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KOTB Dinamite: London PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ripped Pants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pedrosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ripped Pants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Pedrosian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pants avoids the head kick by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian lands a head kick. Pants smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pants throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Pants.
Pedrosian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pedrosian has Pants up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pants fails to land.
Pants misses with a punch to the body.
Pants misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedrosian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pedrosian with a knee to the head.
Pants misses with a body punch.
Pedrosian breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pedrosian. That's going to slow Pants down.
Pedrosian gets a clinch.
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!
Pedrosian is pushing Pants up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pedrosian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pedrosian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pedrosian moves out of range of the body kick from Pants.
Pedrosian misses with a looping left.
It looked like Pants wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pedrosian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pedrosian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pants.
Pants lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pedrosian rushes Pants and presses him up against the cage.
Pedrosian breaks the clinch.
Pedrosian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pants seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pedrosian tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Pants wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pedrosian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy head kick
and Pants counters with a straight right hand.
Pants misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pants gets tackled into the cage by Pedrosian. Pedrosian maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pedrosian lands a head kick. Pants smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pants's corner calls for a 1-2. Pants obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tim Pedrosian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedrosian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pants's head.
Pants throws a hook but Pedrosian avoids it easily.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy body shot
and Pants connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pants 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 Pedrosian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pedrosian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pants tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pedrosian is able to avoid easily.
Pedrosian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pants blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian misses with a head kick.
Pedrosian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pants throws a body shot but no joy.
Pants throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pants is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian throws a fast counter high kick but Pants manages to duck under it in time.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy head kick and Pants moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy head kick and Pants moves out of range easily.
Pants tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pedrosian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pedrosian ducks under a wild hook from Pants.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pants blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Pants takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pants tests Pedrosian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pedrosian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pedrosian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pants slips a jab from Pedrosian.
Pants throws the kick towards the body but Pedrosian avoids it.
Pedrosian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pedrosian has Pants up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedrosian.
Pants lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pedrosian backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pedrosian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Pants throws a body punch but Pedrosian moves out of range.
Pedrosian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Pedrosian misses.
Pants tried to score with a low kick but Pedrosian checks it.
Pedrosian misses with an uppercut.
Pants feints and then cracks Pedrosian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pedrosian down.
Pedrosian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pants throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pedrosian counters with a nice body kick.
Pedrosian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pedrosian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slow jab from Pedrosian misses its intended target.
Pedrosian takes a swing at Pants's ribcage but misses.
Pants avoids the head kick by Pedrosian.
Pants blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pedrosian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pants.
Pedrosian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pants throws a shot from downtown. Pedrosian moves away and avoids it.
Tim Pedrosian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pedrosian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pedrosian throws a head kick that misses.
Pants is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pedrosian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Pedrosian.
A little feinted left hand from Pants on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Pants.
Pants connects with a body shot.
Pedrosian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pants.
Pants ducks right into an uppercut from Pedrosian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedrosian misses with a few strikes there.
Pants throws the kick towards the body but Pedrosian avoids it.
Pedrosian follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pants blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Pants cracks Pedrosian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pedrosian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pants just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosian tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pants.
Pants throws a front kick that sends Pedrosian stumbling back into the cage.
Pants will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pedrosian avoids the body shot from Pants.
Pedrosian counters with a body kick.
Pants cracks Pedrosian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pedrosian looks to land a combination. Pants sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pedrosian keeps Pants at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy left from Pants finds it's target.
Pedrosian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pants misses with a hook. Pedrosian ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedrosian misses with a head kick.
Pants throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pedrosian avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Pedrosian. Those never looked like landing.
Pedrosian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pants was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pedrosian slips a jab from Pants.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian scores with a head kick. Pants tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pedrosian misses with a head kick.
Pedrosian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pants misses with a straight left.
Pants blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
A shot to the body from Pedrosian misses
and Pedrosian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pedrosian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pedrosian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedrosian is breathing heavily.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy head kick and Pants moves out of range easily.
Pedrosian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pedrosian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pedrosian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pants is just out of range.
Pedrosian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pants lands a jab to the nose.
Pedrosian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pants throws out the jab.
Pedrosian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pants connects with a right hand. Pedrosian shakes it off.
Pedrosian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pedrosian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedrosian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pants, right into the meat.
Pants moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pedrosian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pants.
Pants tried to score with a low kick but Pedrosian checks it.
