform me that Sigorsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sinclair is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sigorsson off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sigorsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sigorsson trying to control the hands but Sinclair won't let him.
Sinclair scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sinclair doesn't have the hooks in and Sigorsson manages to turn into his guard.
Sinclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sigorsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sinclair is on top in guard.
Sinclair working some strikes from top position.
Sinclair looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sigorsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sinclair is aware though and is defending well.
Sigorsson looking for a guillotine here but Sinclair defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigorsson keeping full guard, as Sinclair tries to pass.
Sinclair keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sigorsson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sinclair postures up and lands a big shot to Sigorsson's brow.
Sigorsson trying to control the position here.
Sigorsson keeping full guard, as Sinclair tries to pass.
Sigorsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sinclair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sinclair is looking to work some ground and pound but Sigorsson has wrist control.
Sinclair content to stall in guard here.
Sigorsson is looking for a triangle but Sinclair pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair stopping the sweep attempt from Sigorsson.
Sinclair is pushing down on Sigorsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sigorsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Sinclair has managed to sneak the leg through.
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. Sinclair connects with a nice short shot to Sigorsson's temple.
Sinclair landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sinclair working the head and body with strikes.
Sinclair landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sigorsson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigorsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sinclair pulls his head out easily.
Sigorsson is still in real trouble! Can Sinclair finish him?
Sigorsson looks winded!
Sinclair is looking for a kimura here.
Sinclair takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sinclair is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sigorsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sinclair is working away from the top position though.
Sinclair is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sinclair working Sigorsson over with strikes.
Sinclair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sigorsson keeps working.
Sigorsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sigorsson taking some punishment here, with Sinclair in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair is working for a kimura but Sigorsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Sinclair is trying to control the action in half guard but Sigorsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sigorsson has hold of Sinclair's hands but Sinclair slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigorsson is trying to control but can't.
Sinclair is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sigorsson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sinclair fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sigorsson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sinclair! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Sinclair!
Brett Sinclair gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chev Chelios has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chev Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chelios.
Chelios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersson circles away quickly and effectively.
Chelios has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andersson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Andersson throws an overhand right that lands on Chelios's shoulder, as Chelios tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson moves out of range as Chelios strikes.
Chelios swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chelios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andersson moves out of range as Chelios strikes.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chelios.
Nice jab there from Andersson.
Chelios throws an off balance right hand
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson slips a straight right by Chelios.
Andersson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chelios uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chelios slips a jab from Andersson.
A slow jab from Andersson misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios misses with a hook to the body
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson throws a right hand that misses
and Chelios makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chelios throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Chelios coming out on top.
Andersson looks to throw the jab but Chelios is out of range.
Chelios goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Chelios misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Andersson misses the target.
Andersson throws the left hand but Chelios avoids the punch easily.
Chelios looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chelios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andersson misses the jab.
Chelios throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chelios throws a right hand that misses
and Andersson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a decent looking hook.
Chelios throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
Andersson looks to land a body kick but Chelios moved away.
Chelios thuds a left hand into Andersson's body.
Chelios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andersson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chev Chelios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chelios looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Chelios misses.
Andersson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chelios counter with a right hand.
Chelios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chelios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chelios.
A quick step to the side and Andersson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chelios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andersson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chelios's knee momentarily.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chelios throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Andersson misses.
Chelios lands a body shot.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chelios swings widly with a right hand
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Chelios misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chelios.
Chelios works Andersson's body with a nice hook.
Andersson ducks right into an uppercut from Chelios.
A left lands for Andersson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson misses with a looping left.
A cross from Chelios lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andersson ducks right into an uppercut from Chelios.
Chelios tries to clinch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Chelios to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Chelios looks to clinch but Andersson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Chelios taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Benny Andersson!
Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orpheus Boagrius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boagrius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Akkadian Empire . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orpheus Boagrius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dylan Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews moves forwards but Boagrius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Dylan Andrews has been cut.
Andrews moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boagrius defends it well.
Andrews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boagrius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boagrius jabs at Andrews's body.
Boagrius misses with a two punch combination.
Andrews with the counter takedown but Boagrius avoids it easily.
Andrews looks for a takedown but Boagrius sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boagrius throws an overhand right that lands on Andrews's shoulder, as Andrews tries to avoid the shot.
Andrews avoids the body shot from Boagrius.
Andrews looks to throw the jab but Boagrius is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boagrius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrews throws a hook but Boagrius blocks it.
Andrews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boagrius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Boagrius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boagrius misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Boagrius tenderised Andrews's leg. Andrews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boagrius counters with a left to the body.
Orpheus Boagrius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Andrews.
Jab from Boagrius.
Boagrius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrews throws a right hand that misses
and Boagrius counters with a nice right hand that sends Andrews toppling to the canvas! Andrews scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boagrius finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andrews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boagrius defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boagrius cracks Andrews with a left hook right on the temple and Andrews goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Boagrius lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Andrews is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orpheus Boagrius!
Orpheus Boagrius retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Orpheus Boagrius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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