Pedrosian throws a lazy head kick
and Pants counters with a left to the body.
Pedrosian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pants.
Pants lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pedrosian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pedrosian misses with a wild body shot.
Pants throwing a counter right hand but Pedrosian manages to avoid it.
Pants fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedrosian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pedrosian misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pants moves away from the strike by Pedrosian.
An attempted straight right counter from Pants misses the target.
Pants lands an overhand right.
Pants ducks under a wild hook from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pants is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pedrosian throws out a counter right but Pants avoids it with no problem.
Pants scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pedrosian in his tracks.
Pedrosian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pants throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedrosian follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pedrosian throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Pants misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedrosian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Pedrosian lands but Pants takes it in his stride.
Pants takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pants is looking to chop away at Pedrosian's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Pedrosian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pants misses with a wild body shot.
Pants steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pedrosian.
Pants avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pants takes a swing at Pedrosian's ribcage but misses.
Pants blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Pants was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pants loads up on a big right hand but Pedrosian slips the punch.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy head kick and Pants moves out of range easily.
Pedrosian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pedrosian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pants keeps the fight on the outside.
Pants scores with a body shot.
Pants moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pants getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pants swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian throws an off balance right hand
and Pants counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pedrosian moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Pedrosian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pants steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pedrosian.
Pants avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pedrosian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pants moves away.
A jab from Pants misses.
Pedrosian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pants tried to counter with a leg kick but Pedrosian avoided it.
Pants feints and then cracks Pedrosian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pedrosian down.
Pants moves in looking to clinch but Pedrosian pushes him off.
Pedrosian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pants is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Pants misses.
Pants digs a good body shot into Pedrosian's ribs.
Pants throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pedrosian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pedrosian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pants.
Pedrosian misses the body punch
and Pants counters with a left and a right that stings Pedrosian.
Pedrosian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pedrosian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pants finds it's way round the side to connect with Pedrosian's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedrosian misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pants throws a low kick but Pedrosian avoids it.
Pedrosian throws the kick towards the body but Pants avoids it.
Pedrosian lands with a kick to the temple. Pants shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pedrosian misses with a body shot.
Pedrosian throws a poor cross that misses
and Pedrosian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pants turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tim Pedrosian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pedrosian scores with a decent looking hook.
Pants takes a swing at Pedrosian's ribcage but misses.
Pants takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pants blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian misses with a double jab.
Pedrosian moves out of range of the body kick.
Pants tries to clinch there but Pedrosian circles away.
Pants throws a low kick, looking for Pedrosian's leg but Pedrosian calmly moves out of range.
Pedrosian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pedrosian - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pants.
Pants throws a body punch but Pedrosian moves out of range.
Pedrosian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pants.
Pedrosian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pants's sensitive parts.
Pants throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pedrosian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedrosian moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedrosian misses the target.
Pedrosian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pedrosian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pedrosian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pants connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pedrosian throws a head kick but Pants moves out of range.
Pants swings for the body but Pedrosian moves out of range.
Pedrosian throws an off balance right hand
and Pants counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian misses with a body shot.
Pants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedrosian moves away.
Pedrosian clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pants lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pants goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pants tries a body shot but Pedrosian blocks it.
Pedrosian misses with a knee strike.
Pants misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedrosian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pants takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pants blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Ripped Pants has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedrosian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pants's head.
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 Ripped Pants.
Well Pedrosian 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tim Pedrosian!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Fortenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youssef El Basmati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youssef El Basmati has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Norbert Fortenberry's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norbert Fortenberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Youssef El Basmati!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Basmati is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Norbert Fortenberry has been cut.
El Basmati cracks Fortenberry with a right hand to the side of the head.
El Basmati turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
El Basmati tests Fortenberry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by El Basmati.
El Basmati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortenberry slips a jab and a cross from El Basmati.
El Basmati throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fortenberry drops down looking for a counter takedown but El Basmati sprawls and moves away.
Fortenberry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with El Basmati, pushing him back against the cage.
El Basmati lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from El Basmati.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Basmati lands with a short shot to the head.
El Basmati leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fortenberry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Basmati scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, El Basmati scores with a nice short uppercut.
El Basmati working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Basmati digs a right hand into Fortenberry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortenberry's gas tank.
Fortenberry tries to work over El Basmati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Basmati scores with a shot to the side of Fortenberry's head.
El Basmati slowing the pace effectively.
Fortenberry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
El Basmati lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Fortenberry has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
El Basmati lands a body punch.
Fortenberry trying to land knees to the body.
Fortenberry wants to break free but El Basmati has control.
El Basmati lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fortenberry has El Basmati pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. El Basmati manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
El Basmati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortenberry is trying to stall.
El Basmati lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fortenberry is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Basmati manages to break the clinch.
El Basmati cracks Fortenberry with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fortenberry looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can El Basmati finish him?
Oh Fortenberry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norbert Fortenberry's cut is getting worse.
A kick lands to the mid section there for El Basmati.
Fortenberry is breathing heavily.
El Basmati connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Fortenberry out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Youssef El Basmati!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Howson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Howson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Howson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Roddy Banks has been cut.
Banks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Howson. Howson obviously looking to wear him down.
Howson connects with a nice looking jab.
Banks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Howson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
Howson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Howson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banks throws an off balance right hand
and Howson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Howson.
Roddy Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howson works Banks's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Howson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Howson slips under a jab from Banks.
Dan Howson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howson scores with a hook to the body. Banks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Howson misses.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
Howson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Howson counters with a straight right hand.
Howson moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Howson to counter with a crisp jab.
Banks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks lands a jab-cross combination.
Banks tries for a takedown but Howson circles away easily
enabling Howson to counter with a crisp jab.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks looks to land a combination but Howson avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Howson! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howson drops Banks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Banks looks back up at him and smiles so Howson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Banks is rocked!
Howson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Banks head around and knocks him out cold! Howson 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 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Howson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly has chosen London Calling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiago Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly avoids the body shot from Machado.
Kelly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kelly did well to prevent Machado getting side control.
Kelly kicks off Machado and gets to his feet.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kelly but Kelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelly circles away.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado rushes Kelly and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly prevents a body shot from Machado.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Machado taking a breather.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kelly prevents it.
Machado prevents Kelly from breaking the clinch.
Kelly letting Machado take a breather here.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Machado.
Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kelly up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado gets control of Kelly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machado will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard.
Machado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machado tries for a kimura but Kelly is defending well.
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Kelly is defending well.
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Machado swings around for an armbar but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machado's guard.
Machado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kelly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado advances to half guard.
Machado prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Machado is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Machado looking to secure an arm triangle but Kelly defends it well.
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machado gets back to full guard.
Machado controlling Kelly's posture.
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.
Machado looking for subs off his back but Kelly has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is fighting to break Kelly's control of his arms but Kelly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Machado passes to side control.
Machado has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kelly manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Machado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kelly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Kelly is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kelly is pushing Machado's head away, looking to escape. Machado manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado advances to full mount.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Machado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kelly is on top in guard.
Kelly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kelly.
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelly's back!
Kelly showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Machado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Machado has managed to slip his arm under Kelly's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kelly is tapping out! Submission win for Machado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Machado!
Thiago Machado made sure to mention his sponsor, Héritage! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Puchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puchowski comes to the cage accompanied by Code Orange - My World. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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3 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Puchowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julius Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett misses with a double jab.
Puchowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at A Hero's Journey: MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Puchowski misses with a double jab.
Puchowski throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but Puchowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett misses with a double jab
and Puchowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puchowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Puchowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puchowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puchowski is looking to counter punch.
Puchowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennett.
It looks like Ezekiel Puchowski has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puchowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puchowski lands a shot to the body.
Puchowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puchowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice combo by Puchowski! Oh, that's hurt him - Bennett falls to the canvas and Puchowski follows him into side control.
It looks like Julius Bennett has been cut.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Puchowski stands up and beckons Bennett to his feet.
Puchowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puchowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennetts head.
Puchowski lands a left hand.
Puchowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett looks to clinch
and Puchowski counters with a straight that turns Bennett's legs to rubber! Puchowski pushes forward with more strikes and Bennett goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Puchowski!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Puchowski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Julius Bennett stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im getting right back into the gym and learning from my mistakes and fix them!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucia Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McManus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland The Brave. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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288 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucia Gracie !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
McManus cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McManus finish him?
It looks like Lucia Gracie has been cut.
McManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McManus misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but McManus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is pressing down on McManus's thigh, looking to free his foot. McManus is holding on for now.
McManus tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but McManus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McManus manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McManus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but McManus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to control McManus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
McManus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping hold of McManus's head, controlling as best he can.
McManus stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gracie to get to his feet.
McManus lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. McManus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gracie is rocked!
McManus connects with a superb combination that knocks Gracie out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles McManus before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gracie !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mick McManus!
After the big win, Mick McManus made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Machine Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giblert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pastor Troy - It's About To Go Down . Nathan Fisher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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21
201 lbs
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20
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Fisher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giblert Melendez !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Melendez stuffs the takedown.
Melendez tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Melendez cracks a nice hook into Fisher's ribs.
Melendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
A countering left hand to the body from Melendez misses.
Melendez throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Fisher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Melendez slips under a jab from Fisher.
Melendez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Melendez punishes Fisher's body with a nice straight punch.
Melendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fisher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Melendez connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melendez misses with a straight left.
Melendez tries to clinch up but Fisher circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fisher.
Fisher wants to clinch up but Melendez keeps it at a distance.
Melendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Melendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Melendez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Melendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fisher connects with a body shot.
Melendez throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher lands a leg kick that knocks Melendez off balance momentarily.
Melendez misses with a wild combination.
Fisher takes a swing at Melendez 's ribcage but misses.
Melendez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Melendez gets caught napping as Fisher dives in and scores a takedown. Melendez manages to retain guard.
Melendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fisher controls the pace.
Fisher looking to pass the guard.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Melendez is retaining full guard.
Melendez trying to keep a closed guard but Fisher is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher 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.
Fisher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melendez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Melendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fisher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fisher stays in close to Melendez 's body and controls the position.
Fisher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fisher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fisher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Melendez closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Fisher.
Fisher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melendez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Nathan Fisher has been cut.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Melendez gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fisher - that landed with a thud.
Melendez has a couple of punches blocked by Fisher.
Melendez is leaning against Fisher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fisher pulls guard effortlessly.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Melendez tries to pass.
Fisher has his hands on Melendez 's head, controlling the position.
Melendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Melendez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fisher slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher is nestled in close to Melendez , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fisher not doing much here.
Fisher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fisher trying to control the action but Melendez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fisher'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.
Melendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fisher.
Melendez lands a slapping body shot.
Melendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisher.
Fisher avoids the body shot from Melendez .
Fisher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Fisher with that takedown attempt.
Melendez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melendez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fisher backs up against the cage.
Melendez jabs Fisher right on the nose. Fisher blinks but takes it well.
Fisher 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.
Fisher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fisher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher stays in close to Melendez 's body and controls the position.
Fisher trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Melendez keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fisher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Melendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Melendez is keeping the position.
Fisher drops back looking for a leg! Melendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Melendez manages to kick Fisher off! Fisher jumps back into Melendez 's guard.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Melendez is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fisher is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Melendez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Melendez has escaped and now he's on top!
Fisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fisher has his foot on Melendez 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Fisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fisher controlling the position.
Melendez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fisher is pulling down on Melendez 's head. It's preventing any offense from Melendez , at least for the moment.
Nathan Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giblert Melendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melendez avoids a kick to the body.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Melendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Melendez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Melendez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisher is working Melendez over against the cage.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Melendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher blocks a body shot from Melendez .
Nice body punch from Melendez .
Melendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Fisher.
Fisher is trying to pull guard but Melendez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Melendez gets underhooks to prevent Fisher's takedown attempt.
Fisher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Melendez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melendez tries to work over Fisher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Melendez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fisher.
Melendez lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Melendez .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melendez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Melendez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fisher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giblert Melendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fisher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fisher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Melendez but Melendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fisher moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Fisher misses.
Fisher cracks a nice hook into Melendez 's ribs.
Fisher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Melendez is out of range.
Melendez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fisher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Melendez is out of range.
Melendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melendez just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Melendez misses with a hook.
Fisher moves out of range of the strikes.
Melendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Nathan Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fisher.
A nice side step and Melendez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Melendez misses with a straight left.
Fisher tries to counter with a takedown but Melendez is quick to defend against it.
Fisher is looking to wear down Melendez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melendez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fisher scrambles back to his feet.
Melendez lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fisher.
Fisher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Melendez is looking to clinch.
Fisher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fisher takes a swing at Melendez 's ribcage but misses.
Fisher misses with a straight right.
Fisher thuds his shin into the meat of Melendez 's side.
Melendez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Melendez scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Melendez throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fisher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Melendez sprawls and moves away.
Melendez blocks a low kick nicely.
Melendez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fisher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Melendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher throws a leg kick but Melendez checks it.
Fisher misses with a hook to the body
and Melendez counters with a left and a right that stings Fisher.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melendez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fisher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melendez scores with a nice head shot.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Melendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Melendez misses with a looping left.
Fisher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melendez manages to avoid it.
Melendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melendez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fisher.
Melendez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fisher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melendez avoids it really well and circles away.
Melendez lands a jab to Fisher's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher lands a front kick.
Melendez avoids a kick to the body.
Melendez blocks the body kick.
Melendez throws out a counter right but Fisher avoids it with no problem.
Fisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melendez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Melendez moves into range and clinches up with Fisher.
Melendez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fisher.
Melendez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melendez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melendez .
Melendez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melendez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisher is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez prevents a body shot from Fisher.
A short right from Melendez on the inside.
Oh Fisher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisher controls his hands.
Fisher tries to work over Melendez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Melendez controls the action.
Fisher tries to work over Melendez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisher seems to have got his legs back now.
Fisher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Melendez smiles and moves away.
Melendez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
Melendez avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Melendez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Melendez won't allow it.
Melendez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fisher or not.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Melendez controls the action.
Melendez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Fisher.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giblert Melendez really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fisher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Melendez has closed the distance and engaged Fisher in a clinch.
Fisher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Fisher.
Fisher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Melendez after a bit of a struggle.
Fisher is trying to pull guard but Melendez has him pressed against the cage.
Melendez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Melendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisher controls his hands.
Giblert Melendez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fisher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Melendez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melendez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Melendez blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Melendez .
Melendez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Melendez lands a body punch.
Melendez stalling in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short uppercut from Melendez .
Melendez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Melendez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Melendez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melendez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher misses with a punch to the body.
Melendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Fisher.
Fisher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisher.
Melendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisher controls his hands.
Melendez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melendez tries to throw a body punch but Fisher avoids it by throwing Melendez back against the cage.
Fisher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Melendez controls the action.
Melendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fisher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Melendez blocks a body shot from Fisher.
Melendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisher controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries a body shot but Melendez blocks it.
Melendez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melendez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Fisher takes a shot to the head.
Melendez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melendez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisher.
Fisher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melendez prevents a body shot from Fisher.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Melendez won't allow it.
Melendez lands with a short shot to the head.
Fisher tries a body shot but Melendez blocks it.
Fisher tries to throw a body punch but Melendez avoids it by throwing Fisher back against the cage.
Fisher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisher is trying to pull guard but Melendez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fisher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Melendez just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Melendez .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisher controls his hands.
Melendez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melendez lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Melendez cracks Fisher with a nice body shot.
Melendez lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Melendez .
Fisher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melendez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Melendez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisher working aggressively here.
Melendez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Melendez works on Fisher's body with a couple of short punches.
Fisher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Melendez .
Melendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Melendez on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melendez .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Melendez throws a big uppercut that drops Fisher! More strikes from Melendez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fisher lies dazed against the cage as Melendez celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giblert Melendez !
Giblert Melendez is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Giblert Melendez , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon Bailey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Mcfly!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey.
Bailey misses the jab.
Mcfly misses with a left hand
and Bailey counters with an inside leg kick.
Mcfly lands a head shot.
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.
Bailey thumps Mcfly with a low kick.
Bailey cracks a nice hook into Mcfly's ribs.
Mcfly misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey jabs Mcfly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bailey lands with a hook. Mcfly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcfly throws a shot to the body.
Bailey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcfly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bailey is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Mcfly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mcfly misses with a body shot
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Mcfly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcfly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baileys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mcfly throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcfly just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcfly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mcfly throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcfly misses with a straight right.
Bailey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcfly.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcfly.
A slow jab from Mcfly misses its intended target.
Mcfly misses with a left hand
and Bailey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mcfly throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcfly moves away.
Mcfly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Bailey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcfly's sensitive parts.
Bailey tried to score with a low kick but Mcfly checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly connects with the punch.
Mcfly takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Mcfly slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Bailey connects with a body shot that sends Mcfly's belly button to the back.
Mcfly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey throws a big counter combination but Mcfly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bailey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bailey swings for the body but Mcfly moves out of range.
Bailey connects with the punch.
Mcfly takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcfly connects with a jab.
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Bailey darts in and clinches Mcfly up against the cage.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcfly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Mcfly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to work over Mcfly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Mcfly.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcfly's elbow.
Mcfly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcfly breaks the clinch.
Mcfly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcfly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mcfly looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Mcfly misses with an uppercut
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mcfly throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcfly swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bailey clinches up against the cage.
Bailey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey tries to work over Mcfly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Mcfly avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Mcfly blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Mcfly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcfly.
Mcfly breaks the clinch.
Marty Mcfly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bailey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcfly blocks the leg kick.
Mcfly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcfly.
Mcfly misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Mcfly.
Bailey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bailey lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Mcfly.
Mcfly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bailey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcfly throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Bailey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcfly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bailey - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcfly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcfly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcfly misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Mcfly.
A punch lands to the side of Mcfly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Mcfly.
Mcfly misses with a double jab.
Bailey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcfly.
Mcfly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mcfly lands a jab-cross combination.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcfly can do to turn this around?
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Mcfly.
Mcfly swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey scores with a push kick.
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!
Mcfly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcfly is breathing heavily.
Mcfly throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Mcfly avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Mcfly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bailey can pounce on him.
Mcfly throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Devon Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey connects with an inside leg kick.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcfly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bailey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mcfly swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcfly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcfly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Mcfly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bailey.
Good shot there by Bailey.
Sloppy strikes from Mcfly. Those never looked like landing.
Bailey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcfly throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcfly throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Mcfly misses with a hook to the body
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey lands with a straight right. Mcfly didn't see that one coming.
Bailey throws a leg kick which misses Mcfly's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcfly tries to avoid it.
Mcfly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcfly thinking.
Mcfly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bailey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bailey tests Mcfly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcfly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcfly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bailey to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mcfly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Bailey wants to land a leg kick but Mcfly is out of range.
Mcfly throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Bailey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mcfly eats them both and turns towards Bailey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mcfly is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly misses with an uppercut
and Bailey counters with a huge left! Mcfly is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bailey isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mcfly from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bailey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Devon Bailey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiagus Davaru Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davaru Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sepultura - Attitude. Boyka has chosen Three 6 Mafia - Its A Fight lyrics as his entrance music. Thiagus Davaru Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiagus Davaru Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davaru Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Davaru Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boyka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boyka can't keep his opponent in guard - Davaru Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Davaru Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boyka is trying to stand back up but Davaru Silva is controlling him
Davaru Silva trying to control the action but Boyka is working from the bottom.
Boyka looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davaru Silva wants to pass to mount but Boyka is defending the position.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet.
Davaru Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Davaru Silva is pressing down on Boyka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boyka is holding on for now.
Boyka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davaru Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davaru Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Davaru Silva stops Boyka from getting back to his feet.
Boyka is refusing to be controlled, as Davaru Silva sits in half guard.
Boyka pushes Davaru Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Boyka connects with a leg kick. Davaru Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boyka takes a swing at Davaru Silva's ribcage but misses.
Davaru Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyka was covering up waiting for the punch and Davaru Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Davaru Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyka is keeping the position for now.
Boyka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davaru Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davaru Silva wants to control from the top but Boyka keeps moving.
Davaru Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boyka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davaru Silva is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Davaru Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyka is retaining full guard.
Davaru Silva drops back looking for a leg! Boyka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyka manages to kick Davaru Silva off! Davaru Silva jumps back into Boyka's guard.
Boyka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davaru Silva feints and as Boyka raises his hands in defense, Davaru Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davaru Silva 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka wants to stand and escape but Davaru Silva is having none of it.
Davaru Silva passes into half guard.
Boyka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davaru Silva's head.
Boyka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boyka feints and then cracks Davaru Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davaru Silva down.
Boyka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Davaru Silva avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Davaru Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davaru Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boyka.
Boyka throws a shot to the body.
Davaru Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boyka.
Davaru Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyka throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davaru Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boyka scores with a head kick.
Boyka lands a big head kick that sends Davaru Silva tumbling to the mat! Boyka takes a step backwards and waves Davaru Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Davaru Silva is rocked!
Boyka scores with a hook to the body. Davaru Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Davaru Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davaru Silva is breathing heavily.
Boyka cracks Davaru Silva on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Davaru Silva falls backwards against the cage. Boyka follows up with more strikes that drop Davaru Silva to his knees. Boyka keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Davaru Silva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Boyka!
A relieved looking Yuri Boyka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